Help! I received an inquiry from a non-LDS reader who is going to an LDS wedding reception and asked about what sort of card would be appropriate. The reader plans to make her own card but isn't sure what sort of prayer or scripture would be right for an LDS wedding. Here's the paragraph I sent in response:
Wedding cards are outside of my experience, but in general Mormons don't recite or compose specific prayers for such occasions. I think a "religious" card with an inspiring scripture (either topical or one of your own favorites) and your own wish for a happy future would be quite appropriate and be appreciated by any LDS couple if that's the sort of card you want to make. But if you're inclined to a New Age or nature card (you know, a couple of birds flying off into a beautiful sunset accompanied by a short poem), that works for Mormons. too. If you are particularly artistic, make them seagulls, that would be a nice touch.
Anyone else have any suggestions?
I think that they could put anything on it and it would be well recieved. A prayer of St. Francis or a saying of Lao Tzu. It is all good.
Posted by: J. Stapley | Jul 27, 2006 at 09:55 AM
Or a sympathy card for a wedding is always a good joke.
Posted by: Rusty Clifton | Jul 27, 2006 at 01:08 PM
Galatians 5:22 (the fruits of the spirit is love . . . ) is always a crowd pleaser amongst the mormons and "gentile" christians. I'd recommend doing something around that.
Posted by: bob | Jul 28, 2006 at 01:45 AM