Wedding Reception Program Script

CALL TO ORDER

PART 1

A. Welcome Address

Host: A very good noon to everyone and welcome to Raymond and Stephanies Reception.
Natapos na tayo sa solemn part ng ating programa and for those who just join us in, Welcome! I
am Ricky Aguilar, for the most exciting part, the reception for our newlyweds in celebration of
their wedding day.

Host: I thank you for gracing this joyful occasion especially sa mgataong nagleave at umabsent
sa kanilang trabaho para isang espesyal na araw na ito to witness the special day of Raymond
and Stef . In behalf of Raymond and Stef, I would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for
your presence at this memorable occasion. It is indeed a pleasure to have you all this day.

B. Introduction

Before anything else, nais naming pasalamatan angmga taong malaki ang bahagi at role sa
araw na ito. For without their support, this event would not be made possible.

1. Their parents & family

2. Their principal & secondary sponsors

And we would also to thank their wedding planner for arranging and making sure that
this event would be a celebration to remember. We would like to thank Ms. Olin Lee of
Pink & Purple Event Planning and Decorations

A big round of applause

Host: To begin with we are truly happy to have with us here the Parents of the Bride and
Groom, Let us give a big hand to Mr.& Mrs. Samuel Bautista and Mr. & Mrs. Amelito Alviar.

(background music while the parents are entering the hall)

We would like also to acknowledge our Principal Sponsors namely:

(The host will read the names of the principal sponsors).

Host:There you have it, our most distinguished set of principal sponsors. Palakpakan po muli
natin sila.

And now ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to present to you the rest of the entourage . To
begin with let me call the cutest flower girls namely Patricia Yvonne and Ma. Heart Angeli

( the music BEAUTIFUL LIFE will play to prompt Patricia and Yvonne to dance while walking
inside the hall- to be followed by other flower girls. Name of flower girls will also be called
spontaneously)

Mhyrr Victoria , Angel Xyleena , Maria Neziah , Pixel Yojanne , Gianna Marissa, Erielle, Jianna
Glaze and Jiarra Glaze

( continue call the entourage )

Their coin, ring and bible bearers, John Llyod, Ephraim Patrick & Theodore Justine

Their maid of honor & best man, Condesa and Christian

Their brides maid & groom's man, Maristel and Ralph Israel
And their secondary sponsors, Jefferson and Alyssandra, John Ezra & Vanessa, Louie Dominic
&Hazel Ann, John Peter & Cyryll, Reynaldo and Michelle

C. Entrance of the Bride and Groom

At this point, I assume that everyone has settled down and we are ready to welcome the
newlyweds.

This noon calls for a grand celebration and it is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you
Raymond and Stephanie as husband and wife. So without further ado, let us all rise and give
our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Alviar

(Newlyweds enter the hall-background music...Repeat Beautiful Life music )

(Do adlib)

PART II

D. TRIVIA

Host: (The host will ask trivia questions about the newly weds, and the audience will answer.
Let the audience raise their hand and the host will call and give gift to whoever will give the
correct answer)
1. Where did the couple meet? a. Premiere General Hospital b. Aurora General Hospital c.
Mucdol National High School

2. What does the couple like doing together? a. travelling b. eating together c. watching DVDs
at home

3. What is the couple's favorite place? a. Seawall in Baler b. Light house 3. Bay-ler Restaurant

4. What is the couple's theme song? a. She's more b. Make you feel my love c. A Thousand
Years

5. How does the couple call each other? a. Honey b. Mahal c. Baby

6. How long the couple have been together before they decided to get married? a. 3 years b.
4 years c. 5 years

7. Where did Raymond propose to Stef? a. Baguio b. Baler c. Tagaytay

E. LUNCH

I guess the food is now ready and lunch will start shortly. But before we enjoy our lunch , let us
first watch the video of the church ceremony this morning .

( after the video presentation)

Adlib

May I call on Pastor Jerry to say the grace before meals.

(Prayer)

And now, Lunch is served, enjoy the meal and other menu that were prepared by our caterer
Lorentess Resort.

And while we are having our sumptuous lunch, bawat table ay lalapit sa ating newly weds para
magpapicture for your souvenir.

We will be also entertained by our singers para lalo naming mas maging romantic ang araw
naito. Put your hands together for our singer, Mark Espinosa

( Mark will perform various songs )

PART III PROGRAM PROPER

Host: May I now request Raymond and Stephanie to do the honors of cutting the wedding
cake.

