Wedding Reception Program Sample
Wedding Reception Program Sample
BIBLE BEARER
WELCOME ADDRESS · John Hendrick Daguio – a very regimented boy and
well-mannered.
A very good evening to everyone and welcome to Jackie and
Romulo’s Wedding Reception. We are done with the solemn
part of the celebration and. we thank those people who were
with us earlier at San Bartolome Church for the wedding COIN BEARER
ceremony. And for those who just join in, Welcome to the · Skye Corpin – very good looking, smart little cutie
reception for our newlyweds in celebration of the beginning nephew of Jackie, sweet and loving son to his mom and
of their new life together. So sit down, relax and enjoy the dad.
rest of the evening.
CANDLE SPONSORS (who symbolically lighted the couples · Dr. Luz P. Obong – kind, understanding, talented, it
path) shows every time she dance. And most of all she is Jackie’s
very hardworking Head Teacher of Filipino Department at
· Ronald Nuñez – a BSBA grad or Business
Macario B. Asistio Sr. High School.
Administrative grad from RTU or Rizal Technological
University
· Ferry lou Macaranas – a BSBA graduate from RTU or · Ms. Fe Macaranas – Romulo’s auntie, she is good in
Rizal Technological University. business. Smiling face, cheerful to talk to, knows how to
deal with people.
VEIL SPONSORS (who clothe the newly wed as one)
· Almer Castillo – a family friend. He is a medical
technologist grad and taking his Doctor of Medicine degree · Ms. Aida Irinco – She is Romulo’s family friend, a bank
from Centro Escolar University and a licensed Laboratory teller and very successful of her family life especially to her
technician. children.
· Gina Catandijan – a fresh graduate of Bachelor of
Secondary Education from Navotas Polytechnic University.
· Ms. Lota Ibasco – Jackie’s Year Level Chairman. A very
good Mathematics teacher, knows how to help others
(helpful), shares her knowledge, ideas and experience and
CHORD SPONSORS: (who symbolically bound the pair
most of all, kind.
together)
· Aldrin Castillo – he is a “dabarkads” of the family and a
Computer Engineering graduate from Adamson University · Helen Pugosa – is a very down to earth lady. Jackie’s
and worked at Taiwan for 3 years. close friend and also a Year Level Chairman of third year
level.
· Karen Corpin – an AB Political Science graduate from a
prestigious school of San Sebastian College.
· Ms. Annabelle Baculpo – Romulo’s Auntie, supportive
wife and mother to her children.
BEST MAN AND MAID OF HONOR
his son Argel Victor Tambis who will be his descendant by
profession.
· Ms. Elizabeth Saldaña – according to Jackie, she is the
best teacher. She is industrious, lecturer, disciplined and an
asset of the school. She is also a head teacher of the
· Capt. Ben Gencianeo – Jackie’s family friend. He is
Science Department.
also a ship captain.
Now let’s proceed with the godfathers: (alamin sino ang may One of the parents’ dreams is to see the wedding of their
proxy) children. I am sure our couple’s parents are equally excited as
them. Let us now recognize these very special people in the
hearts of the newly wed.
· Capt. Gavino P. Corpin –A captain of the ship, good
provider and a very good husband to his wife (Edita S.
Corpin) who happens to be Jackie’s auntie (sister of Romulo’s parents: Mr and Mrs. Mario and Milagros
Jackie’s mother). Mabansag(cavite)
Jackie’s mother: Mrs. Lilia Sabucohan (family has become
close to me because jackie’s brother in law is my ninong..
· Edgardo Sacedor – Jackie’s uncle, an International thank you po for the gifts)
musician. He has a group called ‘‘Maestoso Trio’’ where
Jackie’s sister Jean Catandijan was once part of the said
group. ENTRANCE OF THE COUPLE
And now the big moment, Ladies and Gentleman, our bride
· Oscar Irinco – a very good person and Romulo’s and groom Tina and Marco! Doesn’t she look beautiful?
crewing manager at Ventis Maritime Corporation. She’s been practicing her bouquet-throwing and hopes to
give a good account of herself when the moment comes. As
for the groom, look at him! Machong macho as always.
· Engr. Alex Ganalon – Romulo’s friend, a successful Ladies and Gentleman, a big hand for Romulo and Jackie.
(wide applause)
Chief Engineer, a scholar at K – Line.
WINE TOAST
We would like to thank the Operation Manager of
Pescadores Restaurant, Sir Ramon for the wonderful This time, let’s fill our glasses with any drink that we could
accommodation and service that they are providing us here. get and join the best man, Mauro Mabansag for the symbolic
The newlyweds would also like to say a special thank you to wine toast.
