dress for temple sealing

[danceinthedark]

So...I'm getting way ahead of myself by posting this...but I really wanted to know what is typically done. I am getting baptised at the end of the month...hooray!! My husband is already a member with a temple recommend. We were married in a Lutheran ceremony 3 years ago.

My husband is very excited to be sealed in the temple (me too). I know it will be at least a year from my baptism until we can be sealed. My husband wants to go all out and thinks I should get myself a wedding dress (temple ready of course) instead of wearing a temple gown. Sort-of re-do our wedding-since I actually was really disapointed with how our wedding turned out in the first place.

Is this done? Would it be weird if I was sealed in a wedding dress as I am already married? I don't think I would do a big pouffy dress...just a modest pretty dress to set the day apart. I hope to have our child/ren sealed to us the same day and have pictures taken-have a special family dinner-no reception or anything.

[Jenamarie]

There are some very wedding-ish looking Temple gowns, although you'd probably have to order it online (unless you live in Utah).

ETA: Totally Modest.com - Modest Wedding Gowns, Modest Wedding Dresses, Modest Bridesmaids and Formals, Modest Prom Gowns, has some pretty ones under "Simple Gowns".

[WillowTheWhisp]

Do remember that what may be considered a modest wedding dress for a church ceremony may well not be suitable for a temple sealing. For instance you will need to have long sleeves and a neckline higher than would be usual for a wedding dress. Also it must be in white and not ivory. I do understand you wanting to have a dress a bit more special than a basic temple dress though as this will be a very special day for you.

I'm not sure about the photographs. Here we are not allowed outside the temple in our white clothing and not allowed to photograph inside the temple so you may need to check up on that.

[Jenamarie]

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I'm not sure about the photographs. Here we are not allowed outside the temple in our white clothing and not allowed to photograph inside the temple so you may need to check up on that.

In the States you can go outside in your whites. I've seen it happen several times, if it's for pictures of Sealings and such. (I've seen some grooms wear all-white tuxes for their Sealings and then outside for pictures) Also, when my brother was married to his convert wife, the Sealer - still in his whites - came out to speak to her mom about how the ceremony went. It's the ceremonial clothes that we wear in addition to the Temple whites that are absolutely not allowed to be worn outside.

[WillowTheWhisp]

That's really lovely that you can wear your whites outside. We used to be able to at the London Temple and my late husband didn't realise it was not permitted here at the Preston Temple and was just stepping into the foyer to greet some members who were arriving and was told off for being on the outer side of the desk wearing his whites. When he expressed surprise and asked what people do about wedding photos he was told they photos not to be taken dressed in temple whites.

[Hemidakota]

Originally Posted by danceinthedark

So...I'm getting way ahead of myself by posting this...but I really wanted to know what is typically done. I am getting baptised at the end of the month...hooray!! My husband is already a member with a temple recommend. We were married in a Lutheran ceremony 3 years ago.

My husband is very excited to be sealed in the temple (me too). I know it will be at least a year from my baptism until we can be sealed. My husband wants to go all out and thinks I should get myself a wedding dress (temple ready of course) instead of wearing a temple gown. Sort-of re-do our wedding-since I actually was really disapointed with how our wedding turned out in the first place.

Is this done? Would it be weird if I was sealed in a wedding dress as I am already married? I don't think I would do a big pouffy dress...just a modest pretty dress to set the day apart. I hope to have our child/ren sealed to us the same day and have pictures taken-have a special family dinner-no reception or anything.

Congrats...this is your start on your eternal journey.

You will be dressed in a temple clothing only during the sealing process. Those who attend should wear white but is optional of course.

May the Lord bless both of you on your desires and eternal prospects.

[RachelleDrew]

OP- You can wear a simple wedding gown so long as it covers up your garments. There are "shells" you can buy online to wear under your dress (this adds the long sleeves and higher neck) or you can just let the temple matrons give you these little mock sleeve things to wear. They aren't super flattering though, so I would just try and either buy a temple gown, or find a wedding dress that fits the standards of new brides in the temple, and wear the shell underneath.

It's really your choice, just remember that wedding dresses in the temple have to be kind of simple. You can't get one with a lot of beading or a long train.

[Gwen]

i don't see why there would be a problem wearing a special dress for that occasion. when my parents were sealed (they joined the church after they were married) my mom said they kept calling her the bride, did everything they would do for a sis getting married that day. not sure if that was temple specific or not but it holds the concept you are talking about. i say go for it and make it as memorable as you like.

here are some that are already long sleeved so you wouldn't need the smock thing someone else mentioned Temple Dresses | LatterDay Bride & Prom i think they are nice enough to use as a wedding gown... you can also continue to use it when you go to the temple whenever if you wanted to.

[Elgama]

We don't leave the Temple in our whites for symbolic reasons but the Preston Temple 7 years ago at least allowed you to leave in your wedding dress. Mine is my temple dress

[Hemidakota]

Do you mean white suits? Ugh...we do here!