About this vendor
A.R.M. - YOUR ONE-STOP WEDDING/MARRIAGE SHOP
(1) A.R.M. - OFFICIANT SERVICES - Choose a male, female, or husband and wife team to Officiate your Wedding Ceremony.
(2) A.R.M. - PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING - The husband & Wife team share practical tools to help you start your marriage in a winning way. Sessions are held either in the office, via Skype or on FaceTime.
(3) A.R.M. - Marriage, Family & Individual Pastoral Counseling.
As Ministers Michael & I (Larraine) have been in the marriage business for over 10 years and married for over 30 years! We'd love to put our stamp of love, joy, peace, and longevity on your marriage. Give us a call today (470) 403-1584!
Details
Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Religious Affiliations
- Christian
Wedding Activities
- After The Wedding
- Newlywed Life
- Getting Engaged
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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out of 5.031 reviews
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Where do I even start!? To have been my first time in counseling as an adult, it was an amazing experience. I Thank God for this couple and their insight. Communication, Expertise,...
learning material (workbook), Time management ALL were 10/1`0!!! Me and my wife will definitely be coming back on the regular. I feel that God has given us and unbias 3rd party and that will help aid with our marriage in the future because they respect both sides of the issue and just see bigger picture and help us work through it! 100/10 Review!!!
My husband and I utilized A.R.M. for their premarital counseling and officiant services for or November 2023 wedding. We enjoyed our sessions and gained a wealth of knowledge from ...
working with them. It was always important to me for my marriage to be blessed by a woman who looks like me, but upon meeting The Forresters we knew we wanted then both present at our wedding. I had never seen a wedding with two officiants, and having a husband and wife duo bless our union is a unique experience I'll always cherish. They were very professional and we highly recommend them!
My clients booked both Michael and Lorraine for a wedding in November 2023. It was great working with them, and I definitely recommend having them attend rehearsal so the wedding p...
arty is familiar with the ceremony. They were professional and it was a unique experience having two officiants who are married conduct the ceremony. I'd recommend them to any of my future couples.
Ministers Michael & Larraine Forrester are awesome, they a huge reason why we made it to our wedding day and the ceremony was so personal and beautiful due to them. They are down t...
o earth people and they are a testament of doing the work for your marriage. I loved everything they gave us and appreciate them for everything. They truly are you’d want to officiate your marriage and the premarital sessions we had with them are effective. Thank you both for everything
Excellent service! Pastors Michael and Larraine were so thoughtful, kind, and wise! We enjoyed having both the feminine and masculine presence reflected in them as officiants. I wo...
uld highly recommend them to other couples!
This is a very late review lol. But I still want to take the time to review them because the Forresters are amazing! They were both punctual and very professional. They are truly ...
anointed. The prayer Ms. Forrester prayed covering our union and marriage still gives me chills to this day. They were even kind enough to take a few pictures. These are the nicest, kindest, most down-to-earth, and anointed marriage officiants we have come across. We are about to hit our 6-year anniversary and we are glad God led us to choose them.
From the premarital counseling to officiating our wedding ceremony our experience has be nothing but meaningful and memorable. The counseling brought our relationship clarity and u...
nderstanding. We both have a foundation to build upon. We will definitely use them in the future marriage counseling because “divorce is not an option” In addition, our interaction with them has been professional and genuine. The ceremony was beautiful and we loved that Minister Michael personalized our ceremony which made it more intimate. We’re thankful that God lead us to such a wonderful experienced couple to help guide our relationship.
We initially wanted to use a relative for our wedding officiant and things changed a few months prior to our wedding. We were referred to this perfect duo and we couldn’t be happi...
er that we were. Extremely professional and personable! The pre-martial sessions were enjoyable and very useful in our lives. Our wedding ceremony was perfect thanks to Minister Michael. My fiancé even managed to sneak in a surprise tribute during the ceremony and these two helped make it happen for him. Grateful to have found them and can’t wait to refer others! What an awesome team! Highly recommend!!
Michael and Larraine are the realest couple/therapist I know, and I'm a therapist myself. They are completely transparent in their process which help me and my "NOW" Husband trust ...
them. We were comfortable opening up and discussing topics that left us feeling vulnerable. Michael and Larraine never left us feeling alone or stuck, they were sure to guide us and give us action steps. Larraine officiated our wedding and she brought humor, togetherness and love! We thank A.R.M. for assisting us with our transition into a lifetime together.
One word - amazing. Every single one of my wedding vendors was nothing short of divinely appointed. Larraine and Michael were no exception.
First, we opted to have them jointly of...
ficiate our wedding and that was the best decision. They set the tone for the day and made it a one-of-a-kind experience that my guests STILL talk about - almost two years later. Second, we chose them as our pre-marital counselors because they are Christian-based, but we stuck with them for post-marital counseling because they approached it much in the same way they approach officiating - unconventional, but effective, fun and memorable.
Their faith is always present and is incorporated in their advice and homework, but they don't judge and beat you over the head with scriptures or act like simply praying will make your marriage a success. They can also be hilarious and relatable - and can make you laugh or smile, even when you don't want to.