(Newlyweds come forward to cut the cake.)

Host: There you have ladies and gentlemen, nahatina ang matamis na cake. Waiters, please
serve the cake and wine to our guests.

(Host will read the cakes symbol)

Host: Hindi kumpleto ang celebration without a toast and bottle of good wine. Let us now
bring out the good wine and pour them to our glasses. Please welcome, the best man,
Christian. Around of applause please.

Best Man: Ladies and gentlemen, it takes a strong and intelligent man to realize his dreams and
achieve his goals in life and love. A man that is not afraid to live life to its fullest and embraces
what is truly important. I'm here to talk about Raymond and Stef, two people who have come
together today to form a union that will surely last forever.

(Instructions: Best Man raises his glass and addresses the newlyweds as he speaks...)

Best Man: Everyone let us stand and raise your glasses and join me in toasting

(Instructions: Best Man waits for everyone to stand up and see to it that everyone has raised
their glasses and them say...)

Best Man: Here is for good health, happiness, good luck and prosperity to Raymond and
Stephanie. Cheers

(Everyone makes a toasts and drinks from their glasses)

Thank you ladies and gentlemen, you may now be seated.

F. DUET (SINGER)

Host: Oh right! There you have it. Maraming salamat saating best man who facilitated this
memorable toast. At this point in time, para naman marelax at makapagpahinga saglit ang
ating newly weds, we will be serenaded and entertained again by our singers. Lets give it up for
Mark Espinosa & Peachy Chan.
 G. BOUQUET THROW & GARTER TOSS

Host: Ok now let us all have some fun and it's time for modern bouquet. It is said that whoever
will catch the bouquet will soon be the next bride. Since, most of our single ladies are shy to
catch the bouquet, so let's do it in a game. May I call on the 7 ladies of the entourage.

(Instructions , the bride will throw the 6 flowers. Whoever will not get a stem of flower then
she is the winner)

Music: Single Ladies by Beyonce

(Instructions: Emcee motions and waits for all single ladies to come forward)

Host: Ladies kindly take your place behind the bride. She will throw flowers. May I also request
the audience to please join me in the counting.

(Instructions: Emcee make sure that everyone is in place)

Host: Ready when you are ladies. Let us now do the countdown. One ... Two... Three there it
goes.

(Bride throws flowers and the ladies tries to catch it.)

Host: May I request for the lady who wasn't able to catch any single flower to please come
forward.

Host: Congratulations Miss, May I have your name please.

(Instructions: Emcee draws the microphone to the lady)

Host: Ok let's give a hand to Miss ______. Please have a seat beside the bride and in a moment
we shall find your match in the garter toss.

Retrieval of Garter and Garter Toss.

Host: Before we go with the garter toss, the groom will retrieve the garter/elastic from his
bride. So may we request Raymond and Stephanie to please come on the center stage and do
the garter retrieval ritual.

(A chair is brought onstage for the bride to sit, while groom kneels down at the bride's feet
ready to retrieve the garter)

Host: Ladies and gentlemen the groom will now retrieve the garter from the bride.
(Groom retrieves the garter from the bride.)

Host: There you have it ladies and gentlemen; the groom was finally able to retrieve the garter.
Let us give him a big hand.

Host: Okay it is now the gentlemen's turn and we will now do the garter toss. May I now
request all single men to come forward for the garter toss. Please take note the single man who
doesn't have garter will be the person who will retrieve the real garter.

(Instructions: Emcee motions and waits for the men from the entourage to come forward.)

Host: Gentlemen please take your place behind the groom and are ready to catch the garter. So
is everyone ready? At the count of three the groom will throw the garter and again we request
the audience to participate in the countdown.

(Instructions: Emcee makes sure that everyone is in place)

Host: Okay ready when you are guys. One... Two Three... and off it goes

(Groom throws the unreal garters and gentlemen try to catch it.)

H. MATCH MAKING RITUALS (BODY TO BODY GAME)

Host: May I request for the gentlemen who did not catch the garter to please come forward
and takes your place beside the lady who has the bouquet.

Host: Congratulations Sir. May I have your name please?

(Instructions: Raymond will give the garter he got from the bride to the gentleman. Emcee
draws the microphone to the gentleman.)

