Why is a Mormon temple marriage special?
Nearly all marriage ceremonies include the words “till death do us part.” These words essentially mean that while that marriage is binding in this life, the marriage is dissolved upon death. On the other hand, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that marriages can be for time and all eternity. There is no “till death do us part” in the marriage ceremony but rather the marriage contract is established to continue forever. Why would we want to allow death to separate us from our spouse whom we love and care about? The marriage is often called a “sealing”, using similar language to the promise that Jesus gave Peter that whatsoever he ‘bound’ in this life through the priesthood would be ‘bound’ in heaven (Matthew 16:19). What is a Mormon temple wedding like? Family and friends are invited to attend the ceremony and are seated surrounding an altar. (These family and friends need to have a temple recommend which they can receive from their local church leaders.
