Premarital Counseling
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Planning to get married? This is a beautiful time of your life and can be some of the most stressful as well. Successful marriages often start with couples attending premarital counseling to ensure both parties are addressing any outstanding concerns prior to saying their vows.
Counseling and wedding officiating is performed by a non-denominational, ordained minister and licensed professional counselor. Services are available to US citizens and residents of Michigan 18 years of age and older. Valid US citizenship and IDs required of both individuals. Premarital counseling is intended for couples that have committed to a lifelong communion with their partner and offers couples a positive start towards to a lifelong communion addressing topics such as:
In order to provide officiating wedding services at least one package must be purchased (see #2-#4 below). All services are payable at initial appointment along with a signed service agreement. Payments are non-refundable (cancellations, no-shows or missed appointments); however, rescheduling of appointments is honored. Below are the menu of options for premarital counseling and ceremonial officiating: Package #1: Marriage license signing without ceremony or premarital counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 Package #2: This package consists of ONE* 90 minute premarital counseling session by a State of Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor. If officiating is selected, details will be discussed. Both partners are required to attend. Officiating includes one local rehearsal, up to one hour of ceremony officiating time, signing marriage license and travel up to 20 miles from downtown Lansing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with officiating $275 Premarital counseling only $185 Package #3: Consists of THREE* one-hour premarital counseling sessions by a State of Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor. Both partners are required to attend. Includes one rehearsal if needed, up to one hour of ceremony officiating time, signing marriage license and travel up to 25-45 miles from downtown Lansing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .with officiating $375 Premarital counseling only $250 Package #4: Consists of FIVE* one-hour premarital counseling sessions by a State of Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor. Both partners are required to attend. Includes one rehearsal if needed, up to one hour of ceremony officiating time, signing marriage license and travel up to 45-60 miles from downtown Lansing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with officiating $500 Premarital counseling only $375 *Additional relationship, premarital and marriage counseling is available outside of premarital counseling. See counseling tab for more information. *Service agreement at initial appointment with payment due in full for packages listed above. Cash, check or charge accepted. * * * Disclaimer: Evolve Counseling & Holistic Wellness, LLC and those therein are mandated reporters by law. Suspected or suspicious activity that may risk the health, welfare and safety of a minor will be reported to authorities immediately. Wedding officiating through this limited-liability company is only available to adults 18 years of age and older. Anyone suspected of attempting to marry under the age of 18 and/or suspected in the trafficking of a minor will be reported immediately to the proper authorities. Proper ID is required by both parties seeking ordination of marriage prior to signing a marriage license. |