GREEN- CHANGE

Note: Remind the newlyweds for them to enter the halls after the Introduction and Introduction and Acknowledgements RED - GET RID
YELLOW KEEP
Acknowledgments.
Parents of the Newlyweds
Call to Order
Emcee : Before anything else, we would like to acknowledge the key persons
Note: Test microphone first before speaking. who took a great part of this joyous affair. For without their support, this
event would not be made possible.
Emcee : Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. May I have your attention
please. We are about to begin our Dinner Reception so please find a Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure to introduce to you the
seat and make yourself comfortable. person who acts as the second mother of the bride, Engr. Leah
Oppus. A big round of applause please.
To start with tonight’s celebration; I would like to call on Mr. Raniel
Estacoja to lead us in to prayer. And of course, we are truly happy to have here with us the mother of
the groom. Friends, let us give a big hand to Mrs. Cristeta Temblor.
Opening Prayer : MR. RANIEL ESTACOJA
Principal Sponsors
Welcome Address
Emcee : We would also like to acknowledge our Principal Sponsors. Let’s start
Emcee : Good evening everyone and welcome to Arnel and Jonalin’s dinner
off with the ladies. Please make a stand as your name is called.
reception. We are done with the solemn part of the celebration and we
thank those people who were with us earlier for the wedding Engr. Leah Oppus Mr. Karl Joseph Gibe
ceremony. And for those who just joined in, Welcome!
Ms. Ruffa Salinasal Mr. Ismael Balbutin, Jr.
And so, here we are, still, in Jocel’s Garden for the most exciting part
Ms. Sally Mosquera Mr. Edwin Caiña
of today’s occasion, which is the dinner reception for our newlyweds in
celebration of the beginning of their new life together. So sit down, Atty. Ruby Melecio-Villejo
relax and enjoy the rest of the evening.
Ms. Lilybeth Tabuena
This is Pauline Mae Araneta, your emcee for tonight.
So there you have it ladies and gentlemen, our most distinguished set
We thank you all for gracing this joyful occasion especially those who of principal sponsors. Let us once again give them a big round of
took a leave of absence from work or from school and those who have applause.
traveled many miles just to be with us. In behalf of Arnel and Jonalin
and their parents, I would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for
your presence at this memorable occasion. It is indeed a pleasure to
have you all tonight.
Family and Friends Bridal Waltz – First Dance/Money Dance

Emcee : A wedding brings two people and their families together. It refreshes Emcee : Tonight is indeed a special night and will forever be etched in the
the family ties and friendship that have gone stale and almost forgotten memory of our beloved couple. For tonight marks the beginning of their
against the toll of time and distance. For this, allow me to give a very new life together. From this day forward they shall be one, and on this
special welcome to all who have traveled many miles to be here with joyful beginning what could be more fitting than to celebrate it with their
us today. We would like to acknowledge the presence of families and First Dance.
friends who took their time out to be here with us.
The First Dance is symbolic of the consummation of their wedding
Entrance of the Bride and Groom vows. This Dance is the wedding couples' first cooperative
engagement and joint endeavor. As the saying goes, “It takes two to
Emcee : At this point I assume that everyone has settled down and we are all
tango.” Ladies and gentlemen, it is once again my privilege to present
ready to welcome the newlyweds. May I request our lovely Maid of
to you Mr. &. Mrs. Arnel Temblor with their First Dance.
Honor, Miss Lyn Lyn Calina to please facilitate the welcoming party
for our newlyweds? (Newlyweds dances their First Dance)

Tonight calls for a grand celebration and it is my distinct pleasure to Background Music: Dance with my Father by Luther Vandross
introduce to you for the very first time Arnel and Jonalin as husband
Emcee : As the newlyweds, Arnel and Jonalin are dancing their first dance, may
and wife. So without any further ado, let us all rise and give our
I invite everyone to wish them both a prosperous life ahead by giving
warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Arnel Temblor.
them a good start, hence their first dance is also the money dance or
Music Maestro the gala-gala. We will need the help of our best man and maid of
honor right here at the dance floor while they give the pins to the
(Newlyweds enters the hall)
sponsors, guests and friends.

Background Music: Marry Your Daughter by Brian McKnight Jr.

Thank you very much to our sponsors and guests. Thank you Arnel
and Jonalin. Let us once again give them a big round of applause,
Emcee : Congratulations Arnel and Jonalin and best wishes to both of you. We
please.
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
Grace Before Meals
lovely couple. Let us again give them a big round of applause.
Emcee : Well, I guess the food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly.
And if everyone would just raise their glasses make some noise, our
May I call on Pastor Cesar Esoy to say the grace before meals?
newlyweds will understand that, as a sign that they would have to kiss
each other. (Laugh) Prayer for the food : PASTOR CESAR ESOY
Dinner Best Man’s Toast to the Bride and the Groom

