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Rev Patti Ruhala
Rev Patti Ruhala
Owner

Woman-owned

21 years in business

We speak English

Just me

Based in Swartz Creek, Michigan, Rev. Patti Ruhala specializes in arranging and administering wedding ceremonies throughout the state. Rev. Patti Ruhala has over 21 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.

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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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Rev. Patti Ruhala receives glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, praised for her professionalism, personal touch, and accommodating nature. She is described as attentive, thoughtful, and kind, with excellent communication skills that ease the wedding planning process. Reviewers mention her adaptability to last-minute changes, warm personality, and the heartfelt ceremonies she conducts, making her highly recommended for couples looking for a caring and skilled officiant for their special day.

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Rev. Patti Ruhala receives glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, praised for her professionalism, personal touch, and accommodating nature. She is described as attentive, thoughtful, and kind, with excellent communication skills that ease the wedding planning process. Reviewers mention her adaptability to last-minute changes, warm personality, and the heartfelt ceremonies she conducts, making her highly recommended for couples looking for a caring and skilled 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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Stefanie Sent on 07/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Professional Low Key Chill Kind

Reverend Patti was exactly what we were looking for. It was sort of last minute. The courthouse cancelled our original wedding day. So I called Patti and she made the trip to Ann Arbor. It was freezing cold, outdoors, 8 people or so, in the middle of the pandemic. And she showed up on time, communicated very well, was a good sport about being outside in the middle of winter. It was a lot of fun.
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Stacy Sent on 10/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Patti R. Amazing

Patti was an amazing part of our wedding! She did a great job uniting my husband and I!
We met a month or so before our wedding. She listened to everything we wanted for our day. She came up with the perfect ceremony that fit our lives. She was a perfect match for us.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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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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