I am in the process of writing Larry and telling him that if he doesn't get his parol that I will marry him while he's still in. It's a big decision for me cuz I had originally told him that I wouldn't marry him while he's still there. But I can't wait any longer. He's had my heart for 8 yrs. I love him with all my heart and I want to show the world that I do. All I ever think about is him and I really can't think of a reason that I have put it off for so long other than I was scared of that final commitment. We both have agreed that once we marry for the first time it will be for the last time. So, if anyone knows anything about the Handlon Michigan Training Unit procedjures (sp?) it would help me alot. :D Once we do get married I will be hyphenating my name though due to my profession. All of my clients know me by my maiden name so the hyphen will help them than them getting confused as to who the are talking to lol.

Thanks,
Ronda

Congrats on your decision. Keep us updated and Good Luck!

Thank you and I will.

Larrys princess ~ Here is a link to the state by state marriage links. Just look up Michigan and see hopefullly you will find all the information you need.

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40753

Good Luck

Hello Ronda, I just got married at MTU on the 11th. All your fiance has to do is kite Chaplain Leslie. Once he does that he'll have to give your name and whatever else the chaplain asks him for. Then the chaplain will send you a paper telling you that you need to write a letter speaking at the length of your relationship and telling them that it is your desire to be married, and that you are doing this at your own free will. Soon enough, the chaplain will request to see your man and tell him whether or not it was approved by him and the warden. After that, you guys set a wedding date (preferably not at the end of the month because of the parole board) and wait for them to o.k. it. The chaplain will tell you if you need a Minister to call Reverend Steve Yarrington who charges $50 for your very quick ceremony. I've heard somtimes they're nice and let you sit for a minute. And you're allowed 10 picture tickets.

Congrats on your decision! I think 8 years is plenty long to wait and I can totally understand not wanting to wait anymore!!! Congrats again and best wishes to you both! :) I'm sure he will be thrilled!

DavesGyrl,
How much are u allowed to spend on the rings? and are they able to keep them? Gawd, I have so many questions for u lol. If you can, send me a box on yahoo messanger at: lilfoot580. Would be alot easier than posting back and forth in here lol.

Thanks again,

Just a question...but if he's had your heart for 8 years...won't he have it for many years to come? What's the rush for right this minute? If you've stuck it through the good and bad times for 8 years, I'm sure you can wait a bit longer. When it comes right down to it, a marriage is just a piece of paper. Your life won't be shockingly different once you're married to this man.

To each his own... I wish you two the best!

mlg78,
It's not a rush. I know that we've waited for 8 yrs, but I'm sick of waiting. We should have been married 7 yrs ago. It's something we've both wanted for a long time. Better sooner than never is what Larry says. I love him and I want to show the owrld that I do love him.

Congratulations on your decision. Best of luck to you both. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers and I pray he does get his parole. That would be nice then you wouldn't have to get married in the prison. But either way I'm sure it will be nice and you can begin your happily ever after.

Thanks :D