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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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

During this season of gratitude, the Koru Ceremony team extends our warmest thanks and appreciation to our exceptional officiants. Above all, we recognize the pivotal role each officiant has played in creating heartfelt moments and memorable ceremonies for our couples. Their unwavering dedication and passion shine through in every ceremony.  Significantly, we are deeply grateful […]

“Looking for a unique and memorable ceremony that will truly be your own? Look no further! We highly recommend Pat Werk as a wedding officiant. She prides herself in providing a ceremony that is personalized to the couple. You get to choose so much of what will be said and done. Our special moment featured a knot tying ritual which embodied our passion of the outdoors and rock climbing. Pat was excited to help us make that possible! She was so kind in preparing a personalized ceremony tha […]

“We found Koru Ceremony on The Knot and the reviews on this officiant service were spot on. We had the pleasure of working with Pat. She gave us exactly what we were looking for—something simple, yet meaningful. We met with Pat a couple of times via Zoom and she really puts her entire being into planning your perfect ceremony. Pat has been an amazing resource…everything from obtaining a marriage license to name change…Pat is an expert! We can’t say enough good th […]

​Rev. Rachel Tatge officiated Jill and Michael’s wedding Lilac Acres in Waukesha, WI. The ceremony went great, and the couple was thrilled by how well it went. The guests laughed, cried, and even clapped after the Charge to the Couple when Rachel shared Jill and Michael’s love story. Rachel said that after the ceremony, family members came up to her and told her how outstanding the ceremony was. Adding the extra element of sharing your personal story with your guests eleva […]

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 […]

Caitlin recently sent me a couple of photos from her wedding, and here is my response to her: “Wow! Thank you so much for sending these absolutely stunning photos from your wedding! I always love working with Tara Draper Photography, and seeing your photos confirms what I already knew- Tara is a fantastic photographer and […]