Wedding traditions of Salt Lake City
The home of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where weddings are held in temples as sealings.
Latter-day Saints marry in a temple in a rite called a sealing, which they believe binds a couple for eternity. Those who attend are baptised members with a temple recommend, so others wait outside and join later.
A wedding here
After the temple ceremony, the couple greets guests outside, and a wedding luncheon or open house follows. Many couples also hold a ring ceremony or a civil ceremony so that all family can take part.
Customs
Wedding open houses, with a reception line, punch and cake, are held in a church hall. The Salt Lake Temple, in the centre of the city, is closed for renovation for several years, as of 2026.
Wedding customs of Salt Lake City
Also part of it, and being written: Wedding (General customs.), Temple Square (The temple precinct.), Wedding reception (The open house.).
A wedding trail idea for Salt Lake City
- Temple Square The temple and gardens where couples gather for photographs.
- Salt Lake County Clerk Issues licenses.
- Utah State Capitol A building with views.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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