Wednesday, July 6, 2011

How to plan a mormon wedding

plan a mormon wedding


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Mormons have two choices when planning a wedding: getting married at a standard church or having a temple wedding. The temple wedding is also called a "Sealing Ordinance" and is considered a marriage for eternity rather than a marriage until death, according to The Knot. Planning the Mormon wedding requires a few considerations that other religions do not consider.

Instructions

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      Select whether the wedding will be a church or a temple wedding. This makes a difference in planning because for a temple wedding, you not only need to book the temple, but also to interview with the bishop and temple recommends.

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      Book the wedding location. Plan in advance and reserve the temple, church or any other preferred location at least a few months in advance of the wedding. Popular locations might require reservations a year or more in advance, so take care of this detail before other planning. In the case of a temple wedding, set up the interview with the bishop and stake president as soon as possible. The interview process and then getting temple recommends take about a week or so, according to The Knot. Anyone invited to the wedding must also have a temple recommend to enter the temple. Reserve the temple after both the bride and the groom have the temple recommends signed by the bishop and stake president.

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      Select appropriate dresses, which must be worn by the bride and any other women. Appropriate dresses for a Mormon wedding are ankle length and do not show shoulders. The dresses must have sleeves and must not reveal much skin. Elegant and classy dresses are ideal. Avoid sleeveless, spaghetti strap dresses or any dress that shows either shoulders or cleavage. This applies to any woman attending the ceremony. Brides should not wear veils or hats.

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      Determine the reception venue. While it is possible to have the reception in the temple, the guests must adhere to the same strict rules as entering the temple for the wedding. Receptions can take place elsewhere and more guests can be invited, such as non-Mormon friends and others who did not attend the wedding. Venues for the reception depend on personal preferences and the number of guests invited.


Source: www.ehow.com

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