Koru Ceremony
Madison & Milwaukee, S. Central & SE WI.
About This Vendor
Personal & Custom Designed Wedding Ceremonies
Welcome to Koru Ceremony LLC, the trusted wedding officiants who have been voted the best officiants in Wisconsin for the past seven years. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring your dream wedding ceremony to life. Our passion lies in crafting personalized ceremonies that embody who you are as a couple by celebrating your unique love story. Our team of non-denominational officiants believes that your wedding should reflect your values and what truly matters to you. EXPERIENCE At Koru Ceremony, we take immense pride in our extensive experience working with individuals from diverse religious faiths, Christian denominations, and those who identify as non-religious but maintain a spiritual connection. We warmly welcome couples of all backgrounds and beliefs and strive to offer a tailored experience that meets your specific needs and desires. What makes Koru Ceremony stand out from other officiants? We offer a range of exceptional features that guarantee an unforgettable experience for both you and your guests: • Personalized and One-of-a-Kind Ceremonies: Our team of experts will work closely with you to create a ceremony that genuinely mirrors your unique style and personality, leaving a lasting impression on all who attend. • Rehearsal Coordination: We understand the significance of feeling fully prepared and comfortable on your special day. That's why we provide rehearsal coordination, ensuring every detail is meticulously attended to and leaving you with complete peace of mind. • Extensive Experience: With over 18 years of experience, our seasoned professionals have had the privilege of uniting hundreds of couples in matrimony. Rest assured that we will guide you through the process with utmost confidence and expertise. SERVICES OFFERED Our officiant services extend beyond weddings. We are honored to lend our expertise to various life events and transitions, including vow renewals, baptisms, home blessings, milestone birthdays, and end-of-life celebrations. No matter the occasion, our dedication lies in designing a deeply personal, uniquely tailored, and profoundly memorable celebration for you and your loved ones. As your dedicated wedding officiant, we will collaborate closely with you to design a customized ceremony that incorporates the elements that are most significant to you. With an extensive list of ceremony options, you can curate an experience that truly resonates with you. Additionally, we are delighted to share our trusted vendor recommendations, offer guidance on acquiring a Wisconsin marriage license, and provide any other assistance you may require throughout the process. AREAS COVERED Koru Ceremony proudly serves multiple cities across Wisconsin, including Madison, Milwaukee, Lake Geneva, Sheboygan, and the WI Dells. Our officiants have the privilege of officiating ceremonies in various locations, ranging from charming churches and rustic barns to intimate backyards and even the State Capitol.
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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian, Catholic, Protestant, Interfaith, Jewish, Secular, Spiritual
Wedding Activities
Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
Pricing for Koru Ceremony
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Koru Ceremony Reviews
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Sarah was absolutely amazing to work with. She helped us through every step of the way, even the super fine little details you didn't know you had to think about. She is 100% your wedding coordinator for the entire ceremony. She coordinates wit...
h all of the other vendors to make sure everyone is on the same page. She makes sure every detail is taken care of, and everyone knows what to do and when to do it! She was always prompt in answering any questions we had. Our ceremony was beautiful, and we couldn't have done it without her! She takes so much of the stress way. Thank you so much Sarah!
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2023
Thank you so much, Nicole and Donald, for your kind and thoughtful review of my services. It was my absolute pleasure to be your officiant and support you both on your very special day. I wish you both all the happiness in the world in your new...
life together as husband and wife!
Best,
Sarah
Rachel was our officiant and she was amazing. We really loved the workbook that was available to us. We were able to essentially tailor our ceremony to what we wanted based off of the information we were given in the packet from Koru. When we f...
irst met with Rachel, both my husband and I felt so at ease with her and her personality. She was available to us if we needed and we were able to collaborate with her as we got closer and closer to our wedding date. The rehearsal put a lot of us at ease with how things would run and what we were supposed to do, where to stand, etc. I would hire her again in a heartbeat! Thanks Rachel!
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2023
Thank you for these super kind words, Celeste and Brandon! It was an absolute pleasure and honor to officiate your beautiful ceremony (and I am still thinking about your gorgeous decor!). You two and your obvious love for one another made my jo...
b easy! I wish you nothing but the best in all your years to come, and please keep in touch!
All the best,
Rachel
We loved working with Pat Werk from Kory Ceremonies so much! She gives you her undivided attention and spends as much time as is needed to get to know her couples and ensure they are getting exactly what they want. We can’t thank Pat enough for...
everything she did! So many people complimented us on our officiant afterwards. Very thoughtful and thorough in her work. Book her immediately!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2023
Dear Brittany and Marcus,
I am absolutely thrilled to read your excellent review! Your wedding day was extraordinary and unique, and it was an honor to be a part of it. The fact that your dog, Finley, was the ring bearer added such a heartwarm...
ing touch, and sharing your love story with your guests and the love letter and wine box ritual made the ceremony even more meaningful.
I'm delighted you had a positive experience working with me and Koru Ceremony. My goal is always to provide couples with a ceremony that reflects their love story and desires, and I genuinely appreciate your kind words about my dedication and attention to detail.
Knowing that your guests complimented you on the ceremony warms my heart. Your happiness and satisfaction are most important to me, and I can't thank you enough for choosing me to be a part of your special day.
Warmest Regards,
Pat
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Sarah was an absolute pleasure to work with! She is professional, friendly, helpful, and supported us every step of the way. Having Sarah as our officiant was special and she brought good energy and happiness into our ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2023
Thank you so much, Michelle! I loved working with you and Paul and getting to know you both through the planning process. When your special day arrived, it was such an honor to be a part of it and support you as your officiant. I wish you both ...
the very best! ~Sarah
Sarah at Koru was a blessing. Made the planning of the ceremony so easy! The day of the ceremony she was ready to be put to work. She performed the ceremony which such grace and elegance. Definitely helped calm my nerves by having everything re...
ady to go.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2023
Thank you so much for you kind words! It was an honor for me to support you through such an important part of your lives together! I wish you both the very best! Much love, Sarah
Words cannot express how appreciative and grateful we are to Pat for crafting our beautiful ceremony. We received so many compliments from our guests on how heartfelt, intimate, and unique our ceremony was! Pat was incredible to work with! Very...
organized, personable, and so attentive to all of our concerns and needs! She really helps guide you through the wedding process before and even after your wedding. Pat made our day so special, and into something we truly will never forget. It is very clear that Pat deeply cares about each couple, and is so passionate about what she does. She truly is invested in you and making your wedding truly unforgettable. We HIGHLY recommend Pat and Koru Ceremonies for your wedding… you won’t be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2023
Dear Austin and Autumn,
Your heartfelt words have filled my heart with immense joy and gratitude. It was truly an honor to be a part of your special day and to officiate your beautiful wedding ceremony last Saturday.
I'm thrilled to hear that ...
your ceremony resonated so deeply with your guests and that it successfully captured the heartfelt, intimate, and unique essence you had envisioned. Working with both of you throughout the wedding planning process was an absolute pleasure, and I'm grateful for your kind words about my organization, personality, and attentiveness.
Your satisfaction means the world to me, and I'm delighted to have been able to guide you through this significant moment in your life. Your wedding day was a truly beautiful celebration of your love, and I'm grateful to have played a part in making it unique and unforgettable.
I'm deeply passionate about what I do, and your recognition of my dedication warms my heart. Creating meaningful and memorable ceremonies for couples like you is my utmost priority.
Thank you for your glowing recommendation of both me and Koru Ceremony. Your trust and support are sincerely appreciated. It was a privilege to be a part of your wedding, and I wholeheartedly wish you both a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and countless unforgettable moments together.
Warmest regards,
Pat
Brad did an amazing job officiating our wedding this past weekend!! Our ceremony was very personalized and special. We enjoyed meeting with him. I rarely write reviews but felt I needed to write this one!
From our very first meeting, Rachel was absolutely incredible to work with. Whether it was answering questions about our ceremony, providing insight, or being a calming presence, I cannot imagine our wedding day without her. Our ceremony was ev...
erything we dreamed of- filled with love, personal readings, and perfectly timed. Creating the ceremony was also something we really enjoyed- we loved being able to pick and choose different aspects and infuse personal touches into it. The night before our wedding, Rachel also did an amazing job at our rehearsal dinner- she clearly communicated what the ceremony would look like, answered questions, and helped the little ones warm up to the idea of walking down the aisle. We even had family members come up to us after and compliment our officiant and how beautifully she ran both the rehearsal and ceremony.
