Before You Say "I Do" Workbook

This 8.5 x 11-inch premium book is a practical guide and timeless keepsake that transforms wedding planning into marriage preparation. In Before You Say "I Do", wedding officiant and author Mary Gehr guides couples and officiants through meaningful conversations, thoughtful reflection, and practical structure, helping you create a ceremony that reflects your journey while laying a strong foundation for your future together.

Designed as a comprehensive write-in workbook, this guide offers clarity, confidence, and intentional preparation for one of life's most significant commitments.

Inside you'll find:

• Guided reflection prompts

• Ceremony structure templates

• Vow-writing guidance

• Faith-inclusive resources

• Practical officiant support

• Space to preserve your story

  
  

A Closer Look Inside the Workbook:

Chapter 1: Our Story & Vision. Revisit how you met, what you love about each other, and the life you're hoping to build. Includes a sealed letter to open together on your first anniversary.

Chapter 2: Pre-Marriage Conversations & Foundations. Honest conversations about communication, conflict, finances, family, and everyday love, the ones that actually shape a marriage.

Chapter 3: Your Ceremony: Vision & Style. Define the tone and feel of your ceremony, choose your wedding party, and gather your notes for your officiant, all in one place.

Chapter 4: Writing Your Ceremony Script. A full framework for writing your own vows, plus space to build your complete ceremony script from the prelude to the recessional.

Chapter 5: For Your Officiant. A behind the scenes guide for whoever is marrying you, walking through every part of the ceremony so nothing is left to guess.

Chapter 6: Our Beginning. Milestone check ins for your first year of marriage at three months, six months, and one year, plus space for photos, mementos, and letters to each other.

Plus a comprehensive appendix with additional resources to support you long after the wedding day.

Mary Gehr is a wedding officiant and author devoted to helping couples create ceremonies that are meaningful, inclusive, and lasting. Drawing from over 5,000 ceremonies and 25+ years of experience, she built this workbook from the conversations she wishes every couple had before their wedding day.

THIS IS A GREAT RELATIONSHIP & ENGAGEMENT GIFT!

8.5 X 11" Luxury Write-In Workbook. This is a keepsake!