<b>Rings. Dress. Cake.</b><br>You’re engaged, and the checklist for the day of your dreams is a mile long. In the<i>who</i>, <i>what</i>, <i>where</i>, and <i>how</i> of planning, the <i>why</i> can be forgotten.<br><br><i>Ready to Wed</i> discusses 12 Traits of a thriving marriage and offers a variety of topics to guide and advise those preparing to say, “I do!”<br><br>Learn to:<ul><li>Define a vision statement unique to your marriage.</li><li>Positively engage conflict to build a foundation of trust and forgiveness.</li><li>“Leave and cleave,” even if you are a child of divorce.</li><li>Manage expectations—and your in-laws!</li><li>Navigate hot-button issues including, sex and the chore wars.</li><li>Cope with change, stress, and crisis—especially in your first year.</li><li>Build a community of support and find mentors.</li><li>Assess your progress using the Couple Checkup.</li></ul>Loaded with advice, tips, and instructions, this valuable resource is ideal for soon-to-be-newlyweds and those who support them!