{"id":22127927,"date":"2024-01-29T05:30:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T12:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usustatesman.com\/?p=22127927"},"modified":"2024-01-25T20:14:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T03:14:41","slug":"upcoming-marriage-celebration-made-accessible-for-those-throughout-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usustatesman.com\/upcoming-marriage-celebration-made-accessible-for-those-throughout-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming marriage celebration made accessible for those throughout Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">U<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">tah State University Extension is co-sponsoring the 2024 Utah Marriage Celebration, described as \u201ca virtual date night of education and entertainment for individuals and couples\u201d on their website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The event will be put on with the Utah Marriage Commission on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. for people who want to prepare for marriage or strengthen their relationships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The event is set to bring together couples from diverse backgrounds, offering a platform to celebrate love, commitment and the importance of healthy relationships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cSome people brush off marriage classes and other similar things because they already have happy relationships, but the whole idea is that we\u2019re celebrating,\u201d said Naomi Brower, main organizer and a family life specialist with USU Extension.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">USU Extension aims to create an inclusive event celebrating the diversity and beauty of relationships and allowing couples to spend quality time together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Alan Hawkins, a manager at the Utah Marriage Commission, stressed the importance of this type of event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cHealthy relationships can\u2019t be taken for granted, and we have to be willing to put work and effort into helping them flourish,\u201d Hawkins said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cMost people who come are dating seriously, living together or married,\u201d Brower said. \u201cBut we have had people come who are in a casual relationship or single and want to learn as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Brower, who has been the lead organizer for almost 20 years, wants the event to be as accessible as possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cDuring COVID we switched to online, which ended up allowing us to reach a lot more people,\u201d Brower said. \u201cWe have people from all across Utah, some from out of state and even a few tuning in from Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Because it\u2019s virtual, ticket costs are much lower than in previous years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cIt\u2019s one ticket per couple,\u201d Brower said. \u201cIf they want to invite friends over and make a night of it, they can all come for 10 bucks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The virtual format contributes to accessibility in other ways as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cWe\u2019re also recording everything, so ticket holders will have access to those recordings until the end of April if they want to attend but can\u2019t make it on the scheduled date,\u201d Brower said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cIt can be hard for couples, especially those with young children, to carve out time dedicated solely to their relationship,\u201d Hawkins said. \u201cWe hope that the format and inexpensive cost will provide an easier opportunity for a date night.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Marriage Celebration is not only a festive occasion but also an opportunity for couples to engage in meaningful activities and workshops designed to strengthen their relationships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">It will feature keynote speakers renowned for their expertise in relationship dynamics and family well-being. Attendees can look forward to gaining insights and advice from experts who have dedicated their careers to understanding the intricacies of successful relationships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cWe have a fantastic lineup of speakers from across the nation,\u201d Brower said. \u201cThey are experienced educators and therapists with clinical backgrounds who will offer valuable information and skills to make good relationships even better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The speakers will cover a range of topics including effective communication, intimacy, conflict resolution and connection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cParticipate in these kinds of learning events and be open to improving even if things are already good. Do what you can to keep relationships vital and strong,\u201d Hawkins said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Early registration is $10 per couple through Jan. 31. Tickets purchased after that date are $15. 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