Prepare & Enrich Burlington: Premarital Counselling

You're Engaged—Now What?

"You're engaged, excited about your future together, but also wondering: are we really ready for marriage?"

This question sits quietly in the back of your mind as you plan seating charts and choose flowers. You love your partner deeply, but you've also seen marriages struggle—maybe in your own family, maybe among friends. You want something more.

That's where Prepare & Enrich comes in.

The average wedding in Ontario costs over $30,000. Your dress, your venue, your photographer—you're investing heavily in one beautiful day. But what about the 18,000 days that follow? What about the next fifty years of communication, conflict, finances, family dynamics, and navigating life's storms together?

You were created for more than hoping your marriage works out. You deserve a roadmap.

What Is Prepare & Enrich?

Prepare & Enrich is a research-backed premarital program that has guided over 4 million couples worldwide. But here's what makes it different from generic marriage advice:

It starts with YOU. Not with what every couple "should" discuss, but with a detailed 165-question assessment that reveals your specific relationship dynamics—your communication patterns, conflict styles, financial expectations, personality differences, family-of-origin influences, and intimacy needs.

This isn't a compatibility test you pass or fail. It's a mirror showing you exactly where you shine and where you'll benefit from building skills before marriage begins.

Once you complete the online assessment (30-45 minutes each, done separately), you receive a personalized 15-page report that becomes your relationship roadmap. Then we meet—either in person at our Burlington office for local couples from Burlington and Oakville, or virtually anywhere in Ontario—to walk through your results together.

Why Couples Choose This Over Traditional Counselling

The difference? You don't leave wondering how you're doing. You leave with clarity, practical tools, and a shared vision for your marriage.

What Happens in the Prepare & Enrich Journey?

Step 1: Your Online Assessment

You and your partner complete the confidential assessment individually. This ensures honest answers without influence, creating the most accurate snapshot of your relationship.

The questions cover everything research shows matters for long-term marriage success:

• Communication styles and conflict patterns

• Financial values and expectations

• Intimacy and affection needs

• Family-of-origin influences

• Personality differences (using the SCOPE model)

• Role expectations and decision-making approaches

• Spiritual beliefs (if applicable to you)

Step 2: Your Personalized Report

Your 15-page report reveals:

• Your Top 5 Strengths - What you're already doing beautifully together

• Growth Areas - Where different expectations or communication styles need attention

• Personality Dynamics - How your individual traits interact (introvert/extrovert, organized/spontaneous, etc.)

• Family Patterns - How your upbringing shapes your marriage expectations

This becomes your roadmap for the sessions ahead.

Step 3: Guided Sessions (4-8 sessions, typically 6)

We meet to explore your report in depth. These aren't lectures—they're conversations where you:

• Celebrate what's working well (you have more strengths than you realize)

• Navigate differences with curiosity rather than defensiveness

• Learn practical communication and conflict resolution skills

• Build shared expectations about money, parenting, intimacy, and family

• Develop emotional resilience for the inevitable challenges marriage brings

Faith integration is always optional, never imposed. Christian couples can weave prayer and biblical principles seamlessly into their sessions. Couples without faith backgrounds receive the same research-based tools without spiritual content.

Burlington & Oakville: In-Person or Virtual?

Both formats deliver the same comprehensive preparation. Choose based on what fits your lifestyle and preferences.

What Makes This Investment Worth It?

Consider this: You'll spend months planning your wedding day—the flowers, the music, the menu. Most couples invest 200+ hours in wedding planning.

How much time will you invest in preparing for your actual marriage?

Couples who complete structured premarital programs like Prepare & Enrich report:

• Higher marital satisfaction long-term

• Stronger communication skills from day one

• Greater confidence entering marriage

• Better conflict resolution when challenges arise

The program helps couples discover that love alone, while essential, benefits from practical skills and intentional awareness. Many find that the assessment reveals aspects of their relationship they hadn't considered—from communication patterns to financial expectations—bringing clarity and confidence as they prepare for marriage. This structured approach transforms good intentions into practical relationship competencies.

Who Is This For?

Prepare & Enrich works for couples who:

• Want to be proactive, not reactive about marriage preparation

• Value both emotional connection AND practical relationship tools

• Prefer evidence-based guidance over generic advice

• Desire faith integration (optional, never required)

• Are planning first marriages, second marriages, or blending families

• Live locally in Burlington/Oakville OR anywhere across Ontario

Whether you're 25 or 55, newly engaged or planning to marry soon, this program adapts to your unique season and needs.

Your Next Steps

1. Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Let's discuss your relationship goals, answer your questions, and see if Prepare & Enrich is the right fit for you.

2. Complete Your Assessment
You'll receive unique access codes and complete the online inventory individually (30-45 minutes each).

3. Begin Your Journey
Whether in-person or virtual, we'll walk through your results together and build the skills research shows create lasting marriages.

The Investment That Actually Matters

Your wedding day will be beautiful. Your marriage will be real.

One lasts 6 hours. The other lasts a lifetime.

Prepare & Enrich doesn't promise a perfect marriage—it equips you with self-awareness, communication skills, and the tools to navigate whatever comes. You'll enter marriage with eyes wide open and a shared roadmap for the journey ahead.

You were created for more than hoping your marriage works out. You were created to build it—together, with clarity and care.

Ready to Start?

In-Person: Burlington office near Burlington/Oakville border
Virtual: Available across all of Ontario