Wedding Reception Program Script

Arrival and Receiving of Guests

Homer: A very good evening to everyone and welcome to Bernard and Jhonalyn’
s Dinner Reception, We are done with solemn part of the celebration and we
thank those people who were with us earlier at St. Gregory The Great Parish
Church for the wedding ceremony. And for those who just join us in, welcome! I
am ________________________________ for the most exciting part of the
Dinner reception for our newlyweds in celebration of the beginning of their new
life together.

Jona: I am ____________________, we are your hosts of this dinner reception…

we thank you for gracing this joyful occasion especially to those who took a leave
of absence from work and those who traveled miles just to be with us. In behalf
of Nard and Jhona and their parents, we would like to express their heartfelt
gratitude for your presence at this memorable occasion. It is indeed a pleasure to
have you all this evening.

Acknowledgement of Parents and Principal Sponsors

Homer: 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,
________________________________ and her brother
_____________________________. A big round of applause.

Jona: And of course we are truly happy to have with us here the parents of the
Groom. Let us give a big hand to ___________________________________
and ____________________________.

Homer: We would like also to acknowledge our Principal sponsors namely:

(read the names of Principal Sponsors)

Jona: There you have it, our most distinguished set of principal sponsors. Let us
one again give them a round of applause. We would like to acknowledge the
presence of families and friends who took their time out to be here with us. For
this, allow me to give a very special welcome to all of them.

Wedding Prayer

Homer: To open our program proper, let us begin with the wedding prayer to be
led by: ___________________________________________
Prayer:
Heavenly Father , love has been Your richest and greatest gift to the world. Love
between man and woman, which mature into marriage, is one of Your most
beautiful types of love. Lord God, we thank you for the union of hearts of our dear
Nard and Jhona. On this special day, their wedding day heaven sings in triumph.
For a new love shall unveil the glory of your name. We sincerely pray that you
bless this couple with a love sealed with your holy spirit. Lord strengthen with
them the bind of love, loyalty, trust, respect and unity as one as they build up
their family together. We sincerely pray that you bless this couple with a love to
last forever. In sickness and in health may they find your strength. In doubts and
troubles may they see your light. In hurts and failures may they find your pardon.
In loneliness and desperation may they find your joy. Also we pray, that you
bless them with a family so blissful, prosperous and ever healthy. And above all,
filled with love, faith and hope that are founded on you. May your blessing be on
this wedding service protect, guide and bless Nard and Jhona in their marriage.
Surround them and us with Your Love now and always. Amen.

Presentation of Bridal Entourage

Jona: And now, the much awaited event the grand entrance of the entourage. Let
us all stand; Give them around of applause please.

(read the names of entourage)

Flower girls
Bearers
Secondary Sponsors
Groomsmen and Bridesmaid
Best Man and Maid of Honor

Presentation of the Bride and Groom

Homer: At this point Jona, I assume that everyone has settled down and its is my
distinct pleasure to introduce to you for the first time Bernard and Jonalyn as
husband and wife. So with our further ado, let us all rise and give our warmest
welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Monasterial

(newly weds enter the hall with background music)

Game – Help the bride and groom meet…

(Upon the couple arrives at the center of the hall, ask the couple to be seated at
the chairs facing back to back from each other, ask the groomsmen to line up
facing the groom and the bridesmaid facing the bride – remind them that they will
be the judge to confirm the bride or the groom answer)
Jona: This game is to show how much the new Mr. and Mrs. Monasterial really
know about each other… I will ask you a question and you raise the shoe that
you think best fits the answer to the question… alright here’s a practice
question…”Right now, who has the most cash?”

Questions:
§ Who wakes up first in the morning?

§ Who takes the longer shower?

§ Who spends the most time getting ready to go out

§ Who is the more serious person?

§ Who is more creative?

§ Who is the jokester?

§ Who made the first move?

§ Who said “I LOVE YOU” first?

§ Who’s the better cook?

§ Now that you’re married, Who will be the first to say… “not tonight”.

§ Who’s the better kisser?

§ Who will be the first to fall asleep tonight?

§ Who has the smelliest feet?

§ And finally… Who do you love the most in the whole wide world?

Homer: There you have it friends, indeed Nard and Jhona knows really each
other. Once again, let us give the newly weed couple a big round of applause.

At this juncture, the bride and the groom will now do the dove release. Let me
call the assistance of the best man and maid of honor.
(the newlyweds comes forward and prepare for the dove release)

Jona: The two doves signify Nard and Jhona 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 chooses one mate for life, and
signifies love, faithfulness, joy and hope.