_________________ for supervising in the physical
arrangement of our reception.
Para sa mahabang pagsasama puno nang pagmamahalan,
paguunawaan at pagbibigayan, Jackie at Romulo
Habang nasasatisfy ang ating taste buds sa masasarap na maligayang bati at KAMPAY!!! Cheers everyone!
pagkain ng Pescadores. Merong inihandang slideshow
presentation dito where we can see the evolution of Jackie
and Romulo’s love affair. (chika about the love story of
Jackie and Romulo)
BOUQUET CEREMONY
Now all the single ladies please come on down. Let’s do the SPEECHES
bouquet game! Sabi ko sa inyo kanina, hindi ito yung
Now, before we end. Let’s hear some well-wishers give their
simpleng flower toss, kaya mas exciting. Ngayung nandito
message to newly wed.
na kayong lahat, kukuha kayo ng flower stems from the
bride. Sige pumili kayo. Ang hindi kumuha uupo diyan sa A. NINANG HELEN PUGOSA
hotseat! Hehe
B. MRS. AIDA IRINCO
C. ASK ANY FROM THE FRIENDS OF BRIDE AND GROOM
At this point, after you chose your flower stems, listen WHO WOULD WANT TO GIVE A MESSAGE TO THE NEWLY
carefully, here’s the catch. The lady with the longest stem is WED
the chosen one! Sino ang maswerteng babae?
D. NANAY OF JACKIE (LILIA SABUCOHAN)
E. NANAY OF ROMULO (MILAGROS MABANSAG)
GARTER GAME
Let’s call on this time all the gentlemen! Sige po punta kayo
sa unahan. Now, I have here, bottles of beer. Masusubukan THANK YOU MESSAGE OF THE COUPLE
kung sino ang malakas uminom. Hehe, in two minutes time,
paunahan kayong maubos o ma-consume yang mga beer
ninyo. One, two, three. Ok, sinong unang naubos. The night and this reception have almost come to an end but for
Palakpakan. Sino ang konti lang ang naconsume? Ikaw, ang our newlyweds it is just a start of their new life together. As we
maswerteng good boy! each go home, may this day be memorable for all of us as it it to
them. To personally convey their heartfelt gratitude let us now
lend an ear to Marco and Tina
Before we go on with the Garter Toss, the groom is to (Marco and Tina delivers their message of gratitude.)
retrieve the garter from his bride. So may we request
Romulo and Jackie to please come center stage and do the Closing Remarks
garter retrieval ritual. Thanks guys.
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
(A chair is brought onstage for the bride to sit. while groom your presence. God bless and Goodnight to each and everyone.
kneels down at the bride's feet ready to retrieve the garter)
SINGLES GAMES
Ladies and gentleman the groom will now retrieve the garter
from the bride. Here are the games for the all the single ladies.
SPECIAL STEM
GULAY GAME A bouquet of flowers will be presented to the single ladies. Each
will get a flower from the bouquet. The lady with the special stem
(the bachelor has to be chosen first before this game)
wins. It depends on the coordinator — the special stem could be
the longest stem, the shortest stem, a stem where the bottom
part is colored using pentel pen.
MR BACHELOR PLEASE TAKE A SEAT IN FRONT AND ALL
THE SINGLE LADIES, FORM A CIRCLE AROUND HIM.
Now for the bachelors….
WE WILL PUT A PIECE OF FRUIT OR VEGETABLE IN
BETWEEN THE BACHELOR’S THIGHS.
GAMES FOR BACHELORS:
DATING GAME (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
DANCE AROUND OUR BACHELOR AND WHEN THE MUSIC
(Requirement: Bachelorette game has to finished before this
STOPS, THE FIRST ONE TO GRAB THE GULAY GETS TO GO
one)
BACK TO HER SEAT.
Each bachelor will be given two small pieces of paper and pens.
Gulay:
They will right down their favorite number, name of pet, and
upo
favorite color on the first piece of paper, and write the same on
ampalaya the second piece of paper. So everything written on the first
paper must be identical to what’s written on the second piece of
talong paper.
string beans
etc
The coordinator will go around and collect the second pieces of
last one should be siling labuyo paper into a box, while the bachelors hold on to the first pieces of
paper. The coordinator will give the box to the groom.
(pwede ulitin big vegetables just as long as the last one is the
siling labuyo)
The bachelors will exchange papers to the person beside them
(so at this point wala ng may hawak ng original paper na
BOUQUET TOSS TWIST sinulatan nila)
ALL THE SINGLE LADIES GATHER AROUND. THE BRIDE The groom will pick 3 pieces of paper from the box, read what’s
WILL TOSS THE BOUQUET AND WHEN YOU CATCH THE written, and the 3 bachelors holding the paper with the
BOUQUET, YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKE YOUR SEAT. description read by the groom will be the 3 bachelors for the
dating game.
