THE PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE
What is The Pre-Marriage Course?
The Pre-Marriage Course is a series of five sessions to help engaged couples or those exploring the possibility of marriage, build strong foundations for their future together.
Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book, developed The Pre-Marriage Course to help couples invest in their relationship for a lasting marriage. Over five sessions, the course will help you to learn to communicate well, understand and appreciate your differences, and prepare for potential challenges.
Who is it for?
The Pre-Marriage Course is for couples who are exploring the idea of getting married and for those who are already engaged. It’s designed for those who want to give their marriage the best possible start, whether they’re exploring marriage for the first time or have been married before.
The course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background. You do not need to be getting married in a church to come on the course.
“We have found that getting engaged is very exciting but also a little bit daunting when you think about the significance of the commitment and what we are about to do! The course was an excellent way to explore issues that we were having in our relationship and a fantastic opportunity to discuss things that we would not otherwise have found the time to talk about. It helped us a lot to realise that all the other couples in the room were all going through issues in their relationship too and we were not alone. We will definitely be recommending the course to other family and friends considering getting married in future.”
What can I expect?
On The Pre-Marriage Course, you and your partner are hosted by a married couple and seated near a few other engaged couples. Each couple’s discussions are completely private.
Each course is unique, but usually every session includes food, a practical talk, and a time for discussion between you and your partner. Background music ensures that you can chat in complete privacy. You will never be asked to share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your partner.
Prior to the start of the course or during the first few sessions, you may be sent a Couples Survey via email. This is a questionnaire and not a test of compatibility! It is designed to help you and your partner highlight issues that are important to discuss before getting married. It also affirms areas of strength in your relationship.
Topics covered include:
Episode 1 - Communication
Episode 2 - Conflict
Episode 3 - Commitment
Episode 4 - Connection
Episode 5 - Adventure