Emcee : Thank you Pastor. So there you have it ladies and gentleman. Dinner Emcee : A celebration is never complete without a toast from the Best Man.
is served. You are all hereby invited to partake dinner. You may now
Ladies and gentlemen, it takes a strong and intelligent man to realize
get your food at the buffet table. Please enjoy your meal. And always,
his dreams and achieve his goals in life and love. A man that is not
"ladies first".
afraid to live life to its fullest and embrace what is truly important. And
Intermission Number who would know this more than the Best Man of the groom. So, I
would like to call on Mr. Regie Roa, to give a speech for the Bride and
Emcee : I hope everyone is having a good time tonight. To entertain us with a
the Groom.
song number, May I call on Jade Caseres & Collin Lui?
Best Man MR. REGIE ROA
Song JADE CASERES & COLLIN LUI
Speech from the Bride’s Parents
Table Hopping for Souvenir Pictures (After dinner)
Emcee : It is said that our parents are our first teachers having raised us
Emcee : At this point, the newlyweds would like to take this opportunity to thank
patiently from childhood to adulthood. They have been our source of
everyone personally for your presence. Arnel and Jonalin will now go
comfort, support and inspiration. Arnel and Jonalin are truly blessed
from one table to another to greet each and everyone and to have their
with such wonderful parents and I’m quite sure when it comes to
souvenir picture taking with their guests. Simultaneously, our Maid of
knowing what marriage is all about, they always have a word or two to
Honor assisted with some members of the bridal entourage will be
share to their children. We would like to call on the Mother of the
distributing the wedding giveaways so please stand by in your seats.
Groom, Mrs. Cristeta Temblor, to say a few words of wisdom and
best wishes to our newlyweds
Cutting of the Wedding Cake

Speech MRS. CRISTETA TEMBLOR

Emcee : We will now resume with our program and it is time for desert. We
have here a beautiful wedding cake.
Emcee : Thank you so much Ma’am for that inspiring message.

May I now request Arnel and Jonalin to do the honors of cutting the
Speech from the Groom’s Parents
wedding cake?
Emcee : And now, we would like to call on the person closest to the bride, who
(Newlyweds come forward to cut the cake.)
has been her second mother, since her mother is already with our
Heavenly Father, Engr. Leah Oppus, to say a few words of wisdom to
Emcee : There you have it ladies and gentlemen, the cake has been cut. May I
our newlyweds.
now request the waiters to please serve the cake to our guests?

Speech ENGR. LEAH OPPUS

(Waiters serve the cake to the guest.)

Emcee : Thank you, Engr. Oppus. Let us again give them a big hand for such
wonderful and meaningful speeches.
Bouquet Throw Retrieval of the Garter

Emcee : Okay. Now let us all have some fun and it is time for the traditional Emcee : Before we go on with the Garter Toss, the groom is to retrieve the
Bouquet Throw. At this point we would like to request all the single garter from his bride. So may we request Arnel and Jonalin to please
ladies to please come forward for the bouquet throw. We would also come to the center stage and do the garter retrieval ritual?
like to request the bride to come forward and take her place at the
(A chair is brought onstage for the bride to sit. While groom kneels down at the
center stage.
bride's feet ready to retrieve the garter)
Note: Emcee motions and waits for all single ladies to come forward.
Emcee : Ladies and gentleman the groom will now retrieve the garter from the
Emcee : Ladies, kindly take your place behind the bride and be prepared to bride.
catch the bouquet. It is said that whoever will catch the bouquet will
(Groom retrieves the garter from the bride.)
soon be the next bride.

Emcee : There you have it ladies and gentlemen; the groom was finally able to
So is everyone in? Ready when you are. At the count of three the bride
retrieve the garter. Let us give him a big hand.
will throw her bouquet. May I also request the audience to please join
me in the counting? Garter Toss

Note: Emcee makes sure that everyone is in place. Emcee : 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
Emcee : Ready when you are ladies. Let us now do the countdown.
Toss?
One….Two….Three……and there it goes.

Note: Emcee motions and waits for all single men to come forward.
(Bride throws the bouquet and the ladies try to catch it.)

Emcee : Gentlemen please take you place behind the groom and be ready to
Emcee : May I request for the lady who was able to catch the bouquet to please
catch the garter.
come forward.

So is everyone ready?
Congratulations Miss, May I have your name please.

At the count of three the groom will throw the garter and again we
Note: Emcee draws the microphone to the lady.
request the audience to participate in the countdown.
Emcee : Let’s give a big hand to Miss ___________. Please have a seat beside
Note: Emcee makes sure that everyone is in place.
the bride and in a moment we shall find your match in the Garter Toss.

Emcee : Ready when you are guys. One… Two... Three... And off it goes!!!!

(Groom throws the bouquet and the gentlemen try to catch it.)
Match-Making Ritual Message from the Newlyweds

Emcee : May I request for the gentlemen with the quick hand who now have in Emcee : The night and this celebration have almost come to an end but for our
his possession the garter. Sir please come forward and take your place newlyweds it is just a start of their new life together. As we each go
beside the lady who has the bouquet. Congratulations Sir. May I have home, may this day be memorable for all of us as it is to them. To
your name please? personally convey their heartfelt gratitude let us now lend an ear to
Arnel and Jonalin.
Note: Emcee draws the microphone to the gentleman.
(Arnel and Jonalin delivers their message of gratitude.)
Emcee : Thank you Mr. ___________, Friends let us give this gentleman a big
hand. Closing Remarks

Now that we have already found a perfect match – the next bride and Emcee : Well I guess that’s about everything ladies and gentlemen. We have
groom to be. It is time for another ritual. The gentleman who got the finally come to the end of our program. It has been a great day and a
garter is to put it on the lady who caught the bouquet. At this point we wonderful evening with you all. Again thank you all for your presence.
would like to request Ms. ____________to please have a seat, while God bless and Goodnight to each and everyone.
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.)

Emcee : 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.

Note: Emcee waits for the gentleman to give the kiss and thanks the pair after.

Emcee : Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________, Let us give them both a big
hand.

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

Note: Emcee stands aside as photographers take pictures of the pair with the
newlyweds.

Emcee : Again Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________ for your participation,
you may now return to your seats.