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Thank you Josh and Dorothy for writing this heartfelt review for Amy on both The Knot and Wedding Wire. “We didn’t know what to expect when searching for a wedding officiant. Not only was Rev. Amy Gile from Koru professional, and easy to work with, but we felt like she was actually part of our family/group. Her choices […]

A Review by Josh and Dorothy

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Last weekend I married Ellie and Jeff in the backyard of the new home they had just purchased. It was an intimate ceremony but made more abundantly joyful and celebratory because of the family and friends that joined us remotely. With the small number of guests able to physically be present, we did a ring […]

Ellie and Jeff

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  I have officiated hundreds of weddings, and every single one is special. It is always an honor and a joy to be present on one of the biggest days of a couple’s life. But over the years, some couples’ weddings stand out in your mind as some of your favorites. Amanda and Andy’s is […]

Happy Anniversary

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  Gail posted this review on Google Business after I officiated a memorial service for her brother, Allen. “Pat Werk is an extraordinarily compassionate and detailed woman who listens carefully to her clients to deliver relevant and people-centered services. Recently I contacted Pat to help us with a celebration of life for my brother. Pat […]

A Review for a Memorial Service

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  I would like to send Aaron and Katie my very best wishes as they begin their life together as husband and wife. On June 26, 2021, they were married at Vintage Fields at Farmin’ Betty’s Event Venue surrounded by their loved ones. Thank you for including me in your special day as your officiant! Thank you, Katie, for […]

Review by Katie and Aaron

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  “Where do we even begin? From our very first consultation with Pat, we made an instant connection and knew at the very moment we wanted to work with her for our ceremony. Pat is energetic, thoughtful, and personable. You can really tell how passionate Pat is about what she does! We got great satisfaction knowing that […]

A Review by Kayla and Paul

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“Peter was absolutely amazing and a wonderful addition to our wedding. We loved working with him, and he made the entire process so easy for us. We enjoyed creating a custom ceremony and having the guidance and expertise of Peter throughout the entire process. So thankful we went through Koru to make our ceremony special!” […]

A Review by Logan and Matt

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  “We chose Pat at Koru Ceremony to officiate our wedding. Pat was friendly, fun to talk to, and easy to work with. She kept a consistent line of communication throughout the ceremony planning process. We were thrilled that we could customize the ceremony as much as we did, making sure that it matched our […]

A Review by Elizabeth and John

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  “Pat was a real pleasure to work with. A very sincere, genuine person who accommodated us in a custom experience. She is very responsive, outgoing, and flexible to work with. You can tell she is passionate about what she does. Highly recommended!” Lily and Rick were married on June 20, 2021, at the Elmer […]

A Review by Rick and Lily

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Thank you so much Rachel for writing this wonderful review.  It was a delight to work with both of you and I was honored to officiate your ceremony. “Reverend Pat officiated our wedding ceremony. She was so wonderful to work with and made planning out our wedding ceremony not only easy but also uniquely ours. […]

Rachel and Bret

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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.

Meet the team