I'm Sort of Bummed

Re: I'm Sort of Bummed

• Teddy917 member

  

  May 2013

  I'm sorry your going through such a rough time. Just out of curiosity, which temple is she getting married in?

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• bethsmiles member

  

  May 2013

  In Response to I'm Sort of Bummed:
  [QUOTE]This weekend was filled with ups and downs.   Up: My cousin is now officially engaged and is getting married on the 27th of July. Down: They're very Mormon and are getting married in a temple, so we won't be able to attend their ceremony. Up: I got to see all my fuzzy friends I had to leave behind at my parents' house when I moved out. Down: A cat we've had since I was 7 is on his last days.  He's 17 now. He's had a good long and loving life.  It still doesn't make it any easier that he's gonna be gone soon. Up: I got to celebrate my birthday by going midnight bowling with my friends and it was fun. Down: I didn't have enough notice to give my other friends who I really wanted to see so I missed seeing them.  Also, my BF wasn't there so it bums me out.
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  I totally understand how you feel. Almost everyone in my hometown is Mormon so most of my friends growing up were Mormon. I haven't been able to go to any of their wedding ceremonies. It sucks a lot but you do get to party with them after so don't be too sad about it
  
  I'm also curious which temple they are getting married in. The Salt Lake City one is SO beautiful!
  
  And I'm sorry to hear about your cat Sounds like he a good long life though.

  
  

  
  

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• radleyboo member

  

  May 2013

  I didn't know this about Mormon weddings.  Does this mean you can't attend unless you are also Mormon?  Forgive my ignorance...
  
  Sorry to hear about your sweet kitty.  I had one that lived to 18, was so hard when he finally went.  Sounds like he's had a wonderful life!

  
  

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• bethsmiles member

  

  May 2013

  In Response to Re: I'm Sort of Bummed:
  [QUOTE]I didn't know this about Mormon weddings.  Does this mean you can't attend unless you are also Mormon?  Forgive my ignorance... Sorry to hear about your sweet kitty.  I had one that lived to 18, was so hard when he finally went.  Sounds like he's had a wonderful life!
  Posted by radleyboo[/QUOTE]
  
  Yes, if a Mormon couple chooses to get married in a temple (they could have a ceremony outside of the temple and then have it blessed in the temple later, I know a few people who did that) Non-Mormons cannot attend (even if they are family, it's a very strict rule). Non-Mormons aren't allowed to enter the temple. Additionally, some family members who are Mormon but younger or considered not temple-worthy for some other reason are not allowed to attend either. Usually the number of people to attend the ceremony is extremely small - family and sometimes very close friends. The room the ceremony takes place in is usually rather small and cannot hold very many people anyway.

  
  

  
  

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• Teddy917 member

  

  May 2013

  Yes Radley. Only members of the church are allowed into the temple. And even members of the church have to be following the certain rules pay tithing, obey word of wisdom, law of chasity, etc in order to get a temple recommend little card that says you're allowed in. And only those with a recommend are allowed in. Also children aren't allowed in. 12 and up can do certain things but can't attend the wedding. Just thought I would provide a little extra info.

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• radleyboo member

  

  May 2013

  Thanks Teddy!  Out of curiosity, can you expand on 'law of chastity'?  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Teddy917 member

  

  May 2013 edited May 2013

  Sure Radley. I'm happy to answer any questions. The Law of Chastity is basically refraining from having sex before marriage and being completely faithful to your husband after marriage. Petting and living together before marriage are also not allowed. We also stay away from porn. ETA Although if someone has broken the Law of Chastity, we do believe in the Atonement and forgiveness. So if someone has done any of these things, they would just need to talk to their bishop and he would instruct them on what to do to get back on track.

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