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
Devotionals:
- Before You Say "I Do" Devotional: Building a Spiritual Foundation for Your Life Together by H. Norman Wright
- Preparing Your Heart for Marriage: Devotions for Engaged Couples by Gary Thomas
See the Curriculum tab for resources for teaching a premarital class.
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 Everything Wedding Organizer: Checklists, Charts, and Worksheets for Planning the Perfect Day! by Shelly Hagen
- The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings: The Ultimate Source of Ideas, Advice, and Relief for the Bride and Groom and Those Who Love Them by Carley Roney
- The Little Book of Wedding Checklists: All the Lists and Tips You Need to Plan the Big Day by Elizabeth McKellar
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
- More Cake Toppers
- Favors
- Favor Stickers
- Napkins: God Gave Me You
- 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
- Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage by Gary Thomas
- 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
- Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make by Paul David Tripp
- 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
- The Emotionally Destructive Marriage: How to Find Your Voice and Reclaim Your Hope by Leslie Vernick
- The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intendede by Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, Joanna Sawatsky
- The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy Keller
- 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.
Other Resources:
Resources Related to Specific Issues:
- Communication
- Conflict in Marriage
- Date Night Ideas
- Divorce Prevention
- Finances in Marriage
- Infidelity in Christian Marriages
- Newlyweds
- Pregnancy
- Romance in Marriage
- Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
- Spiritually Mismatched Couples
See the Curriculum tab for teaching on marriage.
Curriculum
Premarital Curriculum Resources
- Before You Say 'I Do' DVD Curriculum by H. Norman Wright
- His Needs, Her Needs, DVD & Participant Guide by William F. Harley
- Ready To Wed Kit by Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley
- 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
- The Meaning of Marriage Timothy & Kathy Keller
- To Have and To Hold Bible Study Book by Byron & Carla Weathersbee
Curriculum Resources for Nurturing the Marriage Relationship
- Cherish Video Study: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage by Gary L. Thomas
- Fireproof DVD
- Fireproof Your Marriage Couple's Kit
- From This Day Forward Curriculum Kit by Craig & Amy Groeschel
- His Needs, Her Needs, DVD & Participant Guide by William F. Harley
- Kingdom Marriage DVD Group Video Experience by Tony Evans
- Love and War Video Study: Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of by John & Stasi Eldredge
- Love Like You Mean It Video Series: The Heart of a Marriage that Honors God Leader Kit by Bob Lepine
- Sacred Marriage Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video by Gary L. Thomas
- Staying in Love Video Study: 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
- The Marriage Course by Nicky Lee
- Vertical Marriage - Small Group Leader Kit by Dave & Ann Wilson
- More Bible Studies for Couples (Video & Non-DVD)
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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