Inviting Officiant to Reception

I would say you probably should invite the officiant but most likely, especially since they are a stranger, they will probably decline. This is what happened with us. We didn't know ours as he was a last minute replacement for ours, we invited him to stay but he politely declined. But you should extend the invitation to them and their plus 1.

I agree with Mrs. LMac. You can consult with your venue and they may not count vendors/officiants as guests in your guest list.

I personally think it's polite to invite them but I don't know how likely it is that they will go. My officiant told us at our first meeting that she does not attend receptions. She said she used to when she first started but that one overly drunk relative always manages to find her and make her uncomfortable. I honestly don't recall seeing too many officiants at the reception unless they are relatives of either the bride or groom.

You should invite your officiant, it's rude not to. Like PP said, it's highly likely they will decline.

We invited ours and she declined; I think its rude to not even ask. I would do as the other PP has suggested and look into the price for a vendor meal.

Most of my couples invite me to the reception, (without a plus one), but I rarely stay longer that a glass of wine at cocktail hour. It's polite to do so, but I agree, most officiants won't stay.

Have to agree with Celia on this one- it's polite to invite them, but I've known a lot of ministers and wedding officiants, one being my cousin. In truth, more often they run into the question of 'how can I get out of attending the reception' vs 'why didn't they invite me? '

Often they have other events to get to, so they can't attend- I don't think it's something to worry yourself over that much.

I think it's polite to at least ask them. I plan to feed all of my vendors. It's not only a long day just for me and FH, but all of my vendors who have also put very much time and effort into my day

If your officiant is the clergy person at your place of worship -- definitely invite him/her.

If you've hired an officiant, it's up to you. Usually, I'm not invited. Sometimes I'm invited. I usually don't stay, but will if the couple and I got close during the process or if I know someone there (who perhaps referred me). DH is almost never invited, but he's not always with me, anyway.

Agree with Matt. Thank you for thinking of it ;-)

The person we are going with if we use the professional (I know, I know, I'm so torn) invited herself to our wedding. I was so put off by it. It was our first time meeting her too.