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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

Are you inviting your officiant to the reception?

Lynnie, on September 3, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 112

Are you inviting your officiant to join you at the wedding reception? Why or why not? Photo from Wendy The Officiant in Cancun, MX Next Question: Are you inviting exes? Back to the Beginning: Who made the cut?

Are you inviting your officiant to join you at the wedding reception? Why or why not?


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Photo from Wendy The Officiant in Cancun, MX




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112 Comments

  • Fany
    Devoted October 2021
    Fany ·
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    Heck no. The officiant will be a complete stranger.
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  • Elaine
    Savvy September 2021
    Elaine ·
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    I had not thought about this! Our officiant is an old friend of my fiancé so I need to bring this up to him! Thanks!
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  • Jeannie
    Just Said Yes October 2019
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    Yes she is my niece
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    Just Said Yes February 2021
    Diane ·
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    My officiant will be hired for a destination wedding, so that’s a big fat no. I’m paying for their service already, and I will not pay any extra for them to eat/mingle. Sorry to sound harsh but weddings are expensive!
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  • Jillian
    Dedicated October 2021
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    Yes the officiant is also the owner of our venue❤️❤️❤️ his price for officiating is a windchime that is hung up by the couple after the ceremony to put our mark on the venue ❤️❤️❤️
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  • Macy
    Expert September 2019
    Macy ·
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    Our officiant is ffil. So yes he wouldn’t miss it (:
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  • Dynesha
    Devoted June 2020
    Dynesha ·
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    Yes, he’s invited to the reception. We used to hang out all the time (he was the 3rd wheel), he’s a childhood friend of my FH, and he’s a semi-professional announcer.
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  • Lisa
    Expert April 2021
    Lisa ·
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    No I don’t think so! My officiant comes with the resort we’re getting married at for our destination wedding so I don’t even get to meet the person until we arrive.
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  • Mrs. Bubba
    VIP September 2019
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    We’re inviting ours since he’s the Pastor at FH’s ⛪️.

    Je will sit with the others from ⛪️.
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  • Katie
    Devoted November 2020
    Katie ·
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    Yes, I thought that was something that had to be done ha
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  • Nikki
    Expert March 2021
    Nikki ·
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    Since our officiant is my uncle of course he is invited for the reception 😁
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    Dedicated October 2020
    Neena ·
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    Yes! The priest marrying us is a family friend. Even he wouldn’t miss a plated dinner and open bar lol
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  • Natalia
    Expert October 2020
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    I was not aware that they should be. We are thinking of having a traditional Pagan handfasting, therefore no one that we personally know will be our officiant.

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  • Kaylee
    Dedicated August 2020
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    Yes! Our officiant is my fiancé’s cousin, and his little boy will be our ring bearer!
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  • Jennifer
    Super October 2020
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    Only because he is FH's best friend 🙂
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  • Yoice
    VIP March 2019
    Yoice ·
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    We did but he had another compromise so he wasn’t able to stay.
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    Devoted June 2021
    Felicity ·
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    Our officiant is my FHs brother so yes!
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  • Mrscolón
    Super September 2019
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    Didn't really think about this but I would definitely extend the offer.

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  • Erin
    Expert May 2020
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    Yes! Our officiant is FH's uncle so of course he's invited!

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  • Diana
    VIP December 2019
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    Absolutely!!! Their part of the celebration as well!! The minister who is marrying us was the same person who married my FSIL. I think he even danced more than the bride and groom at their wedding.
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