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  Wow!  This proposal had everything in it, including taking her to the original restaurant (and the same table), make sure there is an element of surprise, find someway to incorporate NSYNC. (Just trust me on this one.), include a flash mob and special effects, video clips of the two of you, ask her dad […]

This proposal has everything in it…

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  I recently read this on another wedding website and thought it was helpful information to share:  Here are a few tips that I have found to be true when working with couples: 1. Before you get married just know that couples who are “best friends” first have a better chance of staying together. 2. Couples who […]

12 Tips for Staying Married

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  Fiddler on a Roof is my favorite musical, so it was delightful to see “To Life” performed by the groom, the two fathers of the couple and the entire wedding party surprise the bride with this Broadway song.  L’Chaim!

To Life: A beautiful surprise for a bride

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In addition to being a wedding officiant through Koru Ceremony, I am also a wedding coordinator/planner and have another arm of my business called Eco-Chic Weddings and Events. One of my all time favorite weddings to be a part of was Mackinnon and Eric Engen’s wedding at Grace Episcopal Church on May 26.  In addition […]

August 05th, 2013

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  I am so grateful to Johnathan Wheeler from Don’t Shout Films for sharing this video with me from Chelsey and Jeff’s wedding on September 14 at High Point Church. http://dontshoutfilms.com/blog/chelsey-and-jeff These guys are fantastic! I am blown away by their ability to put together such a heartfelt, beautiful love story that celebrated an amazing […]

Jeff and Chelsey’s September 14 Wedding Video

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  Here is a great article with advice from The Knot on how to write your own vows.  12 Tips to Writing Your Own Wedding Vows Penning your own wedding vows is no easy task — it’s like writing poetry, public speaking and having the deepest conversation of your life all at once. Putting your promises on […]

How to Write Your Own Vows

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High Fives to Simply Love Films for sharing this amazing video from Megan and Blake’s wedding at Grace Episcopal Church on July 6 where I am the wedding coordinator. And here are a few photos from Tiffany Qualizza Photography she shared on her Facebook page.  Check out her Facebook page to see some more lovely photos.  

Megan and Blake’s Wedding July 6

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In May of this year 96-year-old Fred Stobaugh of Bartonville, Illinois lost his wife of 72 years, Lorraine. To cope with her loss, Stobaugh wrote a song called ‘Sweet Lorraine’ and entered it into Green Shoe Studio’s singer-songwriter contest, with hopes that the song would be produced into a professional track. Green Shoe Studio was so moved […]

Oh Sweet Lorraine

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This is a really interesting article on ways to make your wedding unforgettable for your guests.  I’ve edited the article down for this blog, but if you would like to read the complete article with tons of great examples, check out this link: 76 Fabulous Ways to Make Your Wedding Unforgettable The Wow Effect When […]

The Wow Factor in Making Your Wedding Unforgettable

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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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