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When a Mormon couple gets married in the temple they first go in to the office and sign the marriage license and certificate, and fill out some paperwork.
They then go into locker rooms to change into their white clothing. In most temples there is a special room only for brides where the bride can have a special place to change into her wedding dress with the help of her mom or other female escort. She needs to have her hair and makeup done ahead of time.
After the couple have changed, the sealer (the person performing the marriage) often meets with them privately for a few minutes just to discuss what the ceremony is going to be like, and leads them into the sealing room where family and friends are waiting.
Usually there is only a small group of their closest friends and there, as the largest sealing room in the Temple holds only about 70 people, but most hold about 20.
There is an altar in the middle of the room, chairs for guests on either side, chairs for the sealer and two witnesses on one side, and two chairs for the bride and groom on the other. Usually there are mirrors on opposite walls in the sealing room, so when they couple looks into them, they can "see into eternity". They will sit on their chairs while the sealer gives them some marriage advice, and then they will kneel at the altar while the sealer performs the sealing. He will then introduce the couple to the guests as man and wife and give everyone an opportunity to congratulate them.
The couple then goes back to their dressing rooms to change into the clothes they are going wear as they exit the Temple for photos. (In the temple, the bride must wear a long sleeve white dress and the groom white pants and long sleeve white shirt, so often couples will have a second dress, tux etc. for outside the temple). Most couples then go outside the temple to get wedding photos taken with their family and friends, as Photography is not allowed inside the temple.
See the related links below to see photos of a temple Brides Room and a Sealing Room, as well as a typical wedding photo.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe ceremonies held in the Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) are:
Baptisms, Confirmations, and Ordinations in behalf of deceased ancestors
Washing, Annointing, and Endowment for the living and in behalf of deceased ancestors
Sealing of couples, children to parents, and parents to children, both for the living and deceased ancestors
There are no special ceremonies for new brides.
Brides and grooms wishing to be married or "sealed" in the temple must have previously participated in the Washing, Annointing, and Endowment ceremonies. Most Mormon young adults will participate in these ceremonies at age 18 or 19 before leaving for missionary service, or in their early to mid 20's if they choose not to serve a mission. These are viewed somewhat like a 'second baptism' in which an individual makes further covenants to follow God's commandments. They serve culturally among Mormons as a passage into adulthood.
So long as the bride has participated in these ceremonies, there are no other special ceremonies she much participate in before or after being married or 'sealed' with her husband. When a bride arrives at the Temple to be married, she is given a special dressing room in which to prepare for her wedding. This is simply to give her a beautiful and private place to dress, no ceremonies take place in the "Brides Room". After that she will meet with the groom and the man performing the sealing ceremony and they will go into the sealing room together where their friends and family are waiting. The bride and groom will kneel at an altar as a blessing is pronounced on them. They are then married and leave the Temple to celebrate with their guests. This was exactly my experience as a Mormon bride in the Temple. There are no special ceremonies for the bride, and to my knowledge never have been.
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What happens to a Mormon who gets married but doesn't go to the temple?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that marriages performed outside of the Temple are for "time only", meaning that the marriage will only last until death, and the couple will not remain married in heaven. If the couple is not 'sealed' together in the temple in their lifetime, they can be sealed together by proxy after death. If this 'sealing' never takes place, the couple will not be married to each other in heaven. A 'sealing' is an ordinance that can be performed at the time of the legal marriage or any time after. To be 'sealed', a couple will kneel at an altar in the temple and their union will be blessed to last throughout eternity. If they each live faithful lives, they will not be separated at death, but will remain together in heaven. So if a Mormon gets married and never has their marriage 'sealed' in the temple, and nobody performs this sealing for them after they die, they will not be with their spouse in heaven.
Do you have to be baptized to be married in a Mormon church?
You do not need to be baptized to be married in a Mormon church. However, you do need to be baptized to be married in an LDS (Mormon) Temple. The temple is where members of the church are married for "time and all eternity", believing that through the power of priesthood authority which was restored to the earth through Heavenly Messengers to the prophet Joseph Smith, their marriage will be valid after death. See Mormon.org
Can a mormon girl marry a guy with kids?
Yes, if she wants to! If the guy is not a member of the church, they will not be able to be married in the temple, but they can be married in a Mormon Meetinghouse by her bishop for free or in any other kind of ceremony.
Is there a legal marriage license when mormons got to the temple?
If a Mormon couple is going to be married or "sealed" in the temple, they will need a valid legal marriage license (or a valid legal marriage certificate, if they have already been married) for the state or country where the temple is located. The laws vary from country to country, but the Church considers a 'sealing' to be a marriage and therefore will not perform the ceremony without legal consent to perform a marriage ceremony, or without official proof that the couple is already recognized as legally married. If you have questions on exactly what legal forms are necessary, call the temple and ask what the requirements are in your state or country. To participate in other services or ceremonies in the temple, you do not need to be married.
