ATTENTION: believers in jesus christ
Build a Marriage
That Lasts From Day One
Comprehensive premarital counseling that prepares you for the challenges
and joys ahead—with practical tools, biblical wisdom, and professional guidance.
You're engaged! Congratulations—this is an exciting season.
But let's be honest: planning a wedding is easier than building a marriage.
You can hire a planner for the perfect ceremony. But who's preparing you for the actual marriage?
That's where we come in.
Most couples spend more time planning their wedding than preparing for their marriage.
They focus on the venue, flowers, and guest list—but skip the hard conversations about money, intimacy, conflict, family, and faith.
Then reality hits. Bills pile up. In-laws cause tension.
Communication breaks down.
The honeymoon phase ends, and they realize they're not prepared for the everyday work of marriage.
We help you avoid that.
Our premarital counseling gives you the foundation, tools, and insights you need to build a marriage that doesn't just survive—but thrives.
Why Premarital Counseling Matters
The Statistics Are Sobering
50% of marriages end in divorce
Most couples who divorce say they wish they'd gotten premarital counseling
Couples who complete premarital counseling have a 30% higher success rate
The average couple spends $30,000 on their wedding but $0 on marriage preparation
What We'll Address (That Most Couples Avoid)
The topics you need to discuss before saying "I do":
What We'll Address (That Most Couples Avoid)
The topics you need to discuss before saying "I do":
✔️ Conflict Resolution - How to fight fair and resolve disagreements constructively
✔️ Communication Patterns - Your love languages, attachment styles, and how to truly hear each other
✔️ Financial Unity - Money management, debt, spending habits, and financial goals
✔️ Sexual Expectations - Intimacy, frequency, addressing differences and past issues
✔️ Family of Origin Issues - How your upbringing shapes your marriage expectations
✔️ In-Law Boundaries - Navigating extended family relationships and expectations
✔️ Spiritual Intimacy - Building a faith-centered marriage and spiritual practices together
✔️ Parenting Philosophy - When to have kids, how many, parenting styles and roles
✔️ Career & Life Goals - Supporting each other's dreams while building shared vision
✔️ Household Responsibilities - Division of labor, expectations, and fairness
These conversations are uncomfortable. But having them now prevents crises later.
Our Premarital Counseling Program
Comprehensive 6-Session Package
What's Included:
Session 1: Assessment & Foundation (90 minutes)
Complete PREPARE/ENRICH assessment (proven relationship inventory)
Identify your strengths and growth areas
Establish goals for your marriage
Create your counseling roadmap
Session 2: Communication & Conflict (75 minutes)
Learn your communication styles
Identify destructive patterns (criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, contempt)
Practice active listening and validation
Develop conflict resolution strategies that work
Session 3: Intimacy & Expectations (75 minutes)
Discuss sexual expectations openly and honestly
Address past sexual experiences or trauma
Explore emotional intimacy and vulnerability
Set realistic expectations for married life
Session 4: Finances & Family (75 minutes)
Create a shared financial vision
Address debt, spending habits, and financial fears
Discuss family of origin influences
Establish healthy boundaries with extended family
Session 5: Faith & Future (75 minutes)
Build spiritual intimacy and shared faith practices
Discuss parenting philosophy and timeline
Explore career goals and how to support each other
Create a vision for your first 5 years together
Session 6: Integration & Commitment (75 minutes)
Review everything you've learned
Create your marriage mission statement
Develop an action plan for your first year
Celebrate your readiness and commitment
Enhanced Program Add-Ons
For couples wanting deeper preparation:
Intensive Weekend Retreat
12 hours over 2 days of focused preparation
All 6 sessions compressed into one weekend
Includes all materials plus bonus resources
Ideal for busy couples or those with limited time
Investment: $1,200-1,800 (based on sliding scale)
Post-Wedding Check-Ins
3 follow-up sessions in your first year of marriage
Month 3: How's it really going?
Month 6: Addressing challenges
Month 12: First anniversary reflection
Investment: $300-525 (based on sliding scale)
Financial Planning Session
90-minute deep dive with financial tools and worksheets
Create first-year budget together
Address debt repayment strategies
Plan for major purchases (home, car, etc.)
