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Adam S. Sent on 07/19/2024The 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!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Wow - I want you thank you for the kind words! Adam and Andrea you were both so wonderful to work with. I believe we co-created a Beautiful Wedding Ceremony together. I was honored to Officiate your Ceremony and it is a pleasure to call you my friends. I had so much fun at the dinner reception and it was a Joy speaking with your families and friends. They all love you very much and along with me, they wish you the very best life has to offer for many, many years to come. -
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Jesse G. Sent on 09/03/2024Derek is the perfect wedding officiant!
Derek was the BEST person to lead our wedding ceremony. He brought unparalleled professionalism and joy to our day. He took the time to get to know us and write an amazing ceremony script that was perfect for us. I would give 1000 stars instead of 5 if I could.
We felt incredibly supported throughout the entire process. The ceremony went incredibly smooth, thanks to Derek’s direction and thoughtful guidance. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect ceremony. We highly recommend Derek to any couple looking for a wedding officiant who will make their day perfect!! - Jesse and Kasey -
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Alex I. Sent on 08/29/2024Wedding Officiant 11/10- Do Not Miss Working with Derek!
My wife and I recently got married and had our ceremony officiated by Derek Dube from World of Wisdom Ministry. Words cannot begin to express our gratitude and satisfaction with Derek's services.
My wife and I originally interviewed several officiants who all tried to act as the "perfect" fit, but Derek is the only one that truly is. From our initial call with him, we could tell he was authentic and genuinely interested in getting to know us and learning more about our lives. That conversation was very informative, comfortable, and fun- we knew immediately that there was no other choice.
Following the call, Derek was was just as wonderful throughout the planning process. He is responsive, professional, and provides multiple resources to help prepare your wedding ceremony. We enjoyed building our ceremony with him and having the ability to make it personal to fit us.
On the day of, he is the best officiant because you already feel like you have been friends forever- he makes you feel very calm. We had several guests compliment his ceremony and mentioned that they enjoyed his blessing at our reception.
We are so honored and grateful to have shared our day with him by our side. If you need an officiant, do not miss the opportunity to work with Derek. He is a gem and a season pro at wedding officiating!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hi Alex and Mikayla, wow - what a sweet review! You two are also gems and I am sure you feel the same about each other. I totally enjoyed the process we shared co-creating your special day. Working with both of you was such a wonderful experience for me. You modeled what it means to be in Love - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart! Everyone one of your guests that I had the pleasure of speaking with at your rehearsal, your ceremony and your reception - made it unanimous - you are GREAT together. The song that you sang at your ceremony was spectacular and added a intimate touch to who you both truly are. I am glad to be friends with you on FaceBook, that way I can follow all the great adventures that will be coming your way. You are a 'perfect fit for each other -
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Madeline A. Sent on 09/04/2024Great Officiant in Milwaukee Area
We worked with Derek to plan our August 2024 ceremony. He was quick to communicate, give us advice, and had great tips and tricks to make sure our day was perfect. We were able to customize our ceremony to how we wanted it with plenty of options provided by Derek. If you are looking for an officiant for your wedding, look no further!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hello Madeline and Nicholas, thank you for the wonderful assessment! I really enjoyed working with both of you to create such a pleasant wedding. I had a great time meeting your friends and family after the ceremony and enjoyed all the great comments they shared with me about the two of you. Wishing you the best as you continue writing new chapters in your book of life. -
Allyson Sent on 07/21/2024
Profession and caring
Truly a professional who cares about the couples he is marrying! Made everything from writing the ceremony, to rehearsal, to getting our marriage license, stress free and simple! We feel so grateful we picked Derek as the officiant for our wedding and would chose him over and over again!’World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Greetings Ally and Jarrett, likewise, I would choose both of you over and over. We had a year and a half to plan your wedding and guess what - it was simply Beautiful, Heart Warming, Intimate, Fun, Awesome!!!!!! I can't begin to tell you how honored I was to be a part of your Grand Wedding Celebration. I am forever grateful we met and I will cherish our friendship for the rest of my life. Wishing you both the best life has to offer as you continue to write the new chapters in your life book. -
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Mckenzie G. Sent on 06/07/2024Not a dry eye in the place!
