Posted on 01/27/2011 3:50:15 PM PST by Colofornian
Editor's note: Third in a series about the Mormon wedding experience.
In his book, “The Holy Temple,” President Boyd K. Packer provides a wise reason for brides to select an appropriate wedding dress.
“When you have the opportunity to go to the temple to participate in the temple ceremonies or to witness a sealing, remember where you are. You are a guest in the house of the Lord. You should groom yourself and clothe yourself in such a way that you would feel comfortable should your Host appear,” the senior apostle wrote.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has provided guidelines regarding appropriate temple wedding dresses and clothing (Source: The Eternal Marriage Student Manual, p. 317).
“Brides may wear their wedding dress in the temple to be sealed. Dresses must be white, without heavy (or elaborate) ornamentation, have long sleeves and a modest neckline, have all sheer material lined, and the train must be removable or be able to be pinned or hooked up out of the way. If there is any question about the appropriateness, take the dress or fabric and pattern to the temple for approval.”
SNIP
“Guests should be counseled to dress as they would attend a sacrament meeting. Tuxedos or other formal wear is not appropriate. All guests must have current temple recommends.”...
(Excerpt) Read more at mormontimes.com ...
Night and day?
I'd think that would start getting a little funky...
Thank you and greetings from the land of the ever so busy and long working hours. And a family with five kids.
Still, I take time when I can; you guys are doing good work and I like reading it, even if I cannot contribute much at times.
We had a dry pond with a treed perimeter. The bottom of the bowl was maybe 20 feet deep. One of the banks was almost perfect. Also; from the ramp behind the house to the edge of the trees was exactly 40 yards. All of my short range guns were sighted in to 40 yards. The driveway was 700 feet long - I had a John Deere 460 with a 4' plow with chains that was inadequate one or two days a year to keep the driveway open. The house was very well ventilated with Pella windows which were also great insulators. Normally with the winds, we were able to keep the AC off except for maybe 7-10 days per summer. A corn burning stove with dual thermostats with the propane furnace heated most adequately.
I see you guys are down by Louisville. Better weather than where we were north of Fort Wayne.
HMMmmm... Some folks have believed just by reading the Book!
I guess me and my buddy St. Augustine are not in that special group!!!!
Just as Catholic as the Pope!!!! :)
I stand corrected. Or, rather, I lie down unconsciously corrected...
I am guessing that a Mormon bride’s dress looks like the cotton printed dresses that you see in pictures, only white and long. Then there would be the hair style! BARF!
How did this strange look ever become the accepted standard of dress for Mormon women? Bless their hearts!
I hope that one of you Mormons will tell me that your women are not still required to look like the pictures I have seen.
The Evolution of the non Temple Garment
Sorry about the red X.
Red-X placemarker
HMMmm...
Split the difference.
The GOATS were from Borden: not me!
Try Indianapolis area.
I did. It wasn't a good fit, especially around the shoulders. For the last 6 years, Iowa has fit better. However, my former employer is in the process of shutting down and I am contracting out as a floor ME. Perhaps Indy might be a better fit now, since I've lost weight.
I prefer the thongs...
on whom?
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