PLAN BEYOND THE WEDDING
Pre-marital counseling for pre-engaged, engaged, and newlywed couples
Congratulations on planning your life together! One of the most essential steps is making the time to plan beyond the wedding and set your marriage up for lasting, meaningful connection.
Move from investing only in the wedding to also strengthening your marriage!
Common Big Areas When Getting Married
Getting on the same page -
strength and growth areas
Building a solid foundation for marriage -
expectations and habits for success
Managing & repairing conflict together -
cycles of harmony, disharmony, and repair
Blending two families –
family relationships, values, and expectations
Dreaming together –
goals, priorities, and supporting each other as a team
Managing life together –
roles, household responsibilities, and finances
Cultivating lasting connection–
affection, intimacy, and sex
Planning for children and adjusting to parenthood
Benefits of Pre-Marital Counseling
Learn more about yourself and your relationship
Identify mutual goals and shared meaning
Improve communication skills to better express your needs/wants
Avoid potential conflict areas or common pitfalls
Pre-Marital Counseling Takeaways
Strengthen friendship
Gain tools/skills
Become a strong team
Plan Beyond the Wedding Options
Plan Beyond the Wedding Package
Online Personalized Pre-Marital Counseling
Plan Beyond the Wedding
Topic 1: Relationship History & Foundations for Marriage
Topic 2: Friendship
Topic 3: Communication
Topic 4: Managing Life Together - chores, finances, parenting
Topic 5: Solving Problems (in-laws, sex) & Repair
Topic 6: Maintaining Connection & Shared Meaning
Each session includes: discussion questions, activities, resources, and homework
Included in Package
- 8 hours of pre-marital counseling
- Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work couples guide
- Plan Beyond the Wedding resource packet
- Twogether Before Texas certificate for discount
Scheduling Options
- Six 80 minute sessions - weekly, bi-weekly, once a month
- Full 2 day package (Friday night, Saturday)
Plan Beyond the Wedding package = $750
Plan Beyond the Wedding Workshop
Online live workshop with up to 6 couples
4 hours
Workshop
- Relationship History & Foundations for Marriage
- Friendship
- Communication & Repair
- Maintaining Connection & Shared Meaning
Included in Workshop
- Online live 4 hour workshop
- Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work couples guide
- Plan Beyond the Wedding resource packet
Plan Beyond the Wedding Workshop = $250
"We went to Abby for pre-marital counseling and I highly recommend her! We really enjoyed the way she facilitated conversations between us and I feel like we're coming away with new communication skills. We're glad we worked with her."
- Past Plan Beyond the Wedding client
Ready to move forward?
You are ready to dedicate time with each other, highlight your strengths, deepen your awareness and connection, and be intentional with your relationship as you begin your marriage.
To get us started, please click the button to email me:
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Names and contact information
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Upcoming availability for initial & future sessions
Prior to our first session, you will complete/sign new client forms online. I look forward to getting started!
