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A Relationship Ministry, LLC (A.R.M.)

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4.6
(22)best-of-weddings

Metro Atlanta and all Georgia Counties.

About This Vendor

Officiant Services & Pré-marital Counseling

A.R.M. - YOUR ONE STOP WEDDING/MARRIAGE SHOP (1) A.R.M. - OFFICIANT SERVICES - Choose male, female or husband and wife team to Officiate your Wedding Ceremony. (2) A.R.M. - PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING - Husband & wife team share practical tools to help you start your marriage in a winning way. Sessions held either in office, Skype or FaceTime. (3) A.R.M. - Marriage, Family & Individual Pastoral Counseling. As Ministers Michael & I (Larraine) have been in the marriage business over 10 years and married 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) 375-4907!

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Business Attributes
Black-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding, Newlywed Life, Getting Engaged, Premarital Counseling, Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner

A Relationship Ministry, LLC (A.R.M.) Reviews

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Reviewed On 12/12/2020 by Karen T
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 officiate our wedding and that was the best decision. They set t...
he 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!!!
Reviewed On 12/21/2019 by Shanice J
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 ir...
oning 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.
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2019
Shanice, Thank for your review. You know we enjoy working with the two of you. It’s a blessing to see the progress in your relationship. ❤️
Reviewed On 12/11/2019 by T H
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 h...
onest 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!
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2019
T H, Thank you for your review! You are an awesome person and I’m excited about the things that are happening in your life. It’s an honor to walk through the journey with you. ❤️
Reviewed On 12/11/2019 by J F
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 staple in my marriage.
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2019
JF, Thank you so much for your review. During our first sessions it was obvious that you would be a challenge 🤣. But being that you’re a very wise individual I’m not surprised at the progress that you’ve made and continue to embrace. Thank y...
ou for trusting us to be your counselors. ❤️
Reviewed On 12/10/2019 by Tara S
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. Larraine and Minister Michael, we knew all hearts and minds were ali...
gned. 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.
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2019
Tara, Thank you for your review! Obviously you two have many options from which to choose when it comes to Counselors. We are honored that you both choose us! ❤️
Reviewed On 11/23/2019 by Kylie H
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 session 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.
Response from the Vendor on 11/23/2019
Greetings. Let’s start with the fact that this is not your real name. I will continue to pray for you. Romans 8:28 is true.
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by nichelle d
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 still brewing. Furthermore they did not follow-up or reschedule or ...
anything. Would not recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2019
Nichelle nteresting. It’s unrealistic to expect a counselor to give solutions to a life time of issues in a couple of hours. As with all relationships we advise, if you’re not going to do the work you should walk away. As for us following up,...
during your appointment 6 days ago, you were asked to consider whether you would like to return and if so to reach out to us. We all must learn to take ownership for our lives. ARM isn’t for everyone. We’ve counseled 16 years and every once in a while we meet with someone who needs something different from what we offer. We do hope you find the help that you need. Let us know if you need a referral.
Reviewed On 8/20/2019 by Erica H
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 t...
hat 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!
Reviewed On 4/12/2019 by Shauntelle W
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 Minister Lorraine but it was a hard decision. Wedding day went off w...
ithout 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!
Reviewed On 3/28/2019 by Shayla V
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 perfect thanks to Larraine and Michael. I would definitely recomm...
end them!
Reviewed On 3/22/2019 by Karen T
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 approach to counseling was great. We found that they were not judgmen...
tal, 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!!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/22/2019
Thank you so much! We love you guys and your families, as I shared reflected you. It was our honor to Officiate your Ceremony!
Reviewed On 1/16/2019 by LaTasha M
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 was sold. I honestly put down a deposit before even talking to th...
em. 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.
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2019
Thank you so much for this review. It was our sincere pleasure to meet you both and to help you end 2018 and bring in 2019 as Mr. and Mrs.!
Reviewed On 7/19/2018 by Cameron K
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 Larraine managed all of the logistics on our day. She made everyone f...
eel 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.
Response from the Vendor on 07/19/2018
You two were such a joy to work with and your family and friends a reflection of you both! It was indeed our pleasure!
Reviewed On 6/20/2018 by Tangela S
We were extremely pleased with their services and so were our guests.
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2018
Tangela, Thank you so much for sharing this, it was a pleasure!!!
Reviewed On 4/24/2018 by Monique J
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 reschedule 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.
Reviewed On 4/23/2018 by Tiffany M
My husband and I were married by minister Lorraine April 20. 2018. The ceremony was beautiful. I would absolutely recommend using ARM. Thank You
Reviewed On 10/12/2017 by Britney R
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!
Reviewed On 9/13/2017 by Natasha C
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 lea...
rned 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.
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2019
Thank you so much for this review. Happy New Year to you both!!
Reviewed On 1/21/2017 by Angelo J
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 th...
em guide your relationship in the right direction. Jones Family,
Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2017
Thank you so much for your review!
Reviewed On 1/18/2017 by Shelva S
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 imag...
ine no one else marrying us. She made me feel so comfortable the day of my wedding. Thank you again Rev. Lorraine.
Reviewed On 11/07/2016 by Leslie G
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 com...
fortable 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.
Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2017
Thank you so much for your review!
Reviewed On 7/12/2016 by Krishna G
Rev. Larraine, and Min. Michael... We couldn't ask for better wedding officiants! God bless you both
Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2017
Thank you so much for your review!

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