COPY OF FILIPINO WEDDING RECEPTION SCRIPT

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If you are asked to host a Filipino wedding, you may find this copy useful as guide to
hosting the reception. I consolidated the information gathered from the internet and
others’ hosts notes and incorporated it to my friend’s wedding. I can attest that the
event went well, and I am hoping that this helps you out hosting as well. You may copy
and paste it and alter a little to fit your attendees.
INTRODUCTION
Hi everyone! Isn’t this a very enchanting evening? Everybody’s looking very beautiful
and handsome. Everybody’s looking very happy. And we all know why…
We are extremely delighted that all of you are here. Friends and family – lahat nandito
to celebrate this important milestone in (Groom)and (Bride)’s lives. I am Lezlee, your
host for the evening and I say na wag na natin patagalin to. Let’s get the party
started!!!
First off, I would like to introduce the family and friends who played significant parts
in this afternoon’s wedding rites.
PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
May I introduce to you the people who stood witnesses to the couple as they took their
vows. Mam, Sir as I call your name please stand up and wave to the crowd. (You may
use introductory phrases like ‘Give it up for,’ and ‘We also like to acknowledge the
presence of’ – as you say their names)
PARENTS OF THE COUPLE
Of course it will be my pleasure to introduce to all of you the loving parents of the
couple.
THE ENTOURAGE
And now, I would also like to acknowledge the following people who have also played
significant roles during the ceremonies. The little hands that shared their precious
time with the couple: RING BEARER, BIBLE BEARER, COIN BEARER, FLOWER
GIRLS
The pair that lit the paths of the Groom and Bride: CANDLE
The pair that clothed (Groom) and (Bride) as one: CORD
The handsome best man and the beautiful maid of honot who assisted the couple in
their needs: BEST MAN, MAID OF HONOR.
THE COUPLE
And now… the moment we’ve been waiting for… I’ll have to ask everybody to stand up,
up on your feet and direct your eyes to the hallway… Ladies and gentlemen it is my
honor and privilege to introduce to you for the first time as Husband and Wife, our
lovely newlyweds – MR AND MRS (GROOM) AND (BRIDE) (LAST NAME)!
Mabuhay ang bagong kasal!
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
And now I would like to call in (NAME OF THE PERSON) to lead the prayer of
thanksgiving. (Ask everyone to sit down after)
CROWD ACTIVITY: HAPPY MARRIAGE AND BEST WISHES
Why don’t we start off by wishing (Groom) and (Bride) best wishes and a happy
marriage, Pag sinabi kong Happy, you all should say Marriage. And when I say Best,
you say wishes. Ready? Happy (marriage), Best (wishes), Best (wishes), Best (wishes),
Happy (marriage).
(Groom) and (Bride) … the crowd has spoken. May your marriage be as happy and
beautiful as your wedding.
FIRST SET OF WELL WISHERS
Now we would like to proceed with some messages from friends and family of the
couple. These are the people who literally saw the romance between (Groom) and
(Bride) blossom into a serious relationship. May I call on (one set of Ninong and
Ninang).
Thank you both for your wonderful messages. For everyone, please do not forget to
sign the guest cards that is roaming around.
TRADITION: CAKE SLICING
May I request (Groom) and (Bride) a to prepare for the cake slicing ceremony. The cake,
which has been a part of wedding celebrations since the Roman times, is a symbol of
good luck and fertility. The sharing of this food symbolizes the couples’ willingness to
fulfill each other’s needs, creating a bond so simple yet so strong.
TRADITION: DOVE-RELEASING
Doves, they say, are a symbol of true love. The white dove chooses its mate for life.
They symbolize fidelity, true love, new beginnings and of course, peach and serenity
(COUNT 1,2,3).
TRADITION: WINE-TOASTING
I would like to call (Name), the best man. He is the younger brother of (Groom) and is
very close to him. Wine toasting is a symbol of us wishing the couple of good fortune
and better future and the best life possible for them.
DINNER
We all know that much has already happened and we still have the entire evening
ahead of us. But first, we are gonna give everybody a chance to have their picture
taken with the couple. We are gonna do it per table. If we call in your table, please
proceed to the couple’s table and then proceed to the buffet table.
AVP TO BE SHOWN, SONG PERFORMANCES
SECOND SET OF WELL-WISHERS
I would like to call in our second set of well-wishers. May I call on (set of Ninong and
Ninang) to say a few words to the couple.
COUPLE’S FIRST DANCE (Skipping the father-daughter dance due to availability of the
father)
Thank you for the messages and now I would like to ask the couple to come here.
Everybody, put your hands together as we witness the couple’s first dance.
AT THE MIDDLE OF THE SONE WHILE DANCING… I would like to call the Entourage
to join the couple for photo while they are dancing. And also the couple’s friends for
picture-taking with them dancing at the background.
After the photo, request the single ones to stay put for the SINGLES GAMES.
SINGLES GAMES
Girls Game: Catch the Flower. For 7 participants, the bride throws one by one 6 roses.
The girl who catches flower can safely return to her seat while the one without having
to catch one, is the winner. This should make the girls catch every flower thrown.
Boys Game: Dance Move: If host says, banana (lean to the left), apple (lean to the
right), shake (lean to the front) Who ever makes the first error, is the winner.
GROOM TO GET THE GARTER FROM THE BRIDE
GROOM TO GIVE THE GARTER TO THE WINNING BOY
BRIDE TO GIVE THE THROWING BOUQUET TO WINNING GIRL
WINNING BOY AND GIRL TO COPY WHATEVER THE COUPLE IS DOING
ON-SITE VIDEO
Whew, that was fun. Thank you everyone who participated in the games. We all
enjoyed that. Now let’s queue in the on-site video for earlier’s wedding rites.
THIRD SET OF WELL-WISHERS (PARENTS)
And now I would like to call in our third and final set of well-wishers. None other than,
the parents of the Bride and Groom (Call one by one)
COUPLES’ SPEECH
Thank you to our loving parents and this time, the couple would like to say a few
words.
CLOSING
And that’s about it. Thank you very much everyone for coming tonight. I am sure
(Groom) and (Bride) will never forget this day and will never forget that you have been
part of it. And (Groom) and (Bride), we just also want to say thank you for inviting us
all too and witness this milestone in your lives. Ladies and gentlemen, once again.. MR
and MRS (Groom) and (Bride) (Last Name)!
WEDDING SCRIPT 5.19.12

