I had the privilege of officiating Jess and Dell’s wedding yesterday at The Loft at 132 in Sun Prairie. Such an incredible couple that met in 7th grade! Dell’s vows may have been the best groom’s vows I’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing. It wasn’t only the words he wrote, but also the way he delivered them that […]
One of the sweetest couples I had the pleasure of working with this wedding season was Lauren and Jake. They got married this past July at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art in Madison. Lauren just wrote this really kind review for me on The Knot. “Working with Pat from Koru was a dream! Pat is a warm […]
Music brought them together, and it will be music that sees them through this new phase of their lives as husband and wife. Meagan and Bryan made their dream come true of being married outside, in this beautiful venue, The Hub at Cedar Creek, in Cedarburg, WI, surrounded by their loved ones. Congratulations, you two […]
I received the nicest email from Erin today after marrying her and Shawn yesterday at Olbrich Botanical Gardens: “Hey Pat! Just wanted to let you know I had so many compliments about the ceremony and everyone loved you! I got many people asking about who you were and how I found you. Thank you so much […]
Katie recently wrote me this fantastic review on Wedding Wire about their wedding at the Park Hotel. I loved working with Katie and Robert! And I particularly love the line she wrote in her review that said, “even those who ‘don’t cry at weddings’, showed a great deal of emotion at our ceremony.” “Pat did a wonderful job […]
To honor the balance of the Fall Equinox and the harmony between them, Robbie and Emily were married on 9/22/18, with a simple, and beautiful ceremony. This couple is so kind and warm… it was an honor to play a role in their special day. Thank you, Robbie and Emily. ~Sarah
Kate and Josh wrote this super nice review for Koru on The Knot. Wishing this delightful couple all the best in the years ahead as husband and wife. “We are so happy that we chose Pat Werk as our officiant. From the moment we started working on our ceremony, to the actual day, Pat has been […]
In the film “Sleepless in Seattle,” Tom Hanks plays a widowed man (Sam Baldwin) whose son calls a radio talk show (Dr. Marcia Fieldstone) in an attempt to find his dad a new wife. Dr. Marcia Fieldstone: Tell me what was so special about your wife? Sam Baldwin: It was a million tiny little things that, when […]
I received the sweetest thank you note from Jake and Lauren today: “Thank you so much for playing such a big role on our wedding day. We felt so comfortable working with you during the entire process. You are such a kind and caring person- looking back on our ceremony we wouldn’t have wanted anyone […]
Thank you Katie and Sam for writing such a nice review for us on The Knot and Wedding Wire. It was a pleasure being a part of such a special couple’s day! Rev Pat was so amazing to work with! Our ceremony was completely customized to fit us. She is so knowledgeable and made our […]
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.