In the spirit of Valentine's day... Weddings in Lodges are not very common, but they do take place now and then. They were more common in the past and today are more prevalent in Europe than in the US. French Lodges frequently have a "conjugal recognition" ceremony, which is not actually a wedding. In Turkey, Lodges have a book-length official Masonic wedding ceremony. In the US, weddings are held in Masonic Lodges with varying degrees of Masonic connection. Some Lodges with facilities to accommodate crowds only serve as the venue, in many cases with couples who have no connections to the Craft. Other times, however, Brothers will elect to marry in the Lodge and attribute more significance to taking their vows in the Lodge room itself.
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