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Weddings by Rev. Patti Ruhala

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union
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Tosha
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Based in Swartz Creek, Michigan, Rev. Patti Ruhala specializes in arranging and administering wedding ceremonies throughout the state. Rev. Patti Ruhala has over 22 years of experience and has performed over 497 ceremonies. This officiant professional is passionate about crafting ceremonies for couples that reflect their relationship and personalities and is happy to officiate traditional and non-traditional customized weddings.

Services/Packages Offered

Rev. Patti Ruhala works directly with her clients in the ceremony planning process to ensure their ceremony is reflective of their wedding vision. Packages include license signing only, "Just the Basics" for small intimate weddings with no rehearsal, and "Short and Sweet" ceremonies for larger groups with rehearsal included. Here is the link for more complete package details: https://revpattiruhala.wixsite.com/revpatti/wedding_packages.

After the wedding, Rev. Patti will facilitate the license to your County Clerk to be recorded so you may change your driver's license, insurances, banking and more with your new last name. Allow 10-14 days to get a certified copy after the wedding.

Features

Woman-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 22 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MI
MO

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Weddings by Rev. Patti Ruhala

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Rev Patti Ruhala receives overwhelming praise for her officiating services, with reviewers emphasizing her excellent communication, professionalism, flexibility, and personal touch. She is described as attentive, accommodating, and thoughtful, making couples feel comfortable and ensuring their ceremonies are individualized and special. Despite any last-minute changes, Rev Patti maintains a calming presence, crafting ceremonies that are light-hearted, heartfelt, and unique to each couple, making her highly recommended for anyone seeking a caring and considerate officiant for their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Rev Patti Ruhala receives overwhelming praise for her officiating services, with reviewers emphasizing her excellent communication, professionalism, flexibility, and personal touch. She is described as attentive, accommodating, and thoughtful, making couples feel comfortable and ensuring their ceremonies are individualized and special. Despite any last-minute changes, Rev Patti maintains a calming presence, crafting ceremonies that are light-hearted, heartfelt, and unique to each couple, making her highly recommended for anyone seeking a caring and considerate officiant for their special day.

Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 09/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

One thing I can say about Patti she really touched my heart with everything she did for my big day. From the consistency with her responses to me to the heart felt email she sent to me the night before my wedding it brought tears to me. She is amazing and made us both feel so comfortable. I would recommend her to EVERYONE and the price was great it wasn’t too much.
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Ruben Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service

Perfect for us. Flexible, on time, and quick communication. Thank you so much!
Tosha
Tosha Sent on 09/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous job

I would recommend Patti to do any wedding. She was very polite and I got her at last minute. Due to certain circumstances that happened. Patti did a fabulous job and has a great sense of humor.
Patti traveled a long ways for my wedding and we truly appreciated it.
The cost wasn't bad at all. She fit right in with our group.
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Lacey Sent on 09/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful day!


Rev Patti Ruhala Was amazing! She helped walk me and my husband through the process making it easier for us. Her communication exceeded our expectations, she made sure we were comfortable and everything was organized for the big day. The ceremony flowed, friends and family talk about how beautiful that day was. Highly recommend.
Amber
Amber Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Very satisfied!

Pattie is so thoughtful and wonderful to work with! So professional but also so personal. She bent over backwards to make our day as beautiful and as special as it could be. She definitely is a blessing! I can't imagine having someone else!
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Jaydee Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant

We would highly recommend Patti to anyone! Patti was very attentive to detail, helped create a ceremony that was individualized and special to us, as well as very personable. She helped make the process go smooth and seamless!
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Gina Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Such a pleasure!

Patti is absolutely amazing! Very professional and so sweet and kind! When we called her she spoke with us for at least 45 minutes and made us feel very comfortable and happy about picking her to be our officiate. She communicated wonderfully through email and text when I had several different questions, even after we spoke over the phone. We were so pleased with her and would recommend her to anyone! Thank you Patti for making our day so special! We couldn't have done it without you!
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Joi T. Sent on 11/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Love care and respect

Rev Patti treated us with much love care and respect
Regardless of our circumstances. May God continue to bless you for being a blessing to us and more. Patti you deserve 20 awards
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B. Duckworth Sent on 11/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Small service

Patty was accommodating and professional. Our wedding service was just the two of us and 2 relatives. Some how she made us feel comfortable, never even meeting us, but it felt like we had known her for years.
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Jennifer Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/12/24, Kensington Park

Reverend Patti was professional, fun, and easy to work with. She did a wonderful job with our casual wedding in the park! She’s well prepared and flexible. All our guests thought she was great.
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What a genuine great person. Patti is the smiling face you want to join you upfront on your big day. We work with her often and usually provide a PA for the ceremony. She is a real pro with a big heart.

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Rev. Patti Ruhala has been to Glen Gables several times and shes been great everything goes nicely. She is professional and has been very helpful .

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