This week I am in Salt Lake City, Utah. The new Kansas City Temple was recently completed and Hillary and I were able to tour it before it was dedicated. Once the dedication ceremony was held on May 6, the general people would no longer be allowed to enter. I decided that since I was close to the original Temple I should go see. I thought it would be in a scenic area, but found it in the center of downtown Salt Lake City. The temple square is 10 acres and the grounds are amazing. I didn't think about the fact that the temple was built prior to 1900 (It was dedicated in 1893) and at that point in time it was probably out by itself. I took several pictures, which follow.
I was there in the evening and was frustrated by the sun in my picture, but once I saw them I decided that I liked the sun shinning behind.
Marriages are held in the temple as the bride and groom are 'sealed' together for all eternity. Family must be Mormon to be able to attend the ceremony, since only Mormon's in good standing can enter the temple. It must have been a day for weddings as there were several couples on the grounds with families taking pictures.
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