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getting married the weekend of PIR
So me and my SR want to get married the weekend of PIR we have been together over 7 years so its not that we are rushing into anything we just need the extra money while he is in A school so we can save up for a wedding when he gets home but does anyone have any adivce on where we can get married , i know we have to wait 24 hours after after we get a marriage lience ....looking for any help on getting married that weekend
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Permalink Reply by meagan5220 on
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Good luck but do be careful. I would start looking through old discussion boards about what to do. Do you know when he will be leaving out of Great Lakes bc that can play a factor I have seen more and more of them getting flown out early saturday in the am.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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They are told not to marry that weekend, and while few get into trouble for it, there is the potential for that. He should go talk to his RDC now, and see what is advised. Just be aware it is not usually approved of and may have consequences you do not intend. The Navy can't deny him the right to marry, but he can be reprimanded for disobeying orders if he skips notifying anyone. He should check on his end as policies can change.
There is a discussion on this, with links to the county courthouse and rules, just hit View All and go back over the old discussions. You can also google Lake County Marriage licenses.
Where is he going to A school? Do you already know if he's staying in Great Lakes and is not a Friday or Saturday departure?
Congratulations.
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Permalink Reply by navywife90 on
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he staying in great lakes for A school and he said someone already told him he can get married im not sure who cuz i could barly hear him when he got to call.
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Just have him double check I would say.. I know it will probably irritate him but my husband asked like 4-5 ppl while he was in A school they all said yes then the Chief found out but no one had asked him so he almost told him he wouldnt let him leave base to get married. :/ It was soo stressful. But its helpful that he is staying there. I have heard it takes a lonng time to check in on the A school side so I hope you are able to get to the courthouse and get it all done friday! Good luck!! My hubby flew out to Pensacola so idk much about the Great Lakes A school you might see if they have a group and hop on it and see if any ladies did it recently like your situation. :)
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Permalink Reply by RebeccaProudWife on
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have him double check when he checks into A school. What they are told in boot camp doesn't not always apply.
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You realize you're replying to a four year old discussion? Good advice, but the OP is long gone. Their sailor may have finished their enlistment by now.
(I do it too, hate it when I finally read the date posted....)
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Permalink Reply by NavyGF [SHIP 02/DIV 913] on
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I was wondering the same thing. My SR goes to TX for his A school. The only time we would be able to get married would be that Friday after PIR.
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Permalink Reply by NorfolkNavyWife on
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Hi! I'm also engaged and my fiance and I are kind of planning the same thing. We are planning to get married in a civil ceremony, then plan a big wedding later on. On Christmas, my fiance told me that we can get married while in A-school, instead of waiting until after like we were planning. He said that right before A-school they have to do a lot of paperwork so it would be a hassle to get the marriage paperwork done too. His RDC suggested that once my SR gets settled at school, to go ahead and get married, with permission first, to avoid any conflicts.
Originally, we were planning on getting married right after Boot Camp, but after talking to my SR's RDC's, we have decided against it. We've been together for four years, and engaged for almost two, so I'm definitely tired of waiting! But, i don't want to risk anything by springing a marriage on the Navy after an already hectic weekend.
Also, when applying for a marriage license, if he shows he military ID, you won't have to wait the 24 hours. My sister married a Sailor and they applied and were married in the same day.
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not a good idea - you are VERY time limited and probably won't get approval. My daughter and her sailor got married AFTER he started A school. It was simple, he didnt have to get permission, although those that did submit a request were instantly approved, it was done in a quiet simple service. He completed his paper work while still in A school so she was on his orders and his insurance, etc. My advice is to wait for A school. It will be easier and less stressful on you both.
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The chits are always approved, and it opens doors for information on benefits and allowances without guessing. Never just go get married in A school, while most do not get into trouble, it can happen, and no one wants to start off their marriage that way. Just do it the Navy way, and you'll be fine.
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yeaaa! My sailor was told he didnt need to fill out a chit by 4-5 different LPOs and MTIs... then the Chief heard about it and got mad that they hadnt made him fill one out! The Chief almost didnt let him get liberty the day we wanted to get married. He told him he had to convince an LPO to risk getting in trouble to let him leave early. Luckily one of the guys felt bad bc he had told him the wrong thing.
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That's what I'm doing! :)
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