It's clear that Rachel truly cares about the couples she works with! One thing that my husband and I appreciated was how comfortable and welcoming Rachel made us feel. We came in with a lot of questions and very limited knowledge about logistics and Rachel was able to provide so much insight and talk us through various options and logistics. We cannot imagine having another officiant and absolutely loved her! 10000000/10 recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2023
Sarah, thank you for this beautiful and kind review! I absolutely adored working with you and Noah. It was an honor and privilege that you chose me as your officiant, and the entire experience of collaborating together on your ceremony was fant...
astic. Your wedding at Memorial Union was flawless, and it was a joy to see the loving community that surrounded you with well wishes and love on your wedding day. I wish you two a life filled with happiness, joy, laughter, and lots of love!
Rachel
We were given Pat’s name as someone who does an outstanding job with officiating a wedding ceremony. We had a small, intimate ceremony at a state park this fall. It was gorgeous. The first meeting we had with Pat we instantly loved her. She was...
warm, welcoming to our ideas, extremely organized and caring. She had many options for as big or small of a ceremony. I loved the fact that I could add a spiritual aspect as much or as little as I wanted through the ceremony. We then had a second meeting the week before our ceremony and we ironed out any details. When I emailed Pat she responded quick to my questions. The day of the ceremony she was right on time with a smile and hug. You could feel her love and energy during our 15 ceremony. We felt relaxed and completely comfortable. It ran exactly like the outline she sent us would, and even had papers with the vows for us ready. She worked so well with our photographer, Tara Draper to be in a great spot for lighting during the ceremony. I have nothing but high praise and respect for Pat. Thank you for making our wedding day so very special. Finally, the day after our ceremony she sent a small email confirming what she completed with the marriage license and wished us well. Very professional!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2023
Dear Darcy,
I’m truly humbled by your heartfelt review of our services. It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your small, intimate ceremony at Mirror Lake. You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. I’m so grateful that your photo...
grapher, Tara Draper, recommended you contact me. We are a fantastic team together and I’m confident she got phenomenal photos of you, Nik, and your children. Wishing the four of you a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and beautiful memories.
Warmest regards,
Pat
We had Rachel from Koru Ceremonies as our officiant, and she did a fantastic job. She helped us create a ceremony unique to us, and she was great at helping with so many things along the way, from picking processional music to explaining the pr...
ocess for applying for a marriage license. She also did a rehearsal with us the day before, and the wedding party all commented and said they felt the rehearsal was really helpful and made them feel more prepared during the ceremony. Rachel was also very responsive if we had any questions. We would highly recommend Rachel and Koru Ceremonies!
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2023
Thank you so much for these kind words, Tristan and Jan! I adored working with you both, and your wedding was absolutely stunning. Thank you for entrusting me to write your ceremony. I'll miss working with you both, and please keep in touch!
Wa...
rm regards,
Rachel Tatge
From the moment we connected with Pat, our worries about finding the perfect officiant were put to rest. With time ticking away and our desperation growing, Pat was nothing short of a godsend. Not only is she incredibly kind and professional, b...
ut she also took the reins and flawlessly organized our entire ceremony at the beautiful church.
What stood out to us was how Pat went the extra mile to ensure our ceremony was deeply personal and unique to our love story. Every detail was thoughtfully crafted and it was evident she poured her heart into making our day exceptionally special. We are eternally grateful to Pat for her dedication and for making our wedding ceremony more beautiful than we could have ever imagined.
If you're in search of an officiant who is passionate, attentive, and genuinely cares about making your day memorable, we wholeheartedly recommend Pat from Koru Ceremony.
Thank you, Pat, for everything. Your efforts will forever be etched in the memories of our special day.
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2023
Dear Luju and Riona,
Your glowing review filled my heart with immense joy and gratitude, and feedback like yours invigorates my passion for what I do. I am immensely touched by your kind words. I am so glad to have been able to ease your worr...
ies and that you felt your ceremony was extraordinary. I always aim to make every ceremony a unique, heartfelt, and memorable experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for endorsing Koru Ceremony so wholeheartedly. It's couples like you that make every effort genuinely worthwhile. Wishing you both an endless journey of love, joy, and togetherness. May your love story continue to inspire others, just as it has inspired me.
With heartfelt gratitude and warmest wishes,
Pat
Pat was a pleasure to work with. She was prompt with her communication, offered many options to make the ceremony fit to us, and was very organized. She was on time to rehearsal and day of event. She clearly has officiated many weddings before ...
and she was able to offer direction to us, our wedding party, and parents. We did consider asking a friend or relative to officiate, but we are very happy we selected Koru. It was nice not to worry or stress about those small details and all of our guests could enjoy themselves. We received compliments on the customized story section. Thank you Pat for your services!
Response from the Vendor on 09/24/2023
Dear Emily and Tyson,
I am tremendously honored and touched by your heartfelt review. Your kind words have truly warmed my heart, and I am thrilled that you had a memorable and stress-free experience with Koru.
It was an immense pleasure to be...
a part of your special day, and I am glad to know that the tailored ceremony and storytelling section resonated well with you and your guests. Your satisfaction and the joy of your guests are of paramount importance to us at Koru, and it is heartening to hear that my effort contributed to making your wedding a cherished event. The enthusiasm and love between you two made my job as your officiant an enriching and enjoyable experience for me as well.
I truly appreciate your decision to choose Koru over other alternatives, and I am grateful for the trust you placed in me. Your positive feedback serves as a great motivation, inspiring me to continue delivering personalized and exceptional services to all our couples.
Wishing you abundant happiness, love, and adventures in your journey together.
Warmest regards,
Pat
Pat was amazing to work with for our wedding ceremony! She made sure that every little detail was talked about during our meetings, and gave great tips for our vows. She was very helpful during our rehearsal and went over the grooms custom ent...
rance the day of the wedding until he was comfortable. There was a small hiccup and Pat went above and beyond to resolve. We would give Pat 100 stars out of a 10 star review.
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2023
Dear Elisa and Stacy,
Your kind words and generous review truly humbled me. Being part of such a significant chapter in your life was a joy. Every wedding is unique, and ensuring that everything goes as smoothly as possible is a task I truly ta...
ke to heart. So I was happy to practice with Stacy beforehand, so his groom’s entrance was epic. The laughter and applause from the guests confirmed that his entrance was impressive.
Wishing both of you a lifetime of love, laughter, and countless beautiful moments together. Here's to a thousand more stars in your journey!
Warmest regards,
Pat
Working with Pat was amazing! She was very responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. She provided us and our bridal party information and tips to ensure our wedding ceremony ran smoothly. I highly recommend her!
Response from the Vendor on 09/11/2023
Dear Julia and Jakob,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It was an honor to be part of such a special day in your life. Your kind words mean the world to me.
Seeing couples like you come together in love and happiness is why I love...
doing what I do. Please know that you both will always have a special place in my heart.
Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, joy, and countless beautiful memories together!
Warmly,
Pat
Sarah Harrison was our wedding officiant. She puts so much passion and detail into her work. She was kind, fun, and caring and put much effort into pronouncing our names correctly. The information provided by Koru made planning the ceremony muc...
h easier. From music, help with vows, license info, they made the process much less stressful.
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2023
Hi Marta and Marcin!
I received the review you left for me and appreciate your kind words so much. Thank you! Again, I wish you both all the best!
Warmly,
Sarah
Pat did a PHENOMENAL job as our wedding officiant! She listened to our ideas and vision of a perfect ceremony, and she delivered! Not only was she a huge help throughout the process, but she made the rehearsal a breeze, and was a HUGE help on...
the wedding day! Working with Pat felt like we were working with a close friend/family member.
Our wedding day was a scorcher (heat index over 100F), and she was a trooper throughout the whole thing! She made the ceremony efficient and unique for the two of us, and we are grateful for having Pat be apart of our big day.
I highly recommend booking koru ceremony for your wedding or special event!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2023
Dear Jessica and Austin,
I am absolutely touched by your incredibly kind words and thrilled to hear how happy you were with your wedding ceremony! Working with both of you was an absolute delight, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be a...
part of your special day.
Your vision for a perfect ceremony was inspiring, and I'm overjoyed that I could bring it to life for you. It was my pleasure to support you throughout the planning process, and I'm thrilled that everything went smoothly, even in the sweltering heat!
Your warmth and enthusiasm made it feel like we were old friends, and I'm honored to have been able to contribute to your wedding day at Coachman’s Golf Resort. Your love story is beautiful, and I'm grateful to have been a part of its next chapter.
Thank you again for your heartfelt recommendation of Koru Ceremony. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, joy, and incredible adventures together.
Warmest regards,
Pat
My husband and I couldn’t be happier with our choice to go with Koru Ceremony for our wedding. Sarah Harrison was so kind throughout the planning process! She was responsive and very easy to work with. Sarah arrived to the venue early and offer...
ed to help with anything leading up to the ceremony. The ceremony went perfectly and Sarah did a beautiful job officiating!