FOR THE PAPER 2, GIVE IT TO THE PERSON TO YOUR EXAMPLE: JOHN LLOYD CRUZ FROM MUNTINLUPA
RIGHT… AND THE LAST PERSON TO THE EXTREME RIGHT,
GIVE YOUR PAPER 2 TO THE PERSON ON THE EXTREM
LEFT. PARA SA AUDIENCE NATIN, YOU CAN HELP OUR
SEARCHEES BY TEXTING THEM YOUR SUGGESTIONS
KUNG ANO ANG ISASAGOT.
AT THIS POINT, MAY WE REQUEST THE COORDINATOR TO
BLINDFOLD OUR BACHELORETTE AND LET HER TAKE A
SEAT IN FRONT IN PREPARATION FOR OUR DATING GAME. 2. KUNG SI MS _______ (name of lady searcher) AY ISANG
PRUTAS, ANONG PRUTAS SIYA AT BAKIT?
NOW THE THREE BACHELORS ARE THE OUR THREE LALAPITAN KO SI MS SEARCHER.
SEARCHEES FOR OUR BLINDFOLDED LADY SEARCHER.
MS. SEARCHER, BUBUYOG KA BA?
(BAKIT)
SEARCHEE ASKS QUESTION
PARA I CAN BE YOUR HONEY.
SEARCHER ASKS BAKIT…
SEARCHEE DELIVERS PUNCHLINE
(after each searchee holds Ms. Searcher’s hand, ask the lady to
describe the hand)
Searcher decides kung sino ang mapipili niyang bachelor, and KUNG AKO AY PAGKAIN ANO AKO AT BAKIT? (all the
she explains reason. bachelors will answer first question, and the bride will pick the
one with the best answer and that bachelor can go back to his
seat…same goes for the rest of the questions)
NOW MAY WE ASK THE CHOSEN BACHELOR TO TAKE
YOUR SEAT PARA HINDI KA MAKITA NI MS SEARCHER.
KUNG IDEDESCRIBE MO ANG AMOY MO NGAYON ANO ITO
AT BAKIT?
COORDINATORS, KINDLY TAKE OOF THE BLINDFOLD.
AND NOW HERE’S BACHELOR _______ … PLEASE SHAKE WHAT IS YOUR BEST PICK – UP LINE?
THE HAND OF OUR LADY SEARCHER AND TELL HER WHAT
SHE COULD’VE HAD WITH YOU….
KUNG IHAHALINTULAD MO AKO SA ISANG KANTA ANONG
TITLE NITO AT BAKIT?
AND NOW, THE WINNER, HERE HE IS, MR ___________ .
DANCE GAME
THE BRIDE’S CHOICE: SINGLE GUY’S GAME
Bachelors on the dance floor will listen to the song played and
(Groom calls out the names of the single men to proceed to the dance. The first one to dance the correct choreography of the
front.) song will be allowed to take his seat. Songs: Baby Shark,
Macarena, YMCA, Gangnam Style, Twerk it Like Miley, Watch
Me Whip Watch Me Nae Nae. When third bachelor to get the
TO ALL THE BACHELORS, GALINGAN ANG SAGOT. THE choreography is called, the mechanics will change and surprise,
BRIDE WILL ASK QUESTIONS, AND BACHELOR WHO WILL he becomes the chosen bachelor. We do this to save time,
GIVE THE BEST ANSWER CAN GO BACK TO HIS SEAT. especially when there are so many single men participating.
SHOT AND SHOOT
OPTIONAL: GARTER GAME ONLY
Bachelors have take a shot of vodka, make a full 360-degree Groom goes under the bride and take the garter off of her leg
turn, and put the thread through a needle. Once done, he should using his teeth. The bachelor gets the garter and puts it on the
raise his hand. The last one remaining will be chosen as the bachelorette’s leg.
bachelor for the night.
FIND YOUR SHOE Wives are blindfolded. The coordinators will attach three safety
pins in three different parts of the husbands. The wives will body
search the husbands until they get the three safety pins. The first
couple to finish will win a prize.
Bachelors will give the coordinators one shoe and turn around.
