PROGRAMME
Call to Order Invocation and Welcome Greetings Mr. Alexander Coloma Cubillan - Emcee Introduction/Acknowledgement: •
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Bride and Groom's Parents Principal Sponsors Entourage Members Grand Entrance of the Newlyweds
Opening prayer ………………………………………. Bro. Pascual “Boy “Sarmiento Dinner Buffet: Note: Picture taking of the guests with the newlyweds before taking their meal. Dove Release Intermission Song number……………………………………………………Ms.Jackielou Acabado Cutting of Wedding Cake &Toasts to the Newlyweds Speeches and Well Wishes • •
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Father of the Bride Father of the Groom Maid of honor Best man Groom and bride
Distribution of Tokens to Sponsors and Members of the Entourage Closing Remarks Mr. Alexander Coloma Cubillan – Emcee
Call to Order Test microphone before speaking.
Ladies and Gentlemen. May I have your attention please? We are about to begin our Dinner Reception so please find a seat and make yourself comfortable.
Introduction and Acknowledgements ( Music Background : Breathe In Breathe Out / Artist: Mat Kearney)
Parents of the Newlyweds Before anything else, we would like to acknowledge the key persons who took a great part of this joyous affair. For without their support, this event would not be made possible. Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure to introduce to you the Parents of the Bride, ____________________________________ A big round of applause please. And of course, course, we are truly happy to have here here with us us the Parents Parents of the the Groom, Friends, let us give a big hand to _______________ _______________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______..
Principal and Secondary Sponsors And now, now, may we introduce introduce you to the the people people who stood stood witness witness to the couple as as they took their vows, let’s start off with: The Principal Sponsors Mr. ________ Mr. ________ Mr. ________ Mr. ________ Mr. ________ Mr. ________
Mrs.________ Mrs.________ Mrs.________ Mrs.________ Mrs.________ Mrs.________
We would also like to acknowledge the following people who have also played significant roles during the ceremonies: The little hands that shared their precious time with the couple: Ring Bearers: Master ________ Coin Bearer: Master ________
Bible Bearer: Master ________ Flower Girls: Miss ________ Miss ________ Miss ________ Miss ________ Miss ________ The pair that lit the paths of Groom and Bride: (Candle Sponsors) Mr. ________ & Ms.________
The pair that clothed Groom and Bride:as one:(Veil Sponsors) Mr. ________ & Ms.________ Mr. ________ & Ms.________ The pair that bound Groom and Bride: ogether as one: (Chord Sponsors) Mr. ________ & Ms.________ Mr. ________ & Ms.________
The handsome best man and the beautiful beautiful Maid of Honor who assisted the couple in their needs: The Best man: ________
The Maid of Honor: ________
So there you have it ladies and gentlemen, our most distinguished set of principal and secondary sponsors. Let us once again give them a big round of applause. Let us begin this celebration with a prayer. Let us all stand, bow down our heads and put ourselves in the presence of God. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, Love has been your richest and greatest gift to this world. Love between a man and a woman which matures into marriage. Today, we celebrate that love. Lord for the joy of this occasion, we thank You. For Your presence here and now and at all times, we thank You. Protect, guide, and bless ________ and ______ and everyone present here. Surround us with Your love now and always. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Welcome Address Again,good Again,good afternoon afternoon to everyone everyone and welcome to _________ _________ and ______’s ______’s dinner reception. We are done with the solemn part of the celebration and. we thank those people who were with us earlier at the _______________ Church for the wedding cere ceremo mony ny.. And And for for tho those who who just just join join in, in, Welc Welcom ome! e! And And so, so, here here we are are on _______________ _____________________ ______ for the most exciting part - the Dinner Reception Reception for our newlyweds in celebration of the beginning of their new life together. So sit down, relax and enjoy the rest rest of the evening. evening. We are truly blessed blessed to witness and and be part of this very special day for our well loved couple ___________and _________as they begin their life together as husband and wife. Well after _______long years together, finally they have decided to tie their knot. By the way I am Mr. Alexander Coloma Cubillan and I had been given the task by the bride herself to be your emcee this afternoon.. And I would like to welcome you all in _______ and and _________weddin _________wedding g reception. reception. Lets welcome everyone everyone with a big round round of applause… Come on everyone…that’s the energy that I’m looking for. Alright! We thank you all for gracing this joyful occasion especially to those who took a leave of absence from work or from school and to those who have traveled many miles just to be with us. In behalf of _______ and ________ and their parents, I would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for your presence in this memorable occasion. It is indeed a pleasure to have you all this afternoon.
