Civil Marriage?
Hello!
I'm using a throw away account for this sub, but I had some questions about Civil Marriage and waiting to be sealed.
I was trying to do research about stories like this online and there was nothing anywhere and I just want the opinions or stories of others on this one.
I have been a member my whole life. My fiance, was a convert, from a non supportive family and is the only member from his family. After we got engaged, we decided that we want to get civilly married first, and at a later date get sealed. We felt comfortable about this choice together as a couple. However, when we told my family they did not agree. I'm not sure what to do. We feel like this is the best decision for us together. We want to get sealed, but we are also trying to work with our circumstances. Would this choice bring judgement from our ward? Is this arrangement somehow against the general handbook or rules of the church that I don't know about? If anyone has any stories similar to share I'd love to hear. Opinions are welcome to! However, we aren't changing our minds about our arrangement.
Be kind! Thank you!