Hope & Healing Marriage Services & More (a Subdivision Of Wilburn & Associates, LLC)

Hope & Healing Marriage Services & More offers heartfelt, inclusive, and personalized wedding officiating and premarital counseling that emphasizes the transformative power of hope and healing in every stage of a marriage. Rooted in the belief that every marriage can be a sanctuary of love, growth, and renewal, we cater to couples preparing for their first marriage, those uniting blended families, previously divorced couples seeking a fresh start, and couples renewing their vows.

Our services reflect the depth of commitment, compassion, and resilience that hope and healing bring to relationships. Through carefully tailored ceremonies and counseling sessions, we create a nurturing environment where love is honored, new beginnings are celebrated, and families are united with intention and purpose.

Premarital Counseling Services

Our premarital counseling sessions guide couples in building a foundation based on hope and healing, addressing the unique dynamics of their relationship. Our approach focuses on:

Fostering Resilient Communication: Developing open, honest communication habits to foster a deep understanding of each other’s needs, perspectives, and dreams.

Navigating Life Changes and Expectations: Whether a couple is entering their first marriage or blending families, we offer tools to help them address shifting roles and responsibilities with compassion and understanding.

Exploring Spiritual and Personal Values: Christian and non-denominational couples are welcome to explore shared values and beliefs that shape their journey, creating alignment and a shared purpose.

Healing from Past Experiences: For those entering marriage after previous relationships, we provide support for processing past experiences and creating a fresh beginning, emphasizing the transformative power of hope and healing.

Blending Families: For couples with children from previous relationships, we offer guidance on how to honor and integrate family members, creating a loving, cohesive family unit.

Financial and Lifestyle Planning: Learn to set and manage financial goals together, aligning your lifestyles and expectations in a way that supports long-term stability and joy.

Our counseling sessions are designed to help each couple embrace hope, forgive past hurts, and build a life that honors their unique journey and aspirations.

Wedding Officiating Services

Hope & Healing Marriage Services & More offers officiating that captures the heart and soul of your love story. We bring meaning and purpose to each ceremony, creating an experience that reflects the hope, unity, and healing power of marriage. Our officiating services include:

Customized Ceremonies for Diverse Couples: We believe every couple’s journey is unique, and we create ceremonies that honor your specific background, whether it’s a first marriage, blending families, or celebrating a new beginning after a previous marriage.

Blended Family Ceremonies: Special elements and vows can be incorporated for children in blended families, acknowledging and welcoming them into the family unit with love, respect, and intention.

Support for Previously Divorced Couples: For couples who have experienced divorce, we offer ceremonies that honor this new chapter with grace, focusing on the hope of a fresh start and the healing journey that led to this union.

Vow Renewals: For couples wishing to celebrate the strength and resilience of their love over time, we create vow renewal ceremonies that honor their shared experiences and reaffirm their commitment to a lasting partnership.

Personalized Vows and Vow-Writing Assistance: Writing vows can be both exciting and challenging, and we provide assistance to help each partner express their love, commitment, and hopes for the future. For those who wish, we can also help with crafting unique vows that resonate deeply.

Emphasis on Hope and Healing

At Hope & Healing Marriage Services & More, we believe marriage is a sacred journey where hope brings light to new beginnings, and healing provides the strength to overcome life’s challenges together.

Our services are crafted to:

Inspire Hope in Every Relationship: Every couple has a story, and every marriage is a new opportunity to create a life filled with hope, purpose, and joy.

Celebrate Healing as a Path to Wholeness: Marriage often involves healing from past wounds, accepting each other’s journeys, and growing together with empathy and grace. We are committed to honoring the role of healing, helping couples create a strong, enduring foundation for their relationship.

Uplift Every Stage of Love: From first marriages to vow renewals, we honor the beauty of each relationship stage, celebrating the journey of love, growth, and resilience.

Whether you're exchanging vows for the first time, blending families, renewing your commitment, or embarking on a fresh start, Hope & Healing Marriage Services & More is here to support you with a sense of purpose, care, and reverence. We are honored to be part of your journey, weaving the power of hope and healing into the start of your marriage or renewal of your vows, creating a ceremony that reflects the love, resilience, and unity that you cherish.

At Hope & Healing Marriage Services & More, Rev. Dr. Roberta J. Wilburn brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every ceremony and counseling session. With over 25 years as an ordained minister, she has served in Christian and Christ-centered non-denominational churches in Memphis, TN, Spokane, WA, and Odenton, MD.

Dr. Wilburn holds a doctoral degree in education from George Washington University as well as a Doctorate in Christian Counseling from Jacksonville Theological Seminary.

Her background includes teaching counselor education at Whitworth University and Christian Counseling at Jacksonville Theological Seminary, Midsouth Campuses. This extensive experience uniquely qualifies her to guide couples with empathy, depth, and professionalism. Whether through premarital counseling or officiating, Rev. Dr. Wilburn offers a blend of spiritual insight, practical guidance, and genuine care to each couple she serves.