Entrance of the Bride and Groom At this point I assume that everyone has settled down and we are all ready to welcome the newlyweds. May I request our lovely Matron of Honor, Ms. _____________ to please please facilita facilitate te the welcoming welcoming party party for our newlywe newlyweds. ds. Tonight Tonight calls for a grand grand celebration and it is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you for the very first time ___________ ___________ and ________as ________as husband and wife. Well at this point, im sure , you are all eager to see our newly wed once again, so I wont keep you waiting. So without any further adieu, let us all rise and give our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. __________________________...... Music Maestro (Newlyweds enters the hall) Background Music: "Saphira's First Flight" from: Flight" from: "Eragon" movie soundtrack.
Congratulations _____________ and ______ and best wishes to both of you. We wish you to be blessed with a long and happy life together with your future children So there you have it ladies and gentlemen our new lovely couple. Let us again give them a big round of applause. The bride wishes to convey her gratitude to ____________________for the beautiful gown that ______ made. _______________ please stand to be recognized.
Bridal Waltz First Dance Tonig Tonight ht is indee indeed d a specia speciall night night and will will fore foreve verr be etch etched ed in the memory memory of our our beloved couple. For tonight marks the beginning of their new 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 symbolic of the consummation of their wedding vows. This Dance is the wedding couples' first cooperative engagement and joint endeavor. As the saying goes, “It takes two to tango.” Ladies and gentlemen, it is once again my privilege to present to you Mr and Mrs _______________ _______________________ _________with _with their their First Dance. Dance. (Newlyweds dances their First Dance) Background Music: "Moon River" instrumental version from: "Breaktast at Tiffany's" movie soundtrack .
Thank you ________ and _________, Let us once again give them a big round of applause .
Grace Before Meals Well I guess the food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly. May I call _______________ _______________________ ___________ ___ to say say the grace grace before before meals. (______________________ comes forward to say grace before meals)
Dinner Thank you ___________________. So there you have it ladies and gentleman. Dinner is served. You are all hereby invited to partake dinner. You may now get your food at the buffet table. . Please enjoy your meal. And always, "ladies first" Background Music: "St. Elmo's Fire" instrumental version from"St. Elmo's Fire" Movie
Note: Picture taking of the guests with the newlyweds before taking their meal.
Dove Release May I have your attention please, I guess by now everyone had their fill of our sumptuous food prepared by _______________________. We would like to thank the _______________ _______________________ _______________ _____________ ______ for for the wonderful wonderful accommoda accommodation tion and service that they are providing us here. The newlyweds would also like to say a special thank you_______________________________ for supervising in the physical arrangement of our reception. The bride and groom will now do the dove release. May I request the newly weds to please come forward and each get a dove. ( INSTRUCTIONS: INSTRUCTIONS: While Newlyweds comes forward and prepare for the dove release, Baclground music starts playing and Emcee say the following......) Background Music: "Long Nu Zhi Sheng " from: "Return of the Condor Heroes" TV Series soundtrack .
The two doves signify ___________ and _________ being released to start a new journey together. together. Like the two pairs of dove, dove, whatever whatever happens happens they will 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 choose one mate for life, and signify love, faithfulness, joy, and hope, ____________ ____________ and and ________ ________ are now now ready so we will will now release release the doves. At At the count of three release the doves. Ready when you are. One... Two... Three... and... off they go!!! That was really beautiful.
Song Number ………………………………………Ms. Jackielou Acabado Cutting of the Wedding Cake May I now request ________ and ___________ to do the honors of cutting the wedding cake. (Newlyweds comes forward to cut the cake.)
There you have it ladies and gentlemen, the cake has been cut.
Best Man's Toast to the Bride and the Groom A celebration celebration is never never complete complete without without a toast toast and a bottle bottle of good good wine. wine. Let us now now bring out the good wine and pour them to our glasses. We would like to thank_____________________ for providing us with the wine… thank you Sir.
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 embrace what is truly important. I'm here to talk about _________ and ______ 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...)
I'm truly honored that they have chosen me to be their best man on this most important day of their lives. Guys, I wish you both peace and happiness in your new life together and may God bless your union. (INSTRUCTIONS:Best Man still raising his glass and addresses the guests as he speaks...)
Everyone let us all stand and raise your glasses and join me in toasting _______ and _____. (INSTRUCTIONS: Best Man waits for everyone to stand up and see to it that everyone has raised their glasses and them say…)
Here’s to good health, happiness, good luck and prosperity to _________ and _______. Cheers!!! (Everyone makes a toasts and drinks from their glasses)
Thank you ladies and gentlemen, you may now be seated.
Well Wishes from Family and Friends It is said that our parents are our first teachers having raised us patiently from childhood to adulthood. They have been our source of comfort, support and inspiration. ________ and ____ are truly blessed with such wonderful parents and I’m quite sure when it comes to knowing what marriage is all about, they always have a word or two to share to their children. We would like to call on the Mothe ther of the Bride ride,, ______________________ to say a few words of wisdom and Best Wished to our newlyweds (____ (_______ ______ _____ _____ _____ ____ _____ ____ _ comes comes forw forward ard to conve convey y her her Best Best Wish Wishes es to the the newlyweds)
Thank you so much Madam for that inspiring message. And now we would like to call on the Father of the Groom, ___________________ Groom, ___________________ to say a few words of wisdom to our newlyweds.
