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On WeddingWire since 2018

Serving the Washington, DC, area, Randy Lioz is a wedding officiant who creates fun and light-hearted weddings with just the right level of emotion.

A Uniquely You wedding offers:

  • Unique process, incorporating input from close friends and family
  • Sermon all about you, and what makes you special as individuals and as a couple
  • 2 hours of consultation included!
  • Available throughout the DMV area
  • Spanish or German content optional

Choosing a wedding officiant should be about finding someone on your wavelength, who can give you the wedding that fits with who you really are as people.

I use a unique process—working not just with you as a couple, but also with the people closest to you—to create a ceremony that celebrates what makes you special. My clients often say they feel as though I've known them for years.

I specialize in no particular religious tradition other than an abiding sense of family and community, and I've been ordained through the American Marriage Ministries.

Services Offered

Uniquely You Weddings offers customized vows and can also perform all or part of your wedding in Spanish or German. I also offer vow renewals and a ceremony rehearsal.

I can also provide a classic Porsche Speedster for you to drive off into the sunset after the ceremony — so romantic!

My Values

I also work to bring people together in my professional life outside of weddings! I help them develop relationships regardless of their ideological differences. I regularly run workshops bringing liberals and conservatives together for productive conversations that help them to stop demonizing one another and start seeing each other as people who want positive things for ourselves and our communities.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$649

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$599

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$199

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?

Bilingual

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
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AZ
CA
DC
MD
MI

What languages do you speak?

English
German
Spanish
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Reviews of Randy Lioz

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Randy is highly praised as a wedding officiant, noted for his exceptional customization and attention to detail in ceremonies blending various cultural backgrounds. Reviewers mention his personalized approach, ability to incorporate different languages, and efforts to understand each couple's history and values. Randy's professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond, such as offering day-of coordination and photography assistance, earned him high recommendations for making wedding ceremonies truly special and unforgettable.

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Randy is highly praised as a wedding officiant, noted for his exceptional customization and attention to detail in ceremonies blending various cultural backgrounds. Reviewers mention his personalized approach, ability to incorporate different languages, and efforts to understand each couple's history and values. Randy's professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond, such as offering day-of coordination and photography assistance, earned him high recommendations for making wedding ceremonies truly special and unforgettable.

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Alan Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Strongly Recommend Randy


We were fortunate to have Randy as our wedding officiant in DC. From the very beginning, Randy's responsiveness stood out; he made us feel like a top priority, never too busy for our questions or concerns. Randy's approach is personal and thorough. He scheduled meetings with us as a couple to get to know us and to ensure that our ceremony script would be deeply meaningful. What's more, he even reached out to our chosen family members and friends to gain further insights into our relationship. He even thought of making/made the script trilingual (English, Russian, Spanish) and offered others valuable ideas to enhance the meaning of our ceremony. These personal touches made a significant difference in the final ceremony script.

Randy's support extended beyond officiating. He offered to assist in any way he could, even stepping in as our day-of coordinator. During the reception, he guided our guests through the various event sequences, from the first dance to the toasts, in a friendly and natural manner, ensuring everything flowed seamlessly.

We also rented his classic car for stunning nighttime photos in DuPont Circle, resulting in incredible pictures. He literally has a lot to offer, a one stop-man that will give that special touch to your wedding.

Overall I would say, Randy's personal touch is what truly sets him apart as well as his reliability, always on time and keeping every promise he makes, providing peace of mind. He isn't just a service provider; he's a person who genuinely cares about making your special day perfect. We couldn't have asked for a more dedicated and talented officiant and coordinator. Randy helped making our wedding an unforgettable experience, and we strongly recommend his services.
Natalie
Natalie R. Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely blown away

We were so lucky to have found Randy! He was extremely professional and easy to work with throughout the entire process. He is also very personable and you can tell he enjoys what he does! We opted for the ‘Uniquely You’ wedding package, as we hoped for a more personalized sermon. We were absolutely blown away at how spot-on the ceremony he customized for us was and how eloquently he delivered each and every segment. Many of us were brought to tears! We cannot recommend Randy enough.
Allison
Allison H. Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Officiant

Randy was wonderful, even without having a rehearsal he made sure that we could review what he would say and help direct us. We were so confident with him even with us being very introverted people. He even knew the big rule and stepped out for us to have a picture kissing. He was responsive and even reached out to our family and friends to really get to know us.
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