{"id":63616,"date":"2021-03-01T05:27:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T05:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=63616"},"modified":"2026-03-25T06:41:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T06:41:35","slug":"pre-marriage-course-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pre-marriage\/pre-marriage-course-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Premarital Counseling Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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There is no doubt that a pre-marriage course can do wonders for your relationships. But at what premarital counseling cost – literally?<\/span><\/p>\n

According to <\/span>The State of Marriage Counseling Study<\/span><\/a>, couples are more likely to attend counseling within the first 3 to 5 years of marriage than they are after 25 years together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why?<\/span><\/p>\n

Because the beginning of marriage –from engagement to gaining that coveted ‘newlywed’ status – can be hard work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Counseling courses can sometimes be expensive, but marriage classes don’t have to break the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>What is premarital counseling?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Premarital counseling, as<\/span><\/a> the name suggests, is something that couples undertake before their marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a therapy that helps couples ease into being married to each other. It helps them set the right goals for their marriage and also helps resolve any issues that they may be facing before they decide to get hitched.<\/span><\/p>\n

Premarital counseling is provided by licensed individuals or religious leaders who identify as counselors. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some people take premarital counseling as a preventive measure. Transitioning into a marriage is difficult; therefore, couples may take premarital counseling to ensure that this change happens smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, others may need premarital counseling to sort out issues in their relationship so they can leave those behind in their new life phase- their marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are some questions to ask your potential spouse before marriage? Watch this video to know more.<\/span><\/p>\n