Guests
* Limit the number of people you
invite to the ceremony to the number of people who can
comfortably fit in the sealing room.
* Guests do not need to dress in white, but should wear Sunday
best. Women's pants are not
allowed.
* Guests should arrive 30 minutes prior to the
ceremony.
Escorts
* If possible, an endowed female,
preferably a family member, may accompany the bride and
serve as an escort. If an escort is not available, a temple worker
will assist you.
* The bride's escort should arrive with the bride, groom, and
witnesses 75 minutes prior to the
ceremony.
Temple Recommends
* Both the bride and groom should
bring two recommends issued by your bishop and co-signed
by the stake president: (a) a regular temple recommend and (b) the
Recommend for Living Ordinances.
Marriage License
* You must bring a valid marriage
license. Be sure to check the guidelines for the state in which
you plan to marry.
Clothing
* See Temple
Bridal Dresses
* The temple does carry a supply of temple-ready dresses you
can use for your wedding. Call the
temple to find out their guidelines and policies. Generally, you can
reserve a particular dress by
visiting the temple prior to the wedding date.
* Veils, hats, and tuxedos are not to be worn in the temple
but are appropriate outside the temple.
Photography
* No photography is permitted
inside the temple. All cameras should be checked at the
recommend desk.
* Each couple will have the opportunity for a brief
photography session on temple grounds after
the ceremony.
* Call the temple to find out where the best place for your
photographer to meet you. Generally,
there is a waiting room inside for them.
Rings
* You may exchange rings in the
sealing room following the temple ceremony.
* Rings should not be exchanged in other rooms of the temple
or on temple grounds.
* Ring ceremonies off temple grounds, especially for
non-member family, is appropriate.
Hair dressers
* There are no facilities to
accommodate hair dressers at the temple.
Wedding activities
* Rice throwing, car decorating and
other such activities are not appropriate on temple
grounds.
* Elaborate photography sessions including attendants in
tuxedos and bridesmaid dresses
should be reserved for the reception.