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Prepare for marriage

Your wedding is one day. Your marriage is what comes next.

Based in Davison, I provide online premarital counseling to couples throughout Michigan, helping you enter marriage with clearer expectations, stronger communication, and practical ways to stay connected through the years ahead.

Book a free 15 to 20-minute fit call

A lasting investment

Invest in your marriage, not only your wedding.

Getting engaged is exciting. You are choosing one another as the focus of your love and commitment for a lifetime. That is a big, beautiful decision.

Marriage is also demanding. Love matters deeply, but it is not a plan for handling busy careers, new children, financial stress, different needs for connection, or the ordinary conflicts that show up in every long-term relationship.

I am not trying to scare you. I want to prepare you to meet those moments with understanding, skill, and a strong sense of being on the same team.

What you will build together

Enter marriage ready for real life.

  1. 01

    Shared expectations

    Know what to expect and what you want to keep at the center of your marriage over time.

  2. 02

    Deeper listening

    Hear one another fully, validate concerns, and respond with empathy instead of reacting.

  3. 03

    Lasting connection

    Stay truly connected in ways that matter to both of you, even when life becomes demanding.

  4. 04

    A shared response to problems

    Recognize that if either of you sees a problem in the marriage, it deserves your attention.

This can be enjoyable, too

Most couples find the conversations surprisingly fun.

You will learn a great deal about one another, have meaningful conversations, and build more confidence in the commitment you are making together.

The Prepare-Enrich program

A structured six-session program for a stronger start.

I have been a certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator for more than 25 years. It is a widely used relationship assessment and counseling program that helps couples understand their strengths, growth areas, and the patterns that shape their life together.

Learn about Prepare-Enrich ↗
Before session oneYou each complete a relationship assessment separately.
Session oneWe review the results of your assessment and find out your couple type.
Sessions two through sixWe use the assessment results to guide discussions and activities that help you prepare in the areas where you need it most.

Program investment

Clear structure. Clear cost.

Couples and premarital counseling are not covered by insurance, so this program is cash pay.

$300 per 75-minute session

$1,500 for the full six-session program when paid in advance

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Prepare-Enrich programs vary widely depending on who facilitates them. My work brings more than 25 years with the program together with licensed counseling experience and a focused couples-therapy practice.

Ready to begin?

Build the marriage you want to come home to.

Choose this path to ask questions and decide whether this program is right for you.

Book a free 15 to 20-minute fit call