WEDDIN FLOW

SAMPLE WEDDING PROGRAM

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. HOST’S WELCOME REMARKS
AND OPTIONAL BRIDE-GROOM TRIVIA GAME
3. INTRODUCTION OF PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
4. INTRODUCTION OF PARENTS
5. MARCH OF THE ENTOURAGE
6. VIDEO INTRO (PRENUP OR SAVE THE DATE) FOLLOWED BY ENTRANCE OF COUPLE
7. FATHER AND DAUGHTER DANCE
8. FIRST DANCE OF THE COUPLE
9. MONEY DANCE
10. CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY
11. WINE CEREMONY
12. PRAYER
13. DINNER INSTRUCTIONS
14. VIDEO : GROWING UP
15. MESSAGE FROM GODPARENTS
16. RAFFLE (OPTIONAL)
17. MESSAGE FROM FRIENDS
18. SINGLES GAMES
19. MESSAGE FROM MAID OF HONOR
20. BEST MAN’S TOAST
21. RAFFLE (OPTIONAL)
22. MESSAGE FROM PARENTS
23. HASHTAG CONTEST WINNER (OPTIONAL)
24. SDE
25. MESSAGE FROM COUPLE
26. CLOSING
Notes:
– To all those who are expected to give their messages, kindly inform them ahead of time to prepare
a two-minute message to keep everything sweet and short. There are times when they get carried
away and extend to 15 minutes or more… and there are times when they don’t know what to say
because they were not advised ahead of time.
– Optional Raffle: at the registration table, prepare small sheets of paper where the receptionist can
write down legibly one’s full name upon arrival, roll the paper and drop into the fishbowl… the host
will pick a name for the raffle draw… usually, prizes are gift certificates… raffle draws help excite the
audience and keep them from going home, especially when big prizes are at stake
– What are the prizes (if any) in case there are raffle draws, hashtag contests, singles games
– Optional Hashtag Contest: guests are requested to post photos on social media using the hashtag
assigned by the couple and towards the end of the reception, the couple will choose one winner
– Best man’s toast — For the coordinators, remind the best man that for the toast he should end with
something like “let’s all stand and raise our glasses. Here’s to long life, love and happiness! Cheers!”
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1. CALL TO ORDER (VOICE OVER)
GOOD EVENING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE. WE ARE
ABOUT TO BEGIN OUR DINNER RECEPTION SO PLEASE LOCATE YOUR RESPECTIVE SEATS
AND MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE. PLEASE USE THE HASHTAG #__________ WHEN
POSTING PICTURES ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
-or-
GOOD EVENING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE. THE
PROGRAM WILL BEGIN IN 30 MINUTES. DURING THIS PERIOD, YOU MAY ENJOY HAVING
YOUR PICTURES TAKEN AT THE PHOTOBOOTH AND PLEASE LOCATE YOUR RESPECTIVE
SEATS.
2. HOST’S WELCOME REMARKS
A VERY GOOD EVENING TO EVERYONE AND WELCOME TO (first name of groom) AND (first
name of bride)’S WEDDING RECEPTION. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO BE PART OF THIS
JOURNEY OF LOVE, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO TRAVELLED FOR SO MANY MILES OR TO
THOSE WHO TOOK A LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
LADIES, GENTLEMEN, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES, THE NEWLY WEDS EXTEND THEIR
HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO ALL OF YOU TO CELEBRATE THEIR NEW LIFE AS A COUPLE. SO
SIT DOWN, RELAX AND ENJOY THE REST OF THE EVENING.
I’M CARLO LORENZO AND I WILL BE YOUR HOST.
(optional trivia game)
I HAVE A QUESTION… HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE BRIDE AND THE GROOM?
TONIGHT WE BEGIN WITH A TRIVIA GAME. YOU HAVE ON YOUR TABLES SIGNBOARDS, ON
ONE SIDE IT SAYS BRIDE, AND ON THE OTHER SIDE, GROOM. I WILL BE GIVING A PIECE OF
TRIVIA AND YOU HAVE TO RAISE THE PLACARD BRIDE OR GROOM FOR THE ANSWER.
