Designing the life you’ve earned, with Joy.
One unhurried evening to step back, reconnect with what matters most, and name the moments worth building toward — together.
“Clarity and confidence allow you to claim joy in the moments that define your life – the ones so meaningful you wish they could last forever.”
– Ethan Bridgewater
Not a seminar, a space to dream & explore.
Spark Joy is a small-group evening for couples entering a new season of life.
Across one unhurried evening, you’ll step back from the noise of daily life and reconnect with what matters most – your values, the people you love, and the moments you want to build toward together.
We call those moments Joy Moments – experiences that bring your values to life and make this season deeply meaningful.
The evening is conversational, reflective, and intentionally small by design – creating space to dream, explore, and talk about what comes next.
Just space to think clearly, dream honestly, and reconnect around the future you want to create together.
– Ethan & Terry
A gentle structure to follow.
Plenty of room to wander.
The same values-first conversation we guide clients through, adapted specifically for couples navigating their next chapter together.
- 5:00 PM Cocktails & appetizers
- 5:30 PM Welcome conversation
- 6:00 PM Values & vision workbook discussions
- 6:30 PM Dinner & table conversations
- 7:00 PM Clarifying Joy Moments
- 7:20 PM Wrap-up & reflections
Cocktails, dinner, and relaxed conversation in a private setting. The evening is intentionally unhurried by design.
Using the Spark Joy Workbook as a guide, you’ll move through thoughtful prompts and guided conversations focused on values, relationships, vision, and the moments you want more of in life.
You’ll work as a couple, at your own pace.
Not with all the answers, but with greater clarity around what matters most and a shared sense of what comes next.
An honest invitation, with honest edges.
- You feel a new season of life approaching.
- You want more intentional conversations about the future.
- You’ve spent years building a life and want to think more deeply about how you want to live it.
- You want space to dream together instead of simply solving problems.
- You’re craving more clarity, direction, and meaningful connection.
- You’re looking for a financial review or market commentary.
- You’re expecting a traditional seminar or presentation.
- You’re hoping for investment recommendations or product pitches.
- You plan to attend without your spouse or partner.
- You’re looking for a large, high-energy workshop environment.
Spark Joy was intentionally designed to feel personal, reflective, and conversational.
Ethan
TerryEthan & Terry Bridgewater
Bridgewater Advisory Group is a multigenerational family business rooted in relationships, trust, and helping families move through life with greater clarity and confidence.
For over twenty years, Ethan and Terry have guided couples through important financial and life transitions. Spark Joy is the conversation they believe too many people skip — the work of slowing down, reconnecting with what matters most, and creating a vision for the years ahead before planning begins.
This isn’t a seminar. It’s an evening designed to create space for the kind of conversations that are hard to make room for in everyday life.
One Evening. Limited Seating.
To keep the experience personal and conversational, seating is intentionally limited.
Join us for an evening designed to help couples slow down, reconnect with what matters most, and create more meaningful Joy Moments together.
We’d love to hold a seat for the two of you.
Event Details
Festus, MO 63028
Honest answers
If anything below is still unclear, we’re always happy to answer questions directly.
Is this a financial planning meeting?
No. There are no spreadsheets, investment presentations, or product pitches. Spark Joy is about creating space to think more intentionally about life, priorities, and the future you want to build together.
Do we need to be Bridgewater clients?
Not at all. Some attendees are clients, many are not. Everyone is welcome.
Who is it for?
Spark Joy is designed for couples – generally in their fifties and beyond – who feel a new season of life approaching and want time and space to talk about it together.
You don’t need to be near retirement, and you certainly don’t need to have everything figured out. That’s part of the point.
What does it cost?
There is no cost to attend. Appetizers, cocktails & dinner are included.
What if we can’t attend this date?
We understand that schedules don’t always align. If you’re unable to join us for this event, you can join our waitlist to be among the first to hear about future Spark Joy workshops and upcoming event dates.
Click here to join the waitlist for a future Spark Joy event.
Can we attend solo?
This Spark Joy Couples Date Night experience is specifically designed for couples. If you’re interested in individual planning opportunities, join the waitlist to hear about future events and seminars.
Click here to join the waitlist for future events and seminars.
