5.0
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Madison, Mke, Lake Geneva & Southern WI.
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When my husband and I were in search for an officiant, we were looking for someone who would be able to represent ourselves, knew both of us, and speak to our love. Now adays anyone can get a license online and marry you, a friend, cousin, etc. We did not just want anyone or some "random" person, but we struggled to find that in our inner circle.
We found Koru, set up a meeting, and met with Rachel. From the start, she was warm, welcoming, and energtic. As soon as we got off the call, my husband said, "yes, let's book her!" He loved her excitment, attention to detail, and willingness to help make our day how we imagined it.
Throughout the process, Rachel followed through on everything she said. She really took the time to get to know us and ask us questions. She did a great job. Very professional and well spoken.
In addition, our guests really enjoyed how she brought our love story to life and made our ceremony very personalized. Rachel was also very helpful in filing for a marriage license and speedy filing for our marriage certificate. She had many resources to help with the process.
10/10 would recommend!
Abigail B.
5.0
We hired Koru Ceremony for an officiant for our wedding ceremony, and we were paired with Una and we couldn't have been happier. Una did a wonderful job helping us navigate all the different options for ceremonies and making sure that the ceremony reflected both the two of us and all of our guests. She was super patient, thoughtful, and always a very easy and open person to talk to. We would recommend Una to anyone, her kindness and flexibility are great assets. Also, if you happen to be a couple who might feel their situation may be a bit more atypical in some fashion (i.e., different countries, cultures, religions, non-affiliated, etc. etc.), we thought they all did a great job in helping make us feel comfortable and navigating through that as well. The ceremony was really fun and meaningful and we're really so happy Una was a part of it with us!
Radha R.
5.0
Pat Werk
WEDDING OFFICIANT & OWNER OF KORU CEREMONY
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WELCOME TO KORU CEREMONY:
We're so glad you found us and would be honored to be part of your wedding day.
At Koru Ceremony, we believe your ceremony should be as unique as your love story. For over 20 years, our award-winning team of non-denominational officiants has helped couples create deeply personal, meaningful, and memorable ceremonies that reflect who they are.
As multiple-time winners of Wisconsin's Best Officiant awards, we're passionate about bringing your vision to life with warmth, authenticity, creativity, and a touch of magic. Together, we'll create a ceremony that celebrates your love and leaves a lasting impression on you and your guests.
DISCOVER WHAT MAKES KORU CEREMONY DIFFERENT
Every couple is unique, and your ceremony should reflect what matters most to you. Here's how we help create an unforgettable wedding experience:
• Personalized Ceremonies: We take the time to get to know you, crafting a ceremony that reflects your personalities, values, and love story. The result is a meaningful, one-of-a-kind celebration that feels authentic to you.
• Expert Rehearsal Guidance: A relaxed and confident rehearsal sets the stage for a beautiful wedding day. We'll guide you, your wedding party, and your family through every step, ensuring everyone knows what to expect.
• Experience You Can Trust: Having officiated hundreds of weddings over the past 20 years, we bring professionalism, creativity, and a calm presence to every celebration. You can relax knowing your ceremony is in experienced and caring hands.
• A Ceremony Your Guests Will Remember: Our goal is to create a ceremony that not only celebrates your love but also engages your guests, leaving everyone feeling connected to your story and your special day.
BEYOND WEDDINGS
While weddings are at the heart of what we do, we're also honored to help celebrate life's other meaningful milestones. Our officiants create personalized ceremonies for vow renewals, baptisms, home blessings, milestone birthdays, celebrations of life, and other special occasions.
Whatever the event, we work closely with you to craft a ceremony that reflects your values, honors your story, and creates lasting memories for everyone involved.
OUR FLEXIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY SET US APART
At Koru, all are welcome. We proudly serve couples of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and beliefs, including those who prefer a nonreligious ceremony, and we celebrate love in all its forms.
Whether you're exchanging vows in a rustic barn, a cozy backyard, an elegant ballroom, or the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol, our experienced officiants will create a ceremony that reflects your unique story and vision.
We're also here to make the planning process easier by offering guidance on obtaining your Wisconsin marriage license, answering your questions along the way, and recommending trusted wedding professionals when needed. From your first conversation with us to your walk down the aisle, we'll support you every step of the way.
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Meet the team
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- Pat WerkWedding Officiant & Owner of Koru CeremonyHello, I’m Rev. Pat Werk, founder of Koru Ceremony. For more than 20 years, I’ve had the joy of helping couples create wedding ceremonies that are personal, meaningful, joyful, and completely their own. I believe your ceremony should be so much more than a formality before the celebration begins. It is the heart of your wedding day: a moment to pause, gather the people you love, and celebrate the story that brought you here. My approach is simple: I get to know you, listen to what matters most, and then help you weave your personalities, values, beliefs, family, traditions, and love story into a ceremony that feels authentically yours. Whether you know exactly what you want or have no idea where to begin, I’ll guide you through the process and make it easy, organized, and fun. After more than 45 years of marriage, raising three children, and being a very proud grandmother of four, I know how precious these moments of bringing families and loved ones together can be. I also know that a little warmth, humor, calm, and thoughtful attention to detail can make all the difference on a wedding day. My greatest joy is seeing a couple relax, look at each other, and realize, “This ceremony is us.” That’s what I hope to create with every couple I work with: a ceremony that feels genuine, tells your story beautifully, moves your guests, and becomes one of the moments you remember most from your wedding day. I would be honored to help you celebrate your new beginning.
- Rachel TatgeWedding OfficiantHello! I’m Rachel, and I truly love weddings. After more than 15 years in the wedding and events industry, starting as a wedding planner in 2007 before transitioning to officiating in 2021, I’ve had the privilege of marrying dozens of amazing couples throughout southern and central Wisconsin. I believe your ceremony should feel authentically you, never cookie-cutter. I work side-by-side with my couples to design customized, unforgettable moments. My deep roots in event management mean I handle the logistics and flow with total precision, leaving you free to simply be present. On the big day, I bring a warm, polished, and captivating presence to the altar so your guests feel connected to every word. Off-duty, I direct events for the University of Wisconsin and live in Madison with my husband, Nate, and our sweet dog, Gidget. I’m a big fan of life’s simple pleasures, namely spicy cocktails, jelly candy, and some good, old-fashioned reality television.
- Sarah HarrisonWedding OfficiantMy name is Sarah Harrison, and I am a Non-Denominational Ceremonial Officiant with more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through the rituals that mark life’s most meaningful transitions. My heart is truly at home in ceremony. I feel deeply honored to offer guidance, presence, and care during these sacred moments. I’m grateful to partner with Koru Ceremony to create heartfelt, memorable celebrations that reflect each couple’s unique story and vision. It is a privilege to be part of such an important day and to help ensure that every couple feels supported and 100% satisfied with their ceremony and my services. Wedding ceremonies are more than an event for me. They are an opportunity to pause and honor where the couple has been, celebrate where they are now, and welcome what comes next. Outside of officiating, I work in Human Resources for an organic, local, natural food grocery store, Willy Street Co-op, in Madison, WI. In the evenings, you’ll often find me taking long walks under the stars. I love traveling with my family, especially anywhere land meets the sea. I would love the opportunity to introduce myself, share my love for ceremony, and help you create a wedding celebration that feels authentically and beautifully yours.
