WEDDING RECEPTION

I. Preparation/ Call to Order

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. We are about to begin our dinner reception so
please locate your respective seats and make yourself comfortable.

(I would like to request the participants for the entourage to please line up outside for
the program will commence in a little while.)

II. Welcome

A lovely evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Jerome and Berna’s Wedding
Reception. We are done with the solemn part of the celebration and on behalf of the
couple and their families; I thank those people who were with us earlier at San Roque
Parish Church, Valladolid, Carcar City, Cebu for the wedding ceremony. And for those
who have just joined in, welcome to the newlyweds'celebration of the beginning of their
new life together. So sit down, relax and enjoy the rest of the evening.

At this point, let us all witness the parade of the wedding entourage.

And now, may we introduce you to the people who stood witness to the couple as they
took their vows:

The Principal Sponsors

 Hon. Richard Ybañez and Hon. Gladys Mae Peñaranda

 Mr. Schubert Veloso and Hon. Girlie Veloso

 Engr. Jessie Munda and Mrs. Mildred Capangpangan
 Hon. Anthony Largosa and Mrs. Ma. Teresa Casul
 Mr. Peter Almario and Mrs. Bernadette Almario
 Mr. Augustine Manulat and Mrs. Virgie Laoc
 Mr. Eustiquio Lantape and Mrs. Marilou Lantape
 Mr, Carlito Alcuizar Jr. and Mrs. Nove Catherine Alcuizar

We 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: Jeb Glademer Balos

Coin Bearer: Jane Cyril Laurente

Bible Bearer: Zyrus Largosa

Flower Girls: Sophia Kierleth Remeticado, Kristine Gerrald Largosa, Princess Mary Niña
Largosa and Denniesse kate Casul

The pair that lit the paths of Groom and Bride: (Candle Sponsors)

Mr. Roger Largosa & Mrs. Geralden Largosa

The pair that clothed Groom and Bride:as one:(Veil Sponsors)

Mr. Landie Largosa & Mrs. Cherryl Largosa

The pair that bound Groom and Bride together as one: (Chord Sponsors)

Mr. Vicente Largosa & Mrs. Elvira Largosa

The handsome best man and the beautiful Maid of Honor who assisted the couple in
their needs:

The Best man: Jonathan Laña The Maid of Honor: Zessa Donna Polison

This time, let us put our hands together to our charming groom’s men and lovely bride’s
maids.

Coming in pair, we have Jayson Laña and Karen Dayame, Glenn Laña and Lady Flor
Emilgo, Jesson Lapiña and Bea Apura, Jefferson Laña and Jeyra Mae De Gracia, Roland
Laña and Fatima Villeta Lastly, we have Christian Gerrald Largosa and Elvie Marie
Largosa .

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.

To start off, let us all welcome, the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Librado Largosa.

And of course, we have the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pablito Balos.

At this point, I assume that everyone has settled down and we are all ready to welcome
the newlyweds. Tonight calls for a grand celebration and it is my distinct pleasure to
introduce to you for the very first time Jerome and Berna as husband and wife.

So without any further ado, let us all rise and give our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs.
Jerome Balos.

Congratulations Jerome and Berna and best wishes to both of you. We wish you long
and a 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.

IV. Couple's First Dance

Thank you so much ladies and gentlemen. 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 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. As the saying goes,
“It takes two to tango.” Ladies and gentlemen, it is once again my privilege to present to
you Mr and Mrs Jerome Balos with their First Dance.

III. Money Dance

Thank you lovebirds! and please stay still. Now, as you can see, small envelopes are
placed on your respective tables. And I believe we all know what they are for. As
newlyweds commonly quote, "Accepting a wrapped gift from you is indeed gratifying
and to unwrap them is truly amazing but we find cash gifts more appreciating to start a
life that is rewarding.”
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for the money dance. While the music plays, all
gentlemen with their envelopes will dance with our bride before pinning their monetary
gifts to the bride's sash. Likewise, all ladies will offer a quick dance with the groom
before pinning their envelopes to the groom's sash. If you don't have an envelope, you
may pin the bills directly on their sash.

To the friends, sponsors and dear family of our couple, please come forward and share
your blessings. Haahaha

III. Blessings for Grace

Thank you so much ladies and gentlemen. Let us all be seated now. Newlyweds, you
may now proceed to your table. Well I guess the food is now ready and dinner will
commence shortly. May I call on Ms. Bea Apura for the prayer.

IV. Dinner/ Banquet

Thank you Ms. Apura. So there you have it ladies and gentlemen. Dinner is served.

At this point, to maintain order, I’ll be calling your table number and the people from
that table will proceed 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.

(As for our principal and secondary sponsors, just wait on your seats for dinner will be
served right on your respective tables.)

On behalf of the couple, I would like to thank Proud Farmers Event Organizers for the
great setup and sumptuous dinner.

THANK SPONSORS:
HMUA- GENNER CABALLERO
PHOTO AND VIDEOGRAPHERS – TEAM HULAGWAY HEADED BY MR. ELDEN INOCANDO JR.
SOUND SYSTEM –

IV. Song Numbers

While we are enjoying our food, let us hear lovely serenades from the gorgeous Ms.
Jessa Lepatan - our bride's close friend and a colleague during her teaching years at
Exceed Learning Center and Mr. Mitchjumel Sinsuat, also a friend and a colleague at
Deped Carcar City Division.