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2023
Thank you so much, Janessa and Tim, for your kind words and for leaving such a beautiful review for me. I am so grateful for you and Tim putting your trust in me to be a part of your very special day. I am honored to have met you both, and yo...
ur families and I wish you both the very best in your new life together as husband and wife.
Rev. Sarah
Our officiantvPat was amazing to work with, she was with us every step of the way helping write our ceremony script, Unfortunetly day of our officiant got covid but she called me right away and had a great replacement set up with our script b...
y 9am and then continued to check in after to make sure everything went right thank you so much!
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2023
Dear Alex and Angel,
It fills my heart with joy to know that your wedding day was a success. Thank you so much for your kind words. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been involved in crafting a ceremony that reflected your unique jour...
ney as a couple.
I must admit that it was heartbreaking (and a bit stressful) for me to inform you about my COVID diagnosis on the day of your wedding. However, your understanding and support were incredibly comforting. I knew how important your wedding day was to you, and I was determined to ensure everything went smoothly despite my unforeseen circumstances.
I'm so glad to hear that Brad Schnell did a wonderful job delivering a great ceremony. I was confident he would be terrific filling in at the last minute. Your happiness and satisfaction were always at the forefront of my mind.
As you embark on this new chapter of your life together, I wish you both an abundance of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. May your journey be filled with happiness and cherished memories.
If you ever need anything in the future or simply want to say hello, please don't hesitate to reach out.
With much gratitude and warm wishes,
Pat
Stop looking and book with Koru Ceremony! We had the absolute pleasure of having Rachel Tatge be our officiant and she was an absolute DREAM to work with. The initial Zoom call is about 2 hours and then she gives you homework. The verbiage you ...
can pick from is laid out so well and incredibly organized and you can edit any of it to personalize it to you as a couple. Then you have a 2nd Zoom call where she reads everything you chose, and runs through the full ceremony with you. That’s it! She shows up to your ceremony, coordinates with the necessary folks and makes sure it goes incredibly smooth. Rachel used to be a wedding planner and gives incredible advice on what to do and what not to do when it comes to everything about your wedding, not just your ceremony. You want her in your corner, and she’s an amazing resource. She is extremely funny, professional, and sweet! I cannot recommend her and Koru Ceremony enough. Pat Werk was also very helpful throughout. We could not have asked for a more perfect day! Having Rachel as our officiant took a huge weight off our shoulders. She makes you feel like she’s got you every step of the way and that’s HUGE, you cannot put a price on that. You will not regret working with anyone on Koru’s team. They are wonderful!!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2023
Thank YOU, Olga and Greg, for being so fabulous to work with. It was an absolute honor to officiate your intimate and absolutely beautiful wedding. And it was a delight to work with you in the months leading up to your wedding. Thank you for ch...
oosing Koru and for this lovely review. Please keep in touch!
Rev. Rachel Tatge
We hired Pat to be our officiant and she helped us put together a unique and individualized ceremony. Being that we both come from different faith backgrounds, we were a bit anxious about how to create a ceremony that would be true to us and no...
t ruffle any feathers. Pat gave us peace of mind by sharing an exact script with us and made changes- no matter how small- at our request in a timely manner. With her help and encouragement, we were able to create a ceremony that felt meaningful and personal to us. She ran the rehearsal in a timely way and we appreciated her attention to detail and flexibility on the day of the wedding with last-minute changes. Pat really encouraged us in planning a ceremony that carefully walked a line between traditional and nontraditional. We had a really fun reception as well but I think if you asked any guest their favorite part of our wedding day, they would say our ceremony. -Donnie Smith and Rachel Medley
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2023
Rachel and Donnie,
I am incredibly grateful for your kind and thoughtful review. I am truly honored to have been your officiant on such a special day. I want to express my deep appreciation for trusting me to create a unique, fun, and individua...
lized ceremony that authentically represents your different faith backgrounds. Collaborating with you was a delight, and I am glad the ceremony script resonated with you. Your openness and enthusiasm allowed us to craft a meaningful and personal ceremony. I am overjoyed to hear that your guests cherished the ceremony as their favorite part of the day. Hearing this warms my heart. Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your special day, and I wish you a lifetime of love and beautiful memories.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Pat
Pat was our officiant at our wedding in July 8th, 2023 and we couldn't ask for a better person to be our Officiant, She was so easy to work with and made sure everyone was taken care of and comfortable, She made our special day, even more speci...
al with her creative thoughts and words, it was a honor working for Pat!!!!!☺️
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2023
Your heartfelt review has genuinely touched me, and I’m so grateful for your kind words. Your trust and appreciation meant the world to me. I’m thrilled that our collaboration made your wedding day feel memorable. It was fun to share your love ...
story with your guests. I absolutely adored working with both of you. Thank you for choosing me as your officiant. It was an absolute honor to be part of your special day. Wishing you a lifetime of love, happiness, and beautiful moments together.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Pat
Pat was absolutely incredible! She exceeded all our expectations and made our wedding day truly unforgettable. From the moment we met her, we were struck by her warm and friendly demeanor. Pat's expertise in crafting wedding ceremonies is unmat...
ched.
As a couple with little knowledge about planning a ceremony, we were immensely grateful for Pat's guidance and support. She effortlessly led us through each step, ensuring that every detail was taken care of.
The result was nothing short of spectacular. Our guests were blown away by the personalized ceremony. We received an abundance of compliments from our friends and family, with many proclaiming it to be the best wedding ceremony they had ever witnessed.
We cannot express enough gratitude to Pat for making our wedding ceremony an unforgettable experience. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine warmth made her an absolute joy to work with.
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2023
Thank you so much, Kari, for your incredibly kind words and for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review. I'm truly touched and it was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your special day and to help make your wedding ceremony truly un...
forgettable.
I'm thrilled to hear that I exceeded your expectations. It was important to me to create a ceremony that was a reflection of your beautiful relationship for you and your guests, and I'm glad that it came across and left a lasting impression on your guests. To hear that many of your friends and family proclaimed it to be the best wedding ceremony they had ever witnessed is truly humbling.
Your kind compliments mean the world to me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have shared such a special moment with you and Scott.
Thank you again for entrusting me with such an important day in your lives. Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, joy, and beautiful memories.
We didn't know what to expect when looking for an officiant for our wedding at Garver Feed Mill, but we were so glad we found Koru Ceremony. Rachel was our officiant and she was everything we could have possibly hoped for. Her communication an...
d help with planning really put us at ease and made our ceremony come together perfectly. We received many great comments about Rachel from our guests! She was prompt, professional, kind and warm and made us feel like family. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone else getting married!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2023
Thank you so much for the kind words, Megan and Eric. It was absolutely my pleasure to work with you both. You are so kind, and the love you displayed toward each other during the ceremony was incredibly moving. Your wedding was so special and ...
emotional (and gorgeous), and it was an honor to be part of it. I loved working with you both, and please keep in touch! Rachel Tatge
Sarah was warm, helpful and patient throughout our wedding planning process. She answered all of our questions and gave great suggestions to help us plan our ceremony. The rehearsal the night before was helpful for everyone in our wedding party...
, and we couldn't have had a better officiant for our ceremony. After our wedding, we received many comments from our guests praising Sarah's work. We would recommend Sarah and Koru Ceremony for anyone's wedding ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2023
Hi Sam and Lucy,
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. I really appreciate the time taken and your kind words given in reviewing me on The Knot and WeddingWire.
Sarah Harrison
Pat at Koru was absolutely awesome to work with. She made us feel at ease through the planning process. She shared a wealth of resources to make our ceremony planning and vow writing exactly what we had imagined. It was like working with a clos...
e family friend.
On the big day itself, she was the calm that helped organize the storm. We had a rehearsal dinner with her the night before, but with so many children in our wedding party, having her get everyone to their places and letting them know exactly what they should be doing was beyond helpful. We were nervous about getting everyone to cooperate and remember their parts, but it all went really well.
The ceremony itself was touching and we felt that it was a great reflection of us as a couple. We are so thankful to have found Koru Ceremony and to have Pat as our officiant. Couldn't recommend her enough!
Thank you Pat!
-Colin and Miriam
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2023
Your words of appreciation touched my heart, and I cannot thank you enough for sharing your wonderful experience. Working with both of you was an absolute joy, and I'm delighted to hear that I could make the planning process stress-free.
The c...
eremony was indeed a heartfelt reflection of your beautiful connection as a couple. Witnessing your love and commitment was genuinely touching, and I'm grateful to have played a role in creating that special moment.
Colin and Miriam, I can't express enough how grateful I am to have been a part of your journey. It was an honor to be your officiant and to have been able to contribute to the memories of your wedding day. Your recommendation means the world to me, and I am humbled by your kind words.
As you embark on this new chapter together, may your love continue to grow and your days be filled with joy and laughter.