- Úna Lucey-LeeWedding OfficiantMy name is Úna (pronounced oo-na) Lucey-Lee, and I'm excited to work with you to create your unique and memorable wedding ceremony. I am the youngest of six children born to Irish immigrants and my love for celebrations was passed down to me from my parents and their parents. Throughout my years of student and pastoral ministry, I have had the opportunity to share my inherited love for celebrations with many couples. Together, we’ve developed ceremonies that represented their story and honored the commitments they made to one another. Officiating weddings is sacred and beautiful work. I have much experience with and enjoy public speaking, planning events, and hosting celebrations. Officiating weddings combines these skills of speaking, planning, and hosting to produce impactful and memorable ceremonies. A few years back, I was honored to officiate the wedding of two high school friends who found their way back to each other after many years apart! I was born and raised in California. Since 2014, I’ve been glad to make my home here in the Midwest with my husband, Henry. We have a good life together. Among other things, we share a love of food, long and spirited conversations over a meal with friends, time with family, traveling to new places, and listening to podcasts while driving. On my own, I enjoy trying new recipes, reading (mostly non-fiction), monthly Zoom happy hours with my sisters and sisters-in-law, and watching trashy reality TV. I look forward to meeting you and discussing your vision for your wedding day.
- Brad SchnellWedding OfficiantI believe the best wedding ceremonies tell the greatest story: your story. For me, being a wedding officiant is about much more than leading a ceremony. It’s about telling your story and celebrating your love by creating a moment that feels completely and authentically you. I’m lucky to share my life with my soulmate, partner, and best friend, my wife Genevieve, and our twin boys, Avery and Emmett. Their love and support inspire me every day and give me the freedom to pursue my passion for creating meaningful wedding ceremonies. I love getting to know each couple, hearing the story of how they found each other, and turning those moments into a ceremony that feels uniquely theirs. My goal is to create something that balances genuine emotion with laughter, captures your personality, and gives your guests a glimpse into what makes your relationship special. Outside of weddings, I’ve always had a fascination with aviation. I’m a private pilot, and one of my favorite things is flying myself to some of the weddings I officiate.
- Emma NealeWedding OfficiantI grew up in California and Texas and moved to Wisconsin over 12 years ago. I fell in love with the lakes, the seasons, but most importantly, the kindhearted people here, and yes, even the snow. One of my favorite sights is looking out my kitchen window on an early winter morning, when the sun kisses the first snowfall of the year, and everything looks dusted with soft glitter. I became an officiant when dear friends asked me to marry them. As I was writing their love story, I thought about the role that love plays in all our lives and wrote a short essay on the nature of unconditional love. I have taken on many roles at weddings, working as both a coordinator and a bridal alterations seamstress, so officiating professionally with Koru feels like a natural fit for me. I genuinely enjoy honoring the presence of unconditional love in our lives. Officiating a wedding is such a reverent thing, and a role I love navigating for all its various parts. Part event design, creating a ceremony rich with symbolism. Part counselor, tuning into a couple's essence. Part teacher, as the conductor of the wedding ceremony. I plan out the who-what-where, teach the wedding party direction and confidence, and am the experienced captain of the ship if things don't go according to plan. It's a big responsibility, but I love being a guidepost for my couples. Every wedding I work on feels like a gift. I get to see unconditional love in the ceremonies I create; they're not just memorable for the couple, but for everyone in attendance as a reminder of the love in their own lives. Together, we make a memory to revisit, of shared love, but also of the love present in every facet of life.
- Trevin GayWedding OfficiantAs an ordained, nondenominational officiant, I am deeply honored to be part of the beautiful commitment of love shared between two people. Every couple deserves a ceremony that reflects the depth of their bond, and I approach each union with the utmost respect for ceremony, ritual, and the significant milestones that come with it. With years of experience as a professional actor and arts administrator, I have had the privilege of working on hundreds of productions and performing on stages worldwide. This rich background has cultivated in me a dynamic presence that can seamlessly adapt to your wedding day. Whether you seek humor, drama, steadiness, or a touch of all three, I can create a ceremony that resonates deeply with you and your loved ones. My approach to officiating is warm, calming, and heartfelt. I take great pride in crafting a ceremony that will not only move the hearts of those in attendance but also reflect the uniqueness of your love story. I am thrilled at the prospect of guiding you through such a sacred and special moment, ensuring that your wedding day is as memorable and meaningful as the love you share. Let's create a ceremony that is as extraordinary as your journey together!
- Laura McMillanWedding OfficiantI’m a wedding officiant dedicated to helping couples create ceremonies that truly reflect their personalities. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, I’m here to make your day unforgettable. Before becoming an officiant, I worked as a professional actor for many years (and still do!). I’m comfortable in front of a crowd and know how to keep the ceremony engaging, heartfelt, and authentic. I have a passion for storytelling, connecting with people, and celebrating both life’s big and small moments. Additionally, my experience as a day-of wedding coordinator gives me insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of weddings, allowing me to bring calming and reassuring energy to your ceremony. My goal is straightforward: to ensure you feel comfortable, supported, and excited about your ceremony. I will collaborate with you to craft a ceremony that reflects your unique story and vibe; whether that means light and fun, emotional and heartfelt, or a mix of both. Every couple has a story worth telling, and I’m honored to play a small role in this significant moment. I look forward to helping you create a truly unforgettable start to this new chapter of your lives.
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Koru Ceremony provides warm, professional officiants who craft personalized, heartfelt ceremonies and run smooth rehearsals. They guide couples through legal paperwork and timelines and offer flexible cultural and religious options. Couples and guests praise their organization, communication, and meaningful delivery.Review photos
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Abigail B
5.0
10/08/2026
When my husband and I were in search for an officiant, we were looking for someone who would be able to represent ourselves, knew both of us, and speak to our love. Now adays anyon...
e can get a license online and marry you, a friend, cousin, etc. We did not just want anyone or some "random" person, but we struggled to find that in our inner circle.
We found Koru, set up a meeting, and met with Rachel. From the start, she was warm, welcoming, and energtic. As soon as we got off the call, my husband said, "yes, let's book her!" He loved her excitment, attention to detail, and willingness to help make our day how we imagined it.
Throughout the process, Rachel followed through on everything she said. She really took the time to get to know us and ask us questions. She did a great job. Very professional and well spoken.
In addition, our guests really enjoyed how she brought our love story to life and made our ceremony very personalized. Rachel was also very helpful in filing for a marriage license and speedy filing for our marriage certificate. She had many resources to help with the process.
