There is a beautiful chapel/church in my neighborhood that I would love to be married in. However, I just found out that it is a Latter Day Saints church (mormon). I know their religious beliefs are very strict and I am not sure if they would allow anyone outside of their faith to use their church for a wedding of another religion. I am currently a member of a non-denominational Christian church.
2007-06-04 12:34:20 · 11 answers · asked by Mrs. Madrid 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Call the church and ask them. Worst they can say is no.
2007-06-04 16:33:40 · answer #1 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, they may let you use it as long as it is a church and not a temple. My husband and I considered using a Mormon church when we started realizing all of the other buildings were rented out. The Bishop of that church said it would be alright (and free!) even though we weren't members. But some of my family are members, so that may have made a difference. The best thing you can do is get in to touch with the church leader and ask.
2007-06-04 12:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by KS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my older sister decided to get married in the church building rather than a temple, and it was fine. be sure though because in the building there is a chapel and a cultural hall. the bishop might not let it happen in the chapel. depends on the bishop. also like said before, it would be free or like $20 for a clean up fee. and that $20 would be refunded once the building was clean. also like said before, no smoking or drinking allowed just because that is against our religion. and for what was said earlier, you don't have to have the bishop of the church to marry you. that guy didn't know what he was talking about. if you did have him marry you, (again, most likely free) you would NOT be on church records because you aren't baptized members. no one is on the records of the church inless they are baptized. HOWEVER, the local missionaries may want to come by every now and then to talk with you about our church. if you don't want them to come by just ask them not to and they won't
2007-06-07 00:14:55 · answer #3 · answered by wingsformarie06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure your pastor wouldn't perform a marriage done at a cult group's building. Why not get married out doors? If your church doesn't have it's own building or does not have a building suitable for a wedding that would be a good alternative. Besides, outdoor weddings are the prettiest of all!
2007-06-05 05:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find out who the bishop is of that church and ask him. He may inquire about what music will be played and the general dress of everyone. I doubt he would permit alcohol to be served, and that might be a deal breaker for you.
As long as the music isn't vulgar and there's no smoking, drugs, or alcohol, I bet he'd go along with it.
....just my guess though.
2007-06-05 00:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by Ender 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, you need to find out if the building in question is a standard Sunday meeting house or a consecrated temple.
If the building in question is a consecrated temple, then only members of the LDS faith in good standing can enter. Statistically that is around 45 - 50% of all known Latter Day Saints. So yes, not even all LDS people can enter the temple, because of its high standards for entry.
If the building in question is a standard Sunday meeting house, then things may be different. You would need to contact someone known as a "building bishop". This specialty bishop is the one who is in charge of the physical status of the building. This responsibility is normally rotated among the building's respective bishops on a yearly basis. For instance, if there were three congregations and each having a bishop, then this "building bishop" rotation would probably be one every 3 years to cycle. I mention this bit of trivia in anticipation of a possible "find the right person" chase, so you may understand what may be happening, as people might be trying to figure out who to flag down.
As for "renting", I'm not entirely sure if that term may apply. If for some reason, God is telling you in your heart to donate something, feel free to talk that over with your fiancee and the building bishop. Such a "fee" might actually be stuff like:
"Perhaps you could visit us one Sunday after your honeymoon? Let me know and we'll save a couple of seats for you and anyone you wish to invite."
or...
"We have a book of scripture we'd like to give to you with the promise of you reading it from cover to cover."
I imagine those are the types of "fees" you may encounter. If those are "fees" you could live with, then feel free to go along those lines of payment.
In a standard Sunday meeting house, they usually use the multipurpose cultural hall for weddings. While music and a DJ is normal fare at these cultural halls for high school youth and single adults dances, the serving of real alcohol might become an issue. At Latter Day Saint wedding receptions held in such places, they serve a lot of sparkling apple juice in the fancy bottles. An open bar serving Jack Daniels and vodka martinis in such a building would be a different matter and would attract many questioning.
Smoking inside the building may or may not be a matter to address as well. In California, I believe it is state law that no smoking of tabacco related products can be done inside ANY building. So for smokers, they would have to make sure they are outside when they have to light up. For my own baptism, I had one friend who was not a Latter Day Saint visit the ceremony, congratulated me, went outside for a drag, finished his cigarette, then came back in for refreshments where we all continued to socialize.
The basic thing about this is that if you want to be able to conduct a wedding at a standard LDS Sunday meeting house, then you need to contact the right bishop and be willing to be respectful of the property and the people who you wish to borrow it from. Since you believe in Christ, I feel you know what it means to be respectful so I'll leave that between you and Him.
Let me know how this searching of a wedding place goes. I'd like to stay in touch with you and your fiancee to see how things work out and I'd like to make any further suggestions available to you, if needed.
Sincerely your's and your financee's brother in Christ,
Alvin R.
2007-06-04 18:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by Alvin R 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I rented out a chapel, but I was an ex-mormon and had attended the ward there, you may have to talk to the bishop and see what he thinks.
Just be ready for some mormon missionaries tho, or some preaching of their gospel.
2007-06-05 05:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They will definitely allow you to use it. Contact the bishop or facilities manager. The meeting times are online at lds.org.
2007-06-05 02:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by je_apostrophe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, maybe! just talk to the bishop, they'll be very nice to you.
But, are you talking about a temple? if that's the case forget about it.
Only LDS, temple endowed people can marry in the temple.
Good luck and be happy in your marriage!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-05 11:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I think if you're another religion, why would you want to get married in a Mormon church?(knowing what they believe). There pasture will say he's Christian, but that comes from a Mormon. He is not really Christian.
Also I'm sure there are prettier places to get married then the dull Mormon church.
Oh sure they'll let you get married there. As long as it's by one of their priests. Then it'll be on there records and they'll come knocking on your door every 2 weeks or so.
I recommend staying away from the Mormons.
2007-06-04 12:41:04 · answer #10 · answered by the shiz 5 · 0⤊ 7⤋