Rings. Dress. Cake. You're engaged, and the checklist for the day of your dreams is a mile long. In the who, what, where, and how of planning, the why can be forgotten. Ready to Wed discusses 12 Traits of a thriving marriage and offers a variety of topics to guide and advise those preparing to say, "I do!" Learn to: ¿Define a vision statement unique to your marriage. ¿Positively engage conflict to build a foundation of trust and forgiveness. ¿"Leave and cleave," even if you are a child of divorce. ¿Manage expectations-and your in-laws! ¿Navigate hot-button issues including, sex and the chore wars. ¿Cope with change, stress, and crisis-especially in your first year. ¿Build a community of support and find mentors. ¿Assess your progress using the Couple Checkup. Loaded with advice, tips, and instructions, this valuable resource is ideal for soon-to-be-newlyweds and those who support them!