10/10 would recommend!
Radha R
5.0
9/08/2026
We hired Koru Ceremony for an officiant for our wedding ceremony, and we were paired with Una and we couldn't have been happier. Una did a wonderful job helping us navigate all the...
different options for ceremonies and making sure that the ceremony reflected both the two of us and all of our guests. She was super patient, thoughtful, and always a very easy and open person to talk to. We would recommend Una to anyone, her kindness and flexibility are great assets. Also, if you happen to be a couple who might feel their situation may be a bit more atypical in some fashion (i.e., different countries, cultures, religions, non-affiliated, etc. etc.), we thought they all did a great job in helping make us feel comfortable and navigating through that as well. The ceremony was really fun and meaningful and we're really so happy Una was a part of it with us!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 09/08/2026
Radha and Jordan, thank you for these kind words and recommending me to others. I enjoyed ...
getting to know you and thinking together about how to create a ceremony that was thoughtful and reflected your beautiful and unique relationship. I wish you all the best for a long and happy marriage.
Any questions?
Joshia H
5.0
8/24/2026
Rachel was absolutely amazing! So kind, professional and she really helped us feel at ease with the planning as well! The ceremony went perfectly: We heard so many of our guests sa...
y that the ceremony (especially the officiating) were incredible. She took our love stories and weaved them together into incredibly thoughtful presentation of my wife and I’s love. She was also all-hands-on-deck with ensuring things went smoothly.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/25/2026
Thank you so much, Hannah and Josh, for this kind review. I absolutely loved working with ...
you both, and it was my honor to be included in such a special ceremony. Your love story was a delight to write and share, and I absolutely loved meeting your family and friends. Congratulations again and enjoy married life!
Peyton M
5.0
8/23/2026
Pat was amazing! She went above and beyond for our wedding. She made the entire process for writing out ceremony (which holy cow that is way more work then I would have ever though...
t) SO easy. She exceeded my expectations, showed up on the big day and knew exactly what she’s doing. Our ceremony was beautiful and she kept the audience engaged with a beautiful speaking voice. Sent reminders of our tasks we needed to do for legal stuff. You can’t mess up your ceremony if you have Pat. Would recommend to anyone.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/24/2026
Dear Peyton and Andy,
Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words! It truly was an ...
honor to work with you both and help create a ceremony that was meaningful and uniquely yours. And yes, there are definitely more creating a ceremony than most couples realize! 😊 I’m so glad I could make the process easier and help guide you through everything, including all the legal details. Thank you for trusting me to be part of such an important day. I’m so grateful for your recommendation and wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
Katarina E
5.0
8/21/2026
Working with Rachel at Koru Ceremony made our wedding day feel so complete. From our very first calls, she took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand what was impor...
tant to us. Creating our ceremony script was a breeze with the outline provided by Koru, and Rachel helped make it feel truly intimate by incorporating personal touches throughout.
Our guests had so many wonderful comments about Rachel’s welcoming tone, smooth pacing, and the way she delivered the ceremony. She brought so much warmth to the ceremony and brought many of our guests (and us!) to happy tears!
I highly recommend Rachel and the Koru team. Their knowledge, organization, and attention to detail are top-notch! I always knew we were in good hands with Rachel, which allowed me to focus on the many other details of wedding planning and simply enjoy the process.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/25/2026
Kat and Josh, thank you so much for this lovely review. You both are fabulous, and I loved...
working with you to create and deliver such a special ceremony. I also loved meeting your friends and family. Congratulations again, keep in touch, and enjoy married life!
Alex M
5.0
8/12/2026
Rachel was our officiant last fall and she was wonderful to work with! Her attention to detail and previous experience as a wedding planner were so helpful and we loved working wit...
h her. I would definitely recommend Koru to anyone planning a wedding, and getting paired with Rachel would be a huge bonus!
Dinda L
5.0
8/10/2026
We chose Koru Ceremony for our wedding and we are so happy about our decision! The process was stress-free, cohesive, collaborative, and customizable. I love how there were so many...
passages to choose from for each section and how we were able to make our own tweaks to the phrasing of things. We were able to add some of our own little traditions and personal touches as well. We worked with Laura McMillan and she was incredibly kind and respectful, helping us navigate how we wanted the tone of our wedding to be--which they offer religious and non-religious options (honoring cultural differences as well). She delivered her passages incredibly well and we were really happy with how the ceremony went. Thank you, Laura & Koru Ceremony!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/15/2026
Awwww, thanks, Dinda & Gero,n for allowing me to be a part of your special day. It was bea...
utiful,l and I was honored to be there. You both were a delight to work with, and I wish you all the happiness in the world as you start this wonderful new chapter with each other!
Laura
Rachel C
5.0
7/27/2026
We were matched with Sarah Harrison from Koru and from the first moment we spoke with her, we knew she would help to make our day so special! She was so patient, kind and a welcome...
d calm presence for us throughout this whole process. She was also super flexible and understanding when we had a last minute schedule change. She was always available if we had questions and responded right away. We would definitely recommend Sarah and Koru Ceremony to anyone and are so thankful for her!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 07/30/2026
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Working with you both to ...
bring your dream wedding to life was an honor. Congratulations again! I wish you both all the best in your new chapter together! ~Sarah
Alyssa P
5.0
7/13/2026
Pat did such an exceptional job creating, organizing, and officiating our wedding ceremony! We got so many compliments from our guests saying how personalized and beautiful the cer...
emony was compared to other weddings they've been to. Pat is so kind, organized, and extremely experienced. If you are a Type A person like me, Koru will put your mind at ease. They have very nice worksheets that lay everything out beautifully, examples of every little part of the ceremony so you can choose the vibe of the ceremony that best fits you, and there's always flexibility to customize any part of the ceremony to make it absolutely perfect. They send you the final ceremony way ahead of time so you know exactly what will be said and you can make edits as much as you’d like. At the beginning they will meet with you to get to know you as a couple so they can share your story throughout the ceremony. They can even help you write your vows if you like. Also, other companies will say they can't guarantee your officiant will be able to attend your rehearsal, which is so crazy in my opinion because that's kind of the whole point of a rehearsal, but when we asked Pat if Koru does she was like "Well yes of course I would be there!" and she ran the whole rehearsal for us, our venue coordinator probably didn’t even have to be there. She even sent a video ahead of time to help us learn a dip kiss for the end of the ceremony to get that picture-perfect moment. Another bonus, they will also help you through getting your marriage license and certificate and even file your license for you! If you want piece of mind, the best ceremony ever, and no surprises along the way, this is the one!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 07/13/2026
Kevin and Alyssa,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful words. Readin...
g your review truly made my day!
It was such a joy getting to know the two of you and helping create a ceremony that reflected your love story so authentically. Hearing that your family and friends felt it was so personal and meaningful is the greatest compliment I could receive.
