Hey, my name is Phillip and I will be your MC for this wonderful occasion. A group photo will soon be taken in the courtyard in front of the homestead. Followed by Family photographs. Canapes and drinks will then be served Sam and Leanne warmly invite guests to explore the wonderful surroundings of Daltons Plantation. Please pick up a Daltons Plantation Brochure to guide you through the extensive gardens. The wedding party will be having photos in the gardens before moving to the Matamata Tower for further photos. Please be seated in the function room by 6pm for the reception. The wedding party will arrive at approximately 6.15pm.
Sam, Leanne & Bridal Party (Andy, Kurt, Scotty, Aidan, Quin, Andrea, Charlotte, Cathy, Esther, Nyla) Reception 6.10pm Good evening everyone. A very warm welcome to Sam and Leannes wedding reception. Once again, my name is Phillip and I have been asked by lovely bride and groom to be your MC for the evening. They would like to extend their thanks for attending the celebration tonight. Just a reminder that Wendy and Alan warmly invite you to their home in Hamilton tomorrow for brunch from 10am.
The sweet buffet will be available after dinner and feel free to jump into the Sweet P photo booth from 9.15pm. Sam and Leanne would like photos of every guest, and invite you to sign the guest book which is located with the photo booth. Cake cutting, speeches and dinner will commence shortly after the arrival of the bridal party. Please make sure your glasses stay charged!
Game??? Depending on time
6.20pm Please be upstanding for the arrival of the wedding party and welcome them with enthusiasm! Song Im a believer (Get a clap going???)
I would like to introduce to you Pageboy, Quin and Flowergirl Nyla Ray Please welcome Aidan Stevenson and Esther Arnold Please welcome Scott Hooper and Cathy Kelton Please welcome Kurt Leslie and Charlotte Gibbs Bestman Andy Peat and Matron of Honor Andrea Ray And now the big moment family and friends..... Mr and Mrs Leslie!
Now who would have thought this dairy farmer could scrub up so well! Lets applaud Sam for leaving his gumboots at the farm tonight!
6.20pm Sam and Leanne will now make their way to the table to cut their cake. For those unfortunate people who are on a diet, tonights not your night and is bound to put you over weight watchers points if you are not already there. Between the Groom and Groomsmen, I am sure they can take care of your share. For those of you taking pictures, be sure youre ready for the photo opportunity.
6.30 Speeches: I would now like to invite the father of the Bride, Alan Murray to say a few words.
Sam the most effective way to remember your wedding anniversary is to forget it once. Ladies and Gentlemen the Groom Sam
Please may I invite the father of the groom, Glen Leslie to speak.
7pm Buffet dinner will commence in a sequence of table numbers. The Brides mother, Wendy will now say grace before dinner is served. Thank you Wendy.
8pm Speeches Part 2 It has now come time to hear a few words from Leannes sister Andrea Ray, who I should mention has been an amazing help to ensuring Sam and Leannes day has run smoothly. Andrea, no doubt you would have loved to do the wedding photos today. Unfortunately this was not going to be possible as you were looking so radiant as Matron of Honour. Please welcome, Andrea Ray.
I would like to now introduce to you, the best man Andy Peat. As you all know, it is customary for the best man to reveal rare insights into the make-up of the groom, to share with us, the inklings that make our beloved groom Sam, the man he is. Ladies and Gentlemen, the best man! Well I guess thats about everything. We have almost come to the end of our formalities. It has been a great day and a wonderful evening with you all. Please continue to enjoy yourselves. A quick reminder about Sunday Brunch at Wendy & Alans house. Anytime from 10am. Sam & Leanne along with their parents would love to see you all there. Also dont forget to turn your clocks back tonight for the end of Daylight saving. Now lets get the music underway and break into some dance or Daannce moves as the Aussies say it! Tea, coffee and cake will soon be available for those who need a little pick me up. 8.30pm 1 st Dance We have now come to that very special part of the every wedding reception, the 1 st dance. Put your hands together for our Bride and Groom, Leanne & Sam.