Being in a relationship is a never-ending learning experience. No matter if you have been a couple for a few weeks or four decades, there may be still some things you don’t know about your partner. Of course, these are not things they are hiding from you but just some things that just never came […]
Marriage Retreat Ideas
Love Letters – A Valentine Left Right Game
Love doesn’t always blossom right away. Use the following story based on love letters as a fun way to hand out gifts or door prizes over Valentine’s Day or even a Valentine’s Day marriage retreat. Each guest receives a gift and takes place in a circle. The story is read aloud with guests passing the […]
DIY L-O-V-E Photo Frame Activity for A Couples’ Retreat
In our local church community, every Valentine’s Day we hold a special event for the couples called Couple’s Night. The youth serve the meals, the venue and also assist with the marriage theme of the event to allow the parents or the newlyweds to have a date night where they can celebrate their love with […]
DIY Rescue Box Craft for Married Couples
There are times when things don’t seem to work out well for us in our marriages. We’re all busy with balancing the budget, doing daily chores and being productive at work that we often neglect our partner and relationship with God. Juggling all these tasks can be a burden sometimes, which often drags us down […]
3 Gift Ideas for Couples Attending A Marriage Retreat
Perhaps the most unique thing about planning a marriage retreat is that instead of merely benefiting the individual, you are trying to benefit two individuals in relation to one together. Every part of your retreat is meant to strengthen two people, drawing them closer to each other and to God. Read ahead to learn about 3 perfect […]
3 Reasons You Need to Attend a Marriage Retreat
Have you ever been asked by your church or friends to attend a marriage retreat? If you’ve contemplated attending a marriage retreat you usually fall in one of three categories: Yes! This is a chance to get away with my spouse and be kid-free! Meh, my marriage is fine, and I don’t want to spend […]
How to Encourage Reluctant Couples to Attend Marriage Retreats
Couples’ retreats are far more than an up-and-coming trend. They have been a true blessing to countless couples over the years, and it’s easy to see why. They are a great way for spouses to simply get away from everyday life and focus on nothing but God and each other. Unfortunately, many couples are on […]
Why You Need a Photo Booth At Your Next Event
Photo booths are more than a trend in the world of event planning. They are actually both incredibly useful and even practical when it comes to making any event a success. Contrary to popular belief, photo booths are never a wasteful investment if you know how to make them worthwhile. They are always a hit […]
3 Suggestions on How to Get Free Speakers for Your Retreat
Any retreat has the potential to make a powerful and lasting impression on everyone who attends. But one of the telltale signs of a truly impactful event is the mark left by the words that are spoken. Of course, the relationships that are formed and the memories that are made are priceless, but there’s just […]
How a Couples Retreat Can be a Truly Transformative Experience
To the naïve couple, a couples retreat might seem like just a really long date- involving other people. Couples retreats do encourage bonding and relationship building between lovers, but surprisingly, the number one goal is not that they would grow closer to each other; it is that they would grow closer to God. It goes […]