In our faith, there is another ceremony that is a highlight – it is when the couple is “sealed for time and all eternity”.

Their appointment at the Toronto Ontario Temple was bright and early – a perfect start to the day.

The temple sealing is very simple, and it is not open to the public. In order to enter, one must be an active, practicing person of the LDS faith who agrees to live by certain standards. It was a small gathering in side the temple, but it was beautiful. No pictures are taken inside the temple – you have to take all those inside your heart:)

However, we were able to celebrate with them as they exited the temple!

We took some more family pictures – and of course there are a bunch more of the couple (can’t wait to see them!).

Everyone was hungry so we headed out to have breakfast!

After breakfast, the kids all needed COVID tests to get on their flights – so they headed to the drugstore to get the tests, we checked out of the hotel, and we drove everyone to the airport.

It was a miracle that everyone tested negative!

And that was the end of the celebration!

Zach and Rachael headed off on their honeymoon (cruise to Alaska), and all their friends headed back to Utah, Alberta, and Montreal. My mom and sister and brother and family stayed a bit longer and it was so nice that we got spend a bit more time with them.

Overall, it was a great wedding and we are so grateful for all the friends and family that helped out, and that went to great lengths to be there! Truly a memorable occasion!

Next up – a big family trip to Mexico (the blog is finally getting some action!)….