I wasn’t surprised by the covenants with the exception of the Law of Consecration and not talking about the handshakes. Undeterred, we broke out our trench coats and got the scoop on what it takes to plan a Mormon ceremony.There are two types of Latter-day Saints services: an official temple wedding and a standard church service. They are performed with the same promise as weddings in other churches–the couple is married only until death does them part.I own an online company where I create websites which are read by millions of people. I live in Star, Idaho where I attend my local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. All those who attend must be 18 years of age or older and be members in good standing of the church (as explained … Only faithful members of the Church are allowed to attend. All your guests must have a temple recommend issued by their bishop to enter the temple, which means your ceremony will likely be smaller than it would be in a non-temple wedding (usually it's just family and close friends). A temple wedding is always held within one of the world's 131 (and counting) Holy Temples, and is considered a marriage for all eternity (not just "until death do you part"). Technically, the ring exchange is not part of the official ceremony, but it is typically done.Because the couple obviously wants to celebrate with those who may not be members of the Mormon faith, Mormon weddings almost always include a big wedding reception party and luncheon where the couple invites all of their friends and family who aren’t Mormon.Not all Mormons marry in a temple. I recently attended a wedding reception of a friend of our family, so I was doing some research to understand the sealing ceremony and the Mormon belief in an eternal marriage.Great question.
My dad's side of the family are all Mormon, so they got to go in and witness the ceremony. This may seem quite “weird” to those who have never heard of such a wedding ceremony, but the purpose behind this approach to the marriage ceremony is actually quite revealing of how Mormons feel about the family.The truth is, however, that Mormon weddings aren’t all that “weird” at all. The devout strive for a temple wedding, which requires advance permission from clergy. What Happens at a Mormon Temple Wedding? The handshakes felt unnatural and unusual in the context of my Mormon experience up until then. Although the religion is familiar, when it comes time for that walk down the aisle, the no-cameras-allowed policy and the strict members-only guest list keeps the official temple ceremony a mystery (especially since members aren't permitted to divulge details!). Mormons call this priest a “sealer” because this person has authority from God to “seal” a couple for time and all eternity (meaning the marriage endures even when in heaven). Once you set up the interviews, it should take about a week to complete the whole temple approval process.
Temples are often some of the most beautiful buildings in any city, and many people would like to visit them to see what they are like inside. The temple president or a temple sealer (a clergy member with authority to officiate a wedding) will oversee. Temples of The...I'm Jim Harmer, and I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Basically, you'll attest that you believe in the teachings of the church and that you're following its specific precepts. Note: The Mormon Temple Endowment changed again in Jan 2005. If you take this route or have a civil ceremony, you may be able to have a Temple Wedding later (after you've begun following Mormon precepts) to seal the marriage for eternity.Here's why I'm glad that I included religious traditions in my wedding day. He'll ask you the same basic questions and if he's satisfied with your answers, he'll sign your temple recommend, too.
Each month, over 30,000 people come to this site to learn about the basic beliefs of my religion, and it's my privilege to share about it. Those who attend the wedding come in to “sealing room” in the temple where weddings are performed, and sit on chairs as they watch the ceremony. A temple wedding is always held within one of the world's 131 (and counting) Holy Temples, and is considered a marriage for all eternity (not just "until death do you part"). You don't need a temple recommend, and a local bishop at any Mormon church can officiate your wedding. The bride wears a typical wedding dress, but one which is modest and not revealing.The ceremony begins with a very short speech by the priest. However, every effort is put into providing accurate information in support of the church.I am a believer in Christ as well but not a Mormon, in the spirit of full disclosure. Temples are like libraries–everyone speaks softly so as not to distract others.Once the group of friends and family is seated, the bride and groom enter the room. I live in Star, Idaho with my wife and three kids.