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Derek
Derek
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28 years in business

Specializing in Milwaukee/Waukesha Counties and Lake Geneva Weddings, the Officiating Service of World of Wisdom Ministry specializes in customized, traditional, spiritual, religious, agnostic and non-denominational wedding ceremonies. With many years of wedding industry experience, Reverend Derek is dedicated to crafting affordable ceremonies uniquely tailored to what each couple finds meaningful.

Services Offered

World of Wisdom Ministry facilitates wedding ceremonies, rehearsals, vow renewals, and civil unions for couples of all faiths and backgrounds. A complimentary in-person meeting is always provided to discuss Reverend Derek’s ceremony planning process and your particular wedding vision. Once booked, Reverend Derek endeavors to make the crafting of your ceremony a collaborative process to ensure your wedding is fully reflective of your relationship, beliefs, and traditions. Ceremonies can be as simple or elaborate as you'd like. He will provide you with an exact copy of the text of your ceremony well ahead of your wedding to ensure he has your full approval. Reverend Derek will also handle all of your marriage licensing needs and finalize any paperwork.

Derek offers many classes and workshops such as: Relationship Enhancement Counseling, Relationship Communication Skills and Accessing Inner Wisdom Counseling. I also facilitate Baptisms.

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FAQ

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
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What languages do you speak?

English

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Derek Dube is highly praised by couples for his officiating services at weddings. Reviewers appreciate his personalized approach in crafting ceremonies that are heartfelt, meaningful, and tailored to each couple's preferences. Derek is commended for his professionalism, responsiveness, and the ease of working with him throughout the planning process. Guests and couples alike highlight his ability to create a calm and comfortable atmosphere, making ceremonies personal and unforgettable. Overall, Derek receives accolades for his care, expertise, and dedication to making each wedding ceremony special and unique.

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Derek Dube is highly praised by couples for his officiating services at weddings. Reviewers appreciate his personalized approach in crafting ceremonies that are heartfelt, meaningful, and tailored to each couple's preferences. Derek is commended for his professionalism, responsiveness, and the ease of working with him throughout the planning process. Guests and couples alike highlight his ability to create a calm and comfortable atmosphere, making ceremonies personal and unforgettable. Overall, Derek receives accolades for his care, expertise, and dedication to making each wedding ceremony special and unique.

Adam
Adam Sent on 07/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best wedding officiant we could have asked for!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Derek Dube as our wedding officiant for our ceremony at The Commodore on Nagawicka Lake. From our first meeting, Derek's warmth, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm for his role shone through.

Derek took the time to get to know us as a couple, ensuring that the ceremony was personalized and meaningful. He skillfully balanced humor and sentiment, creating a ceremony that was heartfelt and memorable for us and our guests. His ability to articulate our love story and incorporate our personalities into the vows made the moment incredibly special.

On the day of the wedding, Derek was calm and composed, guiding us through each step with ease. His presence was reassuring, allowing us to focus on the joy of the moment. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful and touching the ceremony was, thanks in large part to Derek's eloquence and delivery.

We are so grateful to Derek for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. If you're looking for an officiant who is not only professional but also deeply committed to making your ceremony unique and special, we highly recommend Derek Dube.

Thank you, Derek, for being an essential part of our special day!
Michael
Michael Sent on 04/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for making our wedding special

We are incredibly grateful to Derek for officiating our wedding. Even on short notice, he quickly understood us as a couple and worked with us to craft a ceremony that was deeply personal and meaningful.

Derek's genuine passion helped create a joyful and heartfelt atmosphere to marry my beautiful bride, Felicia, who is truly the woman of my dreams and the person I'm honored to share the rest of my life with.

We wholeheartedly recommend Derek Dube to any couple. Thank you, Derek, for making our day truly special!
Mary
Mary Sent on 02/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dreamy experience

We were so honored to be able to have our wedding At the celebration of life. I love that It was small and intimate, and Derek was truly amazing. He definitely made our day better than we expected between the decor and the atmosphere and Derek being truly amazing all the way around he made our wedding Unforgettable
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World of Wisdom Ministry always goes above and beyond for the Brides and Grooms.

Kelly Mottl Photography Kelly Mottl Photography Wedding Photographers

I enjoyed working with World of Wisdom Ministry. He communicated with me as a vendor better than most and was very personable with guests and event staff. The ceremony was short and meaningful. I would highly recommend World of Wisdom Ministry.

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I have had the pleasure of working with Words of Wisdom Ministry several times and they always do an awesome job customizing and executing the ceremony. They are also very personable and professional.

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