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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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The ceremony's officiant was Justin Krontz, Tahina Corcoran's son.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
The officiant describes Love Is Blind as the most important double-blind experiment for these two scientists.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
The only people in attendance were the officiant and a photographer.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 11 Dec. 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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