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A wedding is a day, a marriage is a lifetime! We are open to couples of ANY religious background. The response was overwhelming and immediate.

The National Organization:

Catholic Engaged Encounter strives to be a truly national family and has an established structure which sustains existing local communities and reaches out to new areas around the country and the world. The United States National Family consists of an Executive Team (a couple and a priest) who direct the activities of the United States National Board. The Board consists of teams which represent the five US districts. These five districts correspond to the five geographical areas: the Northeast, the South, the North Central States, the Midwest, and the West. For more information about Catholic Engaged Encounter in other areas, check out our links. In 1974, in response to the growing incidence of separation and divorce, the newly formed Marriage Encounter Resource Community turned their attention to marriage preparation. Adapting the Marriage Encounter Weekend to the needs of engaged couples, they presented their first weekends in 1975. By the end of that year more than 100 couples and 50 priests were trained to give weekends throughout the United States. Today, Catholic Engaged Encounter has grown to be an international organization that serves thousands of couples each year.

09/15/2026

**Getting married in 2027? ❤️**

You’ve probably already got a wedding checklist a mile long.

Venue. Guest list. Invitations. Flowers. Cake. Seating chart...

But somewhere in all that planning, it’s worth making time for the two of you.

Our **2027 marriage preparation retreat weekends** are now open for registration:

📅 **February 20–21**
📅 **May 22–23**
📅 **August 28–29**

📍 Vallombrosa Retreat Center | Menlo Park

SFCEE is rooted in the Catholic tradition, but our retreats are **open to couples of all faiths and backgrounds.** The weekend isn't about sitting through a bunch of lectures. You'll have time to reflect, write, and have real conversations with each other about things that matter in a marriage—communication, money, family, intimacy, values, faith, and your hopes for the future.

Because your wedding is a day.

**Your marriage is a lifetime.**

If you're getting married in 2027, take a weekend to prepare for the part that comes after the wedding.

Learn more and reserve your weekend at **https://sanfrancisco.engagedencounter.com/**.

09/08/2026

29 couples. One weekend. A whole lot of love. ❤️

Our August Marriage Prep Weekend brought together 29 engaged couples at Vallombrosa Retreat Center for a weekend of conversation, reflection, prayer, and preparing for the life they’re about to build together.

It was such a joy to see so many couples take this time to slow down, talk about the things that really matter, and prepare not just for their wedding day—but for their marriage.

29 couples makes this one of our biggest weekends in recent years, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make it happen—from our presenting couples and volunteers to the couples who showed up ready to do the work.

And if you’re getting married in 2027, we’d love to have you join us. 💍

📅 Upcoming Marriage Prep Weekends:
• February 20–21, 2027
• May 22–23, 2027
• August 28–29, 2027

Learn more and register through our website.

A wedding is a day. A marriage is a lifetime. ❤️

09/01/2026

So much time and energy goes into planning the perfect wedding day—
the venue, the dress, the details.

But what about everything that comes after?

Marriage isn’t built in a single day.
It’s built in the quiet moments, the hard conversations, the daily choices to love, forgive, and grow together.

It’s in learning how to communicate,
how to truly listen,
and how to support each other through every season of life.

✨ The strongest marriages don’t just happen—they are intentionally prepared for.

If you’re engaged (or even just thinking about taking that next step), give your future marriage the same care and attention you’re giving your wedding day.

Start building your foundation here:
https://sanfrancisco.engagedencounter.com/reservations/

08/11/2026

For some, love is felt most deeply through tangible reminders—
a thoughtful surprise, a simple token, a gift that says, “I was thinking of you.”

It’s not about the price.
It’s about the meaning behind it.

A small gesture can carry a big message:
You are seen.
You are valued.
You are loved.

When we understand how our spouse experiences love, even the simplest actions can strengthen our connection in powerful ways.

✨ Preparing for marriage means learning how to love each other intentionally—
not just in the way we give love, but in the way our partner receives it.

