(For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) Can I have a celebrant as an alternative to a Bishop for a civil wedding ceremony?

(For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) Can I have a celebrant as an alternative to a Bishop for a civil wedding ceremony?

Since 6 May 2019, all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints choosing to be sealed in the temple can now elect to be married civilly prior to their sealing. A huge round of applause for that policy change!

While your Bishop can marry you, usually at a chapel or sometimes an alternative venue of your choice, you may wish to consider a celebrant who is also a vibrant and committed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints community, who is ready to assist you in creating a warm and inclusive civil wedding ceremony for everyone that you love, adjacent to your temple sealing for time and eternity. The choice is entirely yours.