officiant
noun
of·fi·ci·ant
ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt 
: someone (such as a priest) who officiates at a religious rite
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Tina also revealed that the officiant for the event was her minister, Rudy Rasmus, who also performed the ceremony for Tina and Solange.
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Emy Lacroix, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
While most officiants are expected to personalize their message, they are also advised to be mindful of the couple's expectations.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Sir Richard served as the officiant, alongside an Elvis impersonator.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
That being said, the officiant said some wonderful things, and my wife was just ... well, incredibly touching.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Emy Lacroix, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
While most officiants are expected to personalize their message, they are also advised to be mindful of the couple's expectations.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Sir Richard served as the officiant, alongside an Elvis impersonator.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
That being said, the officiant said some wonderful things, and my wife was just ... well, incredibly touching.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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officiant
noun
of·fi·ci·ant
ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt
: one who performs the official duties at a ceremony (as a wedding)
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