Hi Everyone,

We had our wedding yesterday and it was wonderful. I actually almost forgot my Baby was in prison. My Dad walked me down the aisle and we played our song. It was emotional and beautiful. The guards made me angry but what else is new. My Dad forgot his ID and they did not give us any oppurtunity to locate something for him. It was a flat no, he could not go in. I was very upset and almost cried. But once we rove around I remebered that my car is in his name. So we got the registration out and that worked. So my Daddy was able to walk me down the aisle. It was great. We got alot of pictures and also got the whole ceremoney on tape. I will try to put some on here if I can. Afterwards we went down to the reception area and had some steaks and all. His request. It was great and I handled leaving him there ok. But all in all it was a great day.

Thanks Everyone and God Bless.

Shannon

Congratulations to you both, I hope you'll both be very happy.

OMGosh, it sounds like a beautiful wedding. I am so happy for you! congratulations!!

Thanks for sharing, and congrats.

All my very best wishes for an everlasting happiness :)

Phil

AWWWWW :) I am soooo HAPPY for you both!

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BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOURS.

So happy for you both!!! Congrats!!!

Congrats to the both of you! Wishing you a lifetime of Love and Happiness~

CONGRATS AND I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST. I WISH WE COULD HAVE WEDDINGS LIKE THAT IN TEXAS. GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE

BEL

Congrats! That sounds like it was really nice....

Deb

Congratulations!!

Sounds like you had a rare prison wedding. You got music and a steak dinner. Sounds like it was very beautiful and we would love to see pictures

I have questions about your wedding and if I have left anything out then please add that as well

1. Did you have any counsling
2. How long did the whole process take
3. Did you have to find your own minister
4. Were you allowed any flowers or disposable camera
5. How many guests were allowed to be there
6. What was the process to get the marriage license
7. What were the costs you had to pay
8. What were the two of you allowed to wear
9. Were you allowed to bring a wedding band in for him or did it have to be mailed and what was the value limit

Congratulations !!!!! It sounds like a wonderful memory that you will always cherish. I like to wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness. I hope mine turns out half as nice as yurs sounds.

Congratulations!!! It sounded like a wonderful day for you! Good luck in the future!

Here are some answers to your questions tnc.

1. Yes we had 4 counseling sessions that were 1 hour long.
2. It depends on the chaplain. He rushed ours because my husband's father is very ill.
3. No we used the chaplain there. However you can use your own is you wish.
4. We took 3 rolls of film and a video camera. We also had flowers. I had a bouquet and also we had a flower centerpiece at the reception.
5. We had a total of 6 guests. 5 of which were from the outside and 1 was a fellow inmate. We had our parents and his grandmother there.
6. The process in Mecklenburg, NC was very simple. Once you have completed all of the counseling session, the chaplain and head of programs complete an affadavit stating that the fiance is in prison and unable to be present at the time of the license application. This should be taken care of by the DOC officials. Then they mailed me the affadavit and i went to the register of deeds, presented the affadavit and my ID, then filled out the application, paid my $50 and they gave me the application. It must be completed by the chaplan and witnesses after the ceremony. Then the chaplain mails it back to the register of deeds office. I also paid $10 to get a certified copy of the license so I can get my name changed.
7. See above. $50.00 for the application and $10.00 for a certified copy.
8. We were able to wear whatever we wanted. He wore a dress shirt, black jeans and a tie. I wore a dress. It is up to you want you want to wear.
9. I brought our rings in. There was no value limit or anything.

Now keep in mind. He is in honor grade level 2 (minimum scurity). It is alot more laid back there. It is a whole different thing in Medium Security. Also it may vary from state to state.

Please let me know if you need any other answers. I am here to help.

God Bless

Shannon

Wow good for you,im getting ready to marry my son on Monday in Vandalia,Mo.Im not sure how this place is.This is my first wedding as a minister,so im not sure to keep it sweet and short are what to expect myself.My son thinks short and sweet,so i guess thats what i'll do i just want it to be nice for them.Good luck to you,God Bless.

Thank you very much. Congratulations to your Son and soon to be new daughter in law. It must be very special to him that his mother is marrying him and it is your first. I am truelly happy for all of you.

Good Luck to you too and Best Wishes

God Bless

Congrats and I wish you both the best!

Congrats And Best Wishes! Ur So Lucky U Got To Do All That, I Got Married Yesterday, And We Had Lots Of Rules..and Definetly No Steak Dinner.lol...well Much Love And I Hope U Have A Wonderful Life Together:)