I was extremely happy with the personalized sermon Randy wrote for us. The details were a surprise until the ceremony, amplifying the emotional impact.
We wanted a nontraditional wedding, one that fit our interests with only a little of the standard script for the framework. The way Randy wove together stories from our family members was simply incredible, blending heartfelt moments and humor.
Rachel G.
5.0
We couldn't have asked for a better officiant for our wedding day! From our very first call, we knew he was the one — his easygoing nature and clear vision for the ceremony immediately put us at ease.
What truly set him apart was how personal and thoughtful his speech was. He took the time to gather stories and anecdotes from the people closest to us, weaving them into the ceremony in a way that felt so genuine and heartfelt. So many of our guests came up to us afterward to compliment his words — several even said it felt like he had known us for years!
He had a rare ability to capture who we are as a couple and bring that to life in front of everyone we love. It made the whole ceremony feel incredibly special and uniquely ours. Since we decided to do our vows with eachother and not during the ceremony, it was another way for the guests to understand our story from those we love.
If you're looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond to make your day memorable, look no further. We would recommend him without hesitation — 5 stars, hands down!
Alexis G.
5.0
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About this vendor
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
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
- A sermon that's 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.
NOTE: I'm fairly new to The Knot, but check out my reviews on WeddingWire!
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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.
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Se Habla Español
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Baha'i Faith
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Christian
Catholic
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Orthodox
Protestant
Quaker
Hindu
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Jewish
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Awards and Affiliations
2025 'Best of Weddings'
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Reviewers rave that the officiant created deeply personal, emotional ceremonies that mixed humor and heart. He interviews friends and family, tailors tone and level of religiosity, and offers bilingual (English/Spanish) and interfaith services. Couples praised his professionalism, communication, and warmth.
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Alexis G
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5.0
5/08/2026
We couldn't have asked for a better officiant for our wedding day! From our very first call, we knew he was the one — his easygoing nature and clear vision for the ceremony immedia...
tely put us at ease.
What truly set him apart was how personal and thoughtful his speech was. He took the time to gather stories and anecdotes from the people closest to us, weaving them into the ceremony in a way that felt so genuine and heartfelt. So many of our guests came up to us afterward to compliment his words — several even said it felt like he had known us for years!
He had a rare ability to capture who we are as a couple and bring that to life in front of everyone we love. It made the whole ceremony feel incredibly special and uniquely ours. Since we decided to do our vows with eachother and not during the ceremony, it was another way for the guests to understand our story from those we love.
If you're looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond to make your day memorable, look no further. We would recommend him without hesitation — 5 stars, hands down!
Response from Randy Lioz on 05/08/2026
Thanks so much for the lovely words! It was such a pleasure working with you two, and gett...
ing to know you and your loved ones. Best wishes for the future!
Rachel G
5.0
6/10/2026
I was extremely happy with the personalized sermon Randy wrote for us. The details were a surprise until the ceremony, amplifying the emotional impact.
We wanted a nontraditional ...
wedding, one that fit our interests with only a little of the standard script for the framework. The way Randy wove together stories from our family members was simply incredible, blending heartfelt moments and humor.
Any questions?
Elisa B
5.0
9/17/2025
Working with Randy was an absolute pleasure! Randy performed our wedding ceremony in both English and Spanish and did a fantastic job. He really captured the relationship between m...
y husband and I and spoke so eloquently. He was very communicative, professional and helpful in creating a ceremony that was perfect for us. I would highly recommend choosing Randy if you are looking for an officiant!
Marleen J
5.0
9/10/2025
Randy did an amazing job officiating our wedding! We needed both English and Spanish for our families, and he seamlessly delivered in both languages with a natural flow. We chose t...
he Uniquely You package, where he interviewed four of our friends, and it was one of the best decisions we made. The ceremony felt so personal that many guests thought Randy was a close friend of ours. He’s personable, a great speaker, and truly made our ceremony unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Taurean A
5.0
1/21/2025
You were truly fantastic! Thank you so much for officiating our wedding. We really couldn't have asked for anyone better!
Natalie R
5.0
12/12/2024
We were so lucky to have found Randy as our wedding officiant! 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.
Catherine S
5.0
12/01/2024
Absolute wonderful experience working with Randy from start to finish. We interviewed a few officiants at first; Randy didn't treat this as a job and really took us seriously as pe...
ople and a couple. He was so humble and down to earth that we knew he was the right fit for us!
We especially loved that he spoke with our friends and family before, to ensure our ceremony was tailored to the types of people we were. About two weeks before the wedding Randy met with us and asked us some questions about our relationship and memories and this really impacted us as it gave us time to reflect on us a couple even while all the crazy wedding planning was going on.
Overall can't say enough great things about working with Randy, thank you so much for making our wedding day so perfect! - Catherine & Wesley
Paul L
5.0
11/20/2024
He gave a beautiful sermon tailored to both of us. He spent time to reach out to many of our friends and family to get individual stories about us. We sat down with him ourselves t...
o let him know what we were looking for and to get to know us as well. He over delivered on what we were asking for. We were blown away!
Kevin K
5.0
10/30/2024
Fantastic experience working with Randy! Very professional, organized, timely, and a wonderful speaker at our ceremony. Highly recommend!
Russell T
5.0
8/24/2024
Randy was very professional & he did a great job officiating our wedding, I would definitely recommend him!
chris h
5.0
6/24/2024
Randy was great to work with and his tailored approach was ideal for our small intimate ceremony. His sermon was perfect and encompassed everything we had hoped for and more. Defin...
itely recommend!
Jeni T
5.0
6/04/2024
Randy was able to perfectly embody us and our relationship for the ceremony. His individualized approach of privately talking to bridesmaids and groomsmen tailoring the service to ...
match the “vibe” we were going for.
More importantly he worked with us and helped us to figure what we wanted and exactly the “level of religiousness” we wanted our ceremony to be. We didn’t want too much or too little. Our religious family member and non-religious friends BOTH loved the whole ceremony.
More than once people asked us if we knew him privately! He was able to achieve the perfect level of intimacy for our wedding day!
Response from Randy Lioz on 06/04/2024
Thanks so much for the great review, Jeni! It was so great working with you and Blair, and...
I wish you two the best on your journey together!
Carina B
5.0
2/20/2024
Randy was the officiant for our client's September 2023 wedding and he was just divine to work with. We presented multiple options to our couple but collectively we knew from the s...
tart that Randy was the perfect fit to officiate their interfaith (Jewish-Catholic) ceremony. He has a very kind soul and easy demeanor, while also being professional, attentive to detail and fun to work with. We have since recommended him multiple times and look forward to working with him again. Our clients raved about him and we do to.
Elise M
5.0
11/22/2023
We are so thrilled to be Randy's first reviewers on The Knot! He was communicative throughout the whole process and a true professional. We received so many compliments after the...
ceremony from our guests.
In addition to speaking with us as a couple, he also spoke with close friends and family to really capture the essence of my partner and I's relationship, and all the things we love about each other. He helped make our ceremony one-of-a kind and feel uniquely personal to us. 100% recommend!
Response from Randy Lioz on 11/22/2023
Thanks so much for the kind words! It was such a pleasure getting to know you two and your...
