Each year 63,000 couples choose to marry in church.

This practical guide provides a flexible but structured framework for couples to explore their hopes and expectations of married life together. It will help couples to develop a shared understanding of their future together through discussion of key issues on married life."Growing Together" is written in a down-to-earth style and is full of real-life examples.

It is an ideal book to help both Christians and non-church goers alike to start their marriage with a strong foundation. It can be used alongside the new Growing Together course. It can be used independently by couples or as part of formal marriage preparation courses. It is ideal for those considering marriage or those already engaged and planning a wedding. It includes helpful ideas and suggestions for orders of service, readings, hymns and a list of further resources for support and advice.

Subjects covered include:

• Childre
• Commitment
• Communication
• Conflict
• Dreams and expectations
• Faith; Families
• Money
• Roles
• Sex
• Starting again
• Considerations when planning the wedding
• Further advice section.