We’ve been officiating weddings for over 14 years now at Knots & Shots Hawaii, LLC and we are so proud of it! We’re always thinking of ways to enhance our client experience, and recently we realized we provide little guidance on how to educate yourself prior to entering marriage. We want the utmost success for your marriage so here you will find some helpful tips:
Create a shared budget and track expenses together. Keeping finances separate is fine too. Just be on the same page regarding finances.
Discuss long-term goals, children, career plans, and where you want to live.
Meet with a counselor or take a premarital course to strengthen communication skills.
Plan the ceremony and legal requirements: marriage license and officiant.
Choose vendors, confirm contracts, and build a timeline for the wedding day.
Consider hiring a Day of Coordinator if you want to actually enjoy your wedding and reception.
Pack and prepare an essentials kit for the wedding day, including emergency supplies (safety pins, bobby pins, tissues, etc.)
Organize important documents and financial accounts; decide on beneficiaries and insurance.
Schedule quality time to connect and keep romance a priority amid planning stress.
Recommended reading and listening before getting married:
Books: practical guides on communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork in relationships.
Blogs: planning-focused sites with checklists, budgeting tips, and real wedding stories for inspiration.
YouTube video below. You’d be surprised how much you can learn from a divorce attorney about having a successful marriage.
Podcasts: relationship skills, communication skills, interviews with couples and experts.
Articles on legal and financial considerations for couples, including name changes, taxes, and estate planning.
Resources on cultural or family traditions to help blend expectations and celebrate heritage.
A marriage is a profound relationship. It is the most important partnership you will have. It takes a lot of work and patience. You will constantly be learning and growing throughout, individually and together. It is a long and beautiful process worth all of the effort. Cheers to having found your precious partner. We hope these tips will help you in obtaining a fruitful future.