Objective: This study was conducted to identify engagedcouples’ knowledge and attitudes about family planning.Method: This cross-sectional and descriptive study wasconducted with 195 engaged couples between July 2013and June 2014 at a province in Northern Turkey.“Participant Identification Form” and “Family PlanningAttitude Scale” were used for data collection.Results: Less than half of the participating engaged couples (female: 42.6%, male: 38.5%), received informationabout family planning methods. Males knew fewer(3.91±2.73) contraceptive methods than females(4.57±2.95). The method mostly known to females was thebirth control pill whereas males were most familiar withcondoms. As compared to males, females had a more positive attitude towards family planning (p<0.05). The characteristics that were identified as affecting engagedpeople’s attitudes towards family planning included education level, satisfaction with their existing family planningknowledge, and intention to use contraceptive methodsafter marriage (p<0.05).Conclusion: Engaged couples generally have positive attitudes towards family planning. Women have a more positive attitude towards family planning than males.