Dress Length

• A long wedding dress that covers the legs is the best choice for a bride who is having a Catholic wedding ceremony. A dress that at least reaches the ankles is sufficient, although some brides choose a gown with a fairly long train that is carried by the wedding attendants, such as flower girls or bridesmaids.
  
  

Upper Body Coverage

• In accordance with modest dress, Catholic brides should choose a dress that covers the shoulders for the ceremony. A short-sleeved wedding dress is appropriate (or a long-sleeved gown for fall or winter ceremonies), or a dress with lace or sheer sleeves is acceptable. The wedding dress should also cover the bride's cleavage; female wedding guests should follow this trend as well by dressing conservatively.
  
  

Wedding Veils

• A long wedding veil is a tradition in the Catholic church. Catholics who are of Hispanic heritage often don veils called mantillas, which are trimmed in lace or lace-style embroidery. The veils are very long, sometimes the length of the dress or longer, and are said to ward off evil spirits. Many modern brides getting married in a Catholic church choose a shorter veil to hide their faces until the groom lifts it after the exchanging of vows. However, the Catholic church does not require brides to wear veils, according to the Catholic Brides website.
  
  

Wedding Dress Color

• A Catholic bride's wedding dress is usually white, to symbolize her purity before marriage. However, brides that want to display their cultural heritage in wedding attire can wear other bright shades. For example, Punjabi Catholic brides may opt for a red dress or accents. Catholic brides who are marrying for a second time should choose a dress that isn't as elegant or fancy as what a first-time bride would wear; an off-white or cream-colored dress is acceptable in this case.