How prepared is your relationship toolbox?
Before you walk down the aisle and say “I do”, how prepared is your marriage toolbox? How is your communication? How well are you dealing with conflict resolution? When the dating phase is gone, do you want some tips on how to keep the love alive?
Before I Get Serious
Are you and your partner in talks about marriage, but haven’t popped the question yet? Maybe you haven’t talked about marriage yet, but are wondering if you are compatible with each other. How confident are you in saying “yes” if a marriage proposal were to happen? Our desire is to give tools to couples to allow them to assess if they are ready to commit to each other. Each night is designed like a date night where couples will discuss a new topic to help understand each other better. Couples will have moments where they can discuss the topic between themselves over coffee, snacks, and dessert (you can say “yes” to dessert too!).
APRIL 6 – APRIL 27, 2023
Running every Thursday from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
This workshop will be offered online through Zoom. Each couple who registers will be provided with a Zoom link to join.
Since we are meeting online, all activities that are usually done in person will be done on your own. We will spend an hour discussing and looking into material. If we find time getting short, please be prepared to meet longer.
Register for more information.
Before I Say “I Do”
Before you walk down the aisle and say “I do”, how prepared is your marriage toolbox? How is your communication? How well are you dealing with conflict resolution? When the dating phase is gone, do you want some tips on how to keep love alive? Our desire is to prepare and give tools to couples to understand how to effectively navigate through their future marriage. It is designed to be like a date night where couples will learn—but also put into practice—the tools they are given through conversing with their partner over coffee and desserts. Before you say “I do” in marriage, we hope that after this five-week course, you will say “I do” to answering this question: do you have the basic tools to get navigate through your marriage.
April 4 to April 25, 2023
Running every Tuesday from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
This workshop will be offered online through Zoom. Each couple who registers will be provided with a Zoom link to join.
Since we are meeting online, all activities that are usually done in person will be done on your own. We will spend an hour discussing and looking into the material. If we find time getting short, please be prepared to meet longer.
Register for more information.
General Outline of Each Night
OPENING | 5-10 minutes
Greeting
Light Icebreaker/Intro of Topics | 5 minutes
We’ll prepare a light icebreaker each week that corresponds with the topic.
Each week, two different topics will be discussed.
Intro question for whole group to discuss.
Overview of Topics | 15-20 minutes
Teaching on the topic (e.g. communication)
Each couple will discuss the topic with questions given to them as well as their prepare and enrich results.
Dessert Break | 15 minutes
Overview of Second Topic | 15-20 minutes
Teaching on the topic (e.g. communication 2.0)
Each couple will discuss the topic with questions given to them.
CLOSING | 10 minutes
Review of the topics discussed and take some moments for couples to reflect.
IN ADDITION
On some days, we will have activities or have a video played.
We will have different guest speakers to come in and share, so this will take up some time as well.
On the last day, we will ask you to complete a survey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we have to talk about our relationship in front of other people?
Who comes to the seminar? Is it just for engaged couples and young couples or is there something for mature couples too?
The seminar “Before I Say ‘Yes’” is catered towards couples who are not yet engaged and have never been married before.
The seminar “Before I Say ‘I Do’” will cover material for new couples who have never been married. Mature couples are welcome to come to this seminar, but know it is catered for a specific demographic.
What is provided?
We will be providing snacks, coffee, tea, a couple’s workbook, and an assessment test through prepare-enrich. ‘Prepare-enrich’ (www.prepare-enrich.com) is an assessment test to help better understand yourself and your partners styles, habits, family, communication, etc. It will be used as a guide to help during the seminars.
How should I dress?
Dress for a fun time, relaxing time. Wear something comfortable such as jeans and a t-shirt.
Can we promote the seminar in our church or community?
Yes! It would be great to have additional help spreading this seminar. For more information, send an e-mail to [email protected] or go to www.beforeisayyes.ca
What should we bring?
When you check in, you will receive a pen, the couple’s workbook, and a name tag. You are encouraged to bring a notebook if you would like to take any notes, but it is not necessary.
Do you provide child care?
At this time, we currently do NOT offer child care, but in some special cases, we are willing to make some exceptions. Please contact [email protected] for any further questions.
How do we register?
You can register yourself and your partner at www.beforeisayyes.ca.
Is it possible for only one partner to attend?
This seminar is built around both parties being present for the seminar. Much of the time during the seminar will be spent around discussing with your partner different topics. If individuals were to register, they would not benefit from the discussion portion of the night.
What exactly does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes snacks, the prepare-enrich assessment ($35), and the workbook ($25).
Is this seminar just for Christians?
No, it is not. The seminar is open to all couples who are looking to engage further with their partner prior to marriage or prior to getting engaged.
Who can attend?
The “Before I Say ‘Yes’” seminar is catered to couples who are looking to get engaged. Couples who have talked about marriage, or are thinking about marriage, this seminar is for you!
The “Before I Say ‘I Do’” seminar is catered to couples who are already engaged and are planning their wedding. If you are married and did not have a chance to get some marriage tools for your toolbox, you are also welcome to join, but know the material is geared around couples who are engaged.