The Rehearsal Nobody Gives You

You've planned the flowers, the venue, the guest list, and the playlist. But have you prepared for the marriage that begins after the music stops?The Rehearsal Nobody Gives You is the premarital guide that fills the gap between "I do" and "now what?" While the wedding industry helps you perfect a single day, this book prepares you for the fifty years that follow. Drawing from biblical wisdom and real-world experience, David Bishop walks engaged couples through the conversations most never have-about money, conflict, intimacy, family, and faith.
Through compelling stories of couples who got it right (and those who didn't), you'll discover how to build a foundation that lasts. What you'll discover:How to move from contract thinking to covenant thinking The family patterns you're bringing to your marriage Communication skills no one ever taught you How to fight fair and repair quickly Building financial unity before the first bill arrives Creating shared mission and purpose togetherThis isn't a workbook to rush through before the ceremony.
It's a roadmap for the journey ahead-biblically grounded, practically wise, and refreshingly honest about the challenges every marriage will face. The wedding will be beautiful. Make sure the marriage is too.