Derek was wonderful to work with. He was professional, knowledgable, and easy to work with. Derek helped us craft a beautiful ceremony that our guests loved and complimented (and almost everyone cried). We felt his personality matched us as a couple and was a great fit for us and our guests. Derek walked us through the entire process, provided constructive and quality feedback and ideas, and communicated effectively. We would absolutely recommend Derek to anyone in need of an officiant. Thank you again Derek!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hi McKenzie and Cody. Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of my Officiant services - you are both greatly appreciated! I really pride myself in quick communication with all the couples that I have the pleasure of working with - it is so important to be timely with everyone since I know how stressful planning a wedding can be. I try to be as helpful as I can regarding my 25 years of experience to assist the couple in any way I can, including tips about rehearsals, writing your own vows, ring exchange and vows wording, including families and friends into the ceremony, readings, rituals (sand, candle, tree planting, etc,), applying for your marriage license, and so much more. Not only was it Joy Celebrating both of you on your 'big day' but I am honored to call you my friend! -
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Jess M. Sent on 10/24/2023Simply Amazing
Derek was a pleasure to work with. Very professional but also has a great sense of humor that helped tremendously the day of our wedding when I was feeling a little stressed out lol. Even though our wedding date was over a year and a half out from when we first contacted Derek, he was always there for us, and always checking in with us.
What I like most about him, was he let us do things our way, and did our ceremony just how we wanted.
Never once did he try and talk us into anything we didn't want to do. He has lots of good information, quick responses to emails, a just a great guy all around. I highly recommend and if I could give more than 5 stars I would. Absolutely amazing!!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hello Jess and Brian, thank you for the heartfelt words - you are so sweet! I am so glad to have been there for you. I know you shared that you had a little stress leading up to your 'big day' and I was happy to relieve some of that that by letting you know that your day would be just perfect however it turned out. And boy, did it turn out beautifully. I enjoyed working with you and co-creating your customized ceremony so much. I spoke with many of your guests after the ceremony and they thought it was personal, unique and perfect for your personalities. Thank you so much for the honor of helping you start this new journey in your lives. I wish you all the best experiences that life brings you. -
Giulia T. Sent on 11/30/2023
Kind and caring wedding officiant
Derek was a very kind and flexible wedding officiant! He was involved throughout our planning process and did an amazing job with our ceremony. Afterwards, many guests commented how personal and romantic our ceremony was and that it was one of the highlights of the day. Could not recommend him more highly and think that he always brings his best to the table!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Greetings Mr. and Dr. Lyster
Thank you so much for the honor of allowing me to serve you as your Officiant on your very important day! It was such a pleasure to meet both of you and co-create a wedding ceremony that I thought was unique and very sacred. You certainly added some personal and genuine aspects of who you are. I truly enjoyed the whole process while co-creating your ceremony. Of all the weddings that I have Officiated this one is at the top of the list regarding the floral arrangement, simply spectacular! The ceremony itself was so heartfelt (your personal vows - WOW!) And the readings were spot on. I really enjoyed the speeches at the reception. I love dancing (my mother was a dance instructor). The live music of the Bluewater Kings Band was an excellent touch throughout the evening. Many blessings to both of you as you write new chapters together throughout the years! -
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Libby S. Sent on 11/19/2023
Wonderful Experience
My partner and I were looking for a wedding officiant to assist us with preparing a Christian ceremony for our upcoming wedding. We had researched a handful of officiants, but really it wasn't until we met Derek that we knew he was exactly who we should work with. Derek was attentive, responsive, helpful, and kind throughout the entire process of drafting our ceremony. His notes and insights were invaluable in allowing us to create the perfect ceremony that exemplified ourselves and our values. We can't recommend Derek enough to any prospective couples!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Good morning Libby and Connor, thanks for the kind words, I am so glad that my 20 plus years of experience as an Officiant paid off for you. The three of us certainly added many unique aspects to your wedding ceremony. I am so glad to have met you and was honored to be of service to you as your Officiant. Wishing you both many years of Bliss on this new journey! -
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Nick C. Sent on 09/07/2023Incredible service and experience
Derek was incredible from the beginning and throughout. He was always quick to respond and well prepared to help us at every moment. His genuine care for how our special day went was continually prevalent. I highly recommend his services!!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hello Kristina and Nick, I totally enjoyed every moment working with you on your wedding ceremony, you are such a fun and caring couple. I look forward to all the wonderful experiences that I know are coming your way!
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Michael D. Sent on 06/17/2023Great officiant choice.