Sarah was incredibly accommodating and provided a very calm, level-headed presence for us, as planning a wedding and the actual day can feel hectic and high stress at times. Sarah made sure we remained present, in the moment, and we also loved ...
how well-versed spiritually she is. We would highly recommend her for others.
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2023
Frank and Crystal,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute honor to officiate your wedding. I truly enjoyed working with you both and meeting your family and friends on your wedding day. I wish you all the very best in your...
life together!
I do not have enough good things to say about Pat and her business! We knew we wanted to work with her right away when we met her. She loves her work and was so passionate in making our ceremony perfectly customized to us. We chose to have a no...
n-religious ceremony and she was more than willing to accommodate. She listens to your vision and brings it to life with words. She has countless resources to help you choose specifics such as variations of different parts of the ceremony, quotes or readings to choose from, advice on how to write your vows, and much more. What was really important to us though, was that she never pushed her ideas too much, only offered expertise and polite suggestions about minor changes. Multiple people in our families have said it was the best ceremony they had ever been to, and they’ve been to a lot. We could not have been happier with our ceremony!
Response from the Vendor on 06/01/2023
Dear Hailey and Brock,
Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled that you had a wonderful experience working with me and that your non-religious ceremony was perfectly customized to your vision. I thought it was perfect too! It means a lot t...
o me that your family members considered it the best ceremony they had ever attended. It was a joy to be part of your special day!
At first I was unsure who would marry us and late in the planning I decided I wanted to find an officiant. Pat came highly recommended to us by a friend and so we reached out and she happened to be free! We loved working with her. She helped us...
create a ceremony that was uniquely us, but provided us with so many prompts and ideas that planning our ceremony was one of our favorite parts of planning the wedding! She was very organized and efficient, guiding us through the process of planning a ceremony and applying for a license. She was fantastic when we last minute had to change the rehearsal location and helped us to make it work and make it a memorable experience. The ceremony would not have been as special or flowed as smoothly without Pat, we were blessed to meet her and have her officiate our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 06/01/2023
Hannah and Tyler- Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy working with both of you to create a ceremony that was uniquely yours. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your special day, and I'm thrilled that ever...
ything came together so beautifully. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
We worked with Pat at Koru Ceremony for our wedding day, and would highly recommend her to others! She was absolutely lovely to work with, and we felt so comfortable and taken care of throughout the entire process. She walked us through all the...
ceremony options to help us create a ceremony that felt special and true to us, and was a helpful, calming presence both at the rehearsal and on the wedding day. She also provided helpful feedback on our vows that we wrote, and navigated us through the legal stuff needed for the wedding license/certificate. We’re actually the second couple in my family to work with her, and we both had a wonderful experience - highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 05/29/2023
Thank you for your incredibly kind and lovely review. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with you and Byrnes, and it was an absolute delight to see Ryan and Kate again and see their beautiful new baby. Marrying another Fox was an ...
incredible joy, and I sincerely wish you all the happiness and boundless joy that life has to offer. Congratulations once again!
Rachel was very professional and sweet! I love how understanding she was and very flexible. Easy to get in contact with and did an AMAZING job the day of the wedding. She knows exactly what you are looking for and can point you in the right dir...
ection.
Response from the Vendor on 06/01/2023
Alexis and Tom were married at the beautiful and tranquil outdoor ceremony space at The Fields Reserve in Stoughton. They were the most delightful couple, and the wedding was filled with charm and fun, including cowboy boot flower vases and a "...
Let's Get Chunky" chocolate chip cookie display. Their ceremony was filled with personal moments, including handwritten vows and the acknowledgment and inclusion of their adorable young daughter. Rachel was honored to be their officiant.
We could not have asked for a better officiant for our wedding on 11/12/21. After briefly meeting Pat at a vendor event, we left knowing that we had to have her at our wedding! The way she put together our love story was not only special for us...
, but our guests as well. My husband and I had so much fun creating our personalized ceremony with her. She truly went above and beyond from our initial meeting, the rehearsal, and the ceremony! It’s evident how much she truly cares about each and every couple that she meets. Everything came together perfectly, and it wouldn’t have been possible without her.
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2023
Thank you so much, Brea and Ted, for writing such a lovely review for me. I adored working with you in creating a personal, one-of-a-kind ceremony that genuinely reflected you and your relationship. It indeed was a perfect day.
Pat was an incredible asset for our wedding. It is abundantly clear she cares deeply about the couples she works with and the result is a ceremony that reflected us perfectly. She made everything as easy as possible - we couldn't have had a bet...
ter officiant!
Response from the Vendor on 05/16/2023
Thank you so much, McKenna and Ryan, for your beautiful, heartfelt review. What a joy it was working with you to create such a perfect and one-of-a-kind ceremony for you. Wishing you abundant joy and happiness in the future.
I highly recommend hiring Koru Ceremony as your wedding officiant! Pat is extremely responsive, professional, and cares deeply about making your ceremony special and meaningful to you and your significant other. We were able to have multiple me...
etings, revisions to our ceremony script, and countless emails with her. The planning process with Pat was very smooth but also as customized as you want to make it. Pat made us feel prepared and supported for our ceremony so we could be as stress-free as possible and just enjoy the moment. Not only was she our officiant, but she also guided us on how to apply for a marriage license/certificate, how to change my last name, etc. before and after the wedding. Thank you, Pat, for giving us such a wonderful start to our marriage!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2023
Nancy and Will,
I am absolutely thrilled to read your kind review. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings about my services as your wedding officiant. It was an absolute pleasure working with you both to creat...
e a truly unique and personalized ceremony that truly reflected your love and commitment to each other.
I must say that your wedding day was absolutely beautiful and filled with so much joy and happiness. I was honored to be a part of it and to help make your special day even more meaningful.
Thank you once again for choosing me as your wedding officiant and for sharing your positive experience with others. It means the world to me and I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness together.
Pat Werk did a wonderful job with our ceremony. We loved Koru’s process of designing your own wedding ceremony that it feels authentic and true to who you are as a couple. Pat was personable, professionable, and easy to work with! She did a won...
derful job running our rehearsal and wedding. Thank you Pat!
We hired Koru and Rev. Pat to officiate our wedding and could not be happier. My husband was concerned at first about having someone we didn't know marry us, but I wanted someone professional and with a religious background. After our initial ...
meeting with Pat we both knew she was the perfect fit.
Pat worked with us to create an individualized ceremony that was exactly what we were looking for. We were able to pick and choose the most meaningful pieces to build our perfect ceremony. I was joyful just reading the rough draft! She is very detail oriented and did a perfect job during the wedding itself. We received a ton of compliments on the ceremony afterwards from our guests.
The most special and important moment of the day for me was during the ceremony. It was emotional without being cheesy-- I heard lots of sniffling in the crowd! Thank you Pat!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2023
Thanks so much, Olivia and Jed, for writing such a heartfelt review! I adored working with both of you, and I feel like the ceremony we created together was perfect. My favorite part was when the fireworks went off at the end, as I introduced...
you as Mr. and Mrs. A. to your guests. Congratulations!
Pat was such a joy to work with and made the entire process of creating and executing our ceremony so easy! She was organized and calm and exactly what I was hoping for in an officiant. I was feeling pretty anxious at our rehearsal as I was try...
ing to organize a large group of family and friends, and she took the lead at the perfect time. Pat totally nailed the ceremony and had both dads in tears. I can't recommend Koru Ceremony/Pat enough!
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2022
Thank you, Aly and Vince, for your heartfelt and warm words of praise! It was a joy working with both of you to create a truly magical and perfect ceremony for your Dec. 23 wedding day. What made it even sweeter was that it was both sets of p...
arents' wedding anniversaries. It created a beautiful lineage of love on such a special day.
Abolutely would recommend Koru Ceremony! Pat is a joy to work with and was very helpful every step of the way. Unfortunately, Pat tested positive for COVID the week of our wedding. She was prepared with a back-up plan to ensure everything ran s...
moothly just like we discussed. Sarah stepped in and did an amazing job! I was a little stressed upon arriving at the venue and Sarah was cool, calm, and collected. She made our ceremony go smoothly and we are so grateful!!
We feel so grateful to be able to have Pat as our officiant for our 11/11 wedding. From our initial call before booking, she made it clear that she wanted to really, really know US - not just run through a checklist and 'get the job done.' We ...
so appreciated her sharing her own perspective and background while also taking the time to understand ours.
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Throughout our entire planning process, she was equally as personal as she was professional. She ensured we felt absolutely prepared for what our ceremony would bring, as well as our marriage! The administrative side of your marriage is crucial, too, and she walked us through the application and licensing process so clearly that it was as easy as can be. When it came to our ceremony, she was highly collaborative, allowing us to weigh in on nearly every aspect of our ceremony to ensure that it felt like a true reflection of us as a couple and the union we were there to celebrate.