MENDANO-SABUCOHAN NUPTIAL
5.19.2012
CALL TO ORDER
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.

WELCOME ADDRESS
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 ceremony.
And for those who just join in, Welcome to 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 Marco, Jackie’s friend and I’ll be your emcee for this event. We thank you all for
gracing this joyful occasion especially to those who have traveled many miles just to be
with us. In behalf of Marco and Tina 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.

ENTRANCE OF THE ENTOURAGE

At this point, let us now witness the parade of the wedding entourage. Excited na ba
kayong makita ang bagong kasal?? They are already lined up at the entrance ball. Bur
first, let’s welcome with great delight the kids who made this wedding very blissful.

FLOWER GIRLS (cute and adorable)

· Princess Joan Belarmino – 5 years old, grade 1 pupil at Amadeo Cavite
· Bellicia Ann Lacson – 7 years old, smart girl
· Precious Yana Mabansag – 3 years old, cute and smiling face
· Pia Zobel Mabansag – 7 years old Grade 2 pupil at Amadeo Cavite
· Marianne Romiedelen Pugosa

RING BEARER
· Prince Andrei Belarmino – 4 years old. Cute and very energetic. Son of MeAnn
Belarmino, Romulo’s sister.

BIBLE BEARER
· John Hendrick Daguio – a very regimented boy and well-mannered.

COIN BEARER
· Skye Corpin – very good looking, smart little cutie nephew of Jackie, sweet and
loving son to his mom and dad.

To all this KIDS: I must say GOOD JOB!!!! Round of applause please!

BRIDE’S MAIDS AND GROOM’S MEN

This time, let’s put our hands together to:

GROOMSMEN (handsome and charming)

· Argel Victor Tambis – son of Avelina Gozon and Toribio Tambis, nautical
graduate from BMA or Baliwag Maritime Academy.
· Marvin LaTorre – 2nd year High School At Macario B. Asistio Sr. High School and
a very refined, kind and industrious cousin of Romulo.
· Gerald Corpin – worked at Accenture and has been at Malaysia as a system
analyst and an alumna of FEU East Asia.

