Nabat Persian Weddings
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Ceremony & Officiant Collections

Nabat is the crystallized sugar that sweetens every Persian celebration — and that is exactly what Elmira brings to your wedding day. Every ceremony begins with your unique story: the Sofreh Aghd, the poetry your family loves, the traditions you grew up with, and the ones you are creating together.

Ceremony & Officiant Collections · Farsi, English, or Both

Washington D.C. · Maryland · Virginia

Local Ceremonies

Designed for couples celebrating in the local DMV area, with varying levels of coordination, meetings, and rehearsal leadership.

The Full Ceremony

$1,650 Deposit $825 (50%)
  • Rehearsal attended and led by Elmira
  • A fully personalized ceremony, written for you
  • Getting-to-know-you questionnaire
  • Persian cultural traditions woven throughout
  • Poetry and readings of your choosing
  • Introductory call, plus two to three planning meetings
"For couples who want every moment accounted for — including a rehearsal, so that when the day arrives, everyone knows exactly where to stand and what comes next."

The Light Ceremony

$1,350 Deposit $675 (50%)
  • A fully personalized ceremony, written for you
  • Getting-to-know-you questionnaire
  • Persian cultural traditions woven throughout
  • Poetry and readings of your choosing
  • Introductory call, plus one to two planning meetings
"For couples who want a ceremony written entirely for them, with all the warmth and none of the rehearsal."

The Simple Ceremony

$1,150 Deposit $575 (50%)
  • A graceful ceremony framework with personal touches
  • Poetry and readings of your choosing
  • Introductory call, plus one planning meeting
"Simple, elegant, and unhurried — a beautiful ceremony with lighter personalization, for couples who want the day to speak for itself."
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Wherever Your Story Takes You

Destination Ceremonies

Elmira travels across the United States and internationally to bring warmth, bilingual fluency, and cultural reverence to your wedding day.

Domestic Destination

$2,250 Deposit $1,125 (50%)

For weddings within the United States that require air travel and / or an overnight stay, beyond the local DMV area covered by standard travel fees.

  • A ceremony in Farsi, English, or both — written around your love story, whether your style leans traditional, modern, or somewhere in between
  • Close coordination with your wedding planner and DJ, so the ceremony flows seamlessly into the rest of your day
  • A thorough rehearsal with you and your wedding party, so everyone feels confident and prepared
  • Unlimited one-on-one consultations — every question, idea, and change of heart welcome
"A comprehensive, unhurried approach for couples marrying away from home, with the same personal attention I would give a wedding down the street."

International Destination

$3,000 Deposit $1,500 (50%)

For weddings outside the United States that require international travel.

  • A ceremony in Farsi, English, or both — written around your love story, whether your style leans traditional, modern, or somewhere in between
  • Close coordination with your wedding planner and DJ, so the ceremony flows seamlessly into the rest of your day
  • A thorough rehearsal with you and your wedding party, so everyone feels confident and prepared
  • Unlimited one-on-one consultations — every question, idea, and change of heart welcome
"A once-in-a-lifetime ceremony, carried carefully across an ocean and made unmistakably yours."
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*All travel-related costs — airfare, hotel, ground transportation, and meals — are the responsibility of the couple, in addition to the package fee.

Local Mileage Schedule

Travel Rates

Local DMV & domestic weddings, measured from Northern Virginia.

Distance (From Northern Virginia) Travel Fee
First 20 miles Included
21 – 34 miles $40
35 – 49 miles $55
50 – 74 miles $80
75 – 100 miles $130
Over 100 miles By quote

Reserving Your Date

  • A 50% deposit reserves your date; the balance is due before the wedding day.
  • Every package includes an introductory call — there is no charge for it, and no obligation afterward.
  • Ceremonies can be delivered fully in Farsi, fully in English, or woven between the two.
  • Not quite the right fit? Tell me what you have in mind and we will build something around it.

"It would be an honor to stand with you."

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