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Marriage, For All Eternity

Elder Jeffrey R Holland

Photo Courtesy of Stacey Kay Photography

“I don’t know how to speak about heaven in the traditional, lovely, paradisiac beauty that we speak of heaven; I wouldn’t know how to speak of heaven without my wife or my children. It would it would not be heaven for me. Now you can say that’s wishful thinking, or you can say that’s just because you love each other, and you’ve gotten cozy here on earth, and you like each other’s company. It’s a lot more than that! There is something eternal in the statement that ‘neither is the man without the woman, nor the woman without the man in the Lord.’ That isn’t just good sociology, that is theology, it’s eternal.” Read More

Wedding Invitaion Etiquette

Wedding invitation etiquette says to send invitations out as early as possible to all members of your extended family and your circle of friends, even to those who you know won’t be able to attend – they will still probably want to send a gift or their best wishes. Envelopes should also indicate which household members are invited, so there won’t be confusion as to whether children are welcome.

Tips on wording for LDS Open House Inviations — Photo Courtesy of Terra Cooper Photography

Also, if you are getting sealed in a LDS temple it’s best to consider sending out two kinds of invitations: one to invite guests to both the sealing and reception, and another to announce the sealing and invite them to the wedding reception only. Read More

The Only True God and Jesus Christ Whom He Hath Sent

Elder Jeffrey R Holland, Apostle of The Christ

Now, to anyone within the sound of my voice who has wondered regarding our Christianity, I bear this witness:
I testify that Jesus Christ is the literal, living Son of our literal, living God. This Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer who, under the guidance of the Father, was the Creator of heaven and earth and all things that in them are. I bear witness that He was born of a virgin mother, that in His lifetime He performed mighty miracles observed by legions of His disciples and by His enemies as well.

Jesus Christ is the literal, living Son of our literal, living God. — Photo Courtesy of eLove Photos

I testify that He had power over death because He was divine but that He willingly subjected Himself to death for our sake because, for a period of time, He was also mortal. I declare that in His willing submission to death He took upon Himself the sins of the world, paying an infinite price for every sorrow and sickness, every heartache and unhappiness from Adam to the end of the world. In doing so He conquered both the grave physically and hell spiritually and…Read More/Watch the Video

Marriage Made in Heaven

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Most people think of a marriage made in heaven as a rare occurrence in which both parties are deeply in love and highly compatible. We like to think that all our marriages are made in heaven. When a man and woman enter one of our Holy Temples to be married, they covenant (or promise) they will stay together forever—on earth and in heaven after they die, if they are faithful to each other and their promises to the Lord. A temple marriage doesn’t include phrases like, “Till death do you part” or “So long as you both shall live.” If we keep these promises, our children also become part of this heavenly promise—sealed to us forever! Original article from Mormon.org…Read More

Wedding Dress Spills and Spots

Photo Courtesy of Camilla Binks Photograhy

Remember that old LDS saying, “Better to prepare and prevent than repair and repent?” Well, it applies to wedding dress stains, too.

Every LDS bride needs to be prepared, and that means knowing how to spot clean their wedding dress when an “oops” moment happens. I say ‘when’ and not ‘if,’ because a wedding dress emergency is practically imminent. Think about it: all day you will be surrounded by people while dressed in white from head to toe. Wedding dress stains and other accidents are bound to happen.

Prevent a stain by keeping your dress in a waterproof garment bag before the wedding and don’t take it out unless it’s absolutely necessary. If taking outdoor pictures, be very careful of…Read More

How to Choose Wedding Colors

Your wedding will be the most colorful event of your life, so whether you choose monochrome or several colors, ensure your color theme reflects the identity of you and your fiancé. Proper color choice should solidify YOU, the bride, as the center of attention. All elements around you should work with you and not against you. If you select a dominate color that looks great on you and build from there you will be assured that your wedding will make you glow!

All the details from the wedding invitations to the dresses, neckties, vests, shoes and ribbons, and the wedding reception decorations, table linens, wedding flowers, and candles are vehicles for color. The colors chosen for these items should…Read More

LDS Temple Sealings

Photo Courtesy of Genevieve Hansen Photography

Even though the temple is intricate, the sealing ceremony is not ostentatious. It is a short, simple ceremony with a beauty that LDS couples find hard to put into words. There is no music or processional, no walking down the aisle and no wedding party. The bride and groom wear white, plus the ceremonial clothes used in the endowment. Guests at the sealing wear their best Sunday dress clothes. As discussed, all guests must have LDS temple recommends and the guest list is recommended to be limited to only family and very close friends.
After some words of personal counsel from the temple sealer, the couple kneels across the altar from each other. The words of the ceremony…Read More

Celestial Marriage

President Russell M. Nelson

Only those who are married in the temple and whose marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise will continue as spouses after death and receive the highest degree of celestial glory, or exaltation. A temple marriage is also called a celestial marriage. Within the celestial glory are three levels. To obtain the highest, a husband and wife must be sealed for time and all eternity and keep their covenants made in a holy temple.

The noblest yearning of the human heart is for a marriage that can endure beyond death. Fidelity to a temple marriage does that. It allows families to be together forever. Read the entire original article

LDS Groom Responsibilities

Photo Courtesy of Michelle and Logan Photography

As a groom, you will have a number of personal responsibilities and some that involve others, especially your fiancée. Planning a temple sealing and wedding reception(s) and a honeymoon are all important decisions for both the LDS bride and groom as they are some of your first major decisions together. (Yes, that was receptions, as sometimes the LDS bride’s and LDS groom’s family may come from different part of the Country, or the World).
A few of these decisions are…Read More

Wedding Day Shoes

Your wedding day ensemble includes a lot more than just your bridal gown. Perhaps the most important (and most understated) aspect of what you’ll be wearing on your wedding day is your shoes. In the past, wedding shoes were usually buried beneath a sweeping floor-length gown, but now a lot of brides are really showcasing their shoes with tea length and ballerina length skirts. If you choose a shorter dress, realize that they will put your wedding shoes front and center on the big day.

Some brides choose formal shoes for the pictures and ceremony, then change into more comfortable white flip-flops, sandals, or ballet flats for the reception. It’s certainly easier…Read More