Oh, and they're married too - so they have empirical knowledge about the good/bad/ugly of marriage, which absolutely helps!
I also love how they start and end their sessions because it sets the tone for the conversations you're about to have from the beginning and then sets the tone for your journey back home to the real world at the end. And their advice, homework and coping skills prepare you to deal with the banality of everyday life, as well as any rocky situations that may arise.
We are stronger in our marriage and our faith for having counseled with them. And are better prepared to deal with conflict than we were before. We HIGHLY recommend Larraine and Michael as officiants AND counselors. =) We love them for who they are and everything they taught us!!!
My fiance (now husband) and I began Pre-Marital counseling with Michael and Larraine in 2019 for our October wedding. With the wedding coming up so quickly things were tense for my...
fiance and I and Michael and Larraine were a crucial step in ironing out our issues. They've helped us tremendously and continue to counsel us after the wedding. Not only are they are counselors they also officiated the wedding smoothly and effortlessly. I would definitely recommend their services.
Highly recommend!!!! There are not enough words to express how much of a blessing Ministers Michael and Larraine Forrester have been in my life. My husband and I were referred to ...
them during a tremendously rough patch in our marriage. To be honest coming to them was a last ditch effort to salvage whatever we had left. From the very first meeting they were so warm, welcoming and transparent that we were immediately put at ease in their care. They both listen so intently and offer tools and solutions to help navigate through uncomfortable terrain in the most supportive way possible. They both speak truth and show so much care and love for their clients. If you are ready to do the work and are looking for counselors look no further! A Relationship Ministry has definitely been a godsend in my life and they can help you too!
I truly appreciate that my husband and I received care and counseling tailored just for us. The Forresters go above and beyond what is expected and their continued guidance is a s...
taple in my marriage.
Highly recommended!! Having a short engagement left my now husband and I in quite a bind. We were seeking someone to marry us who had similar beliefs. After meeting with Rev. Larr...
aine and Minister Michael, we knew all hearts and minds were aligned. Not to mention how they assisted with writing of vows and were very accessible for pre wedding jitters. What was awesome is that though we did not complete pre marriage counseling (which I would highly recommend) they have been our individual and couples counselors for years. They are flexible with scheduling and offer video sessions.Their presence allow you and your partner to be comfortable. They are committed to revealing truths. They encourage each person to have a voice and will not force any decision about your relationship. Simply put, they can assist with tools to make the relationship work if both parties are committed. Thus, be committed to counseling and be open to the fact that there may be other issues and other layers that need to be revealed over time.
I would not recommend this counseling ministry to any dating couple. My experience with them is based solely off of about six sessions as a dating couple. From the very first sessi...
on they were extremely judgmental and critical towards me. They instantly gravitated toward my significant other and singled me out. We sought counseling under my suggestion and I chose them because I knew I wanted God fearing believers as I am a God fearing woman. My significant other at the time claimed that he believed in God but he did not have a personal relationship with Him at all. By the end of our sessions it was revealed that my ex was a habitual cheater, liar, manipulator, and a lost soul. He has hurt many women in his past. Instead of discerning my exes motives and his character, they were focused on my up bringing and my flaws. I will say that the only positive was that they suggested we begin praying together daily. My ex would call me daily and he would cover us in prayer. I do believe that because we invited Christ into our relationship, many things were revealed and as a result we ended the toxic relationship. I am very thankful for that outcome, however, the counselors never took the time to really assist my ex with his many issues that he was hiding. They were biased and constantly reminding me that he was a good man. They were leading me to believe that I was problem. Because I know who I am and whose I am, I was able to pay attention to areas of my life that did not serve me well and ask God for restoration but more importantly I did not allow their negative perceptions to taint my spirit. Well after beginning my healing journey I can now write this honest review that they were not beneficial in counseling for us. When we ended things, because of things the counselors filled his head with, my ex walked away claiming that the reasons we didn’t work out were because of me and the fact that we weren’t meant to be instead of owning the fact that he had made terrible decisions and he was the very drama he was trying to escape. I have no hard feelings nor do I hold any grudges, I would just caution other dating couples before selecting their services after their one sided tag team approach in my previous relationship.
A waste of time and money! They did not offer advice or solutions as to what can help and be better. Alot of listening and head shaking. We left confused, unhelped, and tension sti...
ll brewing. Furthermore they did not follow-up or reschedule or anything. Would not recommend!
Michael and Larraine were a dream to work with, simply awesome! We used them for premarital sessions (6 total) and as the officiant on our wedding day. The premarital sessions were...
beneficial to both my husband and myself. We discussed topics that we had only had surface conversations about (family, faith, finances, sex. Etc). As our officiant Michael was great; on time and performed our ceremony like a true pro! We plan to keep in contact with them well after our wedding!
We used A relationship Ministry for our wedding. The professionalism was top rated, they keep you up to date and informed about event during booking. We ultimately went with Minist...
er Lorraine but it was a hard decision.
Wedding day went off without a hitch and we were notified on when she sent off the license and that was like the day after the wedding.
