As D2T continues to mature, the opportunity is recognized to work with couples before marriage, to provide tools to approach common trouble spots we observe on the marriage retreat weekends.

Premarital retreats have been designed as a weekend with time for teaching, reflection, application and fun! These retreats are currently held two to three times a year; typically spring, summer or fall and can accommodate three engaged couples and two facilitating couples. The women and men are roomed separately, and we encourage group activities to start building the bond of friendship and community between the couples and facilitators.

While the curriculum is modeled after the marriage retreats with an emphasis on expectations on specific topics; the premarital material focuses on preventative actions and skills that can be learned and applied prior to marriage.

These weekends are also designed with Pastors in mind, allowing them to use D2T Premarital to compliment or supplement hours of in-office premarital counseling sessions.