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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The man paid a dowry of about $850, and after the agent and the officiant took their cuts, she was left with about half that.
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
The festivities kicked off with a welcome party on Thursday at the Tiki Bar at The Ocean House in Dennis Port, followed by a rehearsal dinner on Friday, attended by only their respective wedding parties, parents, grandparents and officiant.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Instead, Clay waits while AD walks down the aisle, listens while the officiant reads the vows, and takes a deep breath.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2024
Making their big day even more meaningful and sweet, Melanie’s 99-year-old grandmother was the officiant.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 July 2024
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
The festivities kicked off with a welcome party on Thursday at the Tiki Bar at The Ocean House in Dennis Port, followed by a rehearsal dinner on Friday, attended by only their respective wedding parties, parents, grandparents and officiant.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Instead, Clay waits while AD walks down the aisle, listens while the officiant reads the vows, and takes a deep breath.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2024
Making their big day even more meaningful and sweet, Melanie’s 99-year-old grandmother was the officiant.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 July 2024
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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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