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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Making their big day even more meaningful and sweet, Melanie’s 99-year-old grandmother was the officiant.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 July 2024
In one temple, an officiant claimed that his facility had solemnized 1,500 mixed marriages over the last five years.
—Ira Trivedi, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2013
Jay Shetty as a wedding officiant Also in the mix is author and self-help guru to the stars, Jay Shetty.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 9 June 2024
The helicopter can’t stop at the top due to concerns of the engine not being able to restart in the extreme cold, so the couple, photographer, videographer, and officiant all have to jump out a few feet while the helicopter hovers.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 10 May 2024
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 July 2024
In one temple, an officiant claimed that his facility had solemnized 1,500 mixed marriages over the last five years.
—Ira Trivedi, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2013
Jay Shetty as a wedding officiant Also in the mix is author and self-help guru to the stars, Jay Shetty.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 9 June 2024
The helicopter can’t stop at the top due to concerns of the engine not being able to restart in the extreme cold, so the couple, photographer, videographer, and officiant all have to jump out a few feet while the helicopter hovers.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 10 May 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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