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 officiant was a former Italian priest, and Victoria and Sergio had asked him to keep the ceremony short and sweet.
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
In 2019, Dorey and his best friend (the couple’s future wedding officiant), Punam Patel, took a long trip to Spain, including a stop in Menorca.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2024
The officiant then leads guests in a blessing sprinkled with references from the couple's favorite show.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Her carousel kicks off with a video clip of the moment when the pair — who got engaged in 2021 — were declared husband and wife by their officiant.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
In 2019, Dorey and his best friend (the couple’s future wedding officiant), Punam Patel, took a long trip to Spain, including a stop in Menorca.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2024
The officiant then leads guests in a blessing sprinkled with references from the couple's favorite show.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Her carousel kicks off with a video clip of the moment when the pair — who got engaged in 2021 — were declared husband and wife by their officiant.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 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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