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Adam 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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Mary Sent on 02/05/2025Dreamy 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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Mariah Sent on 11/13/2024Highly Recommend!
My husband and I highly recommend using Derek as your officiant! He was amazing to work with and made the whole process so easy! We did not want a religious ceremony and he gave us many different versions of the ceremony that we could pick and choose to fit to us. We will definitely recommend him to anyone.World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Greetings Mariah and Zach, I really appreciate both of you and am so grateful for your wonderful assessment of my Officiant services. Your ceremony was fantastic! I had a great time creating a prefect ceremony with both of you. Having over a year to work with you, I really felt I got to know both of you very well and am glad to consider you my friends. Enjoy each other and always have fun while crating beautiful memories! -
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Madeline 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. -
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Jesse 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 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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Mckenzie 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 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. -
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Nick 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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Elena 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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Shannon 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. -
![Michael]()
Michael 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 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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Loran Sent on 12/26/2022Reliable and Personable experience!
Derek was such a joy to work with. After our initial phone conversation, we were extremely pleased with his professionalism and the ease in which we were able discuss our wedding day with him. We did not have a specific vision for the ceremony, but luckily Derek was able to provide examples of readings, ceremonies, and shared drafts with us in time for us to reflect and personalize them. He was also a great help in the hours leading up to wedding day. Felt like part of the family. Would highly recommend!!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Happy Holidays Loran and Paul, wow, what a special Wedding service I had the pleasure of Officiating for both of you! I had so much fun co-creating your ceremony and the reading you chose, "Apache Marriage Blessing” was perfect for the relationship you share with each other. Thanks for your friendship and I wish you all the best as you write new chapters in lives for many, many years to come. -
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Lauren Sent on 11/20/2022Extremely helpful and could not recommend more!
My husband and I had the pleasure of having Derek be the officiant for our wedding and we could not have been happier! He was extremely helpful not only for the ceremony but with wedding information in general as well! He made it really easy to customize our ceremony to what we liked and had so many options and information for us along the way! He’s very professional and timely and was both thoughtful and kind. We could not recommend him more!! -Lauren and Tristan VanceWorld of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hello Lauren and Tristan, thank you for the honor of allowing me to serve you as your Officiant - it was such a pleasure to meet both of you and put together such a beautiful ceremony. The Reading you chose - “Union” by Robert Fulghum is one of my absolute favorite and so appropriate for a wedding. Wishing you lots of fun as you enter this new chapter in your lives. -
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Kale Sent on 11/20/2022Kind, Professional and Genuine
Derek was absolutely amazing. When we needed to switch gears and find a new officiant a few months before our wedding we found Derek. He was. Blessing to us, he led us through every step of creating an amazing ceremony that was customized for us. He listen and responded with great suggestions and praised our ideas. The collaboration together as a team to make our day so memorable was outstanding. Derek was so professional, but is very personable and made us feel so comfortable. We had the upmost trust in him for our big day and he came through better than we could ever imagined. From first meeting, to the rehearsal and ceremony, Derek was one of the best things that happened to us for our wedding.World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hi Kale and Jasmine, I certainly appreciated all the wonderful personal touches that you added to your ceremony - turned out awesome! Having your dog, Lucas as the ring bearer certainly was a fun touch. I am so happy to have met both of you and create such unique and intimate wording. Having sand from your home towns was a great idea for the sand ceremony. One of my favorite parts though was the ring warming ritual where each one of your guests held your rings at the beginning and blessed them for you. Wishing you a long life together filled with Joy, Happiness, Respect and Love. -
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Kennedy Sent on 09/20/2022Derek is the BEST!
We could not have asked for a better officiant for our wedding. Derek was in constant contact with us creating the PERFECT ceremony. We got to completely customize the ceremony to fit our personalities. Derek was always very professional and was VERY quick to respond. I will recommend Derek to ALL bride and grooms looking for an officiant. Derek is truly the best in Wisconsin and someone who can be trusted to make your ceremony special and memorable!!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hi Kennedy and Matt, thank you for the lovely words! Your small, intimate ceremony was not only beautiful but perfect. The setting that you chose was absolutely gorgeous. I really enjoyed the times we spent together creating such an intimate ceremony for you and your children. The tree planting ritual was very unique and the guests that I spoke with had never seen anything like that before and truly enjoyed it. Wishing you and your children a wonderful life together creating sweet memories that will last forever. -
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Ashley Sent on 09/14/2022Incredible and Personable Officiant
Derek did a wonderful job helping us to personalize our wedding ceremony so that it reflected our relationship well. He gave us numerous examples to draw from. He was very quick to respond via email throughout the entire planning process. He coordinated our rehearsal and gave helpful instructions to our bridal party. His delivery of our ceremony was better than we ever could have imagined! My husband and I are honored that Derek played such a special role in our big day. We would highly recommend him to any engaged couple.World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Greetings Ashley and Matt, thanks for mentioning the rehearsal - I love how much fun we had at your rehearsal. I enjoyed the entire night. Thanks also for the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception dinner invitation. It was fantastic to stay and celebrate with both of you and your guests. Elliot, Piper and Mara (ring bearer and flower girls) were a precious addition to the processional. Wishing you a long life together filled with Joy, Happiness and Love as you begin this new chapter in your lives. -
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Cassidy Sent on 07/23/2022Professional & Organized
Derek did a fantastic job guiding us through the ceremony process. I don't know what we would have done at the rehearsal without him. He thought of all things I never would have thought of. He made the ceremony feel seamless!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hi Cassidy and Chris, wow - how great was your wedding day! The Schlitz Audubon was a wonderful setting for the two of you. It matched your love for each other and the outdoors. I spoke with many of your friends and family after the service and they thought that the hand ritual you chose fit your relationship with each other perfectly. Wishing you both a long life together filled with Joy, Respect and Love. -
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Erin Sent on 07/10/2022Amazing officiant!
