ABOUT
Transform your marriage with our retreat, where faith, effective communication, and a deep connection come together to build a thriving relationship.
OUR MISSION
CREATING COMMUNITY + IMPACTING MARRIAGES SINCE 2019
In 2019 we created A Weekend For Love to be a supportive community where couples at every stage of their journey can flourish together. Our marriage enrichment programs offer proven techniques to overcome common challenges, ensuring happiness in a lasting marriage. And, of course, we emphasize the importance of fun—whether through laughter, relaxation, or new adventure
Join us for a weekend designed for couples to reignite passion, deepen their connection, and build a lasting legacy.
Exclusive experiences
Transformative workshops
Unforgettable romance
OUR FOUNDERS
DR. ALDUAN + MECCA TARTT
THE TARTTS
Mecca and Dr. Alduan Tartt are your couple on the go juggling family, business, and work life balance while maintaining a happy/healthy marriage. With a college student, third grader, baby boy and blended family they truly see the importance of putting first things first, your marriage.
The Tartt’s have worked with Ardagh, Stryker, Home Partners of America, and the Girlfriends Getaway speaking to employees about the importance of mental health. Dr. Alduan and Mecca Tartt are passionate about creating safe spaces for married couples to connect.
Dr. Alduan and Mecca Tartt are sought after speakers for marriage programs, couples workshops, church conferences, in addition to events geared towards single women who desire to meet the one. Their program The Ring Formula helps talented single women date better in 3 months to find love and commitment.
DR. TARTT
Dr. Tartt is a psychologist, minister, speaker, media host and author. He serves as the go-to psychology expert for CNN, HLN, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Café Mocha, Willie Moore Jr., KD Bowe, Darlene McCoy, The Morning Culture with Frank Ski, Tom Joyner, etc. syndicated radio shows.
His YouTube channel has garnered more than one million total views. He currently serves as a consultant for the National Basketball Association and, formerly, for the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team.
MECCA
Mecca Tartt is in every essence of the word a “girls girl”. Her love of empowering women and creating safe spaces for women to come together has led to her creating events for women focused on Health/Wellness, Relationships, and Motherhood with the launch of her company BESTU LLC.
She is the Medical Device Sales Representative with Boston Scientific in Cardiology.
Mecca is also the founder of the BestU: Self-Care Summit which empowers women to focus on health and wellness which has served over 1000 women. As the founder of the Wives Prayer Challenge which has 1500 women from over 65 locations Mecca believes in the power of bringing women together to support each other through prayer.
In 2020 Mecca launched an e-commerce business which focuses on Christian apparel and has already sold 800+ products covering 21 states.
DEWAYNE + MICHELLE GAINEY
THE GAINEYS
Michelle and Dewayne Gainey reside in Atlanta with their 3 beautiful children. Being married for over 24 years they understand in the journey of marriage it takes the right resources and community to grow and foster a relationship that thrives. They have been blessed to partner with the Tartt’s in the mission to impact other marriages through A Weekend For Love.
DEWAYNE
Born in Macon, GA, Dewayne was raised by a single mother as the oldest of 4 boys. The first in his family to go to college, he graduated with honors from Devry University with a degree in Business.
With over 25 years experience in the lighting/electrical field, Dewayne is the founder of Green Facilities, an energy services firm. Green Facilities primarily contracts in the Government and Commercial sectors managing small to multi million dollar projects.
Dewayne values family time and strives to be the father he never had. He believes there’s nothing more precious than creating memories with his three kids and wife. Dewayne enjoys golf and rarely misses his Sunday basketball game after church.
MICHELLE
With the mission to inspire others to Dream, Love, and Celebrate life, Michelle Gainey started Atlanta based Lemiga Events nearly two decades ago, serving as a premier event planning boutique specializing in stylish and glamorous affairs. Soon thereafter she extended her expertise into other lifestyle services.
Hailed by Harper’s Bazaar and Brides as one of the Top Wedding Planner and Event Designers In The World
Influential Event Designer by Biz Bash
Named Hottest Event Planner by The Atlantan Magazine
Awarded Best Social Event Planner by B Collective Magazine
A trendsetter and leader in the wedding and events industry, Michelle has helped to change the narrative of elevated event style in the South. She has designed events around the globe that always include a bit of Modern Southern Hospitality. It’s her secret sauce.
From weddings and birthdays, to brand activations and beyond, Michelle invests time to produce events that are unique reflections of each client.
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