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Wow! Caitlin Stemper from Caynay Photo completely nailed it when taking photos of Stephanie and Ryan’s wedding day at the Madison Club. These images are stunning!    

Stephanie and Ryan’s Madison Club Wedding

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Thank you to the wonderful couples that wrote really kind and heartfelt reviews for Koru Ceremony LLC this year. Your taking the time to do this helped us to win the 2018 Couple’s Choice Award for the 5th year in a row. Receiving this Wedding Wire Award means that Koru is ranked in the top […]

Winner of the 2018 Couple’s Choice Wedding Wire Award

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I really enjoyed working with Melissa and Anan.  They are serious marathon and triathlete competitors.  Although they live in Chicago, they decided to have their wedding in Madison at UW Picnic Point.  It snowed the night before so the ground was white but it was also pretty cold for a sunrise ceremony. (The two pairs of […]

A cold outdoor wedding

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Today, as we near the end of 2017, we present our 100th Marriage Minute. You’ve been on a journey with us to strengthen your relationship, and love itself will always be a journey of discoveries unique to your relationship. In appreciation, we want to offer some general advice about the longevity of love. Dr. John […]

Revere each other and be grateful that you are in each other’s life.

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  It was so special to marry Shannon and Neil yesterday at Gates of Heaven in Madison, WI.  They were the sweetest couple to work with.  The only people at the ceremony was the wedding couple, the photographer and videographer, their adorable dog Dexter, and me.  Even though it was an elopement, it was still a very […]

Shannon and Neil’s Elopement

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Thank you Kelsey and Chris for writing such a nice review for me on Wedding Wire. I’m so grateful for your taking the time to write such a kind and heartfelt review for me. It was wonderful to work with both of you and I was honored to officiate your wedding. “My husband and I are […]

A Flawless Wedding Ceremony

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  Pre-Marital and Marital Workshop The Key Elements to a Healthy Marriage ​Congratulations wedding couples on your new journey! Working in the wedding business I know how much effort it takes to plan a wedding while keeping your relationship healthy. My goal is to not only help you plan your wedding, but to honor your […]

The Key Elements to a Healthy Marriage

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Thanks to all the wonderful couples that wrote such sweet, glowing, and heartfelt reviews for us on The Knot this year! Not only did we win The Knot’s 2018 Best of Weddings Award, but we also won the Hall of Fame Award. All three of us, Rev. Amy, Rev. Sarah, and I, truly love working […]

2018 The Knot Best of Weddings Award

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  Thinking of you Small gestures can go a long way toward building connection in your marriage, even when you and your partner are apart. For example, take a moment during your day to think positively about your partner. Then, send them a simple text message that says: Thinking of you. ️ Your partner will feel good knowing […]

Thinking of You

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Dan and Vanessa’s wedding at the Monona Terrace was just as magical as this photo of them dancing with bubbles. (photo by Urban Anchor Photography)  

Dan and Vanessa’s Magical Day

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What does Koru mean?

KORU (kor-roo) is the Maori word for “loop.” For the indigenous people of New Zealand, the koru spiral represents a fern frond beginning to unfurl. The koru symbol embodies new beginnings, a new phase of life, renewal, hope for the future, positive change, personal growth, working in harmony, bringing people together, and being mindful of the good things in life.

At Koru Ceremony, we strive to personify these ideals and celebrate a new beginning through ceremony and ritual.

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