Happily Ever After
A weekend intensive for couples to enhance communication, deepen intimacy, and strengthen your relationship from the inside out
April 17-19, 2026 | Columbus, Oh
You've spent thousands of dollars preparing for your big day. You hired a wedding planner, kept meticulous notes, and poured your heart into every last detail. Outfits, decorations, flowers, menu, vows. Your wedding day comes, and you feel like you're dreaming. All of your loved ones gather and welcome you into one another's families. You say "I do" then indulge in an evening of storytelling, tears, laughter, and celebration. Everything goes perfectly. At the end of the night, you and your partner fall into bed, your hearts full. You're officially married, and now begins your happily ever after.
Then you wake up the next morning.
Same morning breath, same dishes in the sink, same argument about the credit card bill. Reality comes crashing down as you realize nothing is different–your relationship operates exactly the same way as before marriage. You have the sobering realization that you spent so much time and energy preparing for the wedding, but didn't give much thought to the marriage.
What now?
Introducing Happily Ever After, a 3-day intensive workshop designed to give couples the knowledge and skills needed to navigate married life with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Based on the best-selling book "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman, couples learn evidence-based strategies to nurture their friendship & emotional connection, improve their sex life, support each other's dreams and goals, and resolve conflict effectively.
Unique from traditional premarital counseling, this fun and interactive weekend goes beyond dry lectures or generic relationship advice. You'll be immersed in a carefully curated, hands-on experience alongside like-minded couples and enjoy thought-provoking talks, lively group discussions, meaningful self-reflection, and eye-opening partner exercises.
We all know the sobering statistic: 50% of marriages end in divorce. Are you really willing to chance it?
The grass isn't greener on the other side; it's greener where you water it
Client Testimonial
“We attended Happily Ever After and it ended up being exactly what we needed to reconnect. Meghna & Andy were very relatable, insightful, compassionate, and realistic. Often times they would share their experiences as a married couple which I find very rare and far more effective than any of the books, speakers, or counselors I’ve come across in the realm of marriage improvement methodologies. The atmosphere was very welcoming as well as inclusive and engaging. I highly recommend the event to anyone looking to reconnect, or form a deeper connection in their marriage.”
About the Intensive
WHAT IT IS
Happily Ever After is a 3-day couples’ intensive workshop exploring powerful insights and practical tools from the best-selling book “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” by John Gottman. The workshop includes engaging talks, personal reflections, group discussions, and partner exercises.
Who it's for
Committed couples who are dating, engaged, newlywed, long-married, or remarrying. This intensive can be used as a protective measure for those who are happy and thriving or as a powerful intervention for those who are experiencing challenges. We warmly welcome all ages, races, religions, sexual & gender identities.
Dates & Location
Friday, April 17th (6:30-9pm), Saturday, April 18th (10am-5pm), and Sunday, April 19th (10am-5pm). Hosted at the SPARK Lounge (693 1/2 High Street, Suite G, Worthington, OH 43085).
WHAT's Included
You'll get a copy of the book along with a couple's workbook. On Friday, dinner will be provided; on Saturday and Sunday, breakfast will be provided and lunch is on your own. We'll offer frequent breaks, opportunities for movement indoors and outdoors, and invitations to socialize with other couples.
The vibe
Expect a fun, relaxed weekend in a cozy atmosphere surrounded by like-minded couples. It will feel more like a casual gathering, not a clinical seminar. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll connect with your partner in a way you may never have before. Come with an open heart and mind, and we promise it'll be worth it.
YOUR LEADERS
TEDx speaker, award-winning college instructor, and certified Gottman leader Dr. Meghna Mahambrey and her husband Andy Kuss. As co-founders of SPARK and seasoned relationship coaches, their combined education, training, lived experiences, and personal love story position them as uniquely compelling facilitators.
The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives
What makes this intensive different?
Unique from traditional premarital counseling or well-meaning advice from friends & family, Happily Ever After dives into scientifically-backed methods to make love last. This structured experience offers concrete tools, powerful frameworks, and helpful scripts with tailored guidance from experienced relationship coaches. No outdated advice or biased opinions, just straightforward strategies proven to work whether you're newly dating or married for decades.
Another thing that distinguishes this intensive from others is that it's actually FUN. You don't want to sit through a boring seminar, nor do we want to host one. Expect a relaxed weekend filled with warmth, laughter, connection, and opportunities to step outside your comfort zone (in a good way). The intimate, small group setting allows for personalized attention from Meghna and Andy, who also offer relatable examples from their own marriage and demonstrate how they, too, are walking the walk.
Studies show that couples who attend a Seven Principles workshop with a Gottman-certified leader have better results than couples who just read the book. And let's be honest, who has time to read a book? You've got enough on your plate. Which is why we've distilled what you need to know into one valuable weekend. Just show up, we'll take care of the rest.
Proudly inclusive of all couples, no matter who you are or who you love.
John & Julie Gottman
What are the seven principles for making marriage work?
Decades of high-quality research by The Gottman Institute has revealed what distinguishes happy marriages from unhappy marriages. John & Julie Gottman along with their colleagues synthesized these findings into tangible tools for couples who want to get it right. GOOD NEWS: you don't have to read the book. At the intensive, we'll explain each principle then guide you through exercises to apply the concepts to your relationship. Don't mind the title of the book; the seven principles work wonders for unmarried couples too.
1. ENHANCE LOVE MAPS
Deepen your knowledge of each other’s inner worlds to build a strong emotional foundation
2. nurture fondness & admiration
Strengthen your relationship by expressing appreciation and seeing the best in your partner
3. Turn towards each other
Build connection by responding to your partner’s bids for attention, affection, and support
4. Let your partner influence you
Cultivate mutual respect by being open to each other’s opinions, needs, and perspectives
5. Solve your solvable problems
Use healthy communication and compromise to resolve everyday conflicts effectively
6. overcome gridlock
Uncover personal stories behind perpetual issues to move from frustration to understanding
7. create shared meaning
Envision your dream life together and develop goals around the things that matter most
One day you'll realize the little things were the big things
The perfect wedding gift
Have a loved one who's getting married soon? Skip the toaster oven and give them a meaningful gift that will set them up for success. Register for Happily Ever After using the couple's names and email addresses, then email us to request a beautifully wrapped gift certificate. Registration is transferable to future dates if they can't make it.
Invest in the things that matter most
Our promise to you
We're so confident that Happily Ever After will be a positive experience, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you and your partner attend both days, fully engage in the process, and walk away without fresh perspective, renewed optimism, and concrete strategies to improve your relationship, we'll offer a full refund.
