What does Celebrant mean? | Definition of Celebrant by Weddings for a Living

A celebrant is someone authorized to officiate a wedding ceremony – a minister, a justice of the peace, rabbi, etc.

This word is often used interchangeably with the word ‘officiant'.

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

celebrant (noun)

one who - celebrates , specifically the priest officiating at the Eucharist

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Related Glossary Terms:

Officiant
A person authorized to marry two (2) people and preside over the wedding ceremony
Pronouncement of Marriage
Official proclamation during a wedding ceremony that two people are now married.

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