Reviews

 

“We were so lucky to have had Roya officiate our wedding in October and would highly recommend her to any couple who is currently planning their wedding! Roya finds a beautiful balance between being professional AND being a supportive friend who is excited to be part of your day.”

Lauren D.

“I hired Roya as our officiant and, now, I'm not a woman of few words, so let me summarize first: I cannot recommend her enough!

Roya was so kind throughout the entire process. We planned our wedding to be quite intimate, without any bridesmaids/groomsmen, maid of honor, or best man. It was just us two, and so Roya acted as our experienced support system. She respectfully guided us and answered all our questions. She openly integrated our request for a candle lighting as well as our dog's participation as ring bearer. Through a questionnaire, she created a script with incredible language and tone. And during the ceremony, when things undoubtedly must go off script a bit, she gracefully navigated our little mishaps and added in lovely humor and joy. Her professionalism and skill was absolutely perfect.”

— Ami S.

 

“Roya officiated our July wedding and did an amazing job!

From the first time we spoke with Roya we were impressed with how incredibly warm, well-spoken and empathetic she was. My husband and I instantly connected with her and felt that she was the perfect officiant to marry us. We loved how professional she was, yet still easy to talk to. She made us feel comfortable and like we had known her for years.”

— Natalie Z.

“Who knew she would be a perfect fit for the happy couple? Roya knew. Roya has a natural talent and has developed her craft to deliver one of the most meaningful wedding ceremony experiences.

How does she do it? Roya met, learned and understood the Bride & Groom's background, shared values and aspirations as a committed couple. Roya then wrote and spoke about the spiritual inspiration from their Hindu and Catholic faith, their mutual feelings of respect and love from their families and their shared commitment to each other going forward.
Choosing Roya was a surprisingly good decision and turned out even better than anticipated.”

— Mike B.

“I am so glad we chose Roya to be our officiant for our wedding! She was the best. All my guests keep telling us how amazing our officiant was, and that it was the best wedding they have been to. My Persian grandmother keeps raving about how great Roya was!

We had a multicultural wedding including Persian and Taiwanese cultures and she did an excellent job bringing those together and conveying mine and my husband's story and love for each other through the ceremony. She also took the time to look over our vows to make sure they had the same funny but sweet tone and it was all perfect. She flawlessly weaves Farsi and English together and very captivating. We highly recommend Roya for anyone looking for an officiant!”

— Sahar M.

“Roya is a fantastic officiant. We interviewed a few and she was the obvious choice right off the bat. She's very organized and has a great process to put together a ceremony that's prefect for you, especially multicultural weddings. Ours was a Persian ceremony with the script written in both Farsi and English but with many family members being Russian, she learned some Russian words and came up with a creative way to use them in our script. She had many great suggestions to weave in both cultures throughout our conversations. We got tons of compliments about her on the day of our wedding and days after. She has a great presence and is very well spoken.

Wedding vendors can be very stressful to manage but you will not have that problem with Roya, she's on the ball and super responsive so do yourself a favor and hire her right now! Roya, thanks for making our day special and for delivering such a beautiful script. We loved working with you!”

— Rita I.

 

“Roya was the absolute best. With all the craziness that 2020 brought us, and having our wedding cancelled and postponed a couple times, we were so grateful to have Roya in our corner to make it all happen. She truly shined a light during these times and got us re-excited for the wedding, especially when we were feeling a bit bummed about how things had changed so much during that challenging year.

Even before the actual wedding, we thoroughly enjoyed the process of getting to know her, working with her, and having her craft a beautiful and unique ceremony that was meaningful to both of us. She even worked on the side with my husband, who surprised me with some Farsi in his vows. The wedding was a perfect blend of Iranian and American traditions, and both of our families truly enjoyed every bit of it. We are so grateful to have had Roya marry us and help take us into this next chapter in our lives.”

— Sam S.

“Roya was the perfect choice to officiate our mixed cultural wedding. She was so easy and fun to work with, and her professionalism and preparation for our big day was flawless. She met with us several times to get to know us and understand our vision for our wedding, and she blended in Persian and American language & traditions beautifully. This bride & groom, as well as our mixed families, enjoyed every minute of her wonderfully crafted ceremony.

We are eternally grateful to her for joining us in matrimony, and for all the love, emotion, and fun she brought to her role along the way.”

— Jeff E.

“Roya proved to be an exceptional officiant, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. My husband and I initially struggled to find an officiant whose package aligned with our specific needs. However, Roya quickly tailored a package that perfectly suited us. Her professionalism shone through as she effortlessly met all deadlines and collaborated closely with us to create a ceremony that felt truly personalized.

On the day of the event, Roya's presence felt like having a close friend guiding us toward marriage. She was a calming presence at the altar , and her warm, friendly nature made our intimate ceremony all the more memorable. Additionally, Roya's expertise in bridging cultures and bringing families together was evident as all the cultural elements, both Persian and Mexican, we wanted to include were woven perfectly into our ceremony. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out, thanks in large part to Roya.”

— Sandra O.

 

“We could not have asked for a better experience having Roya as our officiant! Our wedding was multicultural, blending Persian and Arab traditions. From our first conversation, Roya came in with a warmth and positive energy that we instantly knew we wanted to work with her the rest of the way. She took the time to get to know us by asking us questions about our love story and our values, and constructed a script that beautifully blended these together with the traditional aspects of a Persian ceremony. She even went above and beyond in learning and delivering parts of the ceremony in Arabic, which was greatly appreciated by my wife's family. Many of our family and friends commented on what a wonderful job she did in officiating our ceremony (and some of them even want to work with her when it's their time!).

