Pre-Engagement Coaching
Clarity · Alignment · Direction · Confidence
Are you seriously dating and ready to explore a lifelong commitment?
Sessions available in person in Austin, Texas, and online in most states.
Thinking of getting engaged?
Let’s make sure you’re aligned before the question is popped.
You’ve been seriously dating for a while, you’re talking about the future, and the idea of engagement is on the horizon. But you also sense there are questions: Are we ready? Do we really understand each other’s expectations? What will change when we say “I do”? At Loran Coaching we help pre-engaged couples step back from the “wedding rush” and focus on the long game. You’ll do the same deep work as our engaged-couple program—but earlier in your journey, so when you do decide to commit, you’ll move forward with confidence, clarity and connection.
Why it Matters
Many couples today skip the “pre-engagement work” and leap straight into wedding planning. The result? Unspoken expectations, misalignment on core values, and conflict that surfaces after the honeymoon. In more than 20 years of working with couples, we’ve seen that the conversations that matter most are far easier to have before the wedding countdown begins.
Our program gives you the space, guidance, and skills to ask the right questions—even before the proposal.
Our Pre-Engagement Program
Pre-Engagement Coaching uses the Cudmore Coaching Method, the same structured approach as our premarital program, applied earlier in your journey.
Real Guidance from a Real Couple
You’ll meet with Robert and Estrella Cudmore, a mentor couple married 38 years, together in every session.
Insight-Driven Start
Your starting point is the PREPARE/ENRICH® assessment to identify strengths and growth areas for your relationship.
Blend of Structure and Personalization
Our workbook, The Journey from ME to WE, and structured curriculum tailored around your specific needs as a couple, where you explore key life questions and learn vital skills together.
Judgment-Free Space
This is a space to ask honest questions, explore big topics, and express uncertainty without fear. You’ll have the freedom to talk through your hopes, concerns, and expectations in a safe, structured environment.
Flexible Self-Scheduling
You’ll book sessions through our simple self-scheduling system, choosing the day, time, and format (online or in person) that works best for both of you—every time. Saturday and evening appointments are available.
Key Tools and Topics
We cover the important topics to develop the understanding for this next phase of life, including Family of Origin Influence, Communication and Conflict Styles and Skills, Intimacy, Financial Attitudes, Relationship Roles, Parenting Expectations, and more.
When to Start
You don’t need to be engaged to benefit—that’s the point. This offering is for couples who:
Are seriously dating and beginning to talk about “what’s next”
Want to strengthen their relationship foundation before adding wedding planning stress
Sense unanswered questions or hidden expectations and want to clarify now
What You’ll Gain
Clearer alignment on your goals, values and vision as a couple
Greater confidence in whether commitment is the next right step
Real-life tools to communicate well, resolve conflict, manage money and grow together
A stronger connection that helps you decide “yes” with fewer doubts
If you go the engagement route, a head start on marriage prep that many skip
The Details
Sessions: Our Mastery program is eight one-hour sessions, usually every one to two weeks. Our Essentials program covers the core skills in four.
Location: In person at our Austin office, or online in most states.
Pricing: Pre-Engagement Coaching uses the same packages as all our programs. See pricing and packages.
Who leads it: Estrella and Robert Cudmore, married 38 years and coaching couples for more than 20, together in every session.
Ready to explore your future together—with clarity and confidence? Book your free consultation today (online or in person) and let’s talk about whether this program is the right next step for you.
More Resources
If you’re considering Pre-Engagement Coaching, here are some other resources to explore: