Wedding

Today I married German and Joy at the Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, WI. The Wellness Garden that German and Joy chose for their ceremony was spectacular! This was a brand new garden that had just been dedicated the previous month and they were the first couple to use it for a wedding. I was so impressed […]

  Darcy and Justin were married at Celebrations on the River in LaCrosse, WI, on August 4, 2018.  They both shared their vows of love for each other, exchanged rings and became husband and wife amongst cherished family and friends.  It was a beautiful setting for this special occasion.  I send my sincerest appreciation to them both […]

  A beautiful hike up the East Bluff of Devil’s Lake State Park was the processional for the wedding ceremony of Bryan and Stephanie.  A clearing high above the lake was chosen to pledge their love, say their vows, and exchange rings in the company of an intimate gathering of immediate family, close friends, and their beloved […]

  Many wishes of happiness and joy for years to come for this kind and loving couple!  I was honored to officiate Adam and Hayley’s wedding ceremony on the rooftop of the Monona Terrace on June 30, 2018.  The setting was beautiful, the winds were strong and the sun was bright, proving a sensational start […]

“Pat did an amazing job performing our ceremony. It felt personalized and sincere. I would not change a single thing!”  (Review written on The Knot) Thank you for your kind words. It was a lot of fun to work with this couple because I had married Cassie’s sister, Jessica, three years ago. It’s always enjoyable when […]

I could tell from watching Dave Stemikis Photography shoot these photos before the ceremony began at The Fields Reserve that they were going to be AMAZING!! What a wonderful job of capturing one of the nicest, thoughtful, and delightful couples I have had the pleasure of working with. Here is a heartfelt review that Adam just posted on The Knot and Wedding […]

I just received this very nice review on The Knot and Wedding Wire from Tom and Jamie. I married them in January at the Overture Center for the Arts and truly enjoyed getting to know this wonderful couple. Their kind words of praise warms my heart. (Photography by the amazing Andrea Paradowski Photography.) There’s not enough room to communicate how happy we […]

Whenever someone is upset or sad, our natural response may be to try and cheer that person up. But that can be problematic in a romantic relationship.The tricky part with empathy is that it isn’t about trying to lift your partner’s, or anyone’s, spirits. It’s about validating the emotions that they feel, and understanding why […]

Dr. John Gottman has an interesting bit of advice for couples. He says, “Don’t leave home without a kiss that lasts six seconds.” Kissing does wonders for you; it releases oxytocin, which makes you feel a sense of comfort and bonding, and dopamine, which activates your brain’s reward center. Those butterflies in your stomach? They come from epinephrine and […]