BRIDESMAID (beautiful and lovely)

· Beth Aura Sabocohan – niece of Jackie
· Dianne Ruth Dimatatac – girlfriend of Mauro Mabansag
· Orchid Corpin – 1st degree cousin of Jackie

SECONDARY SPONSOR
Next, let’s welcome the fresh and young secondary sponsors:
CANDLE SPONSORS (who symbolically lighted the couples path)
· Ronald Nuñez – a BSBA grad or Business Administrative grad from RTU or Rizal
Technological University
· Ferry lou Macaranas – a BSBA graduate from RTU or Rizal Technological
University.
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 from Centro Escolar University and a licensed Laboratory
technician.
· Gina Catandijan – a fresh graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education from
Navotas Polytechnic University.

CHORD SPONSORS: (who symbolically bound the pair together)

· Aldrin Castillo – he is a “dabarkads” of the family and a Computer Engineering
graduate from Adamson University and worked at Taiwan for 3 years.
· Karen Corpin – an AB Political Science graduate from a prestigious school of San
Sebastian College.

BEST MAN AND MAID OF HONOR

BEST MAN (gallant and good looking)
Mauro Mabansag – an ECE grad from TIP or Technological Institute of Technology

MAID OF HONOR (stunning and splendid)

April Rose Matugas – Jackie’s one of the closest cousin

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

We saw the fresh and young, let’s now go to the people we have here in front: they are
the young at heart and spirit, the very gracious and generous PRINCIPAL SPONSORS.
Let’s me introduce them one by one… starting off with the ninang…

· Dr. Luz P. Obong – kind, understanding, talented, it shows every time she dance.
And most of all she is Jackie’s very hardworking Head Teacher of Filipino Department
at Macario B. Asistio Sr. High School.

· Ms. Fe Macaranas – Romulo’s auntie, she is good in business. Smiling face,

cheerful to talk to, knows how to deal with people.

· Ms. Aida Irinco – She is Romulo’s family friend, a bank teller and very successful
of her family life especially to her children.
· 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 most of all, kind.

· Helen Pugosa – is a very down to earth lady. Jackie’s close friend and also a Year
Level Chairman of third year level.

· Ms. Annabelle Baculpo – Romulo’s Auntie, supportive wife and mother to her
children.

· 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 Science Department.

· Ms. Rowena Gamboa – She is good in handling people, the best proof is the
growing company of Magsaysay Shipping Company where she serves as the Crewing
Manager.

· Mrs. Glorita Bayot – Romulo’s elementary teacher. Romulo really look up to her
because of her motherly love towards her students, and he (Romulo) is the living
testimony for he did not forget her.

Now let’s proceed with the godfathers: (alamin sino ang may proxy)

· 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
Jackie’s mother).

· Edgardo Sacedor – Jackie’s uncle, an International musician. He has a group

called ‘‘Maestoso Trio’’ where Jackie’s sister Jean Catandijan was once part of the said
group.

· Oscar Irinco – a very good person and Romulo’s crewing manager at Ventis
Maritime Corporation.

· Engr. Alex Ganalon – Romulo’s friend, a successful Chief Engineer, a scholar at

K – Line.

· Mr. Isidro Habin – Assistant Crewing Manager, smiling face and knows how to
handle people.

· Mr. Toribio Tambis – Jackie’s uncle. He is a seaman, a good provider and a good
father to his children especially to his son Argel Victor Tambis who will be his
descendant by profession.
· Capt. Ben Gencianeo – Jackie’s family friend. He is also a ship captain.

· Mr. Iglis Isagani – Romulo’s friend, also a seaman at K-Line Maritime as a 2nd
mate.

· Mr. Justine Federico – Romulo’s elementary teacher who helped Romulo to take
his PEPT exam.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PARENTS
One of the parents’ dreams is to see the wedding of their 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.

Romulo’s parents: Mr and Mrs. Mario and Milagros Mabansag(cavite)

Jackie’s mother: Mrs. Lilia Sabucohan (family has become close to me because jackie’s
brother in law is my ninong.. thank you po for the gifts)

ENTRANCE OF THE COUPLE

And now the big moment, Ladies and Gentleman, our bride and groom Tina and
Marco! Doesn’t she look beautiful? 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. Ladies and Gentleman, a big hand for Romulo
and Jackie. (wide applause)

Thank you very much…let’s all be seated now. Truly, this event will be a celebration of
love… a feast of two hearts who vowed to stay forever no matter what… This
afternoon’s program will be quite exciting for we will hear Jackie’s relative playing the
band all throughout. And maybe some Visayan wedding traditions exercised… as well
as not your usual bouquet and garter ceremonies.. which would be more fun and
memorable. Plus the sumptuous meal of Pescadores restaurant is already set. Aren’t
you all excited?

