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Tina Gostling

Wedding attire for Minister

  • I am curious to what others wear when they perform wedding ceremonies.  Would it be wrong for me to wear a white or black robe with a stole?  I don't want to be flashy, yet I want others to recognize me as the officiant.  Any help would be appreciated.

8 comments
  • Rev. Cindy Lee
    Rev. Cindy Lee @Laura Wester - I agree on the hot outdoor wedding. I continue to wear my black robe with a tanktop under it. When I arrive I have a light jacket for the not so professional bare arm look. The longest I have worn my robe at one time was 45 minutes. Th...  more
    November 9, 2013 - 1 likes this
  • Sage David Rosman
    Sage David Rosman It depends on the wedding. I usually go with a suit and colored tee-shirt. I have not worn a tie in years. The last wedding I performed was on a ranch so jeans and cowboy boots were in order. As long as you and the groom and bride are comfortable.
    November 9, 2013
  • Tina Gostling
    Tina Gostling Thank you all so much for the help! I ordered a "graduation" robe from the company that comes to the school district where I teach and I thought about making my own stoles. That way I can make one to coordinate with the colors of the weddings I perform....  more
    November 9, 2013 - 1 likes this
  •   Reverend  Denny Kouroubacalis
    Reverend Denny Kouroubacalis Hello Tina, Welcome to our Family !!!
    October 3, 2015