Other Questions

Do We Have To Be Catholic?

No, couples of all faiths are encouraged to take part as they prepare for marriage. Even though this is a Catholic sponsored program, couples of all faiths are welcome. The weekend usually has a mix of Catholic couples and interfaith couples. On occasion, there will be a situation where neither of the engaged couple will be Catholic.

When Should We Reserve Our Weekend?

Weekends fill up fast, so it's best to reserve your space early. It is recommended that you register with us 6 months prior to your wedding date to secure an Engaged Encounter weekend. A minimum of 30 days is necessary to register for a specific weekend. If your weekend is cancelled, you will be notified 3 weeks in advance of the weekend date.

Why Should We Go On a Weekend?

An engaged couple should go on the weekend because they want their marriage to be the best it can be. Preparation is the key for a marriage to be the best it can be in today's society

If you were to lump all the time spent preparing for the wedding into a continuous string of days, you would find weeks, maybe even months of preparation. All that time spent for that one moment to say "I do" or "I will" and the party afterwards. Why??? Simply put, you want your Wedding Day to be the best it can be!

Ask yourself this question, "Am I willing to spend 45 hours devoted to learning skills that will help make my marriage the best it can be?"