Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You'll Love

Rings. Dress. Cake.
You’re engaged, and the checklist for the day of your dreams is a mile long. In the who, what, where, and how of planning, the why can be forgotten.

Ready to Wed discusses 12 Traits of a thriving marriage and offers a variety of topics to guide and advise those preparing to say, “I do!”

Learn to:

• Define a vision statement unique to your marriage.
• Positively engage conflict to build a foundation of trust and forgiveness.
• “Leave and cleave,” even if you are a child of divorce.
• Manage expectations—and your in-laws!
• Navigate hot-button issues including, sex and the chore wars.
• Cope with change, stress, and crisis—especially in your first year.
• Build a community of support and find mentors.
• Assess your progress using the Couple Checkup.

Loaded with advice, tips, and instructions, this valuable resource is ideal for soon-to-be-newlyweds and those who support them!