The coordinators will hide the shoes in different parts of the
room. The audience can coach the bachelors. Once the shoe is
found, the bachelor goes back in front. The last bachelor to fin CANDY GAME
his shoe, is the winner. Wives will be given a piece of candy. She will put it inside the
bottom part of the husbands’ pants and push it up until she gets it
out from the collar of the husbands’ shirts. The first wife to get
After the single lady and gentleman are identified, there are the candy out grabs the mic and says congratulations and win a
games they can do with the couple but are optional. prize.
BACHELOR AND BACHELORETTE’S GAME WITH THE Hope all the games here are helpful.
COUPLE
OPTIONAL: THE SEXY DANCE GARTER GAME
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Emcee Script for A Wedding Reception
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The guidance of the Lord is for always the best thing we should
consider, may I request everybody to please rise for the prayer.
Alright, Good Morning everybody. Today calls for a day of
celebration. I am extremely delighted that all you are here to
celebrate this important milestone in Reagan and Lovely’s lives.
Please bow down our heads and put ourselves in the presence
Im your host for this morning and I welcome you here in Luntian
of God.
Resort for Garcia and Cornejo Nuptials, lunch wedding reception.
Heavenly father, Love has been your richest and greatest gift to
the 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
We are done with the solemn part of the celebration and in behalf
all times, we thank You. Protect, guide and bless Reagan and
of the newlywed, we thank those particular people who were with
Lovely and everyone present here. Surround us with Your love
us earlier at the San Vicente Parish Church for the wedding
now and always.
ceremony. And for those who just join in, Welcome!
First Dance of the Newlywed.
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Before anything else, I would like to acknowledge the key
persons who took great part of this joyous affair. For without their Dove Release
support, this event would not be possible. Ladies and
The two doves signify Reagan and Lovely being released to start
Gentlemen, it is with great pleasure to introduce to you the
a new life and journey together. Like two pairs of dove, whatever
parents of the Bride and Groom, Mr. Marcial Medrano Garcia and
happens they will always try to seek the comfort of each other. A
Mrs. Josephine Iglas Garcia and Mr. Marciano Amparo Cornejo
dove always chooses only one mate for life and signifies love,
and Mrs. Lenie Trinidad Cornejo.
faithfulness and hope.
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May I have the newlyweds please and release the dove in my
And now, may I introduce to you the people who stood witness to que. Lezzdudiszz!
the couple as they took their vows: The Principal Sponsors
(Read the names in the wedding invitation).
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There we have it ladies and gents, Lunch is served. Everyone is
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hereby invited to partake lunch. You may now feel free to get
We would also like to acknowledge the following people who your food at the buffet table, and please, enjoy your meal. Thank
have also played significant roles during the ceremonies: The you!
Secondary Sponsors (Read the names in the wedding invitation).
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Give special thanks to the relatives and friends.
And finally, may I request everyone to stand up as I introduce the
newlyweds. Ladies and Gentlemen, the very reason why we are
all gathered here today. Without further ado, It is with distinct ****
pleasure as I present to you the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs.
Reagan and Lovely Cornejo. Let’s give them a warm round of Alright, so let’s move on to our next stop. A wedding is not
applause. complete without traditions. The first one must be the cutting of
the wedding cake.
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Cutting of Cake Retrieval of the Garter/Tossing of Garter
May I request Reagan and Lovely to prepare for the cake This tradition has been done over the years and is meant that
ceremony. The cake, which has been a part of wedding whoever catches the garter will be the luck guy to get wed. Let’s
celebrations since the Roman times, it is a symbol of good luck have a game, and it’s called “pass the garter” we will play music
and fertility. The sharing of this food symbolizes the couple’s and as the music stops, whoever is holding the bouquet, is the
willingness to fulfill each other’s needs, creating a bond so simple lady guy.
and yet so strong.
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Message from friend/relative/family.
SPEECH from the Parents:
Closing speech from the couple
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Closing ceremony:
Wine Toast
Our next tradition is the wine tossing. Raising a glass together is
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a way for everyone to share in wishing good health and
happiness to the newlyweds. As the wine is poured, our Well I guess that’s about everything ladies and gentlemen. We
newlyweds now make wishes for their good fortune, a better have finally come to the end of our program. It has been such a
future and the best life possible for them. Let’s join them in their great day! Congratulations Reagan and Lovely and best wishes
fervent wishes through good fellowship and camaraderie, love to the both of you. We wish you to be blessed with long and
and happiness. happy life together with your future children. Once again, in
behalf of Reagan and Lovely, we would like to thank everyone for
coming. Thank you for sharing time and effort in this momentous
**** event of their Reagan and Lovely’s lives. This is MICO
AMAZONA, signing off.
