"This weekend helped us to focus on our relationship while forgetting about the busy world around us. It gave us the opportunity to truly communicate with each other about marriage and our thoughts and fears. This weekend has broken down many barriers between us and has brought us closer together and closer to God." -- Couple from February 2008 weekend

"This weekend was really motivating to us. It was a call to action to start making necessary changes to prepare for marriage now." -- Couple from February 2008 weekend

"This weekend helped change our relationship in the area of honesty. Prior to coming here we had communicated on many issues, but we were not entirely clear with one another. By taking the time to work out our thoughts and then converse, it really opened us up and we were able to share more fully." -- Couple from February 2008 weekend

"It encouraged us to be more up front and to not skim over issues. It also helped us get to the root of some issues instead of discussing them at surface level." -- Couple from February 2008 weekend

"This weekend gave us more tools to work through different issues. It provided us an opportunity to communicate with each other on a deeper level. We have better identified our strengths and weaknesses and have made a commitment to always be aware of them." -- Couple from June 2007 weekend

"This weekend made us more open to communication. It opened our eyes to the fact that it won't always be easy and we need to choose to love by giving more of ourselves and compromising when needed." -- Couple from June 2007 weekend

"This weekend didn't change our relationship--it enhanced it. We were able to focus on various topics that we will be encountering for the rest of our lives." -- Couple from June 2007 weekend

"The weekend was great for us! It was a time for us to slow down and have space to actively share and listen to one another. It was great to be with so many other engaged couples too! We felt served and loved by the host couples." -- Couple from June 2007 weekend