Many temple weddings are symbolic, and that is why it is usually done reverently. There are several traditions that temple weddings follow (like in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Some need to have a recommendation first – or have a small card which shows they have been interviewed by the appropriate priesthood leaders and been found commendable to enter the House of the Lord – to be able to grace a sealing ceremony.
And it’s the same thing with the bride-to-be; she has to conform to some practices when it comes to her wedding dress. First of all, her dress should be white which symbolizes purity, virtue and cleanliness. Many brides also wear off-white colors because it complements their skin tones. Many were shocked that she was allowed to wear that color in her temple wedding. That is why it may be better for you to put your fabric to a “color test”. Some white fabrics look white until you put them beside a white bond paper. You may also cut a swatch to make a temple appraisal before buying or making a dress.
Temple dresses must be modest. Temple matrons and workers will ask a bride to wear a dickey (a woman’s detachable collar or blouse front) or a fabric insert if her collarbone or shoulders are showing. Some temples provide jackets that could be worn under or over the dress to make it more appropriate. It should be long sleeved. Some women display their own style and attempt the use of short sleeves. But if the temple finds it inappropriate, they ask the use of sleeve extensions. Availability of the other Wedding Dress Rental materials may be checked upon your sealing appointment.
Some dresses designed with sheer fabrics must be lined with camisoles and sleeve liners. And because laces are sheer, they must be lined, especially if they want to use the dress again for future occasions in the temple. Some slim skirts with slits reaching above the knee placed at the side or back of the skirt are prohibited by the temple workers. They, however, offer a long slip or back apron to fill the gap or you could provide your own filler.
Veils and hats are barred. Dress or gown trains should be avoided but it could be allowed as long as they can be bustled up, short and removable or detachable.
Having all the information of the temples dress codes frees you from all the hassles on the wedding day itself and makes your sealing day a very special one indeed.