Marriage Preparation Journey
A lifelong covenant begins with intentional preparation.Marriage Preparation Journey
A lifelong covenant begins with intentional preparation.
couples with care, wisdom, and practical guidance as they prepare for both
marriage and their wedding celebration.
Meet Pastor Craig Rowe
Ordained pastor | Registered South African Marriage Officer | Marriage preparation facilitator
Pastor Craig Rowe serves couples by walking alongside them as they prepare not only for their wedding day, but for a lifelong covenant. With years of pastoral ministry experience, he brings a steady, compassionate presence to every couple he serves. His approach combines biblical wisdom, practical relationship tools, and personalised guidance — ensuring couples feel supported, heard, and intentionally prepared. Beyond officiating weddings, he is passionate about building strong foundations before the ceremony begins. His heart is to see couples enter marriage with clarity, confidence, and a shared vision for their future together. Each ceremony is thoughtfully prepared, meaningful, and reflective of the couple’s story.
Ordained pastor
Serving in pastoral ministry with a commitment to Christ-centred teaching, spiritual guidance, and covenant-based marriage.
Registered South African Marriage Officer
Legally authorised to officiate marriages and ensure all documentation is correctly completed and submitted to Home Affairs.
Marriage Preparation Facilitator
Trained to guide couples through structured preparation, equipping them with practical tools for communication, conflict resolution, and long-term relational health.
Conducted Over 500 Wedding Ceremonies
Marriage Preparation
Prepare & Enrich Programme
Prepare & Enrich is a globally recognised, FAMSA-accredited marriage preparation programme that helps couples intentionally prepare for marriage through personalised assessment tools and guided conversations.
Rather than offering generic advice, the programme provides insight into your unique relationship dynamics and equips you with practical skills for long-term health and resilience.
Key Areas We Explore:
- Communication styles and effective listening
- Conflict resolution and managing differences constructively
- Personality strengths, stressors, and growth areas
- Family-of-origin influences and expectations
- Financial attitudes, values, and decision-making
- Roles, responsibilities, and shared expectations
- Emotional connection, intimacy, and trust
- Faith, values, and spiritual alignment
- Commitment, covenant, and long-term vision
The programme is facilitated over four structured preparation sessions, creating a safe, supportive, and practical space for couples to reflect, grow, and strengthen their foundation before marriage.
Optional Enrichment Opportunities
For couples who wish to continue growing beyond the core preparation:
Family Transformation International courses offer practical teaching that supports couples in strengthening marriage, character, purpose, and blessing. Alpha Courses provide a welcoming environment to explore faith, meaning, and shared spiritual foundations. These opportunities are available for couples who wish to continue growing beyond the core preparation.
Wedding Ceremony Prep.
Ceremony planning, rehearsal, and pastoral guidance
toward a meaningful wedding ceremony that reflects
your story, faith, and values.
This includes:
- Pre-wedding consultations
- Custom vows and ceremony script development
- Rehearsal attendance
- Travel and timing within the agreed area
- Officiating the wedding ceremony
- Legal submission of marriage documents
The Nitty-Gritties
Legal Requirements (home affairs)
To ensure your marriage is legally registered, the following are required:
• Valid South African ID documents (both spouses)
• Valid ID documents for two witnesses
• For non-South Africans: We advise working directly with Home Affairs.
• Three recent passport-size photographs of each spouse
• Divorce decree (if previously married)
– Death certificate if widowed
• Fingerprints for Home Affairs processing
The Investment
What’s included as we walk this journey together.
Each part of this journey is designed to provide practical support, spiritual guidance, and thoughtful preparation — ensuring both your wedding day and your marriage foundation are handled with care and excellence.
Wedding Administration, Planning & Ceremony
Comprehensive support for the planning, administration, and officiating of the wedding ceremony.
Includes
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An initial meeting to discuss the couple’s story, confirm the wedding date, and outline the wedding and preparation process
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A second meeting for ceremony planning and completion of the required legal marriage documentation
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Coordination and preparation of all documentation required for the marriage process
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Guidance and facilitation of the wedding ceremony rehearsal to help the bridal party understand the flow of the ceremony
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Officiating and conducting the wedding ceremony on the day
R4000.00
Marriage Preparation, Counselling & Ongoing Support
Intentional preparation for marriage through structured counselling and guided relationship conversations designed to help couples build a strong and healthy foundation.
Includes
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Four guided pre-marriage preparation / counselling sessions
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Completion of the Prepare & Enrich relationship assessment with personalised feedback
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Guided conversations across key relationship areas such as communication, expectations, values, conflict resolution, finances, and spiritual foundations for marriage
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Pastoral guidance and practical resources to support couples as they prepare for marriage and build a lasting relationship
R2500.00
Contact Us
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Craig Rowe
+27 (0) 83 302 0804
Send us a mail
Find us at
Community Ministries Resource Centre
69 Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift