Edison and Leah Wedding Reception Program

Call to Order
NOTE: Test microphone before speaking.

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. May I have your attention please? We are about to begin our Reception
so please find a seat and make yourself comfortable.

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 Wendell and Ivy 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
A very good evening to everyone and welcome to Edison and Leah’s Lunc Reception. We are done with the
solemn part of the celebration and. We thank those people who were with us earlier for the wedding ceremony.
And for those who just join in, Welcome!

And so, here we are here at Maria Kucina Familia for the most exciting part - the Reception for our newlyweds
in celebration of the beginning of their new life together. So sit down, relax and enjoy the rest of the evening.

I am Joy B. Villeran, also the good friend of Leah and Edison, and I have been given the task to be your emcee
for this afternoon.

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 Edison and Leah 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 today.
Introduction and Acknowledgements
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, Mr. Noel E. Francisco and Mrs. Ma. Theresa B. Francisco. A
big round of applause please.

And of course, we are truly happy to have here with us the Parents of the Groom, Friends, let us give a big hand
to Mr. Edison C. Tabuloc, Sr. and Mrs. Marlyn A. Tabuloc. Sir, Madam, thank you so much for your
support.

Grandmother of the Bride

We are also happy to have here with us the Grandmother of the groom who came all the way from Silay City.
Friends, let’s all give a warm welcome to “Lola Deling” Adelina Abanilla. Thank you Ma’am for gracing this
occasion and welcome to San Carlos City.

Principal Sponsors

We would also like to acknowledge our Principal Sponsors. Let’s start off with the ladies. Please make a stand
as your name is called.

Mrs. Jasmin D. Beloya

Mrs. Nenita L. Javellana
Mrs. Renee B. Castro
Mr. Clemente Marañon
Mrs. Marissa L. Murillo
Mr. Ulysses Jay Q. Herrera
Mrs. Mary Sampiano

Family and Friends

A wedding brings two people and their families together. It refreshes the family ties and friendship that have
gone stale and almost forgotten against the toll of time and distance. For this allow me to give a very special
welcome to all who have traveled many miles to be here with us today, We would like to acknowledge the
presence of families and friends who took their time out to be here with us. So again I would like to request the
people concerned to please make a stand to be recognize as you are called.

So I guess that’s about it. I hope I did not miss out anyone. If I did, please be so kind to remind me.

Entrance of the Entourage

Best Man Andro Belarmino

Maid of Honor Ma. Fame B. Francisco
Ring Bearer Joseph Lyan B. Columida
 I. 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.

This afternoon, 16th of December 2023, calls for a grand celebration and it is my distinct pleasure to introduce to
you for the very first time Edison A. Tabuloc and Leah F. Tabuloc as husband and wife.

So without any further ado, let us all rise and give our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Edison Tabuloc!

(Newlyweds enters the hall)

Congratulations Edison and Leah. Congratulations 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.

II. Dove Release (May amo ni?)

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.

The two doves signify Edison and Leah 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 choose one mate for life, and signify love, faithfulness,
joy, and hope,

Edison and Leah 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.

III. Grace Before Meals

Well I guess the food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly.

IV. Lunch
So there you have it ladies and gentlemen, our meal is served. You are all hereby invited to partake dinner. You
may now get your food at the buffet table. . Please enjoy your meal.

V. Table Hopping for Souvenir Pictures

May I have your attention please, I guess by now everyone had their fill of our sumptuous food prepared by
Maria Kucina Familia. We would like to thank ___________ of Maria Kucina Familia , for the wonderful
accommodation and service that they are providing us here..

At this point the newlyweds would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone personally for your presence.

Edison and Leah will now go from one table to another to greet each and everyone and to have their souvenir
picture taking with their guests.
Simultaneously, our Maid of Honor, Ms. Ma. Fame B. Francisco assisted with some members of the bridal
entourage will be distributing the wedding giveaways and will be routing the guest book so please stand by in
your seats.

VI. Cutting of the Wedding Cake

We will now resume with our program with the cutting of the cake. We have here a beautiful wedding cake
made by ______________________________________.

May I now request Edison and Leah to do the honors of cutting the wedding cake.

As our dear couple slice their cake, may I share to everyone that this tradition has begun during the early
Roman era and continued up to the present as a symbol of good luck and prosperity...

VII. Well Wishes to the Bride and the Groom

A celebration is never complete without a toast and a bottle of good wine. Let us now bring out the good wine
and pour them to our glasses.

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 Edison and Leah - Two people who have come together today to form a union that will surely last
forever.

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. Edison and Leah 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.

1. May I call on the Groom’s Best Man, Mr. Andro Belarmino for his message to the newlyweds.
2. We would like to call on the Father of the Groom, Mr. Edison C. Tabuloc, Sr. to say a few words of
wisdom and Best Wishes to our newlyweds

Thank you so much Sirs for that inspiring message.

3. And now we would like to call on the Father of the Bride, Mr. Noel E. Francisco to say a few words
of wisdom to our newlyweds.
4. Thank you sir. In behalf of our male principal sponsors, we would like to call on Mr. Clemente
Marañon to say a few words to Edison and Leah.
5. Thank you sir. Last but certainly not the least, we now call on Mrs. Jasmin D. Beloya to say a few
words to Edison and Leah In behalf of the female principal sponsors.

Thank you Madam, and thank you all...lets us again give them a big hand for such wonderful and meaningful
speeches.
 VIII. 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.

IX. 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
Edison and Leah 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 mow 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.)

X. “Matchmaking Ritual” /Preparation Prayer

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 people. The next bride and groom to be in the future.

Usually at this part of the wedding reception in common weddings there is what will call a matchmaking ritual.
But this wedding reception is quite unique and exceptional. I would like to request the gentleman who got the
garter and the woman to hold the bouquet to please stay in front. We will have a Preparation Prayer for both of
you.

May I request the newlyweds to come forward to lead the prayer and I would like to request everybody to rise
and lay your hands towards the two blessed persons in front and join in prayer.

(Newlyweds read the Preparation Prayer)

Lord, You said that it is not good for man to be alone. We ask You to listen to the hearts looking for a life
partner. Put their yearning for marriage in the right perspective.

Lord, teach and guide them to seek You first and to learn to give love more than expecting to receive it.

Help them to remember that whatever journey their life leads them on, You are always present, always offering
companionship, and always filling their deepest need.

Lead them to the one You choose and reveal Your plans for them so that they prepare themselves better. Help
them increase their understanding and experience of life. Prepare them in every way that is important to
become a person that the right man or woman will aspire to be their spouse.

All these we pray in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Amen

Please remain as we take souvenir pictures with the newlyweds.

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

Again Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________ for your participation, you may now return to your seats.
 XI. Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds
The night and this celebration has almost come to an end but for our newlyweds it is just a start of their new life
together. As we 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 Edison and Leah.

(Newly weds delivers their message of gratitude.)

XII. 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.