We believe that temples are literally houses of the Lord. They are holy places of worship where individuals make sacred covenants with God our Heavenly Father. Unlike marriages that last only “until death do you part,” temple sealings ensure that death cannot separate loved ones. For marriages to continue after death, they must be sealed in the right place and with the right authority. The right place is the temple and the right authority is the priesthood of God (Doctrine and Covenants 132:7, 15–19). A husband and wife who are sealed in the temple make sacred covenants with the Lord and with each other. These covenants assure them that their relationship will continue after this life if they are true to their commitments. They know that nothing, not even death, can separate them.

Entrance into the temple requires membership of and endowments in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. While you may not be able to enter into the sealing room of the temple for this sacred ordinance we invite you to walk the beautiful grounds and pounder what marriage and love mean in your life. Should there be rain, because it's Seattle, we welcome you to go ahead and wait at the stake center building behind the temple where the reception will be held. After the sealing ordinance is performed pictures will be taken outside of the temple and from there we will go to the stake center behind the temple for the reception.

The reception will be held at the stake center behind the temple grounds at 15205 SE 28th St, Bellevue, WA 98007.

Plus ones are allowed with notice and all our family and friends are welcome to bring their little ones to join our celebration.

Our wish is that everyone will dress in a semi-formal fashion. Please remember that the pictures are forever and we wish you to look and feel your best. In case of rain we also recommend bringing umbrellas or a light rain jacket if you wish to walk the temple grounds.

All RSVPs should be completed by April 24th.

There are multiple hotels near the temple and stake center that will be available for those who traveling from out of town. The nearest ones are... Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue

The itinerary is as follows... Temple sealing from ___to___ all those willing and wishing to join will need to be at the temple by ___. From___ to ___ pictures will be taken outside the temple as weather permits. The reception will follow pictures from ___to___.

The stake center and temple grounds have ample parking available.

For those who are willing and wishing to join in the sealing ordinance please be at the temple by ___. For those who will arrive for pictures please join us outside the temple at ___ For the reception please be at the stake center by ___

There will be food and refreshments served upon the start of the reception. We are planning on holding a grazing table/charcuterie boards with a variety of cheeses, breads and crackers, fresh fruits and vegetables. There will be a gluten-free table set up for those with dietary restrictions. For those with other dietary restrictions please reach out to Emma, we will do our best to accommodate.