Marriage Preparation

The Message: More Than We Imagine - Marion D. Hanks [June 1971]
Marriage means some kind of a home and some kind of a family. A good marriage means a good home and a happy family.

A Time for Every Purpose - Paul H. Dunn [May 1975]
There are proper steps to take during each season of your life; In any other sequence [you] could run into difficulty.

Q&A: Questions and Answers - [June 1975]
Answers are for help and perspective, not as pronouncements of Church doctrine.

A True and Sufficient Love - Burton C. Kelly [February 1979]
Twelve questions to ask yourself when you're thinking about engagement.

The Importance of Celestial Marriage - Spencer W. Kimball [October 1979]
Marriage by civil officers or local leaders is "till death do you part," and terminates with death. Only celestial marriage extends beyond the grave.

Eternal Marriage - Marion D. Hanks [November 1984]
No one should be unwise enough to count on the across-the-crowded room romanticized live-happily-ever-after made without proper thoughtfulness, preparation, and prayer.

Teaching Children About Temple Marriage - [April 1987]
With the many wonderful blessings that come with a temple marriage, what Latter-day Saint couple would willingly settle for second best?

A Union of Love and Understanding - Marlin K. Jensen [October 1994]
Topics such as making marriage a priority, recognizing that perfection is gradual, developing our capacity to love, commitment, and bridling our passions are discussed.

Receive the Temple Blessings - Richard G. Scott [May 1999]
Answers questions like: What should we look for in a partner? How do I prepare for a temple marriage? Does an ideal marriage or relationship exist? What about divorce?