Thank you for trusting Koru Ceremony with such an important day in your lives. It means so much that you appreciated all the planning, the worksheets, the rehearsal, and even the little details like the dip kiss. My goal is always to help couples feel confident, relaxed, and fully present so they can simply enjoy every moment of their wedding day.
Wishing you both a lifetime filled with laughter, adventure, and a love that continues to grow with each passing year. It was truly an honor to be part of your beautiful celebration.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Pat
Jazmyn T
5.0
6/03/2026
Pat worked with us to create a ceremony that was personal and unique to us. We had many compliments on how well written and how crafted it was to represent us and our relationship!...
I would recommend Pat to any couple getting married or any other related services!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 06/03/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a joy getting to know you both and help...
ing create a ceremony that reflected your relationship and story. I love hearing that your family and friends felt the ceremony was personal and meaningful. Thank you for trusting me to be part of such an important day in your lives. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and wonderful adventures together!
Megan G
5.0
6/01/2026
Trevin at Koru Ceremony was so great to work with!! Koru made the process of making our own ceremony so easy. They asked for details we had never considered and the ceremony was be...
autiful. Trevin kept us on top of a reasonable timeline, kept the rehearsal go smoothly, and worked easily with our DJ! Would highly recommend!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 06/02/2026
Thank you, Megan and Nick, for giving me the honor of officiating your wedding. It was a b...
eautiful day and you're a remarkable couple. Best wishes for a bright future.
Trevin
Hailey A
5.0
3/22/2026
Pat was amazing to work with! She was well organized and knowledgeable every step of the way. She made the whole wedding process easy and gave us confidence in planning our ceremon...
y. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! Her passion for what she does and experience in the industry are unmatched!
Tiffany P
5.0
12/28/2025
Our experience with Koru was exceptional. Sarah was so kind and helped answer all of our questions. She guided us through our wedding rehearsal and helped us create a ceremony that...
our guests are still talking about. You will not go wrong with Koru! They will help create a wedding ceremony that you will cherish for the rest of your life.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 01/01/2026
Tiffany and Charles, thank you so much for your review. Getting to know you both through t...
he planning process, and throughout the rehearsal and ceremony was truly an honor. Your beautiful day was a success right down to the releasing of the pheasant signifying the love between you both as you begin your new journey together as married. Congratulations! I wish you both a lifetime of health and happiness.
Anthony B
5.0
12/21/2025
My wife and I worked with Una to have our wedding officiated. It was wonderful. We needed some things a little bit different as we are a mixed-culture couple and Una made this incr...
edibly easy to fit into the ceremony.
We were initially looking for an officiant that was traditionally trained and after learning about Una and here church and background we knew it was a great fit.
She understood exactly what we were looking for and delivered.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 12/22/2025
Anthony and Manali, it was such an honor to officiate your wedding. Thank you for includin...
g me when considering details that would honor both families and cultures. It was an elegant and beautiful occasion. I wish you many years of happiness, health, and love.
Tyler M
5.0
11/29/2025
Rachel was incredible! She was personable, professional, thoughtful and flexible. Everything about our ceremony was perfect because Rachel thought of every detail. We didn't have t...
o worry about anything with the ceremony going wrong because we knew we in good hands with her. Can't recommend her enough!!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 12/02/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Tyler and Mary Cait! It was my honor to be include...
d in such a beautiful and meaningful ceremony, and I loved getting to know you both and meeting your friends and family. Congratulations again and please keep in touch!
Rachel Tatge
Abbey R
5.0
10/27/2025
Brad was so amazing as our wedding officiant. We loved meeting up with him for the first time and telling him our love story. It was so fun for us and Brad made it so easy. He chec...
ked in throughout the whole process to make sure we were happy with our ceremony and was so
open to any suggestions we had. Then on the day, he captivated everyone at our ceremony and told our story beautifully. We got so many compliments the whole night. It was a highlight of the day for sure. Couldn’t recommend Brad enough!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 10/28/2025
Abbey and Danny - thank you so much for your kind review. Your wedding day was amazing an...
d I was so honored to be counted in your vendor team. Your friends and family were so welcoming and it's great to hear that they all resonated with your ceremony and, let's be honest, your love story. It was a pleasure getting to know you both and to be your guide for your ceremony. I look forward to keeping in touch and watching you grow as husband and wife. Congratulations on a perfect wedding day and to many years of happiness and love!
Paige H
5.0
10/24/2025
Sarah was our officiant and she was AMAZING!! She made us feel so comfortable and helped run our day so smoothly. I had so many compliments from my guests of how fantastic she wa...
s at running the rehearsal and the day of ceremony. Sarah really got to know us and make us feel ready for our wedding day. She was great and I can't recommend her enough!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 10/26/2025
Paige and Alex, thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to be a part ...
of your special day. You both were such a joy to work with throughout the process and throughout your special day. Your family and friends were so welcoming and kind, I felt like part of the family. And, what a beautiful day it turned out to be with the warm weather and the sun shining upon you both. May you both be happy, healthy, and blessed throughout your lives together. ~Sarah Harrison, Koru Ceremony
Michaylann C
5.0
10/20/2025
We can’t say enough good things about Pat! She was absolutely amazing to work with. From the very beginning, she guided us through every step — from getting our marriage license, t...
o meeting with us to get to know our story, to helping us craft a ceremony that felt so personal and true to us.
She made the whole process easy and enjoyable, answering all our questions and giving us the freedom to really make the ceremony our own. She even reviewed our vows and was there if we needed any help or feedback.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful and heartfelt our ceremony was, several people told us it was the most personal and meaningful ceremony they’d ever attended, and we owe that to Pat. She did an incredible job and we couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 10/20/2025
Dear Michaylann and Patric,
Wow, thank you so much! It was such a joy getting to know you ...
both and helping bring your story to life in a ceremony that truly reflected your love. I’m thrilled it felt personal and meaningful—not just for you, but for your guests as well! Being part of such a special day was an absolute honor, and I’ll be smiling thinking about it for a long time. Wishing you a lifetime full of laughter, love, and unforgettable moments together!
Jeffrey H
5.0
10/15/2025
Brad was absolutely exceptional as our wedding officiant. From the beginning, he took the time to get to know our story and brought it to life in the most beautiful and heartfelt ...
way. Our ceremony was everything we hopped for--meaninful, personal, and filled with love and laughter. Brad has a true gift for connecting with people and creating an atmosphere that brings everyone together. He played such an important role in making our day unforgettable, and we are so grateful for his professionalism, warmth and attention to detail. We highly recommend Brad and Koru Ceremony to anyone looking for an officiant who goes above and beyond to make your special day truly memorable!
Jeff & Shelley Hruby
Response from Koru Ceremony on 10/17/2025
Jeff and Shelley,
Thank you so much for your review! I had such a great time getting to kn...
ow you and your story. I always say what makes a great ceremony is when couples are able to be a little vulnerable and put themselves out there a little bit because it makes the storytelling in the ceremony all the more enjoyable for you and your guests. You took that advice and really ran with it and what makes a ceremony great is when it really represents you as a couple and I thought you really owned that so thank YOU for making your ceremony what it needed to be. I wish you all the best and can not thank you enough for choosing Koru Ceremony!