WHEN YOU GIVE THE WRONG ANSWER, THE COORDINATORS WILL TAKE THE PLACARD
FROM YOU. THE LAST TABLE STANDING WILL BE THE FIRST TO EAT AND GO TO THE
BUFFET COUNTER DURING DINNER.
(trivia proper)
3. INTRODUCTION OF PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
AS I CALL YOUR NAMES, PLEASE STAND FOR A FEW SECONDS SO ALL OUR GUESTS CAN
RECOGNIZE YOU. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, IT IS WITH GREAT HONOR AND GRATITUDE
THAT WE NOW INTRODUCE TO YOU THE YOUNG AT HEART AND SPIRIT, THE GRACIOUS
AND GENEROUS, THE PRINCIPAL SPONSORS:
MR ______ & MS ________
MR ______ & MS ________
MR ______ & MS ________
MR ______ & MS ________
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, OUR MOST DISTINGUISHED SET OF PRINCIPAL SPONSORS. A
ROUND OF APPLAUSE! THANK YOU SIRS AND MA’AMS, FOR TAKING TIME OUT TO BE WITH
US.
4. INTRODUCTION OF PARENTS
LET US RECOGNIZE THE PARENST OF THE COUPLE
MR ______ & MS ________ , PARENTS OF THE GROOM
MR ______ & MS ________ , PARENTS OF THE BRIDE
5. MARCH OF THE ENTOURAGE
AND NOW, MAY I REQUEST EVERYONE TO TURN YOUR ATTENTION TO THE PARADE OF
THE WEDDING ENTOURAGE.
(CANDLE SPONSORS)
MR. ________ & MS.________
THE PAIR THAT LIT THE PATHS OF GROOM AND BRIDE
(VEIL SPONSORS)
MR. ________ & MS.________
THE PAIR THAT CLOTHED GROOM AND BRIDE
(CHORD SPONSORS)
MR. ________ & MS.________
THE PAIR THAT BOUND GROOM AND BRIDE
THE GROOMSMEN AND BRIDESMAIDS:
MR. ________ & MS.________
MR. ________ & MS.________
MR. ________ & MS.________
THE HANDSOME BEST MAN AND THE BEAUTIFUL MAID OF HONOR WHO ASSISTED THE
COUPLE IN THEIR NEEDS:
THE BEST MAN: ________ THE MAID OF HONOR: ________
6. VIDEO INTRO (prenup or save the date video) FOLLOWED BY
ENTRANCE OF COUPLE
AT THIS POINT MAY WE REQUEST THE LIGHTS TO BE DIMMED AND LET US FOCUS ON THE
VIDEO WALL. THIS IS THE (prenup or save the date video). LET’S WATCH THIS.
(after the video, spotlight on couple’s entrance)
TODAY CALLS FOR A GRAND CELEBRATION AND IT IS MY DISTINCT PLEASURE TO
INTRODUCE THEM TO YOU FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME TONIGHT AS HUSBAND AND WIFE.
SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, LET US ALL RISE AND GIVE OUR WARMEST WELCOME TO MR
AND MRS ___ ____ _____
(couple enters)
THANK YOU VERY MUCH…LET’S ALL BE SEATED NOW. TRULY, THIS MOMENTOUS EVENT
MARKS A MILESTONE OF TWO HEARTS BEGINNING A BEAUTIFUL LIFELONG COMMITMENT.
7. FATHER AND DAUGHTER DANCE
AND NOW WE WOULD LIKE TO CLEAR THE DANCE FLOOR FOR EVERYONE EXCEPT OUR
BRIDE TO HAVE THIS SPECIAL TIME WITH THE FIRST MAN IN HER LIFE. MAY WE REQUEST
FOR MR. _____ , THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE, TO APPROACH HIS DAUGHTER FOR THE
FATHER AND DAUGHTER DANCE.”
(dance for 15 seconds)
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR THE FATHER AND DAUGHTER
DANCE.
AND NOW THE FATHER GIVES HIS DAUGHTER TO GROOM.
THE GROOM WILL NOW APPROACH THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE, AND DANCE WITH (bride’s
name).
8. FIRST DANCE OF THE COUPLE
TONIGHT IS INDEED A SPECIAL NIGHT, AND WILL BE FOREVER ETCHED IN THE MEMORY OF
OUR BELOVED COUPLE. 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. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, IT IS ONCE AGAIN MY PRIVILEGE TO PRESENT TO
YOU MR AND MRS. _______ WITH THEIR FIRST DANCE.
