Wedding Officiant in San Francisco

The most incredible Sofreh Aghd officiant — truly the highlight of our wedding! ❤️ I genuinely cannot put into words how grateful we are to have had Roya Soleimani officiate our Sofreh Aghd ceremony. She was, without a doubt, one of the biggest reasons our wedding day was so magical, meaningful, and unforgettable. If you are considering Roya for your wedding, I cannot recommend her enough. She is truly one of a kind! Our Sofreh Aghd was my absolute favorite part of our wedding day, and it exceeded every expectation I had. Roya somehow managed to make the ceremony deeply emotional, incredibly beautiful, personal, and SO much fun all at once. As a Persian bride marrying into a non-Persian family, it was especially important to me that both of our families felt connected to the ceremony. Roya showcased our Persian culture in the most beautiful and accessible way, seamlessly blending tradition, humor, storytelling, and heartfelt moments. My husband’s family could not stop raving about how much they loved it! What makes Roya so extraordinary is how deeply she cares about the couples and families she works with. She took the time to really get to know us, our story, and our family dynamics, incorporating personal touches that made the ceremony uniquely ours. I’ll never forget the look on my parents’ faces when I said “Baleh,” or watching my dad tear up as Roya thoughtfully incorporated references to our loved ones. These are moments I will cherish for the rest of my life. And her impact went so far beyond the Sofreh ceremony itself. Behind the scenes, Roya helped my husband surprise me by speaking Farsi during our first wedding ceremony. It completely took my breath away and remains one of the most special moments of my life. She also supported me throughout the wedding planning process, helping me navigate family dynamics, emotions, and the meaningful transition into marriage. Her warmth, wisdom, and genuine investment in our happiness made her so much more than an officiant. Roya has an incredible gift for bringing people together and making everyone feel included, regardless of cultural background. She helped us begin our marriage with such a beautiful celebration of both our families and cultures, and we couldn’t have imagined a more meaningful foundation for our future together. We also had the pleasure of getting to know her wonderful husband, Andy, and truly feel like we’ve gained family through this experience. If you are looking for someone who will make your Sofreh Aghd unforgettable, look no further. Roya brings so much heart, authenticity, joy, and love to everything she does. She doesn’t just officiate a ceremony — she creates an experience that you and your guests will remember forever.

Gracey

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Julie was always so kind and responsive leading up to our Sf City Hall Wedding. Would definitely recommend her as a wedding officiant. She makes her script unique to each couple and was happy to include anything I wanted or wrote to make it just what I wanted. Thank you Julie!

Gilad

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We interviewed five officiants before meeting Howard. What immediately stood out was his attitude. It was clear from the beginning that he not only knew exactly what he was doing, but also genuinely CARED about what he was doing. Our first in-person meeting was in his living room, where we had the opportunity to get to know each other more and discuss the general details of the wedding. Howard carefully went through every aspect of the ceremony, making sure nothing was overlooked, from the rings and breaking of the glass to acknowledging family members who could not attend but were important to recognize. Our second meeting, about two weeks before the ceremony, was especially reassuring. By the end of it, we clearly understood how the ceremony would unfold and felt that we were in very good hands. Howard led the ceremony beautifully, with professionalism, warmth, attention, and wisdom toward both us and our guests. Afterward, he also took care of the marriage certificate, coordinated the signatures of our two witnesses, and personally delivered the paperwork to the City Hall office, allowing us to simply enjoy the moment and continue taking photos. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Howard as an officiant. For such an important and memorable moment, you want someone who brings exactly this combination of experience, care, warmth, and professionalism. Thank you, Howard. You were excellent.

Teyling was helpful and thorough throughout the entire process! She customized a speech that fit our style and was familiar with the venue. She also handled all of the necessary paperwork. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable officiant who cares about her clients!

Natasha

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Working with Rebeca of Rebels Weddings is a literal breath of fresh air. As a planner, I am always looking for vendors who don't just 'do a job' but actually transform the energy of a room—and Rebeca does exactly that. She has a signature positivity and a natural glow that she brings to the ceremony, immediately putting everyone at ease. One of Rebeca's greatest strengths is her ability to incorporate the crowd into the experience. She makes the guests feel like active participants in the love story rather than just spectators. She has a rare gift for storytelling; she gets a couple’s story exactly right, capturing their humor, their depth, and their unique bond with incredible accuracy. Logistically and emotionally, she is a dream partner. She effectively holds the couple's hand through it all, from the initial planning of the vows to the final 'I do.' She is the perfect blend of a grounded professional and a joyful light. If you want a ceremony that feels deeply personal, inclusive, and high-energy, Rebeca is the one!

Marisol is amazing. From planning/preparing the script & rehearsal leading up to the day, to the actual day, she was professional, punctual, sweet & personable. She was very detailed when describing all that she would provide, flexible when it came to meeting on zoom calls to plan out our rehearsal/ script, and responded very quickly whenever I had any questions. On our actual wedding day, she was punctual, prepared, and spoke with so much grace & authority it was perfect. We had a plane fly over us during our ceremony and she handled it amazingly. The way that she spoke, she did not stutter once, she paused when needed, and she personalized our script that described my partner and I’s love and purpose for our marriage so well. She really set the tone for the rest of our day. 10/10 service! So glad we went with Marisol.

William

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Kathy's guidance and feedback was instrumental in helping us craft our ceremony. We love the workbook-style approach that broke down and explained all the elements of a ceremony. She showed up early to our wedding, adapted to the ceremony going a little differently than we intended, and filed our certificate with the city promptly. Overall Kathy is experienced, informative, and we can't recommend her enough.

Rome

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Ebbony was truly as the title says, and then some! Ebbony will create a beautifully tailored wedding ceremony. She is very organized, highly collaborative, and most importantly... thoughtful. You will realize after your first call with her that she will be the perfect fit on your special day and will create a beautifully tailored wedding ceremony.

Sy McCuller

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If you're looking for an officiant that will make your wedding ceremony feel unique to you, Molly is your person. She is thoughtful, kind, and really takes the time to you get to know you and your partner. From the first day that we started working together, I had a feeling she was going to be incredible and she exceeded my expectations! I'm not one to cry easily but both my (now) husband and I were a little choked up during the ceremony. Molly retold our love story to all our friends and family in a way that not only captured the basic facts but all the thoughtful emotions that make our story uniquely ours. I can't say enough good things about Molly - I would highly recommend.

Lucia

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Me and my now husband, loved the energy Diane brought to our ceremony. During the whole process, she was very professional and kind regarding everything. She is really good at making scripts and also talking to people naturally. The day of the ceremony, she was very patient and perceptive. I would recommend her 100%!! We absolutely loved her. We got married at the Palace of Fine Arts and she made sure we felt our ceremony comfortable and intimate even though is a public space.