tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post5164400595313111136..comments2023-11-26T01:21:35.860-07:00Comments on Mormon Mommy Writers and Friends: Why British Mormons will never Marry in the TempleMarianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-31984074875108029022014-07-02T13:43:32.189-06:002014-07-02T13:43:32.189-06:00Yes, that is entirely the reason for weddings to b...Yes, that is entirely the reason for weddings to be open to the public, to ensure that if any one knows of a just impediment the wedding could be stopped in time. While we may feel sorry for Rochester and Jane, he was going to commit bigamy if their wedding had gone ahead at this time.Islelassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01934357203291485467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-37309562674048742602013-05-26T14:32:21.958-06:002013-05-26T14:32:21.958-06:00Thanks. All quite interesting.Thanks. All quite interesting.Susan G. Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149863824322299876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-47655663166876764632013-05-26T01:44:47.584-06:002013-05-26T01:44:47.584-06:00Susan, in Scotland the laws around many things (in...Susan, in Scotland the laws around many things (including marriage) are different. First the age was 16, not 18 (although I don't think it is any more) and yes, you didn't need a special licence. So couples from England, especially young couples,would go to Gretna Green, it being the southernmost Scottish town, just across the border.Anna Buttimorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14559142770865747131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-11823972387353837802013-05-10T02:48:47.540-06:002013-05-10T02:48:47.540-06:00How interesting. I had never heard of any of that....How interesting. I had never heard of any of that. Customs and laws from country to country are fascinating. What about how they have historical novels with people rushing off to elope to Gretna Green or other location or when they mention about being married quickly by special licence? Susan G. Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149863824322299876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-34560371488479849862013-05-08T20:17:18.641-06:002013-05-08T20:17:18.641-06:00And I totally thought of Mr. Rochester with the wh...And I totally thought of Mr. Rochester with the whole ceremony in a public place thing so someone can declare an impediment!Jessie Oliveroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232456334069794107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-25553076907328734422013-05-08T20:16:24.752-06:002013-05-08T20:16:24.752-06:00I'd never really heard what was recommended or...I'd never really heard what was recommended or not for the ring ceremony, but I'm pretty sure my old bishop was at mine! We had one (in my backyard) because so much of our family are not members of the church and I was the first grandchild/niece/nephew to have a wedding. We had chairs set up, an aisle, my brother-in-law sang a song, my sister read a poem, my brother sang another song...really it was quite ceremonious so I hope that was okay! But then (after we walked down the aisle with a ring boy and a flower girl) my dad talked about the temple and those present understood we were already married earlier that day for time and all eternity. Then we did vows, kissed, and ate cake. Yay! Jessie Oliveroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232456334069794107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-27040440531418297072013-05-08T12:12:36.269-06:002013-05-08T12:12:36.269-06:00Our day was wonderful- we got married in the D.C. ...Our day was wonderful- we got married in the D.C. temple in the morning and had a short “ring ceremony” at our reception that evening. It wasn’t really even a ceremony, we just waited until everyone was seated at the reception, and we had a little arbor set up in one corner. We walked in together, and we stood at the arbor with our bishop. He said a few words about why we chose to be sealed in the temple so that our nonmember friends would understand, and then Chad and I each said a few words to each other about what we love about each other and why we wanted to be married- kind of like our own “vows.” Then we kissed and stood in a reception line to greet our friends and family. We wanted that feeling of love that’s present in a traditional ceremony, and to have the opportunity to demonstrate that to our guests without the formal civil ceremony. I thought it worked really well. :-)KaseyQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394640941485859111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-53632210100691553042013-05-08T11:22:11.839-06:002013-05-08T11:22:11.839-06:00Interesting. So many things I didn't know! I&#...Interesting. So many things I didn't know! I've actually heard many bishops encourage couples who marry outside of the temple first not to "walk down the aisle" in the chapel. In the cultural hall or anywhere else is fine, but I've heard of several bishops ask couples that if thy want the ceremony in the chapel not to "walk down the aisle." I've also had several friends have "ring ceremonies" at their reception (post-temple marriage). There also I've heard of bishops encouraging couples not to do the walk down the aisle bit. I think they are trying to keep the emphasis on the temple ceremony, not the other trappings. But for us (most Americans) they are trappings, and for you they are your wedding, with your temple sealing to follow. Very interesting! I have known some people from the very southern southwest whose closest temple is in Mexico who have had to have a civil ceremony first as well, so it does happen in the US sometimes too.Jennifer Rickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893901588875111664noreply@blogger.com