Formal invitation to officiant?

I went ahead and sent my pastor an invitation even though we know he is going to be there. I guess I just thought he and his wife would like to have one

I think it's common to give all people you want there a formal invitation. My officiant has said she requires a formal one if she is to be invited but she's fine if she and her husband are not. I'm not inviting them.

Since you are already in communication with her, I suggest you tell her something to the effect of, "I would love for you (+1) to stay for the reception."

I would send a formal invitation. She's marrying you! She deserves one!

I sent one! It is a small extra cost to send one more, and it's a nice gesture (especially since you do actually want her there!).

I'm sending one to my officiant who has been a friend of the family for about 20 years. Just be aware that the officiant might stay for dinner and leave before dancing. Our officiant talked to us about that as he is a minister and he said that although he knows us and would like to stay, he doesn't think it's appropriate for the minister to be "cutting a rug on the dance floor." One of the downsides to using Friendors.

Thanks for all the great advice! Now I'll definitely send her a formal invite.

Our officiant had been a family friend all my life. We sent him and his wife an invitation even though he was marrying us, she was coming with him and they were attending the reception. I just wanted them to have one and know how much we wanted them there.

I would send an invite. Honestly I don't see a reason not to and I think it's a nice gesture.

You send her an invitation.

I always like to get a formal invite; it confirms all the ceremony information as an extra check for me. It also gives me a little insight into the couple's personalities.

But I never stay past a bit of cocktail hour. Most officiants won't unless they are your family pastor/rabbi.