I couldn't have agreed more and say "ditto" with Jen Dederich Photography's comment in her Facebook post: "I am just so spoiled by all of the wonderful couples that I get to photograph!! (insert the word "marry" here) I knew that this was going to be such a fun, easy wedding day full of love and laughter and it was all of that and more.  Congratulations Jess and Ryan"  (Ceremony & Reception venue at the Edgewater Hotel)

Before I get too deep into this year's wedding season I wanted to look back at some of the weddings I did in 2016.  Rachel and Josh got married at the Madison Club on 1/2/16 and I was the officiant.  But what a delight to see these photos that Audre Rae Photography took of them in front of Grace Episcopal Church where I work as the wedding coordinator as well.

If you'd like to see more photos from this wedding, check out this link:

​My husband and I were recently in San Francisco and saw these fern korus at the deYoung Museum.  

A koru is a new fern frond as it begins to unfurl.  The word “koru” (pronounced kor-roo) is the Maori word for “loop.”  A number of years ago I was introduced to this word when my daughter lived in New Zealand.  For the indigenous people of New Zealand the koru symbolizes new beginnings and hope for the future.  It embodies a new phase of life, positive change and personal growth, working together in harmony and being mindful of the good things in life.  I felt the word koru symbolized everything I wanted my officiating business Koru Ceremony to represent.  The koru personified the ideals of new beginnings we want to honor in ceremony.

"Pat Werk is an amazing and beautiful person. She made the process so easy, fun, and enjoyable. She had a plethora as very helpful resources for us to choose music, readings, ceremony styles, prayers and much more. She even helped us combine several verses to create the perfect match for us. We felt she really cared for us and for our day, and for a wonderful future. She added some very special touches as well. We would highly recommend her. We are blessed to have met Pat. "
Wendy and Josh married on 3/4/17 at Mansion Hill Inn, Madison, WI

Thank you so much Wendy and Josh for your beautiful and heartfelt review you wrote for me on both Wedding Wire and The Knot. It was so joyful to get to know the two of you and your beautiful family. I was honored to be a part of your special day and I am confident you will have a wonderful marriage.