Great couple I would recommend!
This was truly one of the best wedding decisions we made. We learned a lot in premarital counseling (and use of lot of those things on a daily basis). Our ceremony was absolutely p...
erfect thanks to Larraine and Michael. I would definitely recommend them!
In a word - amazing. We hired Minister Michael Forrester as our officiant, but got to know both Michael and Larraine during our Divorce Is Not An Option counseling. Their approa...
ch to counseling was great. We found that they were not judgmental, real and relatable and we knew after our first session that Larraine needed to be at our wedding as well. Our wedding was EXACTLY what we envisioned. At times spiritual and reverent, and at times happy and playful - it was us. We loved it and so did ALL of our guests who are still remarking how different and beautiful our ceremony was. I think God led me to the Forresters because they were a big part of making my day so perfect!!! Thank you!!!
It's honestly hard to put into words how impressed I was with Rev Michael and Larraine. I'm big on reviews. So after finding them on theknot.com and looking at their website I wa...
s sold. I honestly put down a deposit before even talking to them. They did not disappoint. My husband and I didn't meet them until the wedding rehearsal and they were great from the start. Patient and very helpful. I can't tell you how many people came up to me after the wedding telling me how much they loved you guys and how impressed they were. Thank you guys so much.
Rev Michael and Larraine were a DREAM to work with. From our first conversation, I knew that they were the perfect fit for our wedding. Rev Michael was the officiant and Rev Larra...
ine managed all of the logistics on our day. She made everyone feel at ease and made the whole process go smoothly with her professionalism, demeanor and attention to detail. Rev Michael delivered an amazing message that left our guests in tears. Although we had never met in person before the ceremony, I felt like both of them knew my husband and I intimately. Everyone that attended our wedding cant stop talking about how much they enjoyed the message and delivery at the ceremony. I can’t recommend them more and I am SO grateful that we chose The Forresters to officiate at our wedding.
We were extremely pleased with their services and so were our guests.
My husband and I love A.R.M. Wedding services. Reverend Michael and Lorraine Forrester were very professional and accommodating. On several occasions my husband and I had to resche...
dule our marriage counseling sessions. The marriage classes were very informative, engaging, and beneficial. My husband and I appreciate the Forresters honesty, which allow us to be more open during marriage classes. Minster Forester officiate my husband and I vow renewal last Saturday. Minster Forrester prayed with me right before the ceremony was scheduled to start because I was a nervous wreck. My husband and I would definitely recommend Relationship Ministry services.
My husband and I were married by minister Lorraine April 20. 2018. The ceremony was beautiful. I would absolutely recommend using ARM. Thank You
My, My, My...These 2 are awesome! Minister Larraine and Minister Michael officiated our wedding and gave us great insight during our premarital sessions that lead to our big day. ...
No matter what time you called or emailed them with questions we were always provided a prompt response. I'm extremely looking forward to our marital sessions. Thank you for everything!
I highly recommend A.R.M. Weddings. My husband and I both did the counseling services as well as the officiating services with A.R.M. We both really enjoyed all aspects that A.R.M....
had to offer. Still to this day we reference things that we learned as a couple from our counseling session. Also, I absolutely loved how before the wedding we had a brief conversation of what I wanted for the ceremony and A.R.M. did not miss a beat in delivering exactly what I wanted for the ceremony. We added in a ballon release and the words to go along with the balloon release we spot on. Lastly, I at first I was hesitant to use another officiant outside of my Father, but it was such a great idea because it allowed for him to be a Dad that day. A.R.M ministy took all of the stress off me as the Bride and allowed for me to enjoy the special moment of exchanging vows with me and my husband. Again, I highly recommend A.R.M. !!! You will not regret making the decision to go with them.
Relationship Ministry has really been a blessing to me and wife before and after our marriage. Their spiritual guidance was greatly appreciated and needed. As well as they're life ...
experiences, I suggest anyone to use they're services and let them guide your relationship in the right direction.
Jones Family,
Royal safari 11/13/16
The personal touch Rev. Lorraine provided was exceptional. She and Rev. Michael provided a wonderful service. They kept us informed throughout the engagement...
planning and offered counseling at our leisure. I couldn't imagine no one else marrying us. She made me feel so comfortable the day of my wedding. Thank you again Rev. Lorraine.
We initially met with Minister Michael Forrester and Reverend Larraine Forrester for marital counseling. We knew from the first session that this couple would be the ones to unite ...
us in the most important day of our lives. They made us feel comfortable immediately. The Forresters (yes they are hubby and wife) gave us the tools for a successful marriage. Our wedding day was perfect in every way. Reverend Larraine and Minister Michael beautifully performed (without flaw) the most important part of our day...our union for life! While reciting my vows to my best friend I felt a sense of calm, trust and peace with the Forresters in this moment. I highly recommend A.R.M. Ministries...not only for your wedding day, but for a strong foundation in your marriage thereby nurturing your union. We love them! We consider them family! They will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Rev. Larraine, and Min. Michael... We couldn't ask for better wedding officiants! God bless you both
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