(Mr.________________________ comes forward to convey his Best Wishes to the newlyweds)
Thank you sir. Now we would like to call on the Best Man _____________________ to say a few words to ________ and _________.
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(Mr. _______________________ comes forward to convey his Best Wishes to the newlyweds)
Than Thank k you you sir. sir. Last Last but cert certai ainl nly y not not the the leas least, t, we now now call call on the the Maid Maid of Hono Honor_ r___ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ___ _ to say say a few few word words s to ____ ______ ____ ____ ____ ___ _ and and _________ _________ I (Ms. (Ms.__ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ___ _ come comes s forw forwar ard d to conv convey ey her her Best Best Wish Wishes es to the the newlyweds)
Thank you Madame, and thank you all...lets us again give them a big hand for such wonderful and meaningful speeches.
Bouquet Throw Ok now let us all have some fun and its time for the traditional Bouquet Throw. At this point we would like to request all the single ladies to please come forward for the bouquet throw. We would also like to request the bride to come forward and take her place center stage. (INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee motions and waits for all single ladies to come forward)
Ladies kindly take your place behind the bride and be prepared to catch the bouquet. It is said that whoever will catch the bouquet will soon be the next bride. So is everyone in? Ready when you are at the count of three the bride will throw her bouquet. May I also request the audience to please join me in the counting. (INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee make sure that everyone is in place)
Ready when you are ladies. Let us now do the countdown. One….Two….Three……and there it goes. (Bride throws the bouquet and the ladies tries to catch it.)
May I request for the lady who was able to catch the bouquet to please come forward Congratulations Miss, May I have your name please. (INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee draws the microphone to the lady .)
Ok let’s give a big 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 the Garter Before we go on with the Garter Toss, the groom is to retrieve the garter from his bride. So may we request __________ and ______ to please come 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)
Ladies and gentleman the groom will now retrieve the garter from the bride. (Groom retrieves the garter from the bride.)
There you have it ladies and gentlemen; the groom was finally able to retrieve the garter. Let us give him a big hand.
Garter Toss Ok it is now the gentlemen's turn and we will now do the garter toss. May I now request all single men to please come forward for the Garter Toss. (INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee motions and waits for all single men to come forward)
Gentlemen please take you place behind the groom and be 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)
Ok ready when you are guys. One….. Two……Three…… and .....off it Goes !!!! (Groom throws the bouquet and the gentlemen tries to catch it.)
Matchmaking Ritual May I request for the gentlemen with the quick hand who now have in his possession the garter. Sir please come forward and take your place beside the lady who has the bouquet. Congratulations Sir. May I have your name please. (INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee draws the microphone to the gentleman.)
Thank you Mr. ___________, Friends lets give this gentlemen a big hand.
Now that we have already found a perfect match. The next bride and groom to be in the future. It is time for another ritual. The gentlemen who got the garter is 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 the garter. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. __________ will now put on the garter on Ms. _________. (Lady takes a seat while gentleman puts the garter on her.)
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 give the lady a quick kiss. (INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee waits for the gentlemn to give the kiss and thanks the pair. after.)
Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________, Let us give them both a big hand At his point, point, we request request that that both of of you remain remain onstage onstage for the picture taking. taking. The The newlyweds will now pose with our lovely new pair. (INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee stands aside as photographers take pictures of the pair with the newlyweds.)
Again Thank Thank you Mr. _______ _______ and Ms ________ ________ for your your participation, participation, you may now return to your seats
Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds The night and this celebration have almost come to an end but for our newlyweds it is just a start start of their their new life together. together. As we each each go home, home, may this this day be memorable for all of us as it is to them. To personally convey their heartfelt gratitude let us now lend an ear to ______ and ______ (_________ and________ delivers their message of gratitude.)
Giving of Tokens We are truly grateful not only for the presence but also the wonderful cooperation of our prin princi cipa pall and and seco second ndar ary y spon sponso sors rs as well well as the the memb member ers s of the the ento entour urag age. e. __________ __________ and _______and _______and their parents parents would like to express express their sincerest sincerest gratitude for all their help and support and for making this memorable occasion a great success. We would like to request our Matron of Honor, Ms. distri ribu bute te our our toke tokens ns of grat gratit itud ude e to both both our our __________________________ to dist Principal and Secondary Sponsors We also have a little something for the members of the entourage. (Ms. __________________ distributes the tokens.)
Closing Remarks Well I guess that’s about everything ladies and gentlemen we have finally come to the end of our program. It has been a great day and a wonderful evening with you all. Again thank you all for your presence. God bless and Goodnight to each and everyone.
