My cousin's getting married in August I'm not sure exactly how they are doing the ceremony (I've heard there's a difference between a chapel wedding and one in the temple ... though I think they're going for a chapel one for some reason). So as a non-mormon guest with next to no knowledge about what's going to happen, what should I wear?
2006-07-08 07:48:15 · 20 answers · asked by couldibeyou213 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It sounds to me that you have been invited to a chapel wedding which non-members are certainly welcome to attend. You wouldn't have received an invitation to a temple wedding, and you wouldn't be permitted to enter the temple.
You will feel most comfortable wearing modest clothing. That means sleeveless dressings, or spaghetti straps will seem out of place. Mini-skirts, clothes that show a bare midriff, or any clothing that is too tight or revealing is not appropriate. No low-cut stuff. It is preferable that you wear a skirt or a dress. Pants are frowned on when worn by women. Your dress should be conservative in style, and appropriate to wear to Sunday Services. Don't worry if your clothes are not exactly up to the ideal, no one is going to reject you from the meeting. But, it is a good idea to know what is expected of you.
2006-07-11 11:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what your gender is. If you are female you can wear a Sunday dress or blouse and skirt (preferably knee-length). I wore a Sunday dress to my friend's wedding in a chapel a few years ago. She got married in the chapel (ward house) instead of the temple because her husband was a very new Church member. It actually took place in a room just off from the chapel where the ladies met (Relief Society). If it is hot where you live, you can wear sandals without nylons. My guess is there will be a reception afterwards in the cultural hall (where they have activities and sports on other days). If you are male, I would wear a nice shirt, slacks, and tie. If you have a Sunday suit, that would be great, too. I think the bishop will be wearing a Sunday suit and tie to perform the marriage. Some wedding guests change clothes after the reception is over - you can do that in the restrooms if you are helping to clean up, or whatever. Have fun at your cousin's wedding.
2006-07-08 08:02:55 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it is at a chapel and not the temple, just wear something nice...like a nice dress, skirt & blouse, or even a nice pant suit or slacks with nice shirt if you don't like dresses. Most of the mormons i'm assuming there are others, will be most-likely dressed in modest dresses. A chapel wedding for Mormons is pretty much the same as any other church wedding. I was married in the chapel then a few years later sealed in the temple. I walked down the aisle, had bridesmaids, the bishop that married us talked about marriage and how important committment is. Then he married us, we exchanged rings, and kissed! That was about it. A temple marriage is a little different...but if you aren't Mormon with a recommend you can't go in anyways.
Good luck!
2006-07-08 07:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a difference between a "chapel wedding" and a temple wedding. A wedding that is performed in a temple will ensure that the couple will remain married into eternity. A wedding done in another location will only be in force until death.
Typically at services in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, members will wear "Sunday best", which means that men will usually wear a shirt and tie or a suit, and women will usually wear dresses or skirts. Any attire of this nature that you have should be fine. Think "semiformal". If you don't have attire like this, whatever you have that is clean and neat would be appropriate. I suspect you will see different kinds of dress at the wedding, and no one will tell you you are not allowed to come because of your clothing.
I hope the wedding goes well for your family!
2006-07-08 19:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not going to the sealing (in the temple) unless you're Mormon, and in that case it's all white and they'll issue it to you at the temple. For the chapel wedding it's very much like any other.
2006-07-08 07:54:15 · answer #5 · answered by ranger beethoven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my best friend is mormon and she is going to a wedding this week. she showed me what she was wearing and it was a knee length skirt and a cute dressy t-shirt. just make sure any skirts you wear go at least to your knee and you wear something that covers your shoulders.
the only thing i know about the wedding in the temple is that the only audience inside the temple is married people.
2006-07-08 18:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by bellamuert3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can wear pretty much anything. Don't wear jeans. But as long as you are clean and your clothing is neat you are fine. You will notice some people get really dressed up, some in skirts and dresses, Most men in shirt and tie. It just depends on what you have and the mood your in. Just bring a happy spirit with you and enjoy the food.
2006-07-08 07:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clothes would be nice!!! Seriously, I would wear some nice clothes but would not go all out for a tux or anything like that. Best thing is to ask your friend that is a Mormon that invited you what they would suggest or if what you are thinking of wearing would be appropriate.
2006-07-08 07:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by ramall1to 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello! You cannot attend a Mormon wedding unless you are a Mormon. This is true people. You may attend the reception, you may attend all sorts of things, but you can't attend the actual wedding. How do I know:
2006-07-08 07:53:10 · answer #9 · answered by Michael R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your cousin what everyone will be wearing or someone else that is going, because you will get alot of different answers here and the only way you'll know is to ask people attending.
2006-07-08 07:52:15 · answer #10 · answered by bryton1001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