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She joined us for rehearsal the day prior to our wedding, and ran the show PERFECTLY. Rehearsals can sometimes be a bit of chaos, but she was in lock-step with our day-of-coordinator, keeping everyone's attention and moving things along efficiently. Everyone felt confident and ready to roll the day-of thanks to her preparation.
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Our ceremony couldn't have been more of a dream thanks to Pat. She brings such a warm, loving and calming presence, which is highly welcomed on your wedding day! We had so many guests rave about her and the way she ran our ceremony with just the right mix of sentimentality, fun, professionalism, all of it.
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Choosing your officiant is one of the most important decisions you can make - they're literally ushering you into your first moments of marriage. Choosing Pat means choosing an officiant who will work with you to ensure you, as a couple, are fully reflected in your ceremony and commitment to one another. Would recommend her to ANY couple in search of an officiant in the area!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2022
Thanks so much, Olivia and Adriano, for your beautifully written, heartfelt review! What a joy it was to work with you in creating the perfect ceremony, and it was perfect. I adored working with you, and your comment to me immediately followi...
ng that you felt present in the moment throughout the ceremony warmed my heart. Wishing you all the best in the years to come!
Peter was an absolute perfect officiant for our wedding. He really took the time to truly get to know us and our story, and incorporated everything we asked for into the ceremony. Peter worked with us from start to finish, as we weren’t really ...
sure what to include at first. He offered suggestions, and always made sure we were happy with any additions/edits that were made. Peter was flexible, stuck to the timeline we discussed, and had great communication. We received so many comments from our guests about how great of a job Peter did. We cannot recommend Peter enough!
Rachel was so great! We really appreciated her leading our rehearsal dinner as well. Koru made planning our ceremony really easy and we loved the end result!
Working with Koru Ceremony, Pat, was the best decision we made for our wedding. Her passion for love and weddings are so evident in the work she does. She is so responsive, fun, kind and an overall joy to work with. She did everything to make o...
ur ceremony personal to us. All our family & friends were in awe from the service. We wanted a ceremony that was different than the traditional - we got that and then some. We will he choosing Koru for any and all of our future services. 😊
First of all… we do not have enough good things to say about Pat Werk at Koru Ceremony. She is an absolute professional. Pat helped so much to ease the stress of our ceremony planning with her organization and experience. Pat was able to help g...
uide us in some decision making that we definitely would not have had had we hired anyone else. She was so easy to work with and made us feel loved as she was able to personalize our ceremony to make our day “ours”. We had numerous guests compliment her about our ceremony and Pat is 100% to credit for this. We promise that if you hire Koru Ceremony, you will be elated with the service.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2022
Thank you, Ryan and Rebecka. It makes me so happy to hear how happy you were with the process and how the ceremony turned out. It was a joy to work with both of you.
If you are looking for a wedding officiant, look no further. I can promise that you too will fall in love with Peter + Koru. My now husband and I had no idea who would marry us and looked at recommendations until we came across Koru and decided...
we would book a consultation. After the first consultation we knew that there were no other choices. From the first consultation, Peter continued to be one of the most helpful people we would work with while planning our wedding and on our actual wedding day. He was incredibly helpful, kind, awesome at communicating, and truly made our big day one of a kind. With the ability to make the ceremony your own, you truly cannot go wrong. My husband and I cannot wait to rewatch our ceremony video just so we can reminisce.
Peter + Koru, thank you for making the best day of our lives even better!!
Pat was amazing!! She delivered an absolutely beautiful ceremony and was fantastic at guiding us through the process of getting married. She was flexible in working with us to craft her words during the ceremony, gave clear instruction on the l...
egal processes, and offered great advice during the rehearsal. Our wedding wouldn't have come together as smoothly without Pat's help.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2022
Thank you so much, Sam and Heidi, for your kind words. I loved the ceremony we put together; working with you was a complete joy. Wishing you all the best in the years to come!
Pat performed an amazing ceremony. She made it perfect for what we wanted and was so helpful in the process leading up to the big day! We would recommend Pat to everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2022
Thank you, Noelle and Mike. I was so impressed with all the work you put into making your big day so special. It was so wonderful to work with you.
Pastor Pat was amazing. She helped us craft our ceremony and vows from start to finish and it turned out amazing. We would highly recommend Pastor Pat.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2022
Thank you, Marc and Jackie. I'm so impressed that you wrote me such a nice review two years after your wedding. I remember your wedding well, and although it was a cold and windy day, the love that shone between the two of you warmed all our...
hearts.
Working with Pat to build our ceremony was one of the most fun parts of our wedding planning process. With her resources and advice, we were able to make the ceremony incredibly personal and special. Pat was very responsive and quick to get bac...
k to us when we had questions. We are so grateful for the care she took in working with us and are beyond thrilled with how everything with our wedding ceremony turned out.
Response from the Vendor on 09/20/2022
Thank you so much, Tori and Casey, for writing such a fantastic review for me. I loved working with you too and it was a joy to share your beautiful love story with your guests. It was a perfect day, and I was honored to be there with you.
It was a pleasure to work with Sara on our wedding ceremony. We thought about potentially having a friend marry us, but were glad to have the professionalism and experience that Koru brought to the table. Sara incorporated various custom reques...
ts, and we were so pleased with the flexibility on ceremony script. She even gave us little tips for how to make the ceremony go smoother. Would recommend for sure!
We worked with Rachel Tatge to officiate our wedding and could not have been happier with our decision! The process of organizing our ceremony was quick and easy and she was there with us every step of the way.
Rachel showed up on time the day ...
before for the rehearsal and the day of with a clear plan in mind to make everything go smoothly. She was professional, courteous and a pleasure to work with!
We had an amazing experience working with Pat! She made our wedding customizable and unique to us while providing helpful information and including common wedding practices along the way. We have gotten so many compliments on how well Pat told ...
our love story and on how personalized our ceremony was. We couldn’t be more pleased with Koru Ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2022
I absolutely adored working with Kye and Dani. They were such a sweet and fun couple, and it was a joy sharing their amazing love story with their guests during the ceremony. Best wishes in the years to come to this delightful couple!
We hired Pat from Koru Ceremony to officiate our wedding and we are so happy we did! Pat was terrific to work with from start to finish. She was friendly, very personable, and very responsive to our emails. Pat helped us create a meaningful and...
personalized ceremony script. She had a great and extremely thorough system for creating the script where you could select pre-made options or totally customize anything you wanted. We wanted the groom’s uncle to lead a cultural ritual and Pat did a great job working with him and making sure the ritual was performed in the correct manner. Pat was a wonderful leader at our wedding rehearsal and made sure everyone knew exactly what to do. She also did a fantastic job at the ceremony, and guests couldn’t stop talking about how meaningful the ceremony was! Although we only chatted with Pat a few times, it felt like a friend was marrying us rather than a stranger, and we are so happy with how everything turned out!
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2022
Thank you so much, Danny and Kristen, for your wonderful review. I adored working with you, and it was so much fun to share your love story with your guests. I loved having your uncle perform the ritual at the end. He was fantastic to work w...
ith- such a funny guy! I'm delighted to read that your guests loved the ceremony, and I agree that by the time we got to the wedding day, it felt like I was there celebrating with friends.
Pat was a joy to work with! She was so organized and on top of things which helped put me at ease. She is always willing to customize or change anything we asked her to. Overall, we had a great experience with her!
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2022
Thank you, Kati and Nick, for your sweet review! I'm so happy to read how working together put you at ease and that you felt you had a great experience working with me. The two of you were a joy to work with as well! You had a beautiful wedd...
ing at a gorgeous location. Wishing you all the best as husband and wife.
We found Koru Ceremony on The Knot and the reviews on this officiant service were spot on. We had the pleasure of working with Pat. She gave us exactly what we were looking for—something simple, yet meaningful. We met with Pat a couple of times...
via Zoom and she really puts her entire being into planning your perfect ceremony. Pat has been an amazing resource…everything from obtaining a marriage license to name change…Pat is an expert! We can’t say enough good things about Koru Ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2022
Aw, thank you so much, Sarah and Logan, for sharing such a nice review for me and Koru. Your ceremony felt very personal and authentic to your relationship, and I loved working with both of you! Wishing all the best in the years to come!
Rachel was our wedding officiant. She is knowledgeable, over communicated, punctual, pleasant and helpful. Thank you Rachel!
Working with Sarah was wonderful! She made the entire process so easy and low-stress. There were so many options for customizing our ceremony, there is really something for everyone!
Sarah was able to command the attention of everyone at the rehearsal and make sure that people knew what to do come showtime. She was a truly stabilizing force that allowed us to be in the moment during our actual wedding ceremony. Highly rec...
ommended.
Would 100% recommend them for your wedding! Sarah was our officiant and was truly amazing. She was so nice and made us feel heard with every decison we made when it came to our ceremony. She has such a warm personality and made me feel so much...
less anxious on my wedding day. I cannot thank her enough.
