Marriage Preparation

You are about to embark on one of the most significant milestones in your life… marriage. You and your partner are in love and busy planning for your big day. You are both probably feeling excited, proud, and even a bit nervous. But what happens after the wedding day is even more critical than saying “I do.”

Relationships are challenging, often filled with unexpected emotional events and conflict. And since no two people are exactly the same, you will likely deal with these situations in different ways. Through the Marriage Preparation Workshop, we can help you prepare for this deep and meaningful commitment to give you a better chance of long-term success. We want you to be strong and healthy together, well after the honeymoon is over.

Who can attend?

Any couple about to get married. Both partners must attend
This non-denominational workshop usually qualifies as the mandatory course for couples getting married in a church. Please confirm with your church or religious leader first

What will you learn?

You will build skills for a strong and healthy relationship by understanding:

What to expect from each other
How to better communicate
Effective ways to solve problems and resolve conflict
Why individual family origins are important
How to relate to your in-laws
Sexuality and intimacy
Ways to manage your money
Children and parenting

By the end of the session, you and your partner will feel more comfortable:

Communicating, resolving conflict, setting boundaries, and asserting your beliefs in a respectful way
Sharing your most important concerns with each other
Identifying personal traits to address specific issues, such as positive self-esteem, healthy boundaries, stress management, emotional triggers
Solving day-to-day problems and challenges

When and where is the class offered?

The class is available as a group workshop or a private class.
The group class is offered several times per year. Scroll down for upcoming dates.
You can attend this class online or in person at our office at 9912-106 Street, Edmonton.
In our group workshops, you will have many opportunities to ask questions, learn about yourself and your family, hear others’ experiences, and practise new skills. Many people who attend our workshops say they feel better after attending because they realize that they are not alone.
In a private class, you will receive the same amount of information as our group workshops, condensed into 3 hours with the facilitator. These are ideal for individuals or couples who want to get started sooner than the next group workshop, can’t attend the group workshops due to work schedules or other personal commitments, or simply prefer a more private setting.

How much does it cost?

Group workshop: $200 per couple

Private session: $325 per couple

We are dedicated to supporting families of all income levels. If needed, you can apply for a subsidy by selecting “I require subsidy” in the registration form.

Subsidies are available for group workshops only.

Additional resources:

Frequently asked questions about classes

Read in our blog: How counselling and workshops before marriage build a solid foundation for your relationship

Testimonials

This workshop is a great way to ensure both partners are on the same page in a safe environment. It also gives you some great tools to use.

- Participant

Important ideas for a healthy relationship. A definite must for deciding/preparing to get married.

- Participant

I think it is important for couples to take this course as it is their biggest decision they will make in their lives. As you study for an exam or take a course for a professional credential, why not for your relationship?

- Participant

Marriage Preparation