9. MONEY DANCE
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…. FIND YOUR PURSES AND WALLETS … IT’S NOW TIME FOR
OUR MONEY DANCE WHERE YOU WILL GET YOUR CHANCE TO FINANCIALLY BLESS OUR
COUPLE.
OUR MAID OF HONOR, BEST MAN AND COORDINATORS … WILL BE STANDING HERE TO
PUT THE SASH ON THE COUPLE… YOU MAY APPROACH THEM AND THEY WILL HAND YOU
ENVELOPES AND SAFETY PINS WHERE YOU CAN PUT 500 BILLS AND 1000 PESO BILLS…
AND YOU CAN ATTACH THE ENVELOPS TO THE SASH THEY ARE WEARING.”
(when finished) THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY THAT WILL INDEED GO A LONG
WAY FOR THE COUPLE.
10. CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY
MAY WE REQUEST THE COUPLE TO PROCEED TO THE CAKE’S TABLE… LADIES AND
GENTLEMEN, PLEASE DIRECT YOUR ATTENTION TO THE CAKE CUTTING TRADITION…
THE HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL PUT THEIR HANDS TOGETHER TO SLICE THE CAKE.
THE TWO HANDS MOVING AS ONE WITH ONE PURPOSE, SYMBOLIZES THAT THE TWO WILL
WORK IN UNITY TO REACH COMMON GOALS FOR THEIR SHARED FUTURE AND THEIR LIFE
TOGETHER AS ONE.
THE SHARING OF THIS FOOD SYMBOLIZES THE COUPLE’S WILLINGNESS TO FULFILL EACH
OTHER’S NEEDS, CREATING A BOND SO SIMPLE AND YET SO STRONG…
11. WINE CEREMONY
TO SYMBOLIZE AND CELEBRATE THE BLENDING OF YOUR TWO LIVES INTO ONE, I INVITE
YOU TO PERFORM THE WINE CEREMONY.
THE ARMS OF THE COUPLE WILL INTERTWINE AS THEY DRINK WINE.
THIS CEREMONY REPRESENTS YOUR TWO INDIVIDUAL LIVES, NOW INTERTWINED;
COMBINED LIKE THE TWO GLASSES WINE INTO ONE SINGLE LIFE. THE DRINKING OF THE
COMBINED WINE SIGNIFIES THE COMMITMENT YOU NOW MAKE TO LIVE YOUR LIVES AS
ONE FAMILY. MAY YOU REMEMBER THIS DAY OF COMMITMENT YOU HAVE SEALED WITH
DRINKING OF THE NEW WINE JOINING YOUR LIVES AS ONE.
(OPTIONAL: IN THE GLASS ARE THE FRUITS OF CREATION, MANKIND AND MOTHER EARTH.
THE YEARS OF OUR LIVES ARE LIKE A CUP OF WINE THAT IS POURED OUT FOR THE SAKE
OF LABOR, HONOR AND LOVE. MANY DAYS YOU WILL SIT AT THE SAME TABLE AND EAT
AND DRINK TOGETHER. MANY ARE THE EXPERIENCES YOU WILL SHARE.)
(OPTIONAL: AS WITH A GLASS OF WINE, ONE OF YOU MAY FIND IT SWEET, THE OTHER
PERHAPS DRY OR SOMEHOW DIFFERENT. LET THE DRINK YOU SHARE TODAY SERVE AS A
REMINDER THAT ALTHOUGH YOU MAY PERCEIVE THINGS VERY DIFFERENTLY, BEING
RIGHT IS NEVER MORE IMPORTANT THAN BEING HAPPY. WITH THIS SPACE THAT YOU GIVE
EACH OTHER, ALWAYS PUTTING YOUR COMMITMENT TO LOVE AND HONOR ONE ANOTHER
FIRST, YOUR LIVES TOGETHER WILL GROW DEEPER, RICHER AND GREATLY SATISFYING,
LIKE A RARE AND FINE WINE.)
12. PRAYER
IT IS SAID THAT A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE INVOLVES THREE HEARTS BECOMING ONE.
