Build the foundation before you say I do.

Weekend Premarital Intensive

Complete eight hours of guided premarital education and preparation over one weekend, with two live four-hour sessions on Saturday and Sunday.

Offered Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. $99 per couple, launch rate. Available in person in Dallas-Fort Worth or live virtual.

Upcoming sessions: September 12-13, 2026 (full), September 26-27, 2026 (full), October 10-11, 2026, October 24-25, 2026.

Self-Paced Online

A flexible self-paced option is currently in development. Coming soon.

Why Premarital Preparation: Preparing for Marriage Begins Long Before the Wedding Day

Most engagements focus on planning a wedding. Fewer couples spend the same time preparing for the marriage itself, the daily decisions, expectations, and patterns that build a life together.

Premarital preparation gives couples a structured space to discuss the topics that matter most before they become the source of recurring conflict, so both partners enter marriage with a clearer understanding of each other and what lies ahead.

What Premarital Preparation Covers

Communication

How you talk, listen, and understand each other.

Conflict

How disagreements are handled and resolved.

Trust

What builds and protects confidence in each other.

Intimacy

Emotional and physical closeness in marriage.

Finances

Money, priorities, and shared decisions.

Boundaries

Roles, expectations, and family of origin.

Growth

How you continue developing individually and together through different seasons of marriage

The Approach: Built on the 7 Foundations Framework™

The Weekend Premarital Intensive is organized around the 7 Foundations Framework™ from Relationships Reimagined®, giving couples a practical structure for understanding the relationship they are building and the conversations that will continue long after the wedding.

A Twogether in Texas Approved Provider

Relationships Reimagined® is an approved provider under the Twogether in Texas premarital education program. Couples applying for a marriage license in Texas may be eligible for additional benefits after completing the qualifying premarital education program.

72-Hour Waiting Period

May be waived for qualifying couples.

Marriage License Fee

Qualifying couples may receive a reduced marriage license fee.

Requirements and fees are determined by the Texas county issuing the marriage license. Confirm current requirements with your county clerk. You do not need to be participating in Twogether in Texas to attend our premarital preparation program.

What to Expect

Choose Your Weekend

Select an available Weekend Premarital Intensive date.

Complete Your Registration

Reserve your place and provide a few details about you, your partner, and your wedding timeline.

Participate in the Course

Complete eight hours of guided premarital education covering the relationship topics that matter before marriage.

Complete the Program

After completing both sessions, you will have completed the eight-hour Weekend Premarital Intensive. Couples using the program for Twogether in Texas will also receive the applicable completion documentation.

Also Planning the Ceremony Itself?

Richard and Nancy also offer officiant services as part of premarital and wedding support, for couples who want the same relationship perspective reflected in their ceremony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is premarital preparation for?

Premarital preparation is for any engaged couple who wants structured time to prepare for marriage. You do not need to be marrying in Texas or participating in Twogether in Texas to attend.

How is the Weekend Premarital Intensive structured?

The Weekend Premarital Intensive is completed over one weekend, with two live four-hour sessions on Saturday and Sunday, totaling eight hours of guided instruction.

What topics will we cover?

The program covers communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, finances, boundaries, and growth through the Relationships Reimagined® 7 Foundations Framework™.

Is the program available virtually?

Yes. The Weekend Premarital Intensive is available in person in Dallas-Fort Worth or live virtual, with both formats including the same core curriculum.

How much does it cost?

The current launch rate is $99 per couple.

What is Twogether in Texas?

Twogether in Texas is a State of Texas program that recognizes approved premarital education providers. Couples who complete an approved course may qualify to have their marriage license waiting period waived and their license fee reduced.

Do we have to live in Texas?

The Twogether in Texas benefits apply to marriage licenses issued in Texas. If you plan to marry in Texas, your county clerk's office can confirm the current requirements for your license.

Ready to Prepare? Give Your Marriage Dedicated Preparation

Give your marriage the same intentional preparation you are giving your wedding.