Holly S
5.0
10/05/2025
Pat was a pleasure to work with! She helped us feel comfortable through the whole process of planning the ceremony through getting our marriage license. She helped tell our story i...
n such a beautiful and subtle way. We got many compliments on how beautiful the ceremony and script was. We can't thank her enough!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 10/06/2025
Thank you, Holly and Corey! It was such a joy to help tell your story and create a ceremon...
y that felt truly yours. I’m so glad everything felt comfortable and beautiful—wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! (As a side note, I LOVE the photo of Corey kissing your hand at the end of the ceremony. It was perfect!)
Colleen M
5.0
9/29/2025
We are so grateful to have had Pat Werk as our wedding officiant! From the very beginning, she was responsive, attentive, and invested in making our ceremony feel personal and mean...
ingful. She guided us every step of the way, even making the process of getting our marriage license simple and stress-free. Pat took the time to get to know us, offered helpful suggestions, and crafted a ceremony that reflected our story and values beautifully. Our guests even commented on how heartfelt and well done it was. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, highly recommend Pat to anyone looking for an officiant.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 09/29/2025
Dear Colleen and Kajus,
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words! It was such...
an honor to walk alongside you in this journey and to help create a ceremony that truly reflected your story and values. I loved getting to know you both and watching your vision come together so beautifully on your wedding day. I’m delighted to hear your guests felt the love and meaning in the ceremony too. Wishing you a lifetime filled with joy, laughter, and love as you begin this new chapter together!
With warm regards,
Pat
Claire S
5.0
9/14/2025
Pat was an absolute pleasure to work with! She took the time to chat with us and ask questions to really get to know us as a couple and what we wanted for our wedding ceremony. She...
guided us through her process, helped us understand what would flow well together, and prompted us to think through some pieces that we would have never thought of ourselves while still ensuring we understood the freedom to make the ceremony “ours”. Along with our wishes, she took the time to weave little tidbits about us into different pieces of the ceremony, which made it feel very personalized. The ceremony we created together felt very unique to us and meaningful for everyone who was able to join us for our celebration. On our big day, the actual ceremony went better than we could have imagined and we had so many compliments from our friends and family about how well they felt it captured and reflected us as a couple. We would recommend Pat/Koru to anyone looking to make their wedding ceremony feel personal while working with someone who feels like an old friend from the start.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 09/17/2025
Dear Claire and Josh,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a joy getting to...
know both of you and helping to create a ceremony that truly reflected your love and your love story that felt authentically yours. Hearing that it not only felt meaningful to you but also resonated with your friends and family means the world to me. I’m honored to have been part of your day and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
Destiny E
5.0
9/11/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding officiant! Rachel made our ceremony truly special with her warmth, professionalism, and heartfelt delivery. She took the time to underst...
and our story and crafted a personalized ceremony that perfectly captured our love and values. Her calm presence and seamless coordination kept everything running smoothly, allowing us to focus on the moment. She also helped run our rehearsal which made the day run so smoothly. We received so many compliments from guests about how meaningful and engaging the ceremony was. Highly recommend Koru Ceremony, and specifically Rachel, for anyone looking for a memorable and heartfelt wedding experience!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 09/13/2025
Destiny and Peter: Thank you so much for these extremely kind words. I absolutely loved wo...
rking with you both, leading up to and on your gorgeous wedding day. It was an honor to meet your lovely family and to officiate your ceremony. You are both incredibly kind and thoughtful people, and I wish you nothing but happiness as you embark on married life!
Nathan S
5.0
9/10/2025
We chose Úna to officiate our wedding after searching for someone who could bring warmth and a personal touch to our ceremony. From our first conversation with Úna we knew that we ...
made the right choice. She was an incredibly calm presence, and it was clear that she had a genuine interest in our story.
Úna was incredibly involved in every step of the process. She took the time to get to know us both as individuals and as a couple. She guided us through the structure and flow of the ceremony and provided valuable input, but she made sure not to force her own opinions on us. She did a wonderful job helping us craft our vows and ensured that the ceremony was exactly what we wanted it to be.
On the day of the wedding the ceremony was everything that we hoped for. It was heartfelt, inclusive, and beautifully delivered. So many of our guests commented on how perfect and moving it was. Úna's presence was greatly appreciated on the day of our wedding. She made it very clear to us that she would handle all communication with the DJ and event coordinator to make sure that the ceremony went smoothly.
Working with Úna was a pleasure and we are grateful to have had her as part of such a meaningful moment in our lives.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 09/11/2025
Nathan and Allison, thank you for this review. It was such an honor to work with you on yo...
ur wedding ceremony, including the process of you writing unique and personal vows. I admire the way you honored your parents and families at your wedding. Your easy, respectful, and fun love story came through all the choices you made for the ceremony. Thanks for including me.
Benjamin H
5.0
8/11/2025
My wife and I worked with Rachel from Koru. We could not have asked for a better and more seamless experience. Rachel made prep easy with insightful guidance and was fantastic on t...
he day of the wedding. We would highly recommend Rachel / Koru to anyone looking for an officiant.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/14/2025
Ben and Mariah - Thank you so much for this kind review! It was an absolute honor and plea...
sure officiating your absolutely beautiful wedding. You both are such kind, genuine, and thoughtful people, and I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Becca H
5.0
8/11/2025
Sarah Harrison did a great job with our wedding ceremony! Very professional and thorough, and she did a great job tailoring it to fit us specifically as a couple.
Serhiy B
5.0
8/11/2025
We recently got married on July 26th. I cannot begin to explain how helpful Sarah was. From our initial meeting to the wedding itself, the entire process was SO helpful and stress ...
free. Koru lays out all options so beautifully and eased so much stress I had regarding the whole ceremony. I would recommend Koru ceremony over and over again.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/17/2025
Elise and Serhiy, thank you for your very kind words regarding my services and support lea...
ding up to and throughout your wedding day. It was my absolute pleasure to meet you both and get to know you better throughout the process. You both are such wonderful people and I enjoyed being a part of your special day.
Ellen L
5.0
8/09/2025
We are so glad we chose Koru Ceremony for our wedding. We worked with Una Lucey-Lee, who was an amazing officiant. Leading up to the big day, Una took the time to get to know us an...
d get a sense of what we were looking for in our ceremony. She gave us enough structure to help with planning, but allowed for flexibility and creativity around components of the ceremony to make it special and unique for us. Una helped us feel comfortable and confident in each part of the ceremony which helped calm our nerves for the big day! We absolutely loved how everything turned out--and one of our guests even referred to the ceremony as "epic"! We can't recommend Una enough.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/14/2025
Ellen, thank you for this review and for inviting me to be a part of your ceremony. It was...
a lot of fun to work with Ben and you. You had such good ideas about what you wanted, which made it easy for me to come alongside you to create a truly epic ceremony. I wish you all the best for a long life of love and happiness together.