THE HEARTS OF THE HUSBAND, THE WIFE, AND GOD AT THE CENTER. SO LET US GIVE
THANKS TO THE ONE WHO MADE THIS ALL POSSIBLE, THE AUTHOR OF LIFE, LOVE AND
RELATIONSHIPS. OUR ONE TRUE GOD. TO LEAD US INTO PRAYER, AND ALSO TO SAY
GRACE BEFORE MEALS, LET US WELCOME ________ .
13. DINNER INSTRUCTIONS
THE FOOD IS NOW READY AND DINNER WILL COMMENCE SHORTLY. AT THIS POINT TO
MAINTAIN ORDER, THE COORDINATORS WILL APPROACH YOUR TABLE BEGINNING AND
THE GUESTS FROM THAT TABLE WILL BE REQUESTED TO PROCEED TO THE LOCATION OF
THE COUPLE FOR PICTORIAL. RIGHT AFTER THAT, THEY CAN LINE UP AT THE BUFFET
COUNTER TO GET THEIR DINNER. PLEASE WAIT FOR THE COORDINATORS TO APPROACH
YOUR TABLE.
14. GROWING UP VIDEO
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AS YOU’RE ENJOYING YOUR DINNER, LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE
COUPLE’S PICTURES GROWING UP. A GLIMPSE OF THEIR LIVES BEFORE THEY FOUND
EACH OTHER, AND HOW THEY’VE TRANSFORMED AND BLOSSOMED TO WHO THEY ARE
NOW.
FRIENDS, THE GROWING UP VIDEO. LET’S WATCH THIS.
15. MESSAGE FROM GODPARENTS (DURING DINNER)
IN ALL SENSE OF THE WORD GODPARENTS ARE GUARDIANS OF THE FAITH. THE BRIDE
AND GROOM SHOULD TREAT THIS ROLE NOT MERELY AS GIFT GIVERS DURING NUPTIALS;
BUT AS CO-SHARERS TO THE PROMISE OF A LIFETIME OF CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT.
AND THE GODPARENTS TO GIVE THEIR MESSAGE TO THE COUPLE, LET’S WELCOME
________ AND ________.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM, A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR ____ AND _____ .
16. RAFFLE (DURING DINNER)
– 3 WINNERS
17. MESSAGE FROM FRIENDS
A WEDDING BRINGS TWO PEOPLE AND THEIR FRIENDS TOGETHER. IT REFRESHES THE
TIES AND TAKES FRIENDSHIPS TO ANOTHER LEVEL.
NOW, WE WOULD LIKE TO PROCEED WITH MESSAGES FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE
COUPLE. THESE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO LITERALLY SAW THE ROMANCE BETWEEN GROOM
AND BRIDE BLOSSOM INTO A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP. MAY WE CALL ON ___ _ AND ____
TO SHARE WITH ALL OF US WHAT THEY KNOW ABOUT THE COUPLE.
18. SINGLES GAMES
For sample games, please click this link: http://www.appetizingadventure.com/wedding-reception-
singles-games/
19. MESSAGE FROM MAID OF HONOR
THE BEAUTIFUL LADY WHO ASSISTED OUR BRIDE IN ALL HER NEEDS… TO GIVE HER
MESSAGE, THE MAID OF HONOR. LET’S WELCOME ______ .
(after her message) THANK YOU ____ .
20. BEST MAN’S TOAST
THIS TIME, LET’S FILL OUR GLASSES WITH ANY DRINK THAT WE CAN GET AND JOIN THE
BEST MAN FOR THE SYMBOLIC WINE TOAST, LET’S CALL IN ______ .
(after the toast)
LET’S GIVE OUR BEST MAN A NICE HAND FOR A GREAT TOAST!
21. RAFFLE (OPTIONAL)
22. MESSAGE FROM PARENTS
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. WITHOUT THEM, OUR NEWLYWEDS WILL NOT BE HERE. LET
US WELCOME THE PARENTS OF THE COUPLE TO GIVE THEIR MESSAGE.
23. HASHTAG CONTEST WINNER (OPTIONAL)
24. SDE
25. MESSAGE FROM COUPLE
THE NIGHT AND THIS RECEPTION HAVE 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 THE NEWLYWEDS
____ AND _____
26. CLOSING
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.