Pre-Engagment Coaching
A guided experience for couples who are serious about their future together—but still exploring whether engagement is the right next step.
Thinking of getting engaged?
Let’s make sure you’re aligned before the question is popped.
You love each other, you talk 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.
Book your complimentary consultation in Austin or online.
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. Research shows that couples who enter committed relationships with solid communication and shared vision are much more likely to thrive over time.
Our program gives you the space, guidance and skills to ask the right questions—even before the proposal.
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Our Pre-Engagement Program
👫 Real Guidance from a Real Couple
A couple-to-couple mentor format (you meet with Robert & Estrella Cudmore, a husband-and-wife team with decades of experience) — just like our premarital program.
📊 Insight-Driven Start
Your starting point assessment (the industry-leading Prepare‑Enrich or SYMBIS) to identify strengths and growth areas for your relationship.
💬 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.
📚 Personalized Framework
A custom workbook and structured sessions tailored around your needs as a couple, where you explore key life questions together.
🕒 Flexible Self-Scheduling
You’ll book sessions through our simple self-scheduling system, choosing the day, time, and format (Zoom 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.
👉 Schedule your complimentary consultation today in Austin or online.
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
Details
Sessions: Typically 8 weekly 1-hour meetings (4-10 sessions available).
Location: Austin office or Zoom (we work with couples across Texas)
Pricing: Same as our Premarital Counseling offering — see our Pricing page for details.
Who leads it: Estrella & Robert Cudmore, with a couple-to-couple mentor format that client couples appreciate.