Thank you Mr. _____. Friends Let's give the gentleman a big hand.

Host: Now that we have already found a perfect match. The next bride and groom to be in the
future it's time for another ritual. The gentlemen who got the garter are to put it on the lady
who caught the bouquet. At this point we would like to request Ms. ___ to please have a seat
while Mr. ____ will put on the garter. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. ____ will now put on the
garter on Ms____. (Interview the chosen couple if they are singles).

(Lady takes a seat while gentleman puts the garter on her).

Host: There you have it ladies and gentlemen. Our new lovely pair and if it would not be too
much to ask, we would like the gentlemen to imitate what the groom will do to his bride. This is
what we called " Body to Body game".
The Single man and woman should imitate the couple while dancing. First, eye to eye... cheek
to cheek...hand to hand...

(Soft and sweet music " God Gave You/ Marry Your Daughter")...

(Instructions: Emcee waits for the gentlemen to give the kiss and thanks the pair after.)

Host: Thank you Mr. ____ and Ms_______, Let us give them both a big hand.

Host: At this point, we request that both of you to remain onstage for the picture taking. The
newlyweds will now pose with our lovely new pair.

(Instructions: Emcee stands aside as photographers take pictures of the pair with the
newlyweds.)

Host: Again, Thank you Mr. _____ and Ms.______ for your participation, you may now return to
your seats.

I. MONEY WEDDING DANCE (FIRST DANCE)

Host: Ngayong araw ay tunay na special na araw for this two persons .From this day forward
they shall be one and on this joyful beginning of their life together. From this day forward, they
shall be one, and on this joyful beginning what could be more fitting than to celebrate it with
their first dance. The first dance is the symbolic of the consummation of their wedding vows.
This dance is the wedding couples' first cooperative engagement and joint endeavor. Ladies and
gentlemen, it is once again my privilege to present to you Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Alviar with
their First Dance, "The Time of My Life."

Host: Habang sumasayaw sa gitna angating bagongkasal, pwedena din po nating isabit ang
ating tulong sa ating bagongkasal. Money dance has been a traditional wedding practice
among Filipinos. Makakatulong ito saating bagong kasal sapagsisimula nila ng kanilang bagong
buhay bilang mag-asawa.

J. GIFT GIVING TO PARENTS WITH MESSAGES

Host: Wow, that was a great wedding dance number and panigurado ako nakarami din ang
atingbagongkasal. More dance and song await later on, pero this time nasanay tayona ang
bagong kasal binibigyan ng gift sakanilang special day. Today, ang ating bagong kasal ang
magbibigay ng regalo sa kanilang mgamagulang. Ito ay kanilang lubosnapasasalamat sa suporta
at pagmamahal nakanilang natatanggap.
(The newlyweds will give gifts to their parents and the parents will give their own messages to
the couple.)

K. MONEY DANCE

(Host spiels)

L. MONEY DANCE

(Host spiels)

M. SURPRISE NUMBER

(Host spiels-- the guest is from Munoz, Nueva Ejicia- Mr. Marvin Tubeje. )

N. MESSAGES FROM THE NEWLY WEDS

Host: The day and this celebration have just come to an end but for our newlyweds, it is just a
start of their new life together. As we go home, may this day be memorable for all of us as it to
them. To personally, convey their heartfelt gratitude let us now lend our ears to Raymond.

( Raymond to deliver his message of thanks to everyone )

O. DOVE RELEASE

Host: The next part of the program, the bride and groom will now do the dove release. Let me call on
the groom's man and the bride's maid to hand the dove to the couple

(Instructions: While Newlyweds comes forward and prepare for the dove release, background music
starts playing...)

Host : The two doves signify Raymond and Stephanie being released to start a new journey together.
Like the two pairs of dove, whatever happens they will always try to seek the comfort of each other and
their home together. This is where they know that they will find love. A dove always chooses one mate
for life, and signifies love, faithfulness, joy and hope.

Raymond and Stephanie are now ready so we will now release the doves. At the count of three, release
the doves. Ready when you are...one...two... three and off... they go!!! That was really beautiful.

Host: Thank you ______.

P. HOST SPIELS
Host: Well I guess thats about everything ladies and gentlemen we have finally come to the
end of our program. It has a great day and wonderful afternoon to you all. Again, Thank you for
all your presence. God bless and Good afternoon everyone.

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