Derek was so great to work with! Our wedding ceremony was absolutely perfect! He helped us write the most beautiful catholic ceremony. He was super responsive and helpful throughout the whole entire wedding planning process. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant for our special day. Thank you SO much Derek!!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Greetings Erin and Mike, I had so much fun working with both of you on your ceremony and especially at your wedding service. You are surrounded by such a loving and fun group of friends and family. Having your Aunt Leslie and Uncle Ricardo participate in your ceremony by doing a reading was wonderful and an honor for them to be included. Many Blessings for many, many years to come. -
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Arrielle Sent on 05/11/2022Fantastic Officiant!
We had an amazing experience at our wedding with Derek as our officiant! He was very responsive to all messages in the months leading to the ceremony and sent many helpful tips! He is very flexible and allows lots of customization options for your ceremony. Truly a pleasure to work with! I can not recommend him enough!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Greetings Arrielle and Brad, what a wonderful treat it was to co-create such a beautiful and fun wedding ceremony with both of you. The personal vows that you shared with each other was electrifying. The reading that you chose, "This Day I Married MY Best Friend", was perfect for the two of you. I am so happy for you and the new journey you are about to embark on. Blessings for many, many years to come! -
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Alexis Sent on 11/01/2021Simply Perfect
Simply put, Derek was exactly what we were looking for in an Officiant. He listened to us and implemented our ceremony ideas. He provided suggestions when we were unsure how to proceed. He was thoughtful, caring, and charismatic. He spoke amazingly well in front of our large reception group. He was cool, calm, and collected (especially as the two of us had some nerves!). We could not of asked for anything more from Derek and are so happy he was part of our day.World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hi Lexy and Chris, wow - what a beautiful ceremony and a wonderful time had by all! I am so glad to have had the opportunity to meet both of you and create such an intimate and fun wedding ceremony. Meeting your families and friends was certainly a bonus. I am really looking forward to hearing all the great things that are in store for you for many years to come. Blessings and Prosperity are sent your way. -
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Jennifer Sent on 10/12/2021Excellent Officiant!
Derek was amazing! He put together a spectacular ceremony and even added some of our personal touches. He was super responsive and very understanding. Derek was super helpful and made our day special. I would highly recommend Derek to anyone and I even did, My maid of honor is getting married and May next year and is using him as well!World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hi Jennifer and Nathan, first of all, what a spectacular wedding ceremony you had. The backdrop was truly phenomenal and I can't wait to see the photos of the gathering of you, your families and friends on this gorgeous golf course. Your ceremony perfectly mirrored the love that you have for each other and I know your happiness will last for many, many years of great experiences. Wishing you all the best that life has to offer. -
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Kristen Sent on 10/11/2021Wedding officiant
Derek was amazing from the minute we hired him. He was so helpful and gave us many different options to choose a ceremony that was unique to us. He always responded very quickly. the day of the wedding we were delayed due to rain and he was very helpful and understanding with waiting.World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Greetings, Kristen and Daniel, I know that you had your heart set on an outdoor ceremony, but the rain was not in a very cooperative mood. We waited and then waited some more, but we finally had a break in the weather and were able to complete your ceremony in between the raindrops. I am so happy for you. The glass unity ceremony that you chose was powerful and a wonderful way to symbolically combine your two lives into one. I am so glad to have met you and work together to create such a beautiful ceremony for you and your guests to enjoy. Much happiness and joy being sent to you. -
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Cassidy Sent on 09/23/2021August Wedding
Derek was great! He is very knowledgeable and helped us craft the perfect wedding. He was a pleasure to work with.World of Wisdom Ministry's reply:
Hello Cassidy and Bryan, wow, what a beautiful ceremony that the three of us created together! It was so much fun working with you and getting to meet both of your families and friends. The time capsule ritual that you chose was just perfect for the two of you. Writing letters to each other to open at a future anniversary was a great idea that I believe you will truly enjoy. Many Blessings
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