Clergy Garb for Your Wedding

Clergy Garb for Your Wedding

            Whoever you hire to be your celebrant, their attire should be appropriate for you style of ceremony. Here some of the possibilities.

High Church Vestments

            Robe with chasuble and stole and ceremonial cross: Typically the robe either looks like an academic gown (black) or modified toga (white). The chasuble is a sleeveless over-garment made of stain sometimes overlaid with lace. White is the color for weddings but many pastor have chasuble in many colors.  The stole is worn around as sign of a minister’s ordination and can be many color and patterns. Scots use a “Clergy” tartan or the stole.  Crosses are worn which are big enough to be seen at a distance.

The full set of High Church Vestments are worn in traditional weddings in churches. This is especially true of Catholic, Anglican or Episcopalian service.

 

Robe and Stole

            Some what less formal is a clergy person wearing a robe and stole.

Suit with or without Stole

            More  informal, is the suit or sport coat look

Dress Chaplain’s Uniform

            This should considered by members of the military, police, or veterans.

Ethnic Variations

            If  your groom is wearing a kilt or your bride is wearing a sari or some other ethis garb perhaps your celebrant should clothing from those traditions.