Investment: $100-175 (based on sliding scale)
What Makes Our Program Different
1. We Use Proven Assessment Tools
PREPARE/ENRICH Assessment
Research-backed relationship inventory used by 4+ million couples
Identifies your strengths and growth areas across 20+ categories
Provides personalized feedback report
93% of couples say it helped them prepare for marriage
Why this matters: You're not just talking—you're getting data-driven insights into your relationship dynamics.
2. Faith-Integrated But Practical
We believe:
Marriage is a covenant before God
Biblical wisdom provides timeless guidance
Prayer and spiritual practices strengthen marriages
BUT you also need practical communication skills, conflict resolution tools, and real-world strategies
You get both: Scriptural foundation AND psychological insight.
3. We Address the Hard Stuff
Other programs skip:
Sex and intimacy
Money and debt
Family dysfunction
Past trauma or sexual history
We go there. Because avoiding hard topics before marriage means they'll blindside you after the wedding.
We create a safe space for honest, vulnerable conversations.
4. Sliding Scale Makes It Affordable
Traditional premarital counseling: $800-1,500 for 6 sessions
Our sliding scale: $600-1,050 based on your household income
Why? We'd rather you invest in your marriage than just your wedding.
Who This Program Is For
Perfect For:
✔️ Engaged couples planning to marry within 6-18 months
✔️ Seriously dating couples considering engagement
✔️ Couples living together wanting to strengthen their foundation before marriage
✔️ Second marriages wanting to avoid past mistakes
✔️ Couples who've been engaged for a while and want to make sure they're ready
✔️ Anyone who wants a strong start to their marriage
You Should Definitely Do This If:
You've never had deep conversations about money, sex, or family expectations
You come from different religious or cultural backgrounds
One or both of you come from divorced families
There's financial stress or debt involved
You're blending families (kids from previous relationships)
You want to beat the 50% divorce rate
You're willing to invest in your future together
What Past Couples Say
Real Testimonials
"We thought we knew everything about each other. We were wrong."
"The PREPARE assessment revealed communication patterns we didn't even realize we had. The hard conversations about money and sex were uncomfortable—but necessary. We're so glad we did this before the wedding, not after." — David & Amanda, Married 2 years
"Best wedding gift we gave ourselves."
"We spent $25,000 on our wedding. The $750 we invested in premarital counseling was the most valuable money we spent. It literally prepared us for marriage in ways nothing else did. We still use the tools we learned." — Mark & Jessica, Married 4 years
"Saved us from making a huge mistake."
"Premarital counseling revealed some fundamental differences we hadn't addressed. We decided to postpone the wedding and work through those issues first. It was hard, but it saved us from a disaster. We got married two years later—truly ready this time." — Anonymous Couple
"Second marriage, different approach."
"I'd been married before and didn't want to repeat the same mistakes. Premarital counseling helped us identify red flags early and develop tools my first marriage never had. This marriage is completely different—in the best way." — Robert & Sarah, Blended family
Pricing
Standard Premarital Counseling Package
6 Sessions (Total: 7.5 hours of counseling)
Household Income
Under $30,000
$30,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000+
Package Price
$600
$750
$900
$1,050
Per Session
$100
$125
$150
$175
Includes:
✔️ PREPARE/ENRICH assessment and detailed report
✔️ 6 structured counseling sessions (90 + 75 min each)
✔️ All worksheets, handouts, and resources
✔️ "First Year Success Guide" workbook
✔️ Email support between sessions
Payment Options:
Pay in full (save 5%)
Split into 2 payments
Split into 3 payments
Enhanced Options
Intensive Weekend Retreat
Investment: $1,200-1,800 (based on sliding scale)
All 6 sessions in one weekend
Includes meals and materials
Private, focused environment
Post-Wedding Check-In Package (3 sessions)
Investment: $300-525 (based on sliding scale)
Months 3, 6, and 12 of marriage
Address challenges as they arise
Reinforce skills learned
Frequently Asked Questions
When should we start premarital counseling?
Ideal timing:
6-12 months before your wedding
Why?
✔️ Gives you time to work through issues that arise
✔️ Reduces pre-wedding stress by addressing concerns early
✔️ Allows time to postpone if you discover major red flags
✔️ You're not rushing through important conversations
Can we start closer to the wedding? Yes, but we recommend at least 3 months minimum.
What if we're already living together?
No judgment. We meet you where you are.
