The Sponsors

- Respectively referred to as ninangs (females) and ninongs (males), sponsors are women and
men whom the bride and groom respect and admire. They serve as witnesses to the marriage,
attesting to the couple’s readiness for marriage and freedom to marry. Principal sponsors are
often aunts and uncles or close friends of the family.
- Their participation is symbolic of the wisdom, guidance, love and support they shall offer the
couple throughout their lives.

Secondary Sponsors
a. The Veil
- The first set of sponsors are responsible for pinning the Bride’s Veil to the shoulder of the
Groom.
- This is to symbolize the wedding couple’s clothes as one.
- Symbol of purity. Its original meaning was the symbol of the presence of the Lord, as the cloud
was a symbol of His presence
b. The Cord
- The second set of sponsors will place the ceremonial wedding cord to “TIE” the Bride and
Groom together during the actual Wedding Ceremony.
- This is to symbolize the spiritual bonding of the two souls.
- Symbol of the couple's bond; that indeed they are no longer two but one in their new life as a
couple.
c. The Candle
- Then the last pair of sponsor will light two candles on either side of a unity candle, which the
couple getting married light together.
- Symbolize the Light of Christ, the same light they received at Baptism and now receive again to
lead them in their new life as a couple.
d. The Coins (Arrhae)
- The groom presents his bride the “Arrhae” also known as the 13 golden coins. The “Arrhae have
been blessed by the priest for a life of faithfulness and prosperity.
- Traditionally symbolized the prosperity that would be shared by the new couple, and the
groom's promise to provide for the welfare of the new family.
- This signifies his commitment to provide for her and their offspring. Each coin represents one of
the thirteen(13) tenets of marriage:
o Love
o Trust
o Commitment
o Respect
o Joy
o Happiness
o Harmony
o Wisdom
o Wholeness
o Nurturing
o Caring
o Cooperation
o Peace
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Picture Taking Sequence

 The Couple
 The Couple with the Bride’s parents
 The Couple with the Bride’s immediate family
 The Couples both set of Parents
 The Couples with the Groom’s parents
 The Couple with the Groom’s immediate family
 The Couple with the Principals Sponsors
 The Couple with the Bestman & Maid of Honor
 The Couple with the Secondary Sponsors
 The Couple with the Little Groom and Little Bride
 The Couple with the Ring Bearer, Bible Bearer, Coin Bearer & Flower Girls
 The Couple with the whole entourage
 The Couple with the Bride’s relatives
 The Couple with the Bride’s relatives
 The Couple with their Friends
Wedding Reception Program

1. Master of Ceremonies Welcome

A Wedding Prayer
Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
For the love that unites us,
For the peace accorded us this day,
For the hope with which we expect the morrow,
For the health, the work, the food
And the bright skies that make our lives delightful;
For our friends in all parts of the earth.
Amen
2. Entrance
o Principal Sponsors
o Parents of the Couple
o The Entourage
o The Couple
3. Prayer
4. Bride’s Parent Speech
5. Groom’s Parent Speech
6. Bride’s Father Dance
7. Groom’s Mother Dance
8. Bridal Waltz – First Dance (SOLO)
9. Cake Slicing
o Symbol of Good Luck and Fertility
o The sharing of this food symbolizes the couples’ willingness to fulfil each other’s needs,
creating a bond so simple yet so strong.
10. Dove Realising
o Symbol of True Love
o 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)
11. Wine Toasting
o Symbol of us wishing couple of good fortune and better future and the best life possible.
12. Bouquet Toss & Garter Toss
13. Dinner (per table picture) – Slide Show Presentation
14. Special Presentation
15. Principal Sponsor Speech
16. Couples Speech
17. Closing

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