What do you call the lay person that does readings at your wedding? Just a "reader"?

That is a good question....I hope someone has the answer so we can both find out!

Usually I see the Readers name under the passage they are going to read.

If you are giving an outline of the ceremony, you would write

Old Testament Reading...........Genesis 2: 18-24

_____________________________ Hayley C

(underscore is to just keep placement so name would be to the right)

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I am so glad you posted this, I was just wondering the same thing this morning. As always, thanks Hayley C. for being so quick to give an excellent answer.

Again, Hayley, you totally rock

But what if I'm not listing the participants in the ceremony is that way? Like if I was just listing them as such:

Sally Smith

Maid of Honor

Tina Smith

Bride's Attendant

Bobby Taylor

*insert reader person title*

A reader is called a lector.

Beth has it right, they are "Lectors"

Thank you!!!

I know this is an old thread, but can anyone tell me if the term "lector" is strictly for catholics or can anyone use the term? We're having a mostly non-religious ceremony, but I wanted to include the 'readers' on our wedding website (as they're family) so wasn't sure how to label their role- if I should put "lector" or "reader". Thanks!

View Quoted Comment I came across this in my search for what to call our readers during my daughters wedding. Wanted to know if you found the answer