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Temple marriage/reception do's and don'ts PDF Print E-mail
Written by Ted   
Saturday, 28 August 2010
My girlfriend and I are LDS, and were both raised in the church. We're also looking forward to temple marriage. An issue has developed between us regarding whether or not an alcohol bar at our reception, be it before or after the actual day of the temple ceremony, is a good idea... Some people who have been through the temple are telling her that making money off of a bar at the reception would be a great idea!! I've tried to talk this through with her to help her see the contradiction.  I've also suggested we meet with a stake president or bishop for the sole purpose of the opportunity for open dialogue... She thinks it is a ridiculous idea.  I love her with all of my heart, and only want to take her through the temple knowing that we're both aware of the expectations and covenants that are made therein.  Help!!!!????

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1. Alcohol at temple wedding reception?
My personal opinion is that offering alcohol at a reception which is given to honor you and your temple wedding is not appropriate. We should be avoiding even the appearance of sin. If you were to serve alcohol - what message are you sending? That you support and want people to drink is what I would get from it. 
 
I understand that in some family situations where most of the family are not members, where the wedding is not in the temple and where alcohol is accepted and traditional for weddings that there might be some sensitivity of not forcing your beliefs on them. However, in a situation where you both raised in the church and where you are being sealed in the temple - I think that would be inappropriate. 
 
I would encourage you to talk to your Bishop to get his counsel as there might be some nuances with your situation that he best can help you with.
jett
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08-28-2010 13:43
2. agree with jett
my sister-in-law just had a wedding & they did not serve any alcohol at all,i found it to be very appropriate & i actually have a hard time accepting that Mr Marriott makes money off of alcohol/bars at his hotels, and indirectlly the church profits from it. 
i also don't understand what you mean by "make money" that is in such poor taste even if your religion does not abstain from alcohol...and seems a bit unethical! when alcohol is served at a reception its either open bar (paid for by the people paying for the wedding reception) or cash bar...the guests pay as they would if they went out to a regular bar in town, you never have a bar to profit from it at a reception though!
just don't get it!
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09-23-2010 09:41

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