Homer: Nard and Jhona are now ready, so we will now release the doves. Let us
together count, One.. two.. three…
Jona: May I now request Nard and Jhona to do the honors of cutting their
wedding cake.
(the couple will move forward holding piece of cake …)
The cutting of wedding cake of the couple symbolizes their union and promise to
forever provide for each other.
Nard and Jhona you have to seal it with your sweetest kiss to each other. Ladies
and gentlemen a round of applause please.

Homer: May we request the couple to share the cup of wine to each other.
(ask Nard and Jhona to drink the wine from one cup)
Nard and Jhona will drink the wine together. This symbolizes drinking from the
cup of life and sharing of all its experiences together, both bitter and sweet.
Let us give Bernard and Jhonalyn a big round of applause.

Dance of Bride and Groom

Jona; At this point Homer, we will witness the special dance of the groom and
bride with their parents.

Homer: True, this special dance is way to express sincere gratitude of Nard and
Jhona to their parents. Let us witness first the groom dance with his mother.

Jona: Now let us have the bride’ s dance with her brother.

Homer: Tonight is indeed a special night and will forever be etched in the
memory of our beloved couple. For tonight marks the beginning of their new life
together. From this day forward they shall be one and on this joyful beginning of
their life together. From this day forward, they shall be one and on this joyful
beginning what could be more fitting than to celebrate it with their first dance. The
first dance is the symbolic of the consummation of their weeding vows. This
dance is the weeding couple’s first cooperative engagement and joint endeavor.

Jona: Ladies and gentlemen, it is once again my privilege to present to you Mr.
and Mrs. Monasterial with their first dance…

(dance of the couple together…)

(when the couple dance about to end…)

Money Dance

Homer: Jona we have a lot of surprise for all. Are you all familiar with the red
envelopes that were placed in your table. Those will be used for the couple
money dance. Let us all share our blessing and harvests to Bernard and
Jhonalyn as husband and wife as they start to build their own family together.
May we request the guests to please come forward to hang their red envelopes
… (hosts will do the adlib here to emphasize the instructions)
Dinnertime

Jona: Wow, that was a great wedding dance number. Thank you so much to
everyone. More dance and song awaits as we have the second part of the
celebration. It’s dinnertime. I guess the food is now ready the dinner will start
shortly. May I call on Iana Nicole J. Escasinas to say the grace before meals.

Iana Nicole:

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit…

God, our father and Lord of all creation;

We are gathered here now to celebrate the love and commitment of Manay
Jhonalyn and Manoy Bernard, as they share their first meal together as husband
and wife. We thank You for giving Your Holy blessing today upon their marriage,
and ask that You continue to bless them with your love and mercy throughout
their lives together.
Let this be the first of many loving meals shared together with their family and
friends, and blessed by Your amazing grace.
And with Manay Jhonalyn and Manoy Bernard, as we are their family, friends,
and loved ones gathered here in Your presence, we ask for your Holy blessing
upon this meal as together we say:
Bless us, oh lord and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy
bounty, through Christ our Lod, Amen.

Homer: There you have it ladies and gentlemen, dinner is served. You are all
invited to join the dinner. You may get your food at the buffet table. Enjoy your
meal everyone.

(Do adlib here on how the manner of buffet style will be granted for each table)
(suggested way: __________________________________________________).

Jona: Okay, it seems that everyone is enjoying the delicious foods served. While
having your dinner, I would like to welcome you to witness our audio-visual
presentation of the collected pictures from the groom and the bride. It will be then
followed by the audio-visual presentation of the their Prenup videos.

(Do the adlib to extend thanks to all …)

(after a while…)

Ceremonial Toast by the Best Man and Maid of Honor

Homer: A celebration is never complete without a toast and bottle of good wine.
Please welcome, the best man, _______________________________________
for ceremonial toast.
Jona: May I aslo request the maid of honor.
Thank you ladies and gentlemen, you may now be seated.

Messages/ Wishes

Homer: Family and friends has been our source of comfort, support and
inspirations. Bernard and Jhonalyn are truly blessed with such wonderful family
and friends. Let us listen to some of their principal sponsors as they give
message to the newlyweds.

(Do the adlib) …

Ninong…

Ninang…

Jona: Thank so much for those very inspiring messages… And now we would
like to call on any representative from Groom’ s friend and Bride’s friend.

Groom’s Friend
- Ms. Evelyn Moran
- Ms. Thelma Galang

Bride’s Friend
- Ms. Ave B. Penaflor
- Ms. Susan E. Villanueva
- Mr. Hermel M. Cerdena

Homer: At this point, let us also listen to the message of the parents to Bernard
and Jhonalyn.