officiant
noun
of·fi·ci·ant ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt 
: someone (such as a priest) who officiates at a religious rite
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Cena and Shariatzadeh tied the knot on Oct. 12, 2020, in Tampa, Florida, with a small ceremony at the downtown office of attorney Dilip Patel, who served as the officiant, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. 
Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Dear Amy: My husband and I were just involved in the wedding of our two dear friends — I as a bridesmaid and my husband as the officiant. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 In February, Shetty was the officiant who married four couples as part of Peacock's promotion for Marry Me, Lopez's streaming rom-com with Owen Wilson. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Dear Amy: My husband and I were just involved in the wedding of our two dear friends – I as a bridesmaid and my husband as the officiant. Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2022 Cena and Shariatzadeh tied the knot on Oct. 12, 2020, in Tampa, Florida, with a small ceremony at the downtown office of attorney Dilip Patel, who served as the officiant, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 16 July 2022 This compensation can come in the form of paying for the person’s travel and hotel room, giving them a cash gift, and/or yes — a gift of appreciation to acknowledge the vital role the officiant has played in the wedding. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 This compensation can come in the form of paying for the person’s travel and hotel room, giving them a cash gift, and/or yes – a gift of appreciation to acknowledge the vital role the officiant has played in the wedding. Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2022 This compensation can come in the form of paying for the person’s travel and hotel room, giving them a cash gift, and/or yes – a gift of appreciation to acknowledge the vital role the officiant has played in the wedding. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 1 July 2022 See More
Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Dear Amy: My husband and I were just involved in the wedding of our two dear friends — I as a bridesmaid and my husband as the officiant. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 In February, Shetty was the officiant who married four couples as part of Peacock's promotion for Marry Me, Lopez's streaming rom-com with Owen Wilson. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Dear Amy: My husband and I were just involved in the wedding of our two dear friends – I as a bridesmaid and my husband as the officiant. Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2022 Cena and Shariatzadeh tied the knot on Oct. 12, 2020, in Tampa, Florida, with a small ceremony at the downtown office of attorney Dilip Patel, who served as the officiant, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 16 July 2022 This compensation can come in the form of paying for the person’s travel and hotel room, giving them a cash gift, and/or yes — a gift of appreciation to acknowledge the vital role the officiant has played in the wedding. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 This compensation can come in the form of paying for the person’s travel and hotel room, giving them a cash gift, and/or yes – a gift of appreciation to acknowledge the vital role the officiant has played in the wedding. Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2022 This compensation can come in the form of paying for the person’s travel and hotel room, giving them a cash gift, and/or yes – a gift of appreciation to acknowledge the vital role the officiant has played in the wedding. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 1 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Medieval Latin officiant-, officians, present participle of officiāre "to perform a function, perform priestly duties" — more at officiate
First Known Use
1740, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
officiant
noun
of·fi·ci·ant ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt
: one who performs the official duties at a ceremony (as a wedding)