Is Premarital Counseling Worth It?

Prepare/Enrich

Did you find that special person you want to spend the rest of your life with and now you are planning to get married? As you dive into wedding planning, one of the first steps is to create a wedding budget. Ugh, no one likes that part. It can be overwhelming. I mean, there are so many things to consider! There's the venue, dress, tuxedo/suit, accessories, rings, reception food/drinks, cake/dessert, cocktail hour, decorations, flowers, photographer, videography, DJ/band, honeymoon, etc. The list of possibilities and options are endless. How do you narrow it down? Prioritize. Before asking yourselves "How much do we want to invest in the wedding?", you may want to ask yourselves "How much do we want to invest in our marriage?"

Often people think about therapy or counseling as a service you seek out AFTER there is a problem. Why not make your relationship unshakeable before you say the "I Do's"? Here are just a few statistics about pre-marital counseling posted at Premarital Counseling Statistics: Market Data Report 2025 that were gathered from 80 different sources:

• 85% of premarital counseling participants experience increased relationship satisfaction

• 70% of couples found premarital counseling helpful in resolving conflicts before marriage

• 80% of premarital counseling clients report feeling more prepared for marriage

• 72% of premarital counseling participants reported feeling more confident entering marriage

• 85% of couples who underwent premarital counseling felt it was worth the time and money spent

With over 40 years of research validation, Prepare/Enrich has proven itself to be the most trusted, comprehensive relationship assessment for couples at any stage of life, including couples preparing for the nuptials. It is a program that is tailored to your unique relationship, is credible and well-founded, highlights your strengths as a couple and pinpoints areas to work on, assesses whether you're on the same page on specific topics, explores how prepared you are to bounce back from life's challenges, reveals how your personalities contribute to the dynamics of your relationship, pinpoints top stressors for each partner, identifies how connected you feel to each other, and develops a deeper understanding of each other. All of this is attained in a 12-session curriculum focused on prioritizing your relationship.

Adding pre-marital counseling to your wedding budget sounds like it should be at the top of your priority list! Investing in your marital relationship may be the best money ever spent that will contribute to your future together. As an added bonus, with completion of 12 hours of premarital education, you will receive a certificate of completion that you can have notarized to submit with your Minnesota marriage license application to pay a reduced fee of $40. That's just a little cherry on top. So, now I ask again, "Is premarital counseling worth it?" I think, YES!

At Embrace and Empower Mental Health PLLC, we have two facilitators who are ready to get you scheduled!