for those who hired clergy, is it expected that you invite them to stay for the reception?
ElegantBride
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We are very close to our priest so we are inviting him. I have not seen priests at most receptions that I have been to, so I believe that this is not a mandatory practice.
coxmandi
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I think it is polite to invite them, but I think it depends on the relationship you have with them. I've seen where the clergy stayed for the cocktail hour and then did a blessing before the food was served and then he left.
piggtails
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thanks, my fiance and i are different religions and will most likely be hiring clergy (as we are not members of a church right now) so i don't anticipate being close with the officiant. i just don't want it to be awkward, ya know?
nicknmb
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i think you only need to invite tehm if you know them on a personal level. but that's JMO
nylisa
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We are very close to the Monsignor who married us so we invited him to the reception.
Sweetness
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We asked our Rabbi & Deacon to stay out of politeness, they both declined and left after they got paid.
becks23
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We are inviting the rabbi along with his wife - whether they will stay for the reception, we don't know.
steflily
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Something I haven't thought of. We will be having two priests at our wedding. My FI's msgnr and my priest since we are close to both of them. I guess I should invite them both.
o17range
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We are inviting our Pastor and wife to the reception. Not sure if they'll come or not, but we'll extend the invite.
dpli
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I think it is polite to invite them. Often times, they decline, but I would extend the invitation and let them decide.
jimmysgrl
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Yea, I would definitely invite them out of courtesy. Some actually expect it and do come (they also wind up doing the blessing of the meal!)
bluesashbride
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we are inviting ours and paying for his hotel, but he also does not charge a fee. (he is traveling from DC to marry us.)