A big hand for them please.

IX. Slicing of Cake

We will now resume with our program and it’s time for desert. We have here a beautiful
wedding cake courtesy of Gwendolyn Cakes sponsored by Ms. Mitchelle Regis.

May I ow request Jerome and Berna to do the honor of cutting the wedding cake.

This tradition symbolizes the couple’s unity, 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.

There you have it ladies and gentlemen, the cake has been cut. May I now request the
waiters to please serve the cake to our guests.
VI. Wedding Toast

Thank you lovebirds. This time, let us fill our glasses with any drink that we could get
and join the best man, Jonathan Lana, for the symbolic wedding toast.

V. Love Story

Thank you, Jonathan. This time, let us hear from one of the bride’s best friends as she
narrates to us how this love team started. Let’s all welcome Mrs. Emilyn Quijano.

VII. AVP Prenup (Optional)

Thank you Cher Emz. Truly, this event will be a celebration of love, a feast of two hearts
who vowed to stay forever no matter what. Therefore, brace yourselves and feel the
love as we present to you this Prenuptial Audio Visual Presentation prepared by Team
Hulagway headed by Mr. Elden Inocando Jr.

XI. Intermission

At this point, to fill our hearts with the song “__________, may I call on ____________
for a lovely serenade.

XIII. Ask Them Who

Thank you, Ms.Jessa. Now, let’s have a little fun and let’s play” Ask Them Who” with our
new couple. This game will test how well they know each other.

So the game goes like this. Whoever among the audience could ask any question
answerable by me, he or she addressed to the couple.

SHE- FLOWER HE- ANYTHING AVAILABLE

XII. Words of Wisdom

Thank you, newlyweds. This time, let us hear a set of advices for our new couple. A big
hand for __________________________ .

XVII. Bouquet Throwing

Thank you _____________. Ok now let us all have some fun and it’s time for the
traditional Bouquet Throwing. It is said that whoever will catch the bouquet will soon be
the next bride.

At this point, we would like to request all the single ladies to please come forward.

For now, as requested by our bride, this tradition will be modified. How? The single
ladies will form a circle and we will do a trip to Jerusalem bouquet tossing. We will play
music and as the music stops, whoever is holding the bouquet, is the lucky lady.

Is everything clear?

May I request the lady who was able to receive the bouquet to please come forward.

Congratulations. May I have your name.

Ok let’s give a hand to Miss ____. Please have a seat beside the bride and in a moment
we shall find your match in the garter toss.

XVIII. Retrieval of the Garter

But before we go on with the Garter Catching, the groom is to retrieve the garter from
his bride. So may we request Jerome and Berna to please come in the center stage and
do the garter retrieval ritual.

Ladies and gentlemen, the groom will now retrieve 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.

XVIII. Garter Catching

OK. It is now the gentlemen’s turn and we will now do the garter catching. May I now
request all single men to please come forward for the Garter Catching.

So this is what will happen, your shoes go in pair. Right? This time, leave one of your
shoes in front and face at the back. Now, our groom will hide all your shoes and on my
cue, all of you will look for your own shoe. And the last gentleman to find his shoe will
receive the garter and will be ______’s pair for tonight. Ready?

May I request the gentleman who was able to receive the garter to please come forward.

Congratulations. May I have your name.

Thank you Mr. _____. Friends, let’s give this gentleman a big hand.

XVIII. Matchmaking Ritual

Now that we have already found a perfect match, it is time for another ritual. The
gentleman who got the garter should put it on the lady who caught the bouquet.

At this point, we would like to request Ms. ____ to please have a seat while Mr. ___ will
put the garter.

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. ______ will now put on the garter on Ms. _______.

There you have it ladies and gentlemen. Our new lovely pair and if it would not be too
much to ask, we would like the gentlemen to give the lady a quick kiss.

Thank you _____. Let us give them both a big hand.

Please stay for the picture taking. The newlyweds will now pose with our lovely new pair.

Again thank you for your participation. You may now return to your seats.

XIII. Opening of Gifts

Thank you _________ and ________ for participating. The time for the Opening of the
Wedding Gifts has come. Shall we start with the smallest gift. Now, the biggest gift.
(assistance)

VI. SPEECH FROM THE PARENTS

May we call on the father of the bride, Mr. ________ to give an inspirational talk to the
newlyweds.

May we also call on the mother of the groom, Mrs. ________ to share some words for
the newly weds.
XXII. Words of Appreciation (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 is to them. To personally convey their heartfelt gratitude, let us now lend
our ears to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Balos

XXIII. Closing/ Benediction

Thank you couple. Today, has truly been lovely. Thus, I would like to leave a thought to
the newly-wed and to everyone present here today who believe in “happily ever after.”
Ellen G. White once quoted, “ To gain a proper understanding of the marriage relation is
the work of a lifetime. Those who marry enter a school from which they are never in this
life to be graduated. No matter how careful and wise marriage may have been entered
into, only few couples are completely united when the marriage ceremony is performed.
The real union of the two in wedlock is the work of the afteryears.”

Therefore, may we always remember that God himself established marriage, and only
with His help can couples stay together for a full and rewarding lifetime.

It has been a great day and a wonderful evening with you all. Again, thank you
everyone for celebrating with Jerome and Berna in their matrimony. God bless
and enjoy the rest of the evening.