Amillion2one Posted May 26, 2009 Report Posted May 26, 2009 Just wondering how would someone go about having a simple civil ceremony within the church with just say a handful of friends in attendance. My hfiancee isn't a member yet, and yes we live together and have no intention of living in seperate houses as we do everything together and support each other through everything, in better terms we already consider ourselves married for all intents and purposes. Quote
Wingnut Posted May 26, 2009 Report Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) You talk to your bishop, tell him what you want, make sure that it is clear with him that the event is NOT announced in Church, then send invitations (or make calls) to the people you want to come. That's it. Edited May 27, 2009 by Wingnut Quote
tubaloth Posted May 26, 2009 Report Posted May 26, 2009 I think to do something in the church you need the bishop to perform the wedding. To even get married by the bishop there has to be some standers met. I'm not sure if the bishop would marry you if you are living together. But, after you are married you could. Really you would need to talk with the bishop, he can let you know how to schedual the building (so there isn't some basketball game going on there). Quote
Wingnut Posted May 26, 2009 Report Posted May 26, 2009 I think to do something in the church you need the bishop to perform the wedding. To even get married by the bishop there has to be some standers met. I'm not sure if the bishop would marry you if you are living together. But, after you are married you could.That's why the bishop performs weddings instead of having them in the temple -- so that people who are already living together can be married in the LDS Church. Quote
NeuroTypical Posted May 26, 2009 Report Posted May 26, 2009 Yep - what Wingnut said. It's pretty easy. Mormons are big fans of marriage, and your average bishop will be very happy to help two people in an obvious committed relationship formalize it in the eyes of God and man. Quote
Amillion2one Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Posted May 26, 2009 Thanks heaps guys. We actually have a meeting with him this Sunday and I really have no idea what to say to him or how to get the words out without offending anybody. Should I just say to him the exact same thing that I told you guys? Quote
Honor Posted May 26, 2009 Report Posted May 26, 2009 Thanks heaps guys.We actually have a meeting with him this Sunday and I really have no idea what to say to him or how to get the words out without offending anybody. Should I just say to him the exact same thing that I told you guys?Yup, I'd say the exact same thing. I wouldn't worry about offending people. When it comes to matters like this, you owe nobody an excuse as to the way you go about it and how private a matter you would like to keep it. Quote
Moksha Posted May 27, 2009 Report Posted May 27, 2009 Thanks heaps guys.We actually have a meeting with him this Sunday and I really have no idea what to say to him or how to get the words out without offending anybody. Should I just say to him the exact same thing that I told you guys? Sounds like what Wingnut suggested would be just fine. Quote
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