{"id":286169,"date":"2024-08-13T02:29:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T06:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/?post_type=weekend-to-remember&p=286169"},"modified":"2025-01-10T11:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:13:00","slug":"weekend-overview","status":"publish","type":"weekend-to-remember","link":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/weekend-to-remember\/weekend-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Overview – FamilyLife\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your love story isn\u2019t over yet.<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You fell in love, but real life wasn\u2019t far behind. Take this time to invest in and strengthen your marriage.
You\u2019re finally getting away\u2013so get back to what matters.<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n

About the getaway<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

While we\u2019ll share a recipe for oneness we\u2019ve spent four decades crafting, we\u2019ve also been curating experiences for you and your spouse to connect in a relaxed and fun environment.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Over the course of the Weekend to Remember, we\u2019ll walk you through tried and true building blocks for a lasting marriage. We\u2019ll pass on all our best tips, tricks, and tools, but the secret sauce is really in looking at what God says about marriage and the love you were created for.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What To Expect<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
At the Weekend to Remember marriage retreat, you\u2019ll:<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Find lifetime tools to strengthen your relationship\u2014no matter how firm or fragile.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Hear engaging talks from marriage experts.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Get alone with your spouse in guided, practical-application projects.\u00a0Create wow-level memories.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What You’ll Learn<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
How to:<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Handle issues as they arise, rather than letting resentment fester.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Express feelings positively, so your partner remains engaged.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Maintain a vital sexual connection.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Increase your commitment\u2015and your closeness.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What It Is Not<\/em><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The marriage getaway is not:<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>A large group counseling session or small group discussion.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>An expectation to share intimate details of your relationship with anyone.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>A reminder of how you\u2019re \u201cfailing\u201d in marriage.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Three days. A lifelong investment.<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Friday<\/h3>

7 \u2013 9 pm<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Dream of Marriage<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You came into marriage looking for a particular \u201chappily ever after.\u201d But then your love met reality. We\u2019ll help you find the dream again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See details \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday<\/h3>

9 am \u2013 5 pm<\/em><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Forgotten Dream<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s chat about what threatens your closeness, how to pull closer through conflict, and tips for the most satisfying sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See details \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday<\/h3>

9 am \u2013 12:30 pm<\/em><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Making the Dream a Reality<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Experience breakouts for blended families, for husbands, and for wives. Then we\u2019ll cast a vision for a marriage bigger than just \u201chappily ever after.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See details \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Is this marriage getaway for us?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We know it takes a lot to get away with your spouse. Finances, busy schedules, childcare, maybe even mixed feelings about spending a weekend together. We get that you\u2019re probably desperate for a few naps or a candlelit dinner or an adventure with your person. At the same time, you probably sense that your marriage could use TLC.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We believe our Weekend to Remember is the best of both worlds.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This is for any couple that dreams of a deep and fulfilling relationship with their spouse (or fiance\u2014engaged couples welcome!). Whether you can\u2019t keep your hands off of each other or can\u2019t look each other in the eyes, we designed this weekend with you in mind. To give you space to come as you are and offer hope that you might leave better off than when you came. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

That said, we recognize that not all couples are in a healthy enough spot to apply the tools we offer over the weekend. Please know that we do not condone abuse of any kind. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If there is any form of abuse in your marriage, we believe separation is a necessary first step to protect the life of the abused and get both the abused and the abuser the help he or she needs. If you are in an abusive situation, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help making a plan. Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)<\/a> or visit https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/<\/a>. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You heard us right\u2026we have a 100% satisfaction guarantee<\/span>. If you don\u2019t love it, we\u2019ll refund your money.<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Your Getaway. 3 Easy Steps.<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pick a location<\/strong><\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Choose from 80+ dates and locations in hotel ballrooms across the country. Stay close to home or pick a destination weekend like Destin or Scottsdale.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Arrange accommodations<\/strong><\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We recommend staying overnight at the event hotel, with our special discount for Weekend to Remember guests. But plan ahead; room blocks sell out quickly!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plan a date night.<\/strong><\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We set aside Saturday evening for \u201cyou time.\u201d Reserve a romantic table for two. Surprise your spouse with a gift you tucked in your suitcase. Or simply hang out the \u201cdo not disturb\u201d sign.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What exactly is oneness<\/em>?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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They say one degree is all it takes to cause a ship to shift and get lost at sea. Can you relate?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this vulnerable spoken word from two of our Weekend to Remember speakers, on what a difference one degree can have on a marriage.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n