Derek was great. We met in person so he could get a feel for what kind of a ceremony we were hoping to have. He quickly emailed some general drafts for multiple styles of weddings. From those drafts we picked parts we liked, added in some of our own things. Derek looked over it and offered suggestions based on his experience while making it clear it was all up to us. It was sooo helpful having him there for the rehearsal. He just knows where people should be and has the flow of it down. The day of went smooth as can be.World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hello Jessica and Mike, I see you picked up on how a rehearsal moves so smoothly. I enjoy rehearsals very much as they are a great deal of fun! Working together on your ceremony was such a pleasure and I so appreciated your input to make your wedding day wonderful and personal. I look forward to keeping up with you on social media to see the exceptional experiences you two enjoy together as you travel this new path. -
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Rachel E. Sent on 06/11/2023Purely wonderful!
Derek was so wonderful and helpful throughout the whole process from the time that we first met him all the way to the time that my now husband and I got married! Explained everything! He was helpful in providing suggestions all the way up to helping write our vows! He was so helpful with the rehearsal dinner and ceremony!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Wow - what a beautiful wedding ceremony and venue. I thought everything was perfect including the entire process of co-creating your ceremony. Rachel and Chris, I am so glad to have met you and be a part of your 'big day'! It was an honor and a pleasure to work these past few months to put together a wedding ceremony that you and your guests will remember for many, many years to come. Wishing you both all the best on life's journey! -
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Shannon T. Sent on 06/18/2023Absolutely incredible!
Dereck was a fantastic officiant for our ceremony! We are so blessed to have found him. He truly made our ceremony special and unique to us. He provided so many great ideas, listened to feedback, and worked with us for hours to ensure that my husband and I had the ceremony we wanted. He is such a caring and sweet person that I would recommend to anyone looking for an officiant for their wedding day!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hi Shannon and Sean, thank you so much for the beautiful words! I am glad that we were able to create such a beautiful ceremony for you and your guests. I do not Officiate many weddings in a church setting, but when I do, I totally enjoy the atmosphere. The Calvary Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee is breathtaking. I spoke with many of your guests (family and friends) and it's unanimous - they think the two of your are perfect for each other and they thought that the ceremony wording was perfect as well. Many Blessings to both of you on life's journey. -
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Elena P. Sent on 07/09/2023We LOVED our ceremony!
Derek was an amazing officiant for our wedding ceremony and we would absolutely work with him again if we had to redo our day! He was very responsive and provided us with so many options and examples for our ceremony. We picked one of his examples and added some parts from a different example in and created the perfect ceremony!
Our friends and family have raved about our ceremony and several people told us that it was the best ceremony they have experienced. We were told by our guests that they loved listening to Derek and the ceremony was so unique!
We are extremely happy with our choice and we couldn't imagine our ceremony without Derek :) He made our ceremony feel so intimate, unique but never boring! We would recommend him to anybody!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Wow, awesome photos! Thank you so much for the honor of helping you celebrate this new journey in your lives. I enjoyed our time together very much (co-creating your ceremony, talking on the phone, emails, your rehearsal and of course, your 'big day'! It was such a beautiful day and I'm sure the memories will last forever. You are a very fun couple and the love that you share is contagious. The many guests that I spoke with confirmed how special you both are. I look forward to hearing about all the great experiences to come. -
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Zac D. Sent on 04/12/2023
Derek was exactly what we were looking for in an officiant!
My wife and I were in need of an officiant and had no idea of where to start to look for one. We searched around and came across weddingwire. From there we found Derek and read through some reviews. At that point we had a good initial gut feeling about him and scheduled a meeting with him. The meeting went great and we both felt very comfortable with how he handled himself and how organized he was. We knew he was the right fit so we decided to move forward with his services right away. The most important take away from his services was how helpful he was in helping plan the ceremony. He had a lot to offer in giving us plenty of options and direction, in turn removing a lot of the stress that normally comes with planning a wedding. The ceremony went exactly as planned and exceeded our expectations. He offers a very relaxing presence, a sense of humor, and a very kind personality. We both highly recommend his services if you’re in need of an officiant! Thanks Derek!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hello Zac and Tina, your Easter weekend wedding was so beautiful and intimate with roughly 12 guests. It was such a joy to meet both of you and your immediate family members. I absolutely loved the reading that you chose entitled, 'The Promises of Marriage' by Bettie Meeks. It fit the two of you perfectly! I look forward to hearing all the great adventures the two of you will share over many years to come. Blessings, Derek. -
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