Resources for Premarital Counseling, Weddings, Marriages
On their wedding day couples make vows to love and cherish one another. Use these ministry resources to prepare the couple for marriage, to officiate this special ceremony, as well as to nurture the on-going marriage relationship.
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources related to premarital counseling, the wedding ceremony, and the marriage itself.
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Premarital
Resources for Premarital Counseling
Books for Couples:
- 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged by H. Norman Wright
- Before You Plan Your Wedding, Plan Your Marriage by Dr. Greg Smalley, Erin Smalley
- Before You Say "I Do": A Marriage Preparation Guide for Couples by H. Norman Wright
- Catching Foxes: A Gospel-Guided Journey to Marriage by John Henderson
- Countdown for Couples: Preparing for the Adventure of Marriage by Dale Mathis, Susan Mathis
- Getting Ready for Marriage: A Practical Road Map for Your Journey Together by Jim Burns, Doug Fields
- Now That You're Engaged: The Keys to Building a Strong, Lasting Relationship by H. Norman Wright
- Preparing for Marriage by Dennis Rainey, David Boehi, Brent Nelson
- Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You'll Love by Greg & Erin Smalley, ed.
- Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Marry by Dr. Les Parrott, Dr. Leslie Parrott
- Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married by Gary Chapman
Books & Other Help for the Counselor:
- Living Together: A Guide to Counseling Unmarried Couples by Jeff VanGoethem
- Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Couples by Keith R. & Patricia A. Miller
- The Premarital Counseling Handbook by H. Norman Wright
- Premarital Counseling - Word Document Download
- Right from the Start: A Pastor's Guide to Premarital Counseling
Curriculum:
- Before You Say 'I Do' DVD Curriculum by H. Norman Wright
- His Needs, Her Needs, DVD & Participant Guide by William F. Harley
- Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Seven-Session Complete Resource Kit: Seven Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Marry by Dr. Les Parrott, Dr. Leslie Parrott
Devotionals:
Weddings
For Organizing & Planning the Wedding
Please note that not all of these resources are written from a Christian perspective but are included to give a sense of the planning details.
- A Christ-Centered Wedding: Rejoicing in the Gospel on Your Big Day by Catherine Strode Parks, Linda Strode
- The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer: Checklists, Worksheets, and Essential Tools to Plan the Perfect Wedding on a Small Budget by Jessica Bishop
- The Complete Wedding Planner & Organizer by Alex A. Lluch
- The Everything Wedding Organizer: Checklists, Charts, and Worksheets for Planning the Perfect Day! by Shelly Hagen
- The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner & Organizer: Worksheets, Checklists, Etiguette, Calendars by Carley Roney
For Officiating Weddings
Articles:
- Misc. Wedding Resources - planning guide, pre-marriage counseling and wedding policies, forms and checklists, pastor's policy statement for weddings sample wedding vows, wedding ceremony samples
Certificates:
Handbooks & Manuals for Pastors for Officiating Weddings:
- A Contemporary Handbook for Weddings & Funerals and Other Occasions by Aubrey Malphurs
- Baker's Wedding Handbook by Paul Engle
- The Pastor's Wedding Manual by Jim Henry
For the Wedding Ceremony
Misc. Resources for the Wedding Ceremony
Music
Wedding Bibles
- KJV Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Comfort Print
- KJV Wedding Bible White French Morocco (Leather Bound) by Baker Publishing Group
- More Wedding Bibles
For the Reception
- Cake Toppers
- Favors
- Favor Stickers
- Napkins: God Gave Me You
- Table & Reception Decor
- More Table Decor & Centerpieces
- Table Numbers & Holders
Other Resources for Weddings
Marriages
Resources for Nurturing the Marriage Relationship
Articles:
- 3 Phrases Every Couple Should Say Daily
- 4 Scriptures to Share with Newlyweds
- 10 Bible Verses That Can Help Save - and Heal - Your Marriage
- 10 Great Ideas to Help Strengthen Marriages in the Church
- Key Scriptures for Strong Marriages
- Six Misconceptions About Marital Counseling
- What does the Bible teach about marriage?
- Articles at Marriage Builders
Books for Married Couples:
- A Husband After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage by Jim George
- A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage by Elizabeth George
- Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide by Dr. James Dobson
- Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance by Dr. Greg Smalley & Erin Smalley
- From This Day Forward: Five Commitments to Fail-Proof Your Marriage by Craig & Amy Groeschel
- His Needs, Her Needs by Willard F. Harley Jr.
- How to Save Your Marriage Alone by Ed Wheat
- Love Must Be Tough: New Hope for Marriages in Crises by Dr. James Dobson
- Love Talk: Speak Each Other's Language Like You Never Have Before by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott
- Making Your Marriage a Fortress: Strengthening Your Marriage to Withstand Life's Storms by Gary Thomas
- Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy by Gary L. Thomas
- The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
- What Did You Expect?: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage by Paul David Tripp
Books for Either Spouse:
Books for Marriage Counselors, Mentoring, Marriage Ministry:
- Effective Marriage Counseling: The His Needs, Her Needs Guide to Helping Couples by Willard F. Harley Jr.
- Marriage Ministry: A Guidebook by Bo Prosser, Charles Qualls
- The Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring by Les & Leslie Parrot
- The Focus on the Family Marriage Ministry Guide by David & Lisa Frisbe
- The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling by Dr. Tim Clinton, John Trent Ph.D.
Curriculum, DVDs:
- Cherish Study Guide with DVD by Gary L. Thomas
- Fireproof DVD
- Fireproof Your Marriage Couple's Kit
- From This Day Forward Curriculum Kit by Craig & Amy Groeschel
- Growing a Strong Marriage Study Pack: Starting Strong / Working Together / Staying Connected by multiple speakers
- His Needs, Her Needs, DVD & Participant Guide by William F. Harley
- Kingdom Marriage DVD Group Video Experience by Tony Evans
- Sacred Marriage Participant's Guide with DVD by Gary L. Thomas
- Staying in Love Participant's Guide with DVD: Falling in Love Is Easy, Staying in Love Requires a Plan by Andy Stanley
- The Art of Marriage Small Group Study (DVD Leader Kit) by Family Life
- The Love Dare Bible Study Kit & Other Resouces
- What Happy Couples Know DVD by Andy Stanley
- More Bible Studies for Couples (Video & Non-DVD)
Other Resources:
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May God work in the hearts of couples to commit to selflessness and mutual submission to one another. These wedding resources can help make that day special but God's love and grace is what will sustain the marriages.
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