Real Talk Before “I Do”: What Minnesota Engaged Couples Should Discuss Before Marriage

Guest Expert Insight: The Real Conversations Couples Need Before the Wedding

You're sitting at Caribou Coffee on a Saturday morning in Minneapolis, scrolling through wedding venues on your phone. Your fiancé is across from you, comparing catering quotes. You've spent three hours debating whether to do a cash bar or open bar. You know exactly what flowers you want and which aunt gets a plus-one.

But have you talked about who's going to do the dishes?

It sounds ridiculous. Trivial, even. But here's the truth that nobody mentions at bridal showers: the hardest part of marriage isn't picking the right person. It's building the right partnership. And right now, Minnesota couples getting married in 2026 are facing questions their parents never had to answer. Enjoy this guest blog from Jeff Pankratz Celebrations, Officiating & Counseling.