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Q&A: Inviting The Officiant
By Peggy Post
Q & A
In response to your inquiries, WeddingChannel.com's etiquette expert Peggy Post has chosen to address this interesting and complex question.
 Should we invite our officiant to the rehearsal dinner and reception? What about the other wedding vendors? What's the right thing to do with regards to seating and refreshments for vendors?
 Your wedding officiant and his or her spouse should be invited to the rehearsal dinner and the wedding reception. Although they might elect not to attend either celebration, inviting them is a respectful and considerate gesture. As for the organist and any musicians or soloists who perform at your ceremony, your may invite them to your wedding reception - and even to your rehearsal dinner - but these invitations are generally not customary or required.
Regarding your reception, be sure to plan food and refreshments for the wedding professionals who have helped you. This list of people could include a wedding consultant, photographer, videographer, band or DJ. You should consider the timing of meals served at your reception, offering more than just a snack, for example, if the professionals will be there during dinnertime. Speak with your reception site manager or caterer ahead of time about arrangements to see about having separate meals prepared (these may vary slightly from the meals your guests receive) for wedding vendors. Seating may be separate, as well. Some facilities offer a separate room or area for vendors. This allows them to have some down time in private. Whatever arrangements you make, it's important to make sure that your vendors get the opportunity to take breaks and eat.
When you put together your initial reception guest list, don't forget to include the officiant and his or her spouse and any wedding professionals you plan to include. Closer to the big day, be sure to let the caterer or reception site manager know the final count of how many meals you will need.
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