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Over recent decades, Iran’s marriage patterns have undergone substantial transformation, accompanied by a lack of systematic, evidence-based interventions and conceptual coherence in educational programs concerning family formation. These shortcomings have contributed to challenges such as postponed marriage, rising early divorce rates, and inadequate couple preparedness. This study aimed to design and validate a Psycho‑Cultural Educational Package for Family Promotion and Formation. Employing an exploratory mixed‑method design, the research integrated qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study population comprised experts and family counselors in marriage promotion, with a sample size determined by theoretical saturation (n = 10).In the qualitative phase, data were collected through document analysis and semi‑structured interviews. The extracted components were categorized and analyzed to form the preliminary structure of the package. In the quantitative phase, content validity was assessed using Lawshe’s Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and Content Validity Index (CVI) to evaluate item necessity and appropriateness. CVR values ranged from 0.60 to 1.00, and CVI values from 0.80 to 1.00, indicating satisfactory content validity.Qualitative analysis identified 123 subcomponents consolidated into 61 validated categories across eight thematic domains. The finalized educational package exhibited robust psychometric properties and construct validity, making it suitable for educational, counseling, and research applications. By offering a scientifically grounded framework for premarital education, family counseling, and cultural policy formulation, this package supports the goals of Iran’s Family and Youth Population Development Act (2022) and strengthens the foundation for stable, sustainable family formation.