My wife and I felt very comfortable and excited throughout the process of working with Roya, and the end result was a beautiful ceremony that we will look back on and cherish. If you are searching for an officiant that truly listens to you to achieve your vision for your wedding ceremony and particularly excels with multicultural couples, don't think twice and contact Roya now!”

— Omid A.

“Roya is an extraordinary wedding officiant. She made our special day truly unforgettable. Her professionalism, precision, punctuality, and unwavering politeness made a lasting impression from the moment we met her. What truly distinguishes Roya is her commitment to understanding our vision and tailoring the ceremony to perfection.

She orchestrated multiple pre-wedding meetings to ensure that every detail was planned and executed according to our desires. Roya's ability to articulate our emotions and love story with finesse during the ceremony was a true highlight. Her focus and positivity created an enchanting atmosphere, leaving our guests raving about the experience. We consider ourselves fortunate to have had Roya as our officiant, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in search of a warm, professional, and attentive officiant to make their special day unforgettable.”

— Maryam P.

“I'm so glad that I chose Roya as my officiant! At first it was suggested that I use a family friend and a friend also said that she officiates at weddings. However, I wanted to do some research to see what else is out there and I'm so glad I came across Roya! I mainly wanted to research any officiants that also specialized in multicultural weddings and when I saw that her and her husband's background are similar to me and my now husband's, I thought that she might be a good choice to officiate our wedding. Both my husband and I were also very impressed with her background and when she sent me a video of a wedding that she had officiated that sealed the deal for us!

We wanted a short and sweet, non-religious ceremony that incorporated Persian elements, since I had the traditional Persian wedding spread, or "Sofreh Aghd" and we felt she made the ceremony just as we imagined it-even better! She's also very well-spoken and personable and truly one of the nicest vendors that we worked with. I highly recommend her as an officiant, whatever type of ceremony you want or whatever your background is. She will make your ceremony stand out! Thank you so much, Roya-joon!”

— Abby F.

 

“We feel so fortunate to have had Roya to officiate at our wedding. She is very professional, reliable, personable, friendly, caring and compassionate. Her calm and peaceful demeanor made our wedding a beautiful event and we had SO many of compliments from our friends and family. Roya guided us thoughtfully in preparing for our ceremony and was very empathic and considerate to all our needs and questions.

Roya took the time to get to know us and our relationship to personalize our ceremony and tell our love story -- the words were meaningful, and sincere...in short it was everything we could have ever wished for and more! Thank you Roya!”

— Alexis S.

“Roya is such a warm and joyful person and we couldn't be more thrilled that she officiated our wedding! We had an extremely intimate ceremony so we wanted to be very intentional about who we chose- my dad had worked with Roya previously and he immediately thought of her when brainstorming who would officiate our wedding. She was extremely thoughtful in the words she chose during our ceremony and made a huge effort to get to know me and my partner beforehand in order to personalize our script as much as possible.

I highly recommend Roya if you want a vibrant, fun and special wedding officiator who will truly make your day unforgettable. Thank you Roya :)”

— Emma B.

“Working with Roya was effortless, fun, and a great experience. My husband and I would recommend her to any couple who wants a thoughtful, professional and caring officiant for their wedding.

Our wedding was planned from a year in advance, but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit our world. We had to readjust our wedding plans, and Roya was with us for every step of the way. She provided guidance and coached us through some difficult decisions. We ended up having Roya join us via zoom. I don't know anyone else who could have handled the situation more gracefully than her. She made our wedding ceremony a success!”

— Sepeedeh C.

 

“I was a bridesmaid at a wedding officiated by Roya. Her approach, style, and tone are so refreshing. I've been to many Iranian-American weddings; here are a few things that made Roya's ceremony stand out:

(1) Roya has equal fluency in Farsi and English; she seamlessly wove both languages (and cultures) into the ceremony

(2) Roya's timing, rhythm, and pace were perfect; the ceremony had great flow and the bride and groom, wedding party, and guests were engaged and focused throughout

(3) Roya took time to get to know the couple before the wedding and incorporated their words into the ceremony

(4) Roya has confidence and poise; these qualities make her a fantastic public speaker and allows guests to stay focused on the ceremony distraction-free

Roya is a professional and fantastic at what she does, and she's a lovely person to boot. It's exciting to see a new generation hit the officiant scene.”

— Shirin P.

“As many couples like us, we had to pivot during Covid to make our wedding happen. One thing that made our wedding particularly special is that we wanted very much to weave in American and Iranian traditions into our ceremony.

Roya did a phenomenal job getting to know us. And I don't mean surface level questions and basic understanding. I mean, Roya went to great lengths to ensure she understood our core personalities. And Roya delivered. We were able to have a ceremony that perfectly incorporated both our personalities and cultures into a seamless ceremony. Roya is a phenomenal human who truly cares about her work and finds great joy in seeing the love and happiness in her clients. Thank you Roya!!!”

— Nima R.

“Roya officiated our Persian ceremony in Napa and was truly a pleasure to work with! She knew exactly how to create a seamless flow with our American officiant and had great ideas for our ceremony structure, which immediately put me at ease. She brought joy, beauty, and laughter to our ceremony through her words, and she captured our vision perfectly.

Roya is incredibly professional and kind, and I'm so glad I chose her to be a part of our wedding day. I can't recommend working with Roya enough! Thank you, Roya!!”

— Leili Z.

 

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