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I'd say that if you don't think he'll know anyone, give him a plus one. If you don't think he'll mind either way and you're strapped for space, then just him.

I think it's neat to invite him to the rehearsal dinner! It makes so much sense.

its customary to invite the priest to the reception (usually does the blessing over the meal actually) sometimes he stays for the meal then leaves, but mind you i have been to a few catholic receptions where the priest was jigging his way thru the entire rest of the night - but those couples had long relationships with the priest and he was practically one of the family.

you dont have to do the plus one though.... his plus one is God, and he sits wherever he wants :-)

oh and edited to say the clergy always gets invited to the RD - also for the same reason (blesses the meal)

I invited him to the reception but he did not come. I think he had to give evening mass that night. We also did not have a relationship with our priest prior to our wedding; I think a priest would be more likely to come if you had a relationship with him. We invited just him, no guest (he's celibate, who would be bring? :-D). I would invite your priest to the reception but not necessarily the reheasal dinner (your choice).