Tim C
5.0
7/26/2025
Pat was an incredible officiant for our wedding! From our first conversation, she was incredibly detail-oriented, thoughtful, and made the entire process feel less stressful. She t...
ook the time to get to know us as a couple and guided us through the different steps leading to our ceremony. On the day of our wedding, the ceremony she delivered was everything we hoped for - warm, personal, and full of meaning. Her calm and professional presence helped us feel relaxed and truly in the moment. We received many compliments from our guests on the ceremony!
Working with Pat was a fantastic experience for us, and we’re so grateful she was part of our special day.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 07/28/2025
Thank you so much, Tim and Aubrie, for your incredibly kind words. It was an absolute joy ...
to get to know you both and be part of your wedding journey. I'm so glad the ceremony felt warm, personal, and meaningful—just like the love you share. Your thoughtfulness throughout the process made it easy to create something that truly reflected your relationship. I’m touched to hear that the ceremony helped you feel present in the moment and that your guests felt the love too. Wishing you both a lifetime of joy, laughter, and connection. Thank you again for letting me be part of such a beautiful day!
Kristina M
5.0
7/24/2025
Koru did and AMAZING job at putting together our ceremony! Our guests could not stop raving about how personalized and special the ceremony was. It was truly memorable. Deciding o...
n an officiant was one of our tougher decisions for us during wedding planning. We went back and forth on asking a friend vs hiring a vendor. Pat was so personable and bubbly during our first meet, my husband and I knew the second we hung up on the Zoom meeting that we were going to hire her. Pat was so easygoing and responsive to questions/changes we made throughout the process. She was also a large help during our rehearsal and had a ton of great tips for the wedding party. Hiring Koru was one of the best decision we made for our wedding day.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 07/24/2025
Wow—thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It means the world to hear that the ...
ceremony felt so personal and memorable to you and your guests. Helping you create a ceremony that truly reflected you as a couple was such a joy, and I’m honored to have played a role in your day.
I know choosing an officiant can be a tough decision, so I’m deeply grateful you trusted Koru (and me!) with something so meaningful. From our very first Zoom call, I had a feeling your wedding would be something special—and it was!
Wishing you both a lifetime of laughter, love, and little moments that feel just as magical as your wedding day.
Emmy K
5.0
7/04/2025
We loved having Sarah from Koru as our officiant. We initially considered asking a friend, but we are very happy we went with Sarah. She was very dependable, a clear and quick comm...
unicator, and very experienced and knew all of the tricks of the trade, which a friend just wouldn’t have known (stepping out of the way for the first kiss, method for us repeating back words, logistics for walking down the aisle, method for rings exchange, etc.). We crafted our ceremony from Koru’s packet of ready-made sections for each part of the ceremony. Sarah went over it with us in detail beforehand and made all the minor tweaks that we asked for. She helped us have our ceremony remain focused on us and our relationship. Sarah ran the rehearsal very well and has great attention to detail. She was quirky and fun and we enjoyed it. Sarah also provided marriage license and name change information, which was super helpful. It was a great feeling to feel solid about our ceremony and officiant. She genuinely cares about us as a couple. Sarah did a great job! We would highly recommend her to anyone!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 07/28/2025
Emmy and Michael, thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful review. I thoroughly...
enjoyed getting to know you both during the process of writing your ceremony as well meeting your amazing family throughout the wedding weekend. Wow, yes, we did have fun at the rehearsal and during the day of the wedding! Such beautiful memories. I am honored to have been a part of it.
All my best,
Sarah
Koru Ceremony
Cecilia S
5.0
6/15/2025
We had Úna Lucey-Lee as our officiant for our wedding on 05/25/2025. Prior to booking, we filled out some information regarding what we were looking for in an officiant, and Úna wa...
s the one that was suggested for us. As soon as we met with her, we knew we wanted to book with her - she was so friendly and engaged in the conversation. We could tell immediately that she would be the right fit - perfect energy level for what we wanted, we related to her on several personal levels and she was very compassionate when we explained certain family issues that we had that may be pertinent to the ceremony.
After our first meeting with her, we filled out all the information in the online portal to determine wording preferences for our vows/ceremony. Then we received the first draft of the ceremony, which included several comments and clarifications from Úna. Any questions we had regarding wording changes were met with enthusiasm and she gave us plenty of helpful feedback. We were so pleased with how the final draft came out.
We had a rehearsal dinner at a local restaurant and Úna attended to help us walk everything through. She helped keep all the members of the wedding party focused during the rehearsal, while being very chill and fun to work with. We had asked her to make a small announcement to remind people to not drink too heavily before the ceremony, and she delivered that announcement very tactfully and kept the mood light.
She arrived to the venue on time to make sure everything was situated for the ceremony, and made sure everything ran smoothly prior to guests arriving. After the ceremony, several different guests approached us to compliment the ceremony and Úna’s role in it specifically. She stuck around for a little bit during our cocktail hour and was very popular with all of the guests who spoke with her.
Overall, Koru was very easy to work with, and we are so incredibly happy that we chose Úna to work with. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant that will enthusiastically help curate the perfect, personalized ceremony.
Thank you Úna!
The Myers
Response from Koru Ceremony on 06/23/2025
Nick and Cecilia, thank you for this lovely review. It was so enjoyable working with you a...
nd making sure that your ceremony uniquely represented you as a couple. Thank you for trusting me.
Allyssa F
5.0
6/03/2025
We read great reviews about Úna on the Knot. We reached out to a few officiants and Úna was, by far, the most organized, timely, and knowledgeable. Úna went above and beyond our ex...
pectations. Our wedding had several non-traditional elements and Úna not only supported our decisions but helped us make them perfect for all of our guests. She read over our vows (which were received very well), she helped us fine tune non-traditional aspects of our wedding so that they came across naturally, and she took all of our questions and concerns extremely seriously. Without her support our ceremony (and aspects outside the ceremony) wouldn't have been as amazing. Every single guest said that our ceremony was amazing, with some claiming that it was the best ceremony they had ever been to. We did not hear a single negative sentence about our ceremony even from the most traditional family/friends. Overall working with Úna was amazing and we cannot recommend her enough!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 06/04/2025
Jack and Allyssa, it was so fun to work with you on creating a ceremony that fit the two o...
f you and honored your unique love story. Thank you for trusting me in the process. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Alix H
5.0
12/24/2024
We had Una Lucey-Lee from Koru Ceremony marry us and she did a fabulous job! We met twice prior to our ceremony and it fully took the stress out of planning the ceremony. We receiv...
ed SO many complements on our ceremony and how perfect it was. Una personalized our ceremony to help bring out our personalities. Would 100% recommend Una! Thank you so much again!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 12/24/2024
Alix and Ryan, thank you for inviting me to officiate your wedding. I enjoyed working with...
you to create a ceremony that represented your beautiful love story and honored your family.