Tossing of the Bouquet or Bouquet Throw
At this time, may I request all the single ladies to please come
over for the bouquet throw. We would also like to request the I. RECEIVING OF GUESTS
bride to come forward and take her place at the center.
May I request for the lady who was able to catch the bouquet to
please come forward and join me here. Congratulations and may KIMMIE : A very good evening to everyone and welcome to
I have your name please? Ok so let’s give a big hand to Dashi and Mark’s Dinner Reception. We are done with the
Miss______. Please have seat beside the bride and in a moment solemn part of the celebration and we thank those people who
we shall match in the garter toss. were with us earlier at the Sacred Heart Parish for the wedding
[Link] those who just join in, Welcome! And so, here we KIMMIE: So there you have it ladies and gentlemen, our most
are on this lovely reception at CAP complex for the most exciting distinguished set of principal sponsors.
part - the Dinner Reception for our newlyweds in celebration of
the beginning of their new life together.
-Acknowledgement of the Parents ( wacky entrance )
LEMBERG: Next is the pair that lit the paths of the Groom and
the Bride: (Candle Sponsors)
KIMMIE: May we introduce you to the people who stood witness Mr. Elvis Manzanades
to the couple as they took their vows:Let's put our hands together Ms. Yolanda Lepatan
and welcome the Principal Sponsors .
LEMBERG: The pair that bound the Groom and the Brid together
Mr. Ernesto Lepatan and Ms. Vergenia Lepatan as one: (Chord Sponsors)
Dr. Licerio Cerna and Mrs. Lourdes Cerna Mr. Pablito Manzanades
Mr. Eduardo delos Reyes and Dr. Penda Luz delos Reyes Ms. Irene Lepatan
Mr. Rolando Climaco and Mrs. Ma. Alma Climaco
Mr. Eddie Manzanades and Mrs. Lea Manzanades KIMMIE: The Stunning Matron of Honors ,
Atty. Elmer Mansanadez and Mrs. Emily Mansanadez Mrs. Rosevil Alin
Mr. Joemar Monatañez and Ms. Lourdes Lepatan Mrs. Argentina Guisadio
Mr. Floro Cereño and Mrs. Remegia Cereño
Groomsmen: Bridesmaids :
Mr. Israel Padica Jr. and Ms. Jo Ann Martinez LEMBERG : Unlike many other couple, Mark and Dashi chose
beer instead of wine. Although wine represents ... but in reality ,
Mr. Randel Padica and Ms. Robee Grace Climaco Mark and Dashi usually share beer in many special occasions.
Mr. Andrew Rosales and Ms. Robee Jeanne Climaco Let me call on the best man Mr. Voltaire Leysonn to say a few
words for the [Link] is the person who literally saw the
Mr. Allan Climaco and Ms. Glazelle Marie Manzanades romance between the groom and the bride blossom into a
serious relationship.
Kimmie: May we rquest the couple to proceed at the cake's And now that the yeast has been added and the fermentation of
table… `Gentlemen and gentlewomen! Could we have your your love has begun,there are vast changes ahead. Open your
attention please for the cutting of the cake and beer toasting. The hearts wider than they have ever been opened before and rise
up to meet these changes. Open your thoughts wider than they which we are about to partake through thy grace Amen... In the
have ever been opened before and consume these changes. Let name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen.
them fill your spirits and intoxicate your souls..Abandon all
previous disappointments and past events that may have held
you back and look forward toward your future with one fresh V. Dinner
spirit, one fresh love , with one fresh beer.
KIMMIE: Yes that's right . Mark and Dashi are truly blessed with [Link] TOSS/ GARTER TOSS
such wonderful parents and I’m quite sure when it comes to [Link] OF GIFTS
knowing what marriage is all about, they always have a word or
two to share to their children. XV: THANK YOU SPEECH of the COUPLE
LEMBERG: We would like to call on the Mother of the Groom, KIMMIE: Now, our newlyweds would like to share some thoughts
Mrs. Josefina Padica to say a few words of wisdom and best to all of you who are here today. We now turn you over to Groom
wishes to the newly wed. and Bride.
Male: Thank you so much Madam for that inspiring message. [Link]/ DISCO
KIMMIE: And now we would like to call on the Mother of the KIMMIE/LEMBERG: Once again, we would like to thank
Bride, Mrs. Virgilia Manzanades to give an inspirational talk to everyone for coming here tonight and sharing this momentous
the newly wed. occasion with the Groom and the Bride. We do hope that all of
you had a great time. This is KIMMIE and LEMBERG signing off.
Good evening everyone and Let's Party!!!
KIMMIE : Thank you Madam let us again give them a big hand
for such wonderful and meaningful speeches.
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