Looking for a unique and memorable ceremony that will truly be your own? Look no further! We highly recommend Pat Werk as a wedding officiant. She prides herself in providing a ceremony that is personalized to the couple. You get to choose ...
so much of what will be said and done. Our special moment featured a knot tying ritual which embodied our passion of the outdoors and rock climbing. Pat was excited to help us make that possible! She was so kind in preparing a personalized ceremony that will not be forgotten. Although the ceremony can be a stressful part of the day, her confidence, kind presence, and compassion for her work allowed us to relax and be present in the moment. Pat will undoubtedly make your special day even more special.
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2022
Thank you, Skyler and Heather, for writing such a glowing review for me. I loved the ceremony we created, especially the climbing rope ritual that was a perfect metaphor for your marriage.
It is always a joy to marry delightful couples like ...
the two of you. But I was incredibly honored that you asked me to officiate your wedding because of our family's connection. Watching Skyler grow up in our small town made it even more magical to be a part of your big day.
Wishing the two of you all the best in the years to come and the beautiful life you are creating in Utah.
Pat was truly outstanding to work with! She took time and care to get to understand us, what was important in our relationship and what we wanted our wedding ceremony to look and feel like. The result was truly the most special 35 minutes of ou...
r life! Many of our guests commented that it was one of the best wedding ceremonies they had been to and we have Pat to thank for that. We highly recommend Pat and Koru Ceremony for wedding officiants!
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2022
Thank you so much, Savannah, for your kind words of praise. It was an honor to be there to celebrate with you. I loved every minute of your wedding day. It was a joy to create something unique and special for you that spoke to your relationsh...
ip and the love you and Cody emanated throughout the entire day.
This review is hard for me to write because I truly don’t know if I can put into words what working with Pat meant to me. I am both a writer and a reader and to me the officiant was an extremely important choice to make for our wedding. I wante...
d to feel at home with our officiant, that they knew our story and were going to present our love and what it felt like to us to everyone at our wedding. I found that in Pat. The first call I had with Pat was two hours long, I just couldn’t stop talking with her and I felt so comfortable speaking to her about our vision and our story. When it came time to review the ceremony she had drafted it was also a priority for me to feel heard. Pat sent me an initial version of our ceremony and then I replied back with edits and some of my own ideas. Together we worked to make a wedding ceremony that truly reflected mine and my husband’s life, love and family. Pat also directed the rehearsal seamlessly and as soon as I saw her I gave her the biggest hug because she felt like family. On our wedding day, I wasn’t nervous - I was brimming with happiness. Part of that happiness and ease was brought about by having an amazing team of vendors. Pat was a huge part of that and we will forever be grateful to her for helping in creating and executing pure magic on our wedding day.
Married 07.01.2022
Mr. + Mrs. Herder
Response from the Vendor on 07/07/2022
This review that Caitlin wrote made my heart swell with love and affection for this amazing couple. Caitlin is such a fantastic writer that it was a complete joy to collaborate with her to create the perfect ceremony reflecting their love and ...
vision for the wedding day. Wishing Caitlin and Andrew all the best in their life ahead as husband and wife.
Pat was fantastic!
We had a pretty general idea of what we wanted for our Wedding ceremony, but the guidance and assistance we received along the way was so valuable to helping us really put together the perfect ceremony, just like we wanted ...
it to be. It was obvious to us, as the planning stages unfolded, that Pat and the Koru process would be suitable for many different types of couples, whether religious or not or spiritual in their own way or not, the freedom to "pick and choose" what types of wording and even edit the specific phrases in whatever way we desired.
This flexibility was very important to us, and we utilized it to its full potential to help us build our ceremony.
We had ample opportunities to communicate and go over the ceremony and what it was going to look like with Pat, and she was always willing to work with us along the way. Her experience with former clients was also very relevant and helpful.
The execution of the ceremony itself went very well, Pat was professional and flexible and, at every step along the way, a joy to work with.
I would recommend Pat and the Koru team to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 07/06/2022
Thank you so much, Luke and Kris, for writing such a lovely review for Koru Ceremony and me. I loved and adored the ceremony we created for the two of you. It was perfect and genuinely represented your relationship and everything important to...
you with all the special and unique details and elements we included. I was deeply honored to be there to celebrate with you.
Pat Werk was our officiant for our wedding ceremony last week. Working with Pat was simple, wonderful, and very informative during our meetings. We met via zoom, which was very convenient for us, to plan and organize our ceremony. We chose t...
o have Pat share our love story during our ceremony…. since we met during Covid some of our extended family and friends didn’t know our full story! I can’t count how many people came up to us during our reception and asked if Pat was a relative because she told our love story so well! It was AMAZING!!! I can’t wait to get our wedding footage from our videographer so we can watch and relive the ceremony again. Pat was also super helpful, timely, and organized in providing us with all of the information we needed to get our marriage license and for me to change my last name. Thank you Pat and Koru Ceremony!
Response from the Vendor on 07/04/2022
It was simply wonderful working with you and Shane too! I loved sharing your love story because it was so unique and special. Thank you so much for your very kind words of praise, they meant a lot to me, and I really appreciate your taking th...
e time to write such a heartfelt and informative review for Koru Ceremony. Wishing you all the best in the years to come!
We found Koru Ceremony online and were impressed by the variety of ceremony style they could offer. After submitting our request, their certified officiant Rachel soon reaches to us and set up our first virtual meeting. She helped us a lot for ...
the wedding ceremony preparation from the marriage license application procedure to details of ceremony content. The entire process was well organized and make us feel less stressful. Rachel showed up at 45 minutes earlier at our ceremony to check if everything was going well. The ceremony was very successful and touching! We are very happy with Rachel’s and Koru’s professional service and great help! Highly recommend to other couples!
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2022
Thank you so much for this super kind review, Ye! I was honored to work with you and Shaun to create your perfect ceremony, and I loved meeting your friends and family on the big day. You both are the best, and I wish you (and your precious ani...
mals) nothing but happiness in the future!
Warmly,
Rev. Rachel
Highly recommend!!! Pat at Koru Ceremony was amazing. We were a two-religion couple, so we were initially worried about how we could make our ceremony feel spiritual & meaningful without leaning too strong in any one direction - Pat was able to...
help us make it feel extremely personalized and bring all of the important elements into our ceremony.
If you are looking for a professional, personalized, & heartfelt ceremony, go with Koru!
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2022
Thank you so much, Dana and Chad, for your glowing review. I can't tell you how much I loved working with you and how tickled I am to know we were able to create the perfect ceremony for you. I adored your joint vows, and it was so meaningful t...
o acknowledge that 100 years ago, your great-grandparents married on the exact same date. Wishing the two of you all the best in the years to come as husband and wife.
We absolutely loved Rachel T. for our officiant for our wedding. She was such a pleasure to work with, from answering many questions, personalizing areas we wanted, and always being kind and respectful of us and our cultures and beliefs. If we ...
were to get married again, we definitely would only use Rachel! I highly recommend Rachel and Koru Ceremony. They made it so easy and their handouts, instructions, and guides were so perfect and easy! They have so many choices for every couple out there to make and personalize according to what they want in their ceremony. We loved Rachel and will recommend her to anyone who needs an officiant!!! Love, Tony and Chelsea Lewandowski <3
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2022
Thank you for this kind review, Chelsea and Tony! I absolutely adored working with you both leading up to and on the day of your gorgeous wedding! Thanks for letting me be part of such a special day. It was an honor to work with you both, and I...
wish you all the happiness in the world.
Warmly,
Rev. Rachel
I would highly recommend Pat to officiate your wedding! She is very personal and knows how to adapt in unexpected situations. She helped the day proceed smoothly. She took stress off my plate since I knew she was so reliable.
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2022
Thank you, Cassie and Austin, for your sweet comments.
Inviting 200 guests to join us under the two massive willow trees in the middle of your ceremony when it started to rain created an intimate bonding experience. Thank you for being so fl...
exible and able to go with the flow in this unexpected situation. I'm sure your wedding will be something your family and friends will remember in the years to come.
Just as storms make trees grow deeper roots to withstand bad weather, may any storms that come your way in the years ahead help you grow closer and take comfort and refuge in one another.
Pat was absolutely wonderful to work with for our wedding! Our ceremony was perfect, and the process of putting it together was a breeze with her help. One compliment we received the most throughout our wedding day was about how beautiful and r...
omantic the ceremony and our vows were, which was all thanks to Pat. We cannot recommend her and Koru Ceremonies enough!
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2022
Thank you so much, Becky and Nick, for your kind words. It was an absolute joy working with you creating a ceremony that felt authentic and was a wonderful reflection of your love for each other—wishing you all the best in the years to come. ...
