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Send Invite to Priest/Rabbi/etc.???

thefirstlady Posted: Jan 27, 2006 09:56 PM+

thefirstlady MEMBER SINCE: 8/05 TOTAL POSTS : 1819 WEDDING DATE: Aug 05, 2006

Posted: Jan 27, 2006 09:56 PM

Send Invite to Priest/Rabbi/etc.???

My priest is married, and when we went to discuss our vows and the ceremony, he told his wife that he liked us and to make sure the day was open because 'it looks like we're going to hang out at this one'!!! So, is it the proper thing to do either way to invite the officiant? TIA!

wendy1220 Posted: Jan 27, 2006 10:06 PM+

wendy1220 MEMBER SINCE: 7/05 TOTAL POSTS : 1016 WEDDING DATE: Nov 11, 2006

Posted: Jan 27, 2006 10:06 PM

Re: Send Invite to Priest/Rabbi/etc.???

I think it is, especially if you know him. I'm inviting my Priest, I really want him to come to the reception but I'm not sure if he will.

beautyq115 Posted: Jan 27, 2006 10:13 PM+

beautyq115 MEMBER SINCE: 12/04 TOTAL POSTS : 16776 WEDDING DATE: Jul 16, 2006

Posted: Jan 27, 2006 10:13 PM

Re: Send Invite to Priest/Rabbi/etc.???

I am....he already told me that he is only coming to the cocktail hour and will only come if someone doesn't show up the day of the wedding and we have a sit to fill

serendipity0680 Posted: Jan 27, 2006 10:51 PM+

serendipity0680 MEMBER SINCE: 11/04 TOTAL POSTS : 1943 WEDDING DATE: Jul 08, 2006

Posted: Jan 27, 2006 10:51 PM

Re: Send Invite to Priest/Rabbi/etc.???

yes

JCam695 Posted: Jan 27, 2006 11:21 PM+

JCam695 MEMBER SINCE: 8/05 TOTAL POSTS : 1477 WEDDING DATE: Jun 24, 2006

Posted: Jan 27, 2006 11:21 PM

Re: Send Invite to Priest/Rabbi/etc.???

are you actually sending a real invite or just extending the invite by word of mouth?

donegal419 Posted: Jan 29, 2006 07:40 PM+

donegal419 MEMBER SINCE: 12/05 TOTAL POSTS : 4173 WEDDING DATE: Feb 17, 2007

Posted: Jan 29, 2006 07:40 PM

Re: Send Invite to Priest/Rabbi/etc.???

From what I've heard, proper etiquette dictates that you invite the officiant to your reception. Depending upon on how close you are with him/her may factor in to whether or not they come. I have seen some come for the cocktail hour and then leave, I've seen some stay for the entire event (this is usually when they know or the bride or groom or family well). I would say the vast majority decline as they are busy people, but it is proper etiquette to send a formal invitaiton.

lauren09 Posted: Jan 29, 2006 10:17 PM+

lauren09 MEMBER SINCE: 8/05 TOTAL POSTS : 1281 WEDDING DATE: Aug 18, 2006

Posted: Jan 29, 2006 10:17 PM

Re: Send Invite to Priest/Rabbi/etc.???

i think it is proper to send a format invite to your officiant. they may or may not come, but at least they were invited. i am getting married by a deacon and my FH and i have gotten to know him and his wife pretty well since FH is going to adult religious ed every week to receive his sacraments for the wedding. so we will def invite them!!