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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Our officiant is one of our best friends, godmother to all of our children.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
Lee signs bill allowing officiants to decline to perform marriages
Lee quietly signed into law a bill allowing officiants to decline to solemnize marriages for any reason, which has been criticized by the LGBTQ community as antagonistic.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
From décor and fashion to food and officiants, these responses offer a glimpse at what the year may hold in store.
—Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
That’s why Amber Lamoreaux of North Carolina, a licensed wedding officiant, posted on Facebook offering her services for free to any LGBTQ couples hoping to seal the deal before the start of Trump’s presidency.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
Lee signs bill allowing officiants to decline to perform marriages
Lee quietly signed into law a bill allowing officiants to decline to solemnize marriages for any reason, which has been criticized by the LGBTQ community as antagonistic.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
From décor and fashion to food and officiants, these responses offer a glimpse at what the year may hold in store.
—Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
That’s why Amber Lamoreaux of North Carolina, a licensed wedding officiant, posted on Facebook offering her services for free to any LGBTQ couples hoping to seal the deal before the start of Trump’s presidency.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Officiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officiant. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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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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