Start building that foundation together:
https://sanfrancisco.engagedencounter.com/reservations/

07/28/2026

Two rings. One promise. 💍❤️

A symbol of unity.
A symbol of commitment.
A symbol of two lives becoming one.

Marriage is more than a moment—it’s a covenant.
A lifelong journey of growing together, supporting each other, and choosing love through every season of life.

It’s not about perfection.
It’s about partnership.

✨ Before you exchange rings, take time to prepare for everything they represent.
A strong marriage begins with a strong foundation.

Begin your journey with Engaged Encounter:
https://sanfrancisco.engagedencounter.com/reservations/

07/14/2026

“What happens to love after the wedding?” ❤️

It’s a question many couples don’t stop to ask…
until they’re already in the middle of married life.

Love doesn’t just sustain itself.
It grows when it’s nurtured.
It deepens through communication, intentionality, and understanding.

After the wedding day fades, what remains is the daily choice to love—
in conversations, in actions, in how you show up for each other.

The strongest marriages aren’t left to chance.
They’re built with purpose.

✨ Take time before the wedding to prepare for everything that comes after.
Because a lifetime of love deserves more than just a beautiful beginning.

Start your journey with Engaged Encounter:
https://sanfrancisco.engagedencounter.com/reservations/

06/30/2026

“Quality Time.” ⏳❤️

In a busy world full of distractions, one of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse…
is your full attention.

Not just being in the same room—
but being present.

Listening without distractions.
Sharing moments without rushing.
Choosing each other over everything else, even if just for a little while each day.

For some, this is how love is felt most deeply.
And when we understand that, we begin to love not just in the way we prefer…
but in the way our spouse truly needs.

✨ Strong marriages are built in these quiet, intentional moments.
If you’re preparing for marriage, take time to learn how to truly be present for each other.

Start building that foundation together:
https://sanfrancisco.engagedencounter.com/reservations/

06/16/2026

“A wedding is a day… a marriage is a lifetime.” 💛

It’s easy to get caught up in planning the perfect day—
the venue, the details, the timeline.

But the real journey begins after the celebration ends.

Marriage is the everyday moments—
the conversations after long days,
the decisions you make together,
the way you support each other through life’s highs and lows.

It’s not about perfection.
It’s about commitment, growth, and choosing each other—every single day.

✨ Before you walk down the aisle, take time to prepare for what comes after it.
Give your marriage the strong foundation it deserves.

Reserve your spot for an Engaged Encounter weekend:
https://sanfrancisco.engagedencounter.com/reservations/

06/02/2026

“Love is a choice.” ❤️

Not just in the easy moments…
but in the hard ones too.

When you’re tired.
When you disagree.
When misunderstandings happen.

Love shows up not just as a feeling—but as a decision.
A decision to be patient.
To forgive.
To listen.
To choose your spouse again and again, even when it’s not easy.

That’s what turns a relationship into a lifelong marriage.

✨ Strong marriages aren’t built on feelings alone—they’re built on intentional love and commitment.
If you’re preparing for marriage, take the time to learn how to choose each other well.

Join an Engaged Encounter weekend and start building that foundation:
https://sanfrancisco.engagedencounter.com/reservations/

05/19/2026

“Marriage is a lifetime.” ❤️

It’s easy to focus on the wedding day—the details, the timeline, the celebration.
But what comes after is what truly matters.

A lifetime of choosing each other.
A lifetime of growing, forgiving, learning, and loving—again and again.

Marriage isn’t built in a day.
It’s built in the quiet conversations, the shared struggles, the small acts of love, and the commitment to keep showing up for one another—no matter what season you’re in.

✨ The best gift you can give your future marriage is preparation.
Take time to build a strong foundation before you say “I do.”

Join an Engaged Encounter weekend and invest in your forever:
https://sanfrancisco.engagedencounter.com/reservations/

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