You’re Engaged . . . Congratulations!
Time to plan your wedding - and your marriage.
Your mind is buzzing with a million details!
Take a deep breath and realize we’re here to help. Let’s get started.
Plan on Pre-marital Counseling
(Also called classes or marriage prep)
Wedding Planning Checklist
(Check off each accomplishment)

This is an exciting and occasionally nerve-wracking phase of your relationship. While many couples feel pressure to create the perfect wedding, now is really the time to begin creating the perfect marriage!
The Wedding and Marriage of Your Dreams
Your wedding will last only a day, but your marriage will last a lifetime.

At least, it's meant to. Don’t let the divorce rate statistics you hear about frighten you.

Amid all the thinking about flowers, formal wear and honeymoon destinations we want to remind you about one of the most important things you can do for your marriage. In fact, you can slash your risk of divorce to less than 10 percent by simply taking one step: invest in a marriage preparation program. Right now you may find it hard to envision you and your fiancé having a hard time getting along. The reality is: marriage doesn't fix relationship problems; it aggravates them. Couples in a strong marriage still have problems, but they work at solving them in a healthy way.

A marriage preparation program helps you uncover and address areas of conflict now so they don't lead to divorce later. Engagement is the time to deepen your understanding of your future spouse and to strengthen your communication skills. You want to enter your marriage as prepared as possible. Taking the time to do a pre-marital class or inventory will help you know exactly who you are marrying and how you can build your life together in harmony.

Take a deep breath. This is going to be a rewarding and special time for you and your fiancé. Take the time to enjoy it!

What to look for in a marriage preparation class.
Get everything done with a Wedding Planning Checklist.