✔️ Living together before marriage can create unique challenges:
✔️ You've established patterns that may need adjusting
✔️ Financial boundaries may be blurred
✔️ You might assume you've already covered everything
Premarital counseling helps you:
✔️ Transition from cohabitation to covenant marriage
✔️ Redefine your relationship intentionally
✔️ Address issues you've been avoiding
✔️ Create a fresh start with clear expectations
What if we discover we're not ready to get married?
That's actually a success, not a failure.
Better to discover incompatibility or unresolved issues before the wedding than after.
Options if serious issues arise:
✔️ Postpone the wedding and work through concerns
✔️ Continue individual counseling to address personal issues
✔️ Potentially reconsider the relationship if fundamental
✔️ incompatibilities emerge
We've helped couples:
✔️ Postpone weddings to address issues (and later marry
successfully)
✔️ Break off engagements that would have ended in divorce
✔️ Get married with confidence after working through concerns
Our goal isn't to get you married—it's to prepare you for a healthy marriage.
Do you only work with Christians?
Our approach is faith-based and Christ-centered. We integrate biblical principles throughout.
We work with:
✔️ Christians of all denominations
✔️ Couples where one partner is Christian, one is not
✔️ Couples exploring faith together
We don't work well with couples who:
✔️ Are hostile to Christian values
✔️ Want purely secular counseling
✔️ Don't want any faith integration
If you're not sure if we're a fit, schedule a free consultation to discuss.
Do we both have to want to do this?
Ideally, yes. Premarital counseling works best when both partners are engaged.
If your partner is hesitant:
✔️ Frame it as "marriage preparation" not "counseling"
✔️ Share statistics about success rates
✔️ Emphasize it's an investment in your future
✔️ Suggest starting with just the assessment
Sometimes the reluctant partner becomes the most engaged once they realize it's not about "fixing problems" but building strength.
Is this required by our church?
Check with your church. Many churches require some form of marriage preparation.
Our program often satisfies church requirements because it's comprehensive and faith-based. We can coordinate with your pastor if needed.
Even if not required, it's worth doing. Think of it as insurance for your marriage.
Can we do this online?
Absolutely. We offer premarital counseling via secure video sessions.
Benefits of online sessions:
✔️ Meet from the comfort of your home
✔️ Easier to schedule (no travel time)
✔️ Same quality of counseling
✔️ Assessment completed online
Some couples prefer in-person for the full retreat experience. Your choice.
What happens after we complete the program?
You receive:
✔️ Certificate of completion (for church if needed)
✔️ "First Year Success Guide" with ongoing resources
✔️ Access to our married couples support group (optional)
✔️ Ability to schedule check-in sessions as needed
Many couples schedule:
✔️ A check-in at 6 months
✔️ An anniversary tune-up session annually
✔️ Counseling when facing major transitions (pregnancy, career
change, etc.)
Our door is always open for ongoing support.
The Investment Perspective
What You Spend on Your Wedding vs. Your Marriage
Average wedding costs:
Venue: $10,000
Catering: $7,000
Photography: $2,500
Dress: $1,500
Flowers: $2,000
DJ/Band: $1,500
Total: $25,000+
One day. Beautiful, memorable, important—but one day.
Premarital counseling:
6 sessions: $600-1,050
Prepares you for the 18,000+ days that follow
Which is the better investment?
The Cost of NOT Preparing
If your marriage fails:
Divorce attorney fees: $15,000-30,000
Emotional trauma: Priceless
Impact on children: Immeasurable
Starting over: Devastating
If your marriage struggles:
Crisis counseling: $200/session x 20-50 sessions = $4,000-10,000
Marriage retreats: $2,000-5,000
Years of pain and regret
Premarital counseling is preventative medicine for your marriage.
Invest now. Save thousands (and heartbreak) later.
Ready to Start?
Three Easy Steps:
1. Schedule Your Free Consultation
15-minute call to discuss:
Your relationship and wedding timeline
Our premarital counseling program
Pricing and scheduling
Any questions you have
2. Complete Your Assessment
PREPARE/ENRICH online assessment:
Takes 30-40 minutes each
Complete independently
Results processed before Session 1
3. Begin Your Sessions
6 sessions over 2-4 months:
Weekly, biweekly, or custom schedule
In-person or online
Finish before your wedding day
Schedule Your Free Consultation Now
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