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 […]
Marriage Retreat Ideas
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. This ultimately means that every detail of […]
3 Reasons You Need to Attend a Marriage Retreat
At first, marriage retreats may not sound like the most exciting way to spend a couple days of the week. Many have a preconceived notion that marriage retreats are only for touchy-feely newlyweds or for people whose marriages are falling apart. But that is just not the truth, and what skeptics fail to address are […]
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 […]
3 Ways Couples Retreats Benefit the Church
Couples’ Retreats are a terrific way to build, mend, and strengthen relationships at any stage of life- young or old. In fact, they are known not only to benefit relationships, but also the personal lives of the individuals involved in them. The spiritual growth that takes place as a result of these incredible, meticulously-planned Christian […]
Open Your Retreat with a Photo Scavenger Hunt for Great Candid Photos
One of the best ways to kick off your retreat is to begin it with a super fun activity known as a photo scavenger hunt. This is a great team building activity that is action-packed and fun! Not only is it exciting for everyone involved, but it also provides fantastic candid photos for memories […]