Brooke H
5.0
12/23/2024
Cannot recommend enough!! We chose Koru for our officiating services initially due to the high rating on The Knot. From the moment we reached out to inquire, we were impressed with...
the communication!
Úna Lucey-Lee made everything so easy for us and created the most perfect ceremony. She was very helpful in each step of the process including helping us decide on a unity ceremony that was both unique and meaningful to us as a couple. We were able to customize and personalize our ceremony. She sent us several drafts of the ceremony script and was incredibly receptive to any additional last minute changes we wanted to make.
Guests commented that our ceremony was one of the best they’ve heard due to the unique and personal touches that Úna incorporated. Many people asked us our relationship to Úna and were shocked to find out that we hadn’t known her long. People were very impressed with how well she seemed to know us and our history!
Úna made our wedding day so special and stress free! She took care of all the paperwork. All we had to do was show up! We highly recommended for your officiating needs!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 12/24/2024
Brooke and Mark, it was a delight to work with you on your wedding ceremony. Thank you for...
trusting me with such an important and sacred celebration. Cheers to many, many years of love, happiness, and fun.
Sarah M
5.0
12/03/2024
I cannot express enough how much Koru went above and beyond to make our wedding day smooth, comfortable, and tailored to us. We felt at ease during the entire planning and rehearsa...
l process with Brad; he was exceptional and went above and beyond to make the ceremony a celebration of us. We loved that the ceremony was lighthearted with the jokes (and the mention of the board games we brought, us bringing games with us wherever we go is a well-known tradition with our family); it put everyone at ease. The ceremony was so well written and catered to who we are as a couple, and we so appreciated it. We even got asked how long we had been close friends with Brad by our family. We also loved the unity ceremony ideas proposed to us, and how our sapling planting was written to symbolizes our new start. We would highly recommend using Koru for any couple to use, as Brad and Pat were so helpful and exceptional throughout the entire process.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 12/03/2024
Sarah and Jacob,
Thank you so much for your review. I had such a blast getting to know yo...
u and Jacob. Your families and friends were so welcoming - I really enjoyed getting to know them as well. Your ceremony was so much fun. Everything about your day was so "you" and it showed that you put so much detail into really making it your own. Thank you so much for choosing Koru Ceremony and having me as your officiant. I'm forever grateful and look forward to keeping in touch with you.
Thanks,
Brad
Angel G
5.0
11/08/2024
We were a little behind finding an officiate and reached out to Koru Ceremony only a few weeks before our wedding. Pat was amazing, incredibly helpful, and made the process as smoo...
th as possible.
We worked closely with her to draft our ceremony and got so many compliments on it. She was very flexible with timing and made sure everything for the ceremony was prepped and ready to go on the day of.
Pat went above and beyond to make sure everything how we wanted it, and we couldn't appreciate her anymore! She helped us through some difficulties we had with our marriage license and answered all the questions we had.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 11/08/2024
Thank you, Justin and Angel, for your kind words! It was an honor to be part of your speci...
al day, and I’m so glad I could help make the process smooth and enjoyable, even with a short timeline. Working together to create a ceremony that reflected your love and vision was a joy, and I’m thrilled to hear your guests enjoyed it, too.
It was great seeing you again and helping you get your marriage license in order.
Thank you again for trusting me with your ceremony – wishing you both endless happiness and love in the years ahead!
Kaitlin H
5.0
11/07/2024
Originally, we were going to have a family member officiate our wedding. When we found out they were unavailable, we immediately set to work trying to look for someone to hire. Onc...
e we met Pat, we knew we didn't need to look any further!
Pat worked with us to customize our ceremony and sent us several drafts. She took the time to not only get to know us as individuals and as a couple, but to get to know our family as well. We received so many compliments from our guests about how wonderful and unique our ceremony was.
Without a doubt, we would hire Pat again in a heartbeat and hope to work with her more in the future!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 11/08/2024
Thank you so much, Kaitlin and Michael, for your kind words! It was truly an honor to offi...
ciate your wedding. I’m happy you felt you’d found the right fit—that means the world to me because I thought the same thing! Working together to create a ceremony where I could share your beautiful love story was such a joy. I’m thrilled to hear that your guests enjoyed it. I wish you both endless happiness, and I look forward to an opportunity to work with you again.
Shae K
5.0
10/05/2024
Abbie showed up for rehearsal and helped us tremendously. She was organized and helped us run the rehearsal until we were satisfied. She answered all of our questions and made sure...
we had what we needed for our wedding day.
On our big day she showed up early and checked in with me. She made sure I was doing well and double checked we had all the forms we needed before hand to make everything run smooth. She then when to check in with the DJ and set up. The ceremony was perfect. Alex and I felt extremely comfortable up there with her and knew exactly what to expect. After the ceremony was over she helped us sign our license and congratulated us. We never felt rushed and felt heard the whole time.
Afterwards during the reception I can’t tell you how many compliments we got on the ceremony. All in all we were told it was beautifully written, the perfect length to get the point across, the delivery was spectacular and original. Our guests were also very moved by the ceremony and we were also told it was one of the best weddings they’ve been to this year, a lot of them being to many weddings already this year.
We can’t say how grateful we are that we chose you guys and felt our wedding ceremony exceeded our expectations. Thank you for providing a wonderful service.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 10/07/2024
Dear Shae,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words! We are absolutely t...
hrilled to hear how happy you and Alex were with Abbie’s role in your wedding. It’s fantastic to know that her organization, attentiveness, and support made such a difference both during your rehearsal and on your big day.
We’re so glad that you felt comfortable and at ease during the ceremony—it’s truly our goal to make sure every couple feels heard and taken care of. It’s also wonderful to hear that your guests were so moved by the ceremony and that it resonated with everyone. We’re honored to have been a part of such a special moment for you and Alex.
Thank you again for trusting us with your wedding ceremony. It means the world to us that we exceeded your expectations and helped make your day as memorable as it was. We wish you both all the best in this new chapter of your lives!
Warmly,
Pat and the Koru Ceremony Team
Hannah B
5.0
10/03/2024
We felt so special and seen throughout the entire process. We had many compliments from guests that it was the most personal and emotional ceremony they had attended. Thank you, P...
at!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 10/03/2024
Thank you, Hannah and Nathan, for your kind words! It was an honor to be part of your beau...
tiful day and to help create a ceremony that truly reflected your unique love story. I’m so glad to hear that your guests felt the personal and emotional touches throughout the ceremony – it means so much to me. Indeed, your wedding will be one I'll never forget when the lights went out in the middle of the ceremony. Wishing you both all the happiness in this next chapter of your journey together!
anonymous u
5.0
10/02/2024
My husband and I worked with Koru Ceremony and Rachel, and it was nothing short of amazing. Rachel was amazing. She made us feel comfortable and got to know us as individuals and a...
s a couple. When she sent us the written version of our ceremony, I had tears of happiness. While we got to choose some of what she said, the way it was put together was perfect for my husband I. Working with Koru Ceremony and Rachel was WONDERFUL, I would not change anything about our experience.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 10/03/2024
Thank you, Jessie and Josh for this super kind review! I absolutely adored working with yo...
u, and I am thrilled you loved your ceremony. You are such kind and caring people, and I loved being able to share your love story with your guests. It was a beautiful ceremony, and I was honored to be part of it. Congratulations again, and please keep in touch!
