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Can Catholic sisters and nuns be in wedding parties?
This might seem like a random question, but I have been searching, and I can’t seem to find the answer. Can sisters/nuns be in wedding parties? I am not looking to tie the knot anytime soon, but I am a 21 year-old woman, and my 18 year-old sister, my best friend, is very seriously discerning the religious life. I am so excited for her, and I pray every day that she follows God’s will for her life, whatever that may be. I am just wondering, a little prematurely I suppose, whether or not she could be my maid of honor if she were to become a nun before I get married.
- Katie
Hi Katie, Thank for writing. In general, Yes, sisters/nuns can be in wedding parties. Something to be sensitive towards is dress. Sisters who wear habits may be required by their congregation to wear the habit, and not a bridesmaid dress. Those who don’t wear a habit may be reluctant to wear dresses that are “revealing”.
There also may be some communities that have restrictions on interacting outside of the convent which may mean that they can’t be bridesmaids. If a sister/nun is unable to be a bridesmaid at a wedding, one might consider asking her to do something else — if it is a religious wedding, for example, ask her to do a scripture reading.
I think it is really awesome of you to be supportive of your sister. I don’t know what I would have done without my older sister’s love and encouragement. Keep on praying for and supporting your sister. Remember that no matter what, she is your sister, the same kid that you grew up with. Encourage her to be the best person she can be!
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I can’t see why not!