LDS Temple Sealing Invitation Wording: A Complete Guide for Provo Couples

Getting your LDS temple sealing invitation wording right sets the tone for the entire celebration. A 2025 Utah industry report counted over 40,400 weddings across the state, and a huge share of those happen right here in Utah Valley - sealings at the Provo City Center Temple, the Payson Utah Temple, and the Mount Timpanogos Temple, paired with home or venue receptions.

Proper wording ensures guests know exactly where to go, which matters when you are coordinating sealing-attending family, ring ceremony invitees, and reception-only guests across a 300-person mailing list - typical for an open-house reception in Edgemont, Riverbottoms, or Grandview.

We will break down the main components of these sacred invitations and walk through the exact templates Provo couples use most often, including the Canva-and-Etsy-meets-professional-printing path many BYU and UVU brides take.

Understanding the Different Components

Most LDS temple wedding invitations include two or three printed pieces to keep details organized. Data from a 2025 Joy wedding study shows couples spend an average of $518 on their complete paper packages.

Dividing your information across these standard pieces prevents overwhelming the main card.

• The main invitation: Announces the sealing and invites guests to celebrate.
• The insert card: Provides reception details, map directions, or logistics.
• The ring ceremony card: Offers a specific timeline for guests attending the celebration but not the temple sealing.

Splitting the details prevents clutter and reduces printing errors. A 2026 Paperlust report notes that adding insert cards typically increases your invitation budget by 20 to 30 percent - but our pricing already includes one matching insert with every order, so you save that line item entirely.

Sealing Announcement with Reception Invitation

This is the most common format for Provo couples. The main invitation announces that the couple has been sealed in the temple and invites all guests to the reception - typically held at home in Edgemont or Grandview, in the backyard of a parents’ house off University Avenue, or at a venue like The Bright Building downtown or White Shanty.

Always write the temple name exactly as recorded by the Church, with no abbreviations. Write “Provo City Center Temple” rather than “Provo Temple” - the latter now refers to the rebuilt structure on the original site, which the Church has renamed the Provo Rock Canyon Temple. Accuracy here shows respect for the sacred ordinance and prevents confusion among guests.

Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson

and

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson

are pleased to announce the marriage of their children

Emily Rose

and

James Michael

sealed in the Provo City Center Temple

Saturday, the fifteenth of June

two thousand and twenty-six

Reception to follow

The Anderson Family Home

123 South Main Street, Provo, Utah

6:00 in the evening

Notice how this layout explicitly provides the reception time and location. This level of clarity prevents early guest arrivals at family homes - particularly helpful when receptions are in residential Provo neighborhoods like Edgemont, where parking management on a quiet cul-de-sac matters.

Sealing-Only Invitation

For guests exclusively attending the temple sealing, use a more specific format. This goes only to extended family and close friends with current temple recommends - usually a much smaller list than the full reception guest list.

A 2026 etiquette rule: never print the phrase “Temple Recommend Required” on your stationery. The sacred nature of the building is self-explanatory for endowed members.

Emily Rose Thompson

and

James Michael Anderson

together with their parents

request the honor of your presence

at their sealing in the Provo City Center Temple

Saturday, June 15, 2026

at 11:00 in the morning

Ring Ceremony Insert Card

A separate insert card communicates details for guests invited to a ring ceremony and reception but not the sealing. Scheduling the ring ceremony about 45 minutes before the reception begins creates the best flow.

This piece bridges the gap between the private ordinance and the public celebration. Proper timing keeps the evening moving without forcing guests to wait around. For Provo couples hosting at home, a firm start time also prevents parking bottlenecks in residential neighborhoods near the BYU campus.

Please join us for a ring ceremony and celebration

Saturday, June 15, 2026

4:00 in the afternoon

The Anderson Family Home

123 South Main Street

Provo, Utah

Common Wording Questions

Should I include parents’ names?

Traditionally, you include parents’ names if they are paying for the celebration. Modern couples frequently use the phrase “together with their families” instead to save space and acknowledge multiple supporting family members. Recent client data shows about a 40 percent shift toward this inclusive phrasing among Utah Valley couples.

Do I need to mention the temple by name?

Yes. Always include the specific temple name. For Provo couples, the most common are the Provo City Center Temple, Payson Utah Temple, Mount Timpanogos Temple, Saratoga Springs Utah Temple, and Orem Utah Temple. Including the exact name adds significance and prevents confusion - especially with the recently renamed Provo Rock Canyon Temple now sharing the area.

How do I handle divorced or blended families?

Listing each parent on a separate line clarifies hosting duties without causing friction. Janet helps Provo couples manage this with sensitivity, ensuring everyone feels honored regardless of the family structure.

Should the sealing time be on the main invitation?

Depends on who receives the card. If the invitation goes to temple-attending guests only, list the exact sealing time. If the main invitation goes to all guests including those without recommends, put the sealing time on a separate insert card.

Guest List Scenario	Where to Put Sealing Time	Additional Cards Needed
All guests invited to Temple	Main Invitation	Reception Card (Optional)
Mixed Guest List	Small Insert Card	Main Reception/Ring Card
Reception Only	Do Not Include	None

Tips for Getting Provo Temple Wording Right

Small details dictate the success of your mailing process. Missing a step easily leads to reprints or confused guests - and on a 4-week BYU engagement, you do not have spare days to redo a print run.

• Start with a template: Do not write from scratch. Use established wording as your starting point to guarantee proper etiquette.
• Weigh before mailing: A fully assembled suite with inserts often exceeds one ounce. The 2026 USPS first-class postage starts at $0.78, but thick square envelopes incur a $0.40 non-machinable surcharge.
• Have someone proofread: Names, dates, and addresses must be flawless. Ask a parent or trusted friend to double-check the spelling of the specific temple - especially the difference between Provo City Center and Provo Rock Canyon - and the venue.
• Ask for help: At MCC Wedding Invitations Provo, Janet helps Utah Valley couples with wording every day. She knows the etiquette and guides you through the technical decisions for sealing-only, mixed guest list, and reception-only formats.
• Keep it simple: Elegant, clear wording is always better than overly complicated language. Let the sacred nature of the event speak for itself.

Need Help with Your Provo Temple Invitation Wording?

Planning a Utah Valley wedding involves managing countless details, and the stationery should not add to your stress. Janet has helped hundreds of LDS couples get their temple sealing invitation wording precisely right - from Provo City Center and Payson sealings to ring ceremony cards and combined reception layouts.

Whether you need a traditional sealing announcement, a ring ceremony card, or a modern photo-backed design, she has the templates to guide you. Our team is ready to format your layout so you can focus on the bigger picture - the sealing day itself.

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