Texas Prison Weddings is what we did today at TDCJ Vance and TDCJ Estelle!

Tuesday, June 19, 2018     

A very wet day in Texas had twice the blessings

It's considered lucky 

to have rain on your wedding day

because it's harder to untie

a wet knot than a dry one

Terry & Leta @ Vance
June 19, 2018

Rain, rain, go away

Rain or shine, can't delay
Nothing to stop us today

TDCJ Officiants were on the way

Open that gate and don't be late
Chaplain Packard has set the date

Rush hour traffic and rainy skies,
Sweet words from the groom and the bride cries

Kids like playing in the rain
as well as running the sun
but for a bride dressed in white,
the rain is not always fun

With two happy couples at Estelle and Vance

this TDCJ Officiant had left nothing to chance
But no music played for the couple's first dance

6/19 @ 8 am

Jo Anne had the honor of performing a Memorable Moment at the Vance Unit in Richmond this morning as Leta and Terry tied the knot.  The groom hit his chest and he said he would 'speak the words from his heart'.  The bride was so nervous, she chose to recite personalized vows written just for them because they 'they were perfectly worded and told their story well'.

6/19 @ 11 am

Mollie shared a Memorable Moment at the Estelle Unit in Huntsville as Amanda and François declared their love for each other.  If Amanda looked down or away, Francois would say, "Let me see that beautiful smile".   When he spoke, she cried.  When she spoke, he teared up.  By the time it was over, Mollie was in tears as well and there didn't seem to be a dry eye in the place.

Breakfast for 2...   Delicious
Driving 8 hours...  Exhausting
Flowers & gifts...  Gorgeous
Happy couples...   Priceless