Top 5 BEST Persian Officiants – May 2025
Based in California, USA
1- Alireza Ghadaksaz
Price range: $1,500 – $2,500
Service Area: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and surrounding areas
Ceremony Style: Traditional Persian weddings featuring Sofreh Aghd, sugar cone ritual, and honey exchange
License: Authorized to perform legal ceremonies
Years of experience: 20+ years
Additional offerings: Persian marriage certificate, Sofre Aghad, Wedding Planner
Equipment included: Microphone and sound system available
Reviews: 71 (4.8)
Based in Toronto, Canada
2- The Marrying Lady
Price range: $1,100 – $2,700
Service Area: Ontario, Toronto
Ceremony Style: Personalized, Inclusive Ceremonies, Including Persian Sofreh Aghd and multi-cultural options.
License: Licensed officiant in Ontario (C.I.M.M.)
Years of experience: 15+ years
Additional offerings: Elopements, Vow Renewals, LGBTQ+, Cultural Ceremonies, and Persian Rituals
Equipment included: Handheld microphone for vows, Wireless PA system upon request
Reviews: 900 (4.9)
Based in Rome, Italy
3- Nilou Weddings
Price range: Starting at €1,392
Service Area: Available for weddings across the U.S., Canada, and internationally
Ceremony Style: Persian, Iranian, Multicultural, Interfaith, Civil Unions, Vow renewals
License: Ordained minister licensed in CA, DC, FL, MA, OH, OR, TX, WA
Years of experience: 9+ years
Additional offerings: Full and Partial Wedding Planning, Sofreh Aghd Design, Ceremony Rehearsals, Personalized Vows
Equipment included: Aghd table items provided, Lav mic for discreet audio amplification, Sound system available
Reviews: 130 (5.0)
Based in Antalya, Turkey
4- Turkey Wedding Organizations
Price range: 29,500 TRY – 59,000 TRY
Service Area: Antalya, Muğla, and Istanbul
Ceremony Style: Traditional Persian weddings with Sofreh Aghd
License: Offers Shia Imam for religious marriage and for civil marriage
Years of experience: 10+ years
Additional offerings: Full-service planning, including venue, catering, and decor
Equipment included: Customizable decorations and setup based on preferences
Reviews: 130 (4.8)
Based in Tehran, Iran
5- Aghde Maroof
Price range: 30,000,000 – 100,000,000 IRR
Service Area: Tehran, Heravi, Zafaraniyeh, Fereshteh, Gheytarieh, Andarzgoo, and Lavasan
Ceremony Style: Persian Aghd; traditional & non-religious (Aghd-e Aryayi)
License: Offers legal marriage registration with certified officiants
Years of experience: 12+ years
Additional offerings: Live Persian Music, Floral Sofreh Aghd, Photography, Videography, Fireworks, Fog Effects, Temporary Marriage Contracts
Equipment included: Sound system, Lighting, Venue Décor, Garden Setup Option
Reviews: 204 (4.9)