MARVIN-RIZA WEDDING RECEPTION

NOTE: Test microphone before speaking.

Picture Taking after wedding Ceremony

At this juncture, we will now proceed with the taking of pictures. If you
belong to the group being called, please come up the stage to take a
picture with the newlyweds. It is requested to focus on the official
wedding photographer. Thank you!

RECEPTION

Call to Order
A pleasant day to everyone! May I have your attention please. We are
about to begin our Lunch Reception so please be on your seats and make
yourselves comfortable.

Welcome Address
A very good morning to everyone and welcome to Marvin and Riza’s
Lunch Reception. We are done with the solemn part of the celebration,
but please stay with us until the end of the program as we join our
newlyweds in celebration of the beginning of their new life together.
So, sit down, relax and enjoy the rest of the day.

I am Mrs. Athina Paulino, and I am Mr. JR Muca, we had been given the
task by the bride herself to be your emcees for today.

We thank you all for gracing this joyful occasion. In behalf of Marvin and
Riza 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 today.

Dove Release
The bride and groom will now do the dove release. May I request the
newlyweds to please come forward and each get a dove. The newlyweds
would like to thank Rev. Donnell Dee Castillo and Sis. Rosas Castillo for
providing us with this beautiful pair of doves.

1
(INSTRUCTIONS: While Newlyweds comes forward and prepare for the
dove release, Background music starts playing and Emcee say the
following......)

The two doves signify Marvin and Riza 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 signify love, faithfulness, joy, and hope.
Marvin and Riza are now ready so we will now release the doves. At the
count of three release the doves. Ready when you are. One... Two...
Three... and... off they go!!! That was really beautiful.

Table Hopping/Souvenir Pictures

(If Table Hopping is preferred to both Principal Sponsors and other guests)
A. Panagmano and Tuptupac or bitor has been a traditional highlight of
Ilocano weddings. It is where guests will give monetary gifts to the
newlywed. At this point, Marvin and Riza will now go from one table
to another to personally greet and thank everyone for their presence
as guests give their monetary gifts to the couple. Sis Rosas Castillo, a
relative from the bride’s side and Sis Mary Ann Muca, a relative from
the groom’s side will assist them. Simultaneously, they can take
souvenir pictures with their guests.

(If Table Hopping is for other guests and Principal Sponsors are called)

B. Panagmano and Tuptupac or bitor has been a traditional highlight of

Ilocano weddings. It is where guests will give monetary gifts to the
newlywed. We will call first the principal sponsors. If your name is
called, please come up the stage to give your gifts to the couple and
receive a token of gratitude from the newlyweds. Sis. Rosas Castillo,
a relative from the bride’s side and Sis Mary Ann Muca, a relative
from the groom’s side will assist them. May we ask the Maid of Honor
and bridal entourage to assist them in the distribution of tokens.

(INSTRUCTIONS: After calling all the Principal Sponsors, table hopping will
take place.)

At this point, Marvin and Riza will now go from one table to another to
personally greet and thank everyone for their presence as guests give
their monetary gifts to the couple. Simultaneously, they can take
souvenir pictures with their guests.

2
 Words of Wisdom from Parents/Guardians
A Proverb says, “Listen to advice and accept correction, then in the end
you will be wise.” When it comes to knowing what marriage is all about,
our elders will always have a word or two to share.

We would like to call on the Uncle of the bride, Bishop Jaime Castillo, to
say a few words of wisdom and Best Wishes to our newlyweds.
(Bishop Castillo comes forward to convey her Best Wishes to the
newlyweds)
Thank you so much Bishop for that inspiring message. And now we would
like to call on the Cousin of the Groom, Mrs. Marnellie Laeno to say a
few words of wisdom to our newlyweds.
(Mrs. Laeno comes forward to convey his Best Wishes to the newlyweds)
Thank you, Ma’am.
Prayer Before Meals
Well, I guess the food is now ready and lunch will commence shortly.
May I call on Pastor Ogie Sacramento to pray for the food we are about
to partake.
Lunch
Thank you, Pastor Ogie. So, there you have it ladies and gentlemen.
Lunch is served. You are all hereby invited to partake the food
prepared. Food is served to the Principal sponsors at their respective
tables. Other guests may now get your food at the buffet table. Please
enjoy your meal. And always, "ladies first".

Maid of Honor Speech

Ladies and gentlemen, may I please have your attention. I would like to
take this time to introduce the Bride’s Maid of Honor, Sis. Jasmine Gay
Demandante, to the mic to say a few words.

AV Presentation
While you are enjoying your meals, you can watch the visual
presentation from the pre-nuptial shoot of Marvin and Riza by JT
Visions.

3
 Cutting of the Wedding Cake
We will now resume with our program and it’s time for desert. We have
here a beautiful wedding cake courtesy of Sis. Lily Grace Castillo.

May I now request Marvin and Riza to do the honours of cutting the
wedding cake.

(Newlyweds comes forward to cut the cake.)

There you have it ladies and gentlemen, the cake has been cut.

Well Wishes from Principal Sponsors

The Principal Sponsors or the Ninongs and Ninangs are whom the bride
and groom respect and admire.

In behalf of our principal sponsors, we would like to call on Mrs. Marie

Ann Ambrocio to say a few words to Marvin and Riza.
(Mrs. Ambrocio comes forward to convey his Best Wishes to the newlywed)

Thank you. We now call on Mrs. Maria Victoria Corpuz to say a few words
to our newlywed.
(Mrs. Corpuz comes forward to convey his Best Wishes to the newlywed)

Thank you. Let us again give them a big hand for such wonderful and
meaningful speeches.

Retrieval of the Garter

Ok, now let us all have some fun! However, instead of the traditional
bouquet throw and garter toss, we will have a matchmaking game.
Before we go on with the Matchmaking Game, the groom is to retrieve
the garter from his bride. So may we request Marvin and Riza to please
take centre stage and do the garter retrieval ritual.

(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 gentlemen, the groom will now retrieve the garter from the
bride.

4
(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.

Choose a Bachelor/Calling Single Ladies

To start the game, we are calling all single ladies to come in front.
(Wait for the ladies to come)
May we request Marvin and Riza to choose a bachelor from the guests.
(Get the name)
Matchmaking Game
Here are the mechanics for the matchmaking game. The bachelor will
be blindfolded. We have prepared questions for the ladies to give
unique answers. For each question, the bachelor will choose an answer
from the ladies which he thinks is closest to his heart. The lady with the
most number of points will be the perfect match for our bachelor.
Questions:
1. If you will have a date with _________, where will it be?
2. If you will have a vacation, where will it be?
3. If you give _______ a gift, what will it be?
4. If you will cook for ___________, what will you cook for him?
5. If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or
ability, what would it be?

Matchmaking Ritual
Now that we have already found a perfect match, The next bride and
groom to be in the future! It is time for another ritual. The gentleman
is to put the garter 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. _________.

(Lady takes a seat while gentleman puts the garter on her.)

There you have it ladies and gentlemen. Our new lovely pair!

5
Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________, Let us give them both a big
hand.

At his point, we request that both of you remain onstage for the picture
taking. The newlyweds will now pose with our lovely new pair.

Again, Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________ for your participation,
you may now return to your seats.

Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds

This celebration has almost come to an end but for our newlywed 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 an ear to Marvin and Riza.

(Marvin and Riza 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 and
wonderful day with you all. Again, thank you all for your presence. God
bless and good day to each and everyone!