Is it possible to be sealed in the Mormon temple after a civil marriage?
Yes. This is actually extremely common. Married couples who convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are encouraged to be sealed in the temple. Additionally, Mormon couples who were unable or unworthy to be sealed in the temple on their wedding day are encouraged to have a civil ceremony and then be sealed in the temple later on. Also, some countries require couples to have a civil ceremony before they can be sealed in the temple, because they do not recognize the temple sealing as a legal marriage. While being sealed in the temple on your wedding day is the ideal, it only happens about half the time, and possibly less often than that.
Can a Mormon get married in a Maronite Church?
I don't know what a maronite church is, but the real question is "Why would they?" If they were marrying a maronite, then sure, they could marry in a maronite church. But if two Mormons (Man and Woman, for clarification) they would get married in a Mormon Temple or a Mormon meeting house.
Is it still illegal when you get married without even getting registered at the temple?
As this is in the LDS Temples category I will answer it from that perspective - Laws vary by country, but in the United States, Mormon Temples and those ordained as Temple Sealers are recognized as authorities who can bind a legal marriage. If you are married in a Mormon Temple, it is recognized as a legally binding marriage by the government. It is NOT illegal to get married in a Mormon temple, and the Church has to operate under the laws of the government in performing a marriage within their temples. If you do not get married in the Temple, but are married by another authority (bishop, priest, civil authority) it is still a legally binding marriage, assuming you went through the proper channels. It is not recognized as an eternal marriage by the Church, but it is certainly a legal marriage and is recognized by the Church as such. Your marriage does NOT need to be registered in the temple in order to be considered valid by the church.
You are not a Mormon your daughter is Mormon and is getting married in the Temple Can you just walk in the door?
Most temples will have a waiting area, right inside the front doors, for family and friends who do not currently have a temple recommend or who are not members of the church, but you cannot go farther than that point.
Who is allowed to marry people in a Mormon church?
Please note that this answer applies to marriages taking place in the United States. While most countries also allow Mormon sealers and Bishops to perform marriages, some do not recognize their religious authority and therefore they are not allowed to perform marriages in those nations. In these countries, most Mormon couples choose to be legally married by a civil authority and then religiously married by a sealer or Bishop in a seperate ceremony. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) who desire to be married or 'sealed' in the temple must have one of the ordained sealers who is assigned to that temple perform their marriage. Apostles and members of the First Presidency (the Prophet and his two councelors) may also perform a temple sealing, but generally only do so if it is for the marriage of a family member. Those who are not going to be married in the temple, but choose to have a 'civil marriage' taking place in a church or another place are married by a Bishop. Bishops may also perform marriages for couples who are not Mormon. Stake Presidents and missionaries are also technically able to perform marriages but may only do so under rare circumstances where a Bishop is not available. If you are referring to a wedding ceremony taking place inside a Mormon church building, the Church typically allows anyone who is a legally recognized authority to perform a marriage in their church, regardless of their religious affiliation or the religious affiliation of the couple. Certain guidelines must be followed and the Bishop in that church must be consulted, but if a couple wanted (for example) to be married by a Baptist pastor in a Mormon church, that is totally possible.
What is Mormons place of worship called?
A temple or Mormon temple.
Does Utah have the tallest Mormon temple in the world?
No. The tallest temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) is the Washington DC temple (actually located in Maryland). The tallest spire of this temple is 288 feet.
Why won't Mormons let non-Mormons in theirchurches not even for weddings?
Church buildings (also called 'meetinghouses' or 'chapels') and worship services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are open to all people - regardless of their faith. Perhaps you are thinking of the Temple? Mormon Temples are not the same as churches. Churches are used for worship services, activities, and classes and are always open to the public. There are about 20,000 Mormon churches around the world. Temples are used only for special ceremonies (like weddings). There are about 140 Mormon temples around the world. The public is invited to tour Mormon temples for about a month before they are dedicated, but following the dedication Mormon temples are open only to actively practicing Mormon adults who have received a special recommendation from their Bishop (This means that even many Mormons cannot enter the Temple). This is because the Temple is considered an extremely sacred place, and only those who are living righteous lives are worthy to participate in the sacred ceremonies there. This is not a new concept - the Temples in the Old Testament were open only to certain people deemed 'worthy' as well. Mormons are encouraged to be married in the Temple, believing that those married in the Temple will be married for all eternity, while those married outside the Temple are married until death only. Mormons view a marriage ceremony as a deeply personal experience between a husband and wife, not a grand affair for hundreds of people to watch. It is customary for Mormons (even those choosing to be married outside the Temple) to have a small private ceremony followed by a large reception or party for friends, family, and acquaintances. If you'd like to learn more about Mormons, learn more about the difference between a church and a temple, or see what the inside of a Mormon temple looks like, check out the "Related Links" below.
