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This year, Koru Ceremony proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone – 20 incredible years of uniting couples in marriage. Over the past two decades, we have joyfully shared the honor of hearing unique love stories, officiating heartfelt ceremonies, and witnessing countless unforgettable moments. Each wedding has been both a privilege and an inspiration. We sincerely appreciate […]

Valentine’s Day transcends sweet treats and flowers; its origins are rooted in love, devotion, and commitment—values that are central to every wedding ceremony, especially Valentine’s Day wedding ceremonies. The Origins of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day has its origins in ancient Rome. Emperor Claudius II prohibited marriage for young men, believing that single soldiers performed better […]

As we look at 2024 in the rearview mirror, it was a year filled with love and unforgettable moments. We celebrated 19 wonderful years of Koru Ceremony and had the honor of officiating 116 weddings this past year. On this cozy New Year’s Day, let us fill our hearts with gratitude for the abundance of […]

I had the delight of officiating one of the most memorable December weddings. From the very beginning, their wedding stood out as unique and special. This was a small, intimate gathering with just close family members. The couple planned this ceremony as a precursor to their more significant, more elaborate celebration in India a couple […]

Such gorgeous photos by Derrick Parsons Weddings from Jamary and Demitrius’ elopement at their Airbnb in Belleville. Jamary is on tour with a Broadway show when they were in Madison. We LOVED working with Jamary and Demitrius. They are one of our favorite couples from this wedding season! (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:”664636753154095700″,nav:”thumbnails”,navLocation:”bottom”,captionLocation:”bottom”,transition:”fade”,autopla […]

There’s something extraordinary about weddings—those once-in-a-lifetime moments when emotions run high, joy fills the air, and love is celebrated in its most beautiful form. Indeed, we were lucky enough to witness all that and more at Ashley and Jason’s heartfelt wedding ceremony at Mercantile Hall. Moreover, the joy of reliving their big day through a […]

Wedding planning can feel like a monumental task, especially when you’re just getting started. However, if at first, you ask yourself these three essential questions, you can significantly streamline your wedding planning journey. Subsequently, not only will the planning of your wedding be enjoyable, but also the uncertainty of where to begin will not lead […]

“Pat Werk recently married my husband and me. It was the 4th of July and a last-minute wedding by most planning standards. I connected with Pat on a level where I would consider her family. She made sure my partner and I were heard and fully understood for one of the most important days of our lives. She created a personalized ceremony we will forever cherish in our hearts. Even when it rained during our ceremony, Pat was quick to come to a solution that still led us to a happy and beauti […]

Thank you Kristine and Craig for writing this nice review for me on Google Business. “​Rev Pat officiated the most perfect baptism for our daughters, Lia and Alexandra (ages 2 and 10 months). She did an outstanding job and we couldn’t have been more pleased!The ceremony flowed well and the girls easily warmed up to Pat’s calm and welcoming spirit. Our families were also very impressed with the ceremony! We can’t thank her enough!”Lia and Aly were baptized at Bishops Bay Co […]

Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries: The Stairs to a Stronger Marriage Wedding anniversaries hold deep meaning. They’re more than just a celebration of a date—they mark the journey of two people growing together. Over time, couples weave a tapestry of memories, both happy and challenging, that strengthen the bond they share. Ultimately, they remind us that daily […]