Koru Ceremony and Pat Werk were specatcular to work with. Pat advised and guided us through the whole process while letting us make our own choices, kept in touch, and provided a very personal experience for us and all of our guests. We rece...
ived several comments complimenting our wedding ceremony. I could not more strongly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 06/10/2022
Thank you so much, Barb and Mike! It was so much fun to help you create a one-of-a-kind ceremony that reflected your relationship, the importance of family, and that dreams do come true. The stained glass cross Mike made for the unity cross r...
itual was gorgeous. Wishing you all the best in the years to come as husband and wife.
Pat was absolutely amazing to work with! From our initial meeting with her, we knew we would be in good hands. It is easy to see her experience and expertise; she helped us put together the perfect ceremony. We had zero worries the day of our w...
edding so we were able to be present and fully cherish the day. My husband and I can't thank you enough, Pat.
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2022
Jessica and Kyle- What a joy it was to work with both of you in helping you create a customized ceremony that was meaningful, personal, and perfect in so many ways. What a glorious day, and I was honored to be there.
We went with Koru Ceremony to officiate our wedding and it was such an amazing choice. Sarah was so helpful in the planning process and asked all the questions for the little details we never thought about. The rehearsal which Sarah led, went r...
eally well and helped us prepare for the big day which went smoothly! You can tell how much they care about each couple and really try to make sure that it is the most special day for you. Sarah has such a calming personality which was really appreciated during the ceremony. Would definitely recommend that you go with Koru if you are looking for an officiant!
Our wedding was last weekend and I can't say enough great things about Pat. From our initial consultation through the final ceremony script, Pat was there through the whole process to answer questions, provide guidance and assistance, and creat...
e a ceremony that was unique and perfect for our wedding. Our parents have different religious beliefs than my husband and I so I was very worried about how to make them happy with our ceremony while still making it feel personal and genuine for my husband and I. We were able to work with Pat to build a ceremony that was meaningful for us, but that our parents also loved. Even beyond the ceremony script, Pat offered assistance with music selection, vow writing, and provided instructions on obtaining marriage certificates, changing my name, etc. The ceremony was beautiful and we could not have done it without Pat. I can't recommend her and Koru Ceremonies enough.
Response from the Vendor on 05/09/2022
Thank you so much, Erika and Derek, for your warm, kind, and heartfelt words of praise. They mean a great deal to me. It was a joy to marry you, and I wish you abundant happiness in the years to come.
We could not have asked for a better officiant than Rev. Pat Werk. Our ceremony was by far the smoothest (and best) part of our wedding - thanks to Pat!
In our initial meeting, she really took the time to get to know us and stood out (by a l...
ong shot), compared to other officiants we were "interviewing." Pat's communication was excellent and made everything very easy. She provided many suggestions and informative documents. Some of these documents included song and reading suggestions, the best one was instructions on applying for our marriage license and all the documents we would need!
It was like she knew exactly who we were and that we have known each other for years. She kept our whole bridal party on schedule and was able to really coordinate everything, I did not have a worry in the world! There were so many personal touches that really reflected who we are as a couple. We received so many compliments and we will forever have this beautiful memory with Pat.
Thanks again so much Pat! We hope our paths cross again!
Response from the Vendor on 05/06/2022
Thank you, Jen, for writing this heartfelt review. Your kind words of praise meant so much to me.
Pat did a fantastic job with us! We were wanting a quick yet beautiful ceremony that had elements of our faith in a very short time. She had about 3 days to get something together and it was perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 04/06/2022
Thank you so much Heather and Matt for your extremely kind comments about the ceremony I created for you. I truly enjoyed working with you and wish you all the best in the years to come.
Pat Werk from Koru Ceremony was our officiant for our elopement and she was an absolute dream to work with. We had looked into hiring other officiants but the moment we met with Pat we knew she was the one. Pat came completely prepared to our f...
irst meeting which was a total blessing because we had no idea where to start when planning the ceremony. Pat helped us make our ceremony our own and provided us with plenty of vow and reading examples to choose from. Not only did she help us plan the ceremony she continued to support me in changing my last name and instructions on how to get our certificate. Without Pat I truly don't know what we would of done, she made planning everything before, during, and after so comfortable and easy. I cannot recommend working with Pat and Koru Ceremony enough!
Response from the Vendor on 03/05/2022
Thank you Nathalie and Danny for your very sweet comments. It was fantastic to work with both of you to create a ceremony that really reflected your love for one another. Wishing you all the best in the years to come. May your marriage be fi...
lled with abundant joy.
Working with Pat and Koru Ceremony was a simple and great decision that my wife and I made! We had seen how helpful, insightful, and knowledgeable Pat was about the wedding industry at a family members wedding and knew then that we would not re...
gret choosing her services. Not only did the process of curating our event go smoothly it went smoothly multiple times as Pat was extremely flexible with our wedding date due to schedule changes from Covid. Pat was always in contact with us to make sure that we had everything we needed and that our wedding day went the way we wanted it to go! Not only does Pat do great work she knows so many other vendors and tips and tricks to help reduce the stress of planning a wedding. Even during the wedding or running through rehearsal Pat helps to make sure that you (the wedding couple) take in the moment. She also makes it so you don't have to worry yourself with the little things as she is on top of the small details you are likely not even thinking about! If you are looking for an officiant or someone to help with your wedding look no further as Pat and Koru Ceremony are your best choice!
Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2022
Thank you so much for your extremely lovely review and kind comments. It was so much fun being a part of both Andrea and Garrett’s wedding and now yours. When people look back, I’m sure they will remember what a fantastic party you threw on N...
ew Year’s Eve. It was one for the books, and the photos that Larissa Marie Photography took captured the joy of your big day.
It wasn’t an easy time to get married, but the ceremony went so smoothly and was perfect in so many ways on your wedding day. I was so proud of you and your ability to adjust to the continual Covid changes and your flexibility in changing your wedding date three times!
It was a joy to work with you, and I wish you all the best in the years to come.
Pat was wonderful to work with from start to finish. She understood exactly what we wanted for our small, unique wedding ceremony. She both listened closely to our ideas and provided excellent ideas of her own. The whole process was incredibly ...
smooth and easy. We are so happy to have found her and would recommend her/Koru to anyone looking to create a special, beautiful, one-of-a-kind ceremony or other event.
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2022
Thank you so much, Kallan and Elliot, for writing such a heartfelt and lovely review. I thoroughly enjoyed working with both of you, and it was a joy and a privilege to be a part of your wedding day. My favorite part of your ceremony was when...
we did the ring warming and passed around your wedding bands so they could be warmed with your family’s loving wishes. The added element of asking each family member to share a blessing, prayer, quote, passage, poem, or fondest wishes for you was incredibly special, and I was deeply touched by what they shared—wishing the two of you all the best in the years to come. Congratulations!
Reverend Pat was absolutely wonderful. Working with Pat was stress-free and a very wonderful experience. Our wedding script was so perfect for our special day.
Pat was able to achieve the ambiance that we were looking for, and made the ceremony...
so beautiful.
Pat- thank you so much!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2022
Thank you so much, Carissa and Cody, for writing such a lovely review. Even though we only connected less than two weeks before your wedding day, I was thrilled that I was able to help you create exactly what you were hoping for. Including your...
guests in the candle lighting to emphasize how your life together is enriched by the loving support of your family and friends was meaningful and perfect for including on the very first day of the new year. I hope to have the chance to see the photos afterward because I know how beautiful they will be from the additional symbolism we added to your unity candle ritual.
Rev. Pat was our officiant for our wedding in august. The whole experience with her was so easy and very very helpful. I never realized what all goes into a ceremony and she was there every step of the way! The ceremony she composed was beautif...
ul and we got so many compliments :-)
it really fit who me and my husband are and just seemed so authentic. I would recommend her 10000x!!
Absolutely fabulous to work with!
Pat was warm, kind and knowledgeable about every aspect of our ceremony and the marriage license. My husband and I eloped and Pat had crafted a beautiful ceremony for us during our initial Zoom meeting. We had a private ceremony, and Pat even h...
elped me with the buttons on my wedding gown! We were so happy with everything Pat did for us!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2021
Thank you so much, Virginia and Chris, for your heartfelt review. I really enjoyed working with you, and it was an honor to be at your intimate elopement celebration. I particularly liked that you read a poem to each other during the wedding,...
and to end with dancing to Etta James’ song, “At Last,” was the perfect way to finish the ceremony. Wishing you all the best in the years to come.
Pat was the best officiant we could've asked for. From the beginning, she was extremely detail oriented and truly wanted to get to know us and our story. She was so timely in scheduling meetings and sending us all of the information we needed. ...
