[JRochelle]

Maybe the parents were upset that they couldn't attend the wedding.

If you aren't a member you can't go into the temple.
Cause you aren't good enough.
Thats really insulting.

If my child was getting married and I was barred from the ceremony, I'd be ticked too.

[TChris]

Maybe the parents were upset that they couldn't attend the wedding. If you aren't a member you can't go into the temple. Cause you aren't good enough. Thats really insulting.

It has nothing to do with being "good enough". However, it is, understandably, a difficult and sensitive thing when some family members are LDS and some aren't.

As difficult as the situation is, there are some things that can alleviate some of the pain:

1. Non-Mormons can (and should, IMO) tour the inside of a newly-constructed temple before it is dedicated.
2. There are pictures available of the interior of many temples that have been dedicated, so one may know what it looks like inside.
3. The actual ceremony is very simple and short, compared to most marriage ceremonies outside the temple. IOW, you aren't missing much of a show or anything.
4. Most couples will hold a reception in a regular church building, where anyone may attend, where most of the "pomp and circumstance" can still take place.

I realize none of those entirely take away the hurt feelings, etc., but I think they do help in many cases.

[linda_22003]

I agree. That's disgusting. If it is true, no wonder people think of Mormonism as a cult. That is cult-style behavior.