Prison Weddings
I officiate wedding ceremonies at correctional institutions and jails throughout Maryland. Since I have officiated at these facilities many times, I understand what is expected and required by the correctional system and can help you navigate the process.
You must contact the chaplain at the institution where you wish to be married. The chaplain will explain the necessary steps and assign an approved wedding date and time.
I use a pre-written wedding ceremony that may be edited to make your ceremony more personal.
Jessup Correctional Institution (JCI)
- Marriage license: Anne Arundel County
- Fee: $350
- A $150 non-refundable retainer/deposit is required.
- The remaining balance is due one week before the wedding and is non-refundable once paid.
- Contact the chaplain for instructions.
Chaplain contacts:
Chaplain James Johnson: jamesa.johnson@maryland.gov
Chaplain Reginald Booker: reginald.booker@maryland.gov
Patuxent Institution
- Marriage license: Howard County
- Fee: $350
- A $150 non-refundable retainer/deposit is required.
- The remaining balance is due one week before the wedding and is non-refundable once paid.
- Contact the chaplain for instructions.
Chaplain contact:
Chaplain Theodore Haughey: theodore.haughey@maryland.gov
Dorsey Run Correctional Facility
- Marriage license: Anne Arundel County
- Fee: $350
- A $150 non-refundable retainer/deposit is required.
- The remaining balance is due one week before the wedding and is non-refundable once paid.
- Contact the chaplain for instructions.
Chaplain contact:
Chaplain Adekolajo Aladesey: adekolajo.aladesey@maryland.gov
Baltimore City Correctional Facilities
- Marriage license: Baltimore City
- Fee: $425
- A $150 non-refundable retainer/deposit is required.
- The remaining balance is due one week before the wedding and is non-refundable once paid.
- Contact the chaplain for instructions and directions.
Chaplain contact:
Chaplain Christopher Wallace: christopher.wallace@maryland.gov
Central Maryland Correctional Facility – Central Laundry, Sykesville
- Marriage license: Carroll County
- Fee: $375
- A $150 non-refundable retainer/deposit is required.
- The remaining balance is due one week before the wedding and is non-refundable once paid.
- Contact the chaplain for instructions.
Chaplain contact:
Chaplain Rachmiel Tobesman
Additional Maryland Facilities
- Montgomery County correctional facilities and jails: $550
- Prince George’s County correctional facilities and jails: $550
Ready to begin planning your prison wedding?
Contact Rev. Chris Adams for availability and additional information.