OPENING PRAYER
To officially start, let us all stand for the opening prayer to be led by Mrs. Virginia La
Torre, TLE teacher from Macario B. Asistio National High School.
Father, you have made the bond of marriage a holy mystery,
a symbol of Christ's love for his Church.
Hear our prayers for ____ and ____.
With faith in you and in each other they pledge their love today.
May their lives always bear witness to the reality of that love.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Pictorial / Buffet Dinner

Well I guess the food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly. At this point to
maintain order, I’ll be calling your table number and the people from that table will be
going to the location of the couple for pictorial. Right after that they can now proceed
and line up at the buffet counter to get their dinner.

(get the personalities in each table)

We would like to thank the Operation Manager of Pescadores Restaurant, Sir Ramon
for the wonderful accommodation and service that they are providing us here. The
newlyweds would also like to say a special thank you to _________________ for
supervising in the physical arrangement of our reception.

Habang nasasatisfy ang ating taste buds sa masasarap na 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)

· AVP – SLIDESHOW
· BAND PLAY – Coming from a family of musician, let’s
delight our ears with the band acoustics of Jackie’s relatives.
· SONG NUMBER OF JOHN HENDRICK DAGUIO – BIBLE
BEARER: Talent runs in the family, let’s hear a sample from the kid who bears the
bible a while ago in the church. Round of applause to…

CAKE CUTTING
At this point, I hope every ones attention is in the couple as they do the cake cutting
tradition. Bakit, may ganitong eksena pag may kasal? Well, ayon sa aking research,
the cake cutting symbolizes the couple's unity, their shared future, and their life
together as one.

DOVE KISSING TRADITION

This time let’s see them hold those two doves; please take them out of the cage. Then,
they will make those lovely dove kiss each other. PICTURE!!!

White doves are a symbol of joy, and since a wedding is a joyous occasion, opening the
bird's cage so that they can fly freely, or using photos of doves in the day's decor is
definitely appropriate. Superstition also suggests that couples who see a pair of doves
on their wedding day will have a blessed marriage, which is a wonderful sentiment for
the new couple to keep in mind when starting a new life together.

WINE TOAST
This time, let’s fill our glasses with any drink that we could get and join the best man,
Mauro Mabansag for the symbolic wine toast.

Para sa mahabang pagsasama puno nang pagmamahalan, paguunawaan at

pagbibigayan, Jackie at Romulo maligayang bati at KAMPAY!!! Cheers everyone!

BOUQUET CEREMONY
Now all the single ladies please come on down. Let’s do the bouquet game! Sabi ko sa
inyo kanina, hindi ito yung simpleng flower toss, kaya mas exciting. Ngayung nandito
na kayong lahat, kukuha kayo ng flower stems from the bride. Sige pumili kayo. Ang
hindi kumuha uupo diyan sa hotseat! Hehe

At this point, after you chose your flower stems, listen carefully, here’s the catch. The
lady with the longest stem is the chosen one! Sino ang maswerteng babae?

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 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. Palakpakan. Sino ang konti lang ang
naconsume? Ikaw, ang maswerteng good boy!

Before we go on with the Garter Toss, the groom is to retrieve the garter from his bride.
So may we request Romulo and Jackie to please come center stage and do the garter
retrieval ritual. Thanks guys.

(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.

PUTTING THE GARTER ON THE LADY’S LEG.

Alright, let’s have the pair here. Lady, kindly take your seat. Gentleman, you are now
going to put the garter on her legs.

( Higher, higher- then kiss is requested )

( Pictorial with Couple )

SPEECHES
Now, before we end. Let’s hear some well-wishers give their message to newly wed.
A. NINANG HELEN PUGOSA
B. MRS. AIDA IRINCO
C. ASK ANY FROM THE FRIENDS OF BRIDE AND GROOM WHO WOULD WANT TO
GIVE A MESSAGE TO THE NEWLY WED
D. NANAY OF JACKIE (LILIA SABUCOHAN)
E. NANAY OF ROMULO (MILAGROS MABANSAG)

THANK YOU MESSAGE OF THE 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 Marco and Tina
(Marco and Tina delivers their message of gratitude.)
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.

PARTY PARTY