The first formal meeting
Roka
What this evening is
Roka is small on purpose — both families, close relatives, a room that should feel like a home, not a preview of the wedding to come. There's no stage, no schedule pressure, and usually no more than thirty or forty people in the room.
We scale everything to the real guest list rather than a wedding-sized default: styling sized for close family only, seating that encourages conversation rather than a receiving line, and hosting for whichever relatives have flown in early. It’s the first function we run for a couple, and usually the one that tells us the most about how the rest of the week should feel.
What we handle
- Intimate venue styling scaled to close family, not a full wedding setup
- Hosting and logistics for out-of-town relatives arriving early
- A simple, unhurried run-of-show — no stage, no schedule pressure
- The first conversation about how the full week should look and feel
- A light tea or lunch menu suited to a small, seated gathering
Roka in photographs
The couple seated together for their intimate roka ceremony
A beautifully decorated roka stage, ready to welcome the couple
Elegant floral details setting the mood for the roka celebration
A refined roka stage adorned with delicate décor and warm accents
A picture-perfect stage created for a beautiful family celebration
A thoughtfully styled corner capturing the charm of the roka décor
Photo 1 of 6: The couple seated together for their intimate roka ceremony
Things families ask
How many guests does a typical roka have?
Usually thirty to sixty — close family only. It’s meant to feel like a large family lunch, not a preview of the wedding.
Is a roka usually held at home?
Often, yes — a family home or a small private room at a hotel are both common. We scale styling and catering to whichever setting you choose.
Can roka and the ring ceremony happen together?
Yes, that’s a common combination. We’ll plan the run-of-show to cover both without turning the afternoon into two separate events.
Let's start planning
Tell us the basics and we'll come back within a day with next steps — usually a call to talk through your date and venue options.