Mormonism is nothing short of crystal clear when it comes to its ideals surrounding the family unit. Mormon doctrine is unapologetically exclusionary in its practices and policies regarding people in same-sex relationships. As a queer woman with Mormon roots that run deep, this is no secret to me.
As the RSVPs trickled in, my fiancé and I were surprised that many people who we had assumed would want no part in our wedding (due to their devout Mormon beliefs and lifestyles), had actually found a way to show support, love and acceptance to two women in love.
It turns out, the LDS Church has never officially prohibited its members from attending gay weddings.