Does anyone know if you're supposed to invite your officiant to your reception? We are getting married at our venue, and weren't sure proper etiquette. I always thought you were supposed too, but does anyone know how exactly you extend the invitation for them to stay? TIA
I sent ours an invitation He is a friend of a friend . He said he couldn't stay but would be there for a little of cocktail hour
I just read something about this yesterday. Proper etiquette says you’re supposed to send them an invite and extend it to their spouses as well. I had NO idea. I hope my officiant doesn’t think I’m rude. I’m going to have to send one or email her or something to explain.
I've never heard of this either, hmmmmm. Also, how much are you ladies planning on tipping your officiant?
Posted by stargazer092014
I've never heard of this either, hmmmmm. Also, how much are you ladies planning on tipping your officiant?
I am but its my moms friend BUT I also did at my first wedding and didn't know him.
Our Rabbi is my FH's cousin. So she would've been there anyway. BUT, I don't think it's necessary to extend the invite unless you have a connection with the person. They're doing a service. You don't HAVE to invite him/her. Apparently it is proper etiquette to invite, but he or she will probably say no. I would also ask your venue if they provide food at a discounted rate for vendors. Ours provides food at a lower rate, so I would assume your officiant would fall under the same rate as you would get for food for photographers, videographers, and band/DJ.
Our officiant is FH friend so she will definitelty be our guest as well.
