At this point, let us now witness the parade of

CALL TO ORDER the wedding entourage. Are you excited to see the
newlywed couple? They are already lined up at the
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. May I entrance ball.
have your attention please. We are about to begin
our dinner reception, so please locate your respective But first let’s welcome with great delight, the
seats and make proud parents of our newlywed couple. One of the
yourself comfortable.. parents’ dream is to see the wedding of their
children. I am sure our couple’s parents are equally
WELCOME ADDRESS excited as them. Let us now recognize these very
special people in the hearts of the newly wed.
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to
_______and _________ Wedding Reception. We are _________ Parents: Mr. ________________ and Mrs.
done with the solemn part of the celebration and we __________
thank those people who were with us earlier for the
wedding ceremony. And for those who just join in, ENTRANCE OF THE COUPLE
Welcome to the reception for our newlyweds in
celebration of the beginning of their new life together. And now the big moment, Ladies and
So sit down, relax and enjoy. Gentlemen, the beautiful bride and handsome
groom.. She’s been practicing her bouquet-throwing
I am nick and I’ll be your emcee for this event. and hopes to give a good account of herself when the
We thank you for gracing this joyful occasion moment comes.. And the most handsome of all- the
especially to those who have traveled many miles just heartthrob groom.. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s all
to be with us. In behalf of ________and _______ and rise and a big hand for______________.
their parents, I would like to express their heartfelt
gratitude for your presence at this memorable Thank you very much… let’s all be seated now.
occasion. It is indeed a pleasure to have you all this Truly, this event will be a celebration of love. A feast
afternoon. of two hearts who vowed to stay forever no matter
what. This afternoon’s program will be quite exciting
ENTRANCE OF THE PARENTS for the wedding tradition’s exercised, as well as not
your usual bouquet and garter ceremonies which
would be more fun and memorable. Plus the one, and on this joyful beginning what could be more
sumptuous meal is already set. Aren’t you all fitting than to celebrate it with their First Dance. The
excited? first dance is symbolic of the consummation of their
wedding vows. This dance is the wedding couples’
BLESSING OF THE FOOD first cooperative engagement and joint endeavor. As
the saying goes “It takes two to tango.” Ladies and
Well I guess the food is now ready and lunch gentlemen, it is once again my privilege to present to
will commence shortly. May I call on you Mr and Mrs______________ with their first dance.
__________________________ to say the grace before
meals. All rise please. TABLE HOPPING FOR SOUVENIR PICTURES

Thank you ___________________. So there you May I have your attention please, I guess by
have it ladies and gentleman. Dinner is served. You now everyone had their fill of our sumptuous food. At
are all hereby invited to partake the food. Please this point the newlyweds would like to take this
enjoy your meal. opportunity to thank everyone personally for tyour
presence. ______________will now go from one table to
ACKNOWLEDGING THE PRINCIPAL SPONSORS another to greet each and everyone and to have their
souvenir picture taking with their guests.
While everyone is eating, let’s now acknowledge
the people we have here in front: they are the young CAKE SLICING
at heart and spirit, the very gracious and generous
PRINCIPAL SPONSORS. Let me introduce them one At this point, I hope every ones attention is in
by one… starting off with the female principal the couple as they do the cake cutting tradition. The
sponsors… cake cutting symbolizes the couple's unity, their
shared future, and their life together as one.
BRIDAL WALTZ / FIRST DANCE
WINE TOASTING
This afternoon is indeed a special day and will
forever be cherished in the memory of our beloved A celebration is never complete without a toast
couple. For tonight marks the beginning of their new and a bottle of good wine. Let us now bring out the
life together. From this night forward they shall be good wine and pour them to our glasses.
 ___________________are now ready so we will
Ladies and gentlemen, it takes a strong and now release the doves. At the count of three release
intelligent man to realize his dreams and achieve his the doves. Ready when you are. One... Two... Three...
goals in life and love. A man that is not afraid to live and... off they go!!!
life to its fullest and embrace what is truly
important. I’m here to talk about_________________, WISHES FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Two people who have come together tonight to form a
union that will surely last forever. It is said that our parents are our first teachers
having raised us patiently from childhood to
Guys, I wish you both peace and happiness in adulthood. They have been our source of comfort,
your new life together and may God bless your support and inspiration. ________________are truly
union. Everyone let us all stand and raise your blessed with such wonderful parents and I’m quite
glasses and join me in toasting_______________. sure when it comes to knowing what marriage is all
about, they always have a word or two to share to
Here’s to good health, happiness, good luck and their children. We would like to call on the father of
prosperity to________________. Cheers!!! the groom to say a few words of wisdom and Best
wished to our newlyweds.
DOVE RELEASE
In behalf of our male principal sponsors, we would
The bride and groom will now do the dove like to call on ______________________ to say a few
release. May I request the newlyweds to please come words to our couple.
forward and each get a dove.
Lastly, we would like to call on
The two dove signify _________________being ______________________ to say a few words to our
released to start a new journey together. Like the couple in behalf of our male principal sponsors.
pair of dove, whatever happens they will always seek
the comfort of each other and their home together. Let us again give them a big hand for such wonderful
This is where they know that they will find love. A and meaningful speeches.
dove always choose one mate for life, and signify
love, faithfulness, joy and hope. BOUQUET THROW
 Ok now, let us all have fun and its time for the Ladies and gentlemen, the groom will now
traditional bouquet throw. At this point, we would retrieve the garter from the bride.
like to request all the single ladies to please come There you have it ladies and gentlemen, the groom
forward for the bouquet throw. We would also like to was finally able to retrieve the garter. Let us give him
request the