She made planning so easy and was the best coordinator during the rehearsal dinner and day of! We've received so many compliments from friends and family that attended the ceremony, noting how personal it was. They knew that it was curated exactly for us. We would recommend Pat to anyone looking for the best officiant for their special day!
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2021
I adored working with Sam and Matt. They were such an incredible couple to work with. Their ceremony was very unique and memorable. It was touching to share their love story with their guests. But what made it memorable is that we had the ce...
remony on the rooftop, and every time we got to an important part in the ceremony a fire truck would go by with their sirens blaring and their horns tooting. It felt very celebratory for this fun-loving and really sweet couple.
They were absolutely perfect. Our officiant, Peter L, was amazing to work with. We wanted an intimate and unique to us ceremony and he more than delivered. Their packages and customization are so flexible and fairly priced. We even got several ...
guest's compliments about our ceremony and officiant Peter afterwards. We cannot say enough positives about Koru or Peter!
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2021
Thank you so much Megan for your glowing review about Peter. We are so delighted to hear the ceremony turned out perfect, and that you had a lot of compliments about Peter from our guests! I agree, he is an amazing officiant.
Reverend Pat was wonderful to work with! She made the process of creating the ceremony very easy and personable. She gave us a lot of suggestions and options for the content and flow of the ceremony. It's easy to tell she has years of exper...
ience and expertise. If we had any adjustments we wanted to make she was completely open to them. You can tell she loves what she does and always had a smile on her face! During our meetings with her we always felt comfortable, as if she was a friend. We highly recommend Reverend Pat and her services!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2021
Thank you so much Heather and Jeff writing such a heartfelt review for me. I adored working with you and loved all the little details, such as the lap blankets for your guests, and the candles that lined the fireplace and the aisle, that made y...
our ceremony feel like a warm embrace and so hygge!
Aaron R. & Sanam R.
Pat was amazing. Her experience and organization & friendly personality made the ceremony so much more stress free and enjoyable then we ever could've hoped for. She was extremely flexible with our schedule and made sure ...
to stay in touch with us throughout the planning process. Would definitely recommend her to anyone, no matter what type of wedding you want to plan!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2021
Thank you, Sanam and Aaron, for writing this really nice review for Koru. It was an honor and so much fun to work with you in planning your ceremony. To give you a sense of how much I enjoyed working with you, this is what I wrote about your w...
edding on social media.
"What a fun couple. During their ceremony, they included their older son getting their one year down the aisle in a car walker (adorable), a Rumi wedding poem (heartfelt), breaking the glass (joyous), and recessing down the aisle to Marry Me by Bruno Mars while wearing sunglasses (upbeat and celebratory). Congratulations, wishing you continued happiness."
Rev. Pat was absolutely amazing. She delivered an incredible ceremony that didn't leave a dry eye in the room. I felt that Pat really made our story feel unique and special. Not to mention Pat provided tons of material to help us write our own ...
vows, and customize our ceremony with plenty of options for every detail. She also gave our wedding party tips during rehearsal and talked about how she would be positioned to make sure the pictures turned out the best.
I don't think our wedding day would have been as special as it turned out being without Pat.
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2021
Thank you Zach and Ava for this heartfelt review. I loved working with both of you, and I agree, there wasn't a dry eye in the room by the end of the ceremony. Even I choked up during the benediction because I too was feeling all the emotions...
of such an awesome ceremony.
Keith and I were married on October 9th, 2021 after becoming engaged in June of 2019. Well we all know what happened between June 2019 and October 2021. We were blessed to have Pat from Koru Ceremony with us through it all. After our initial me...
eting with Pat, we immediately knew that she would be perfect for officiating our wedding. Pat was with us ready to officiate our original wedding date in 2020, and after we postponed a year out, she made sure she was available to officiate the new wedding date in 2021. Pat is warm and open, and she is incredibly professional. She answered all of our questions about the not-so-romantic logistical parts of the marriage (how to get the marriage license, etc) and also helped us create the most beautiful and personalized ceremony. For anyone like us who doesn't belong to a church and didn't want a friend or family member to officiate our wedding, Koru Ceremony is the perfect option. We couldn't recommend anyone more highly!
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2021
Thank you, Sam and Keith, for your heartfelt review. I loved working with both of you. I particularly loved the beer toasting ritual we added. But most of all, I adored how present in the moment both of you were. Your warm, vivacious, fun-l...
oving personalities came through and shone during the ceremony, and it swept your guests up in the emotions and joy of the ceremony. I do lots of ceremonies, and I want to tell you how unique your ceremony was, and that was because of the two of you!
It was amazing having Pat officiate our wedding. I really had now clue where to even start with planning a ceremony, even the timing was confusing to me. Pat was so helpful, she had incredible resources that told me exactly what I needed to thi...
nk about and gave me options, but that were also incredibly personalized. Our ceremony was anything but run-of-the-mill. Our procession order had a lot of moving parts and was a little complex, but Pat handled it with grace and was always so affirming, never making me feel like I was over complicating things. We wanted our friend to be involved in the ceremony, so Pat graciously invited him to present his own “charge to the couple” and even let him have the “you may now kiss your wife” line. I cried, my husband cried, we laughed, it was truly incredible. Pat was able to blend all of our hopes for our wedding so beautifully. It was truly unique and unforgettable and I can’t thank her enough.
Response from the Vendor on 10/08/2021
Thank you Carly and Gage for writing such an awesome review. When I think back about the weddings I officiated this wedding season, yours was one of my all-time favorites. I adored working with you and the unique ceremony we created for your ...
wedding.
Working with Pat and her company Koru Ceremony was one of the best decisions we could have made for our wedding. Pat has a great process that will produce the ceremony you have dreamt about. Pat did a good job helping us through the planning pr...
ocess for the ceremony. She was receptive to our ideas and tweaks that we wanted to make our ceremony unique. I would highly recommend Pat and her company to anyone needing her service. She truly helped make our day special.
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2021
Thank you, Kassi and Gibson, for your wonderful review about the services Koru can provide couples. I am very grateful.
Your wedding was one of the most unique ceremonies I officiated this year. Getting married in the woods where you grew u...
p made it special. It was such a magical day that I wouldn’t have been surprised if fairies and elves had come skipping and dancing down the aisle. All the details, such as branding a tree during the ceremony, we added to the ceremony made it exceptional.
Pat was wonderful to work with. 10/10 would recommend. Everyone commented on how wonderful, memorable and unique our ceremony was and there was not a dry eye in the house. She made the entire process easy and fun. The ceremony was very custom t...
o us. Pat was very organized but also really listened to our wants and needs and input and was flexible. You can have as much or as little input as you want and either way youll have an unforgettable ceremony whether you let Pat do it all or are more hands on in the writing as we were. She is not only a great officiant but a kind person. She was always on time, organized and very helpful with the license and even changing my last name after the ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2021
Thank you so much, Emma and Nick, for your raving review. I am so appreciative. It was such a joy to work with both of you, and it was fun to share your love story with your guests during the ceremony. Wishing you all the best in the years t...
o come.
Pat was honestly so wonderful to work with! We are so happy that we found her to officiate our special day, and she helped make the day special. She helped guide us through the process of planning our ceremony and made it so simple! She kept in...
touch with us regularly and answered any questions we had.
Our guests continue to make comments about how warm and comforting she was, and they loved how emotionally involved in the ceremony she was.
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2021
Thank you so much, Dana and Dan, for writing such a glowing review for me. I loved the personal elements we included in the ceremony, such as taking turns saying each line of your vows and the Unity in Glass ritual. And I remember choking up ...
at the end of the ceremony when I shared the benediction because the love in the room was so palpable. You were such a great couple to work with.
We really enjoyed working with Pat from the first time we met with her! She was warm, supportive, organized, and fun to talk with. She had super helpful handouts for everything we needed, and she was always on top of things. We loved our ceremo...
ny and had lots of compliments from our guests!
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2021
Thank you so much, Monica! Your extremely kind words mean the world to me. I loved working with you and Marc, so I’m delighted to read how happy you were with the process and the ceremony. It was truly a perfect wedding day.
Working with Pat and Koru Ceremonies has been a great experience. My wife and I just got married on 9/25/21 and we feel lucky to have had her as part of our big day. She brought a professional and calming presence that was certainly welcome. It...
is clear that Pat takes pride in what she does. If you are looking for someone to be in your corner on your wedding day I highly recommend giving her a chance.
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2021
Thank you so much, Scott and Megan, for your extremely kind words. I'm so glad to hear you were happy with the ceremony and the service I provided. I care a great deal about the couples I work with and it was truly a joy to celebrate with you o...
n your big day.
Sarah was absolutely amazing as our officiant. She was constantly in communication with us, very open to any suggestions of things we wanted for our ceremony, and full of great advice. We got so many compliments from guests of how beautiful a...
nd personalized our ceremony was. We are so thankful to Koru!