Mary M
5.0
9/16/2024
Rev. Pat Werk officiated our wedding and we received so many compliments from our guests about how wonderful our ceremony was! Pat was so amazing to work with for many reasons. She...
really took the time to get to know us as a couple and really valued our input in crafting a ceremony that was unique to us. She brings so much expertise to the table and has such a way with words! She brings a confidence that made us feel at ease during the wedding planning process and on the wedding day. She is extremely organized and has so many helpful tips and tricks that she shares with couples! Hiring her as our officiant was one of the best choices we could have made. You can tell she genuinely cares about the work that she does, and her dedication is unmatched! She is amazing and her wisdom rubs off on everyone she works with. Highly recommend!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 09/16/2024
Thank you so much, Mary and Alex, for your incredibly kind words! Getting to know you both...
and being a part of your special day was an absolute joy. I'm so glad you felt at ease throughout the process and that the ceremony resonated with you and your guests. Creating a unique and meaningful ceremony that genuinely reflects each couple is what I strive for, and it means the world to me that you felt I brought that to your wedding. Thank you for trusting me with such an important moment in your life. Wishing you both all the happiness in your journey together!
Katie B
5.0
9/10/2024
Pat was so great to work with. She helped us put together a ceremony that felt like it was truly ours and had great suggestions and guidance along the way
Response from Koru Ceremony on 09/10/2024
Thank you, Katie and Nick, for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with both o...
f you to create a ceremony that was uniquely yours. I’m so glad my suggestions and guidance helped bring your vision to life. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Kristin H
5.0
9/03/2024
We worked with Pat to craft our wedding ceremony and it was a wonderful experience! She put so much care into making sure it was exactly what we were looking for, and communication...
with her leading up to the event and at our rehearsal was incredible. I can't recommend her enough!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 09/03/2024
Thank you, Kristin and Jacob, for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you...
both to craft a ceremony that reflected your love and vision. I'm so glad to hear that you felt well-supported throughout the process and that the communication met your expectations. Your wedding day was truly special, and I'm honored to have been a part of it. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Bree S
5.0
8/30/2024
Pat ... where do I even begin. She was ABSOLUTELY amazing. We met with Pat before signing with Koru Ceremony and knew after that short meeting she would be the one to marry us (I e...
ven cancelled my other appointments with other officiants).
Pat took time to get to know us, who we were individually and as a couple and created a ceremony that was absolutely us. When we first got our script for approval, I cried. We also received so many compliments after the ceremony on how great it was executed.
We couldn't have asked for a better day and Pat started the afternoon with a beautiful ceremony, one we could have only dreamed of.
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/30/2024
Thank you so much, Bree and Benno, for your incredibly kind words! It was truly an honor t...
o be a part of your special day and to craft a ceremony that reflected who you are as a couple. I’m touched that you felt so connected to the ceremony script and that it resonated with you so deeply. Your feedback means the world to me, and knowing that the ceremony set the tone for your perfect day brings me so much joy. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Warmest wishes,
Pat
Emma F
5.0
8/27/2024
Sarah did such an amazing job officiating our wedding. She was so helpful throughout the wedding planning process and multiple people came up to us after the wedding to say how gre...
at she did. Wonderful!
Liz D
5.0
8/22/2024
Koru ceremony was wonderful to work with. We were paired with Brad as our officiant and we couldn't be happier with how our ceremony went. We had a wonderful initial conversation w...
ith Brad, and then an (overly long but he was so polite about it) amazing fuller conversation later to talk about 'our story'. The ceremony Brad put together was so sweet and meaningful, and he was also so receptive to our initial edits. Everything from communication to his arrival at the rehearsal and ceremony went so smoothly. Thank you Brad for helping make our day so special!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/23/2024
Liz and CJ, thank you so much for your review. It was such a joy getting to know you and ...
your love story. Don't worry about the longer meeting - it was great. I appreciated how open you all were and allowing me the creative freedom to build a ceremony that was truly YOU! I wish you all the best in your journey as husband and look forward to staying in touch!
Congratulations,
Brad
francesca m
5.0
8/12/2024
Pat was an excellent officiant, and we would recommend her to anybody. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and she is extremely well organized. The latter was especially helpful, as we w...
ere organizing the wedding remotely. It truly would not have been possible to have such a beautiful ceremony without her detailed planning and assistance.
Whether you would like a religious or secular ceremony, she had options and ideas for any and all types of weddings. 10/10!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/14/2024
Thank you so much, Francesca and Joe, for your kind words! It was indeed a joy to be part ...
of your special day. It makes me happy to hear my enthusiasm and organization helped make your ceremony everything you envisioned, especially planning the wedding from Switzerland. Working with you both to create a ceremony that reflected your love story was an absolute pleasure—wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!
Sydney M
5.0
8/08/2024
Our wedding ceremony was so special, thanks to Rachel Tatge of Koru. She took the time to get to know us and created a ceremony that was personal, heartfelt, and exactly what we we...
re looking for. Rachel was professional, warm, and made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. We highly recommend Rachel / Koru Ceremony!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/08/2024
Thank you so much, Sydney and Connor, for your super kind review! It was an honor to offic...
iate such a special ceremony, and you two were an absolute delight to work with! Your wedding was stunning, and I'm grateful I could play such an important part in your day. Congratulations again, and I wish you all the joy in the world as you embark on married life together.
Warmly,
Rachel
Emily W
5.0
8/06/2024
We found Pat and Koru Ceremony through Wisconsin Bride Magazine. From the very start, Pat was absolutely fabulous to work with! She immediately put us at ease when it came to creat...
ing a meaningful ceremony that fully captured what meant the most to us. She took the time to get to know us and included personalized details throughout the ceremony. She was extremely thorough in her communication and was very responsive with all of our questions. On wedding weekend, she was so kind, professional, and truly thought of every detail to help make the wedding day go smoothly. We would HIGHLY recommend Pat and Koru to other couples looking to create a unique and personal Wedding Ceremony!
Response from Koru Ceremony on 08/08/2024
Thank you so much, Emily and Riley, for your heartfelt review! I am truly grateful for you...
r kind words and for entrusting me with such an important part of your special day. It was a joy getting to know both of you and creating a ceremony that reflected your unique love story. Your appreciation for the personalized details and thorough communication means a lot to me.
I am delighted that I could help make your wedding day smooth and memorable. Your recommendation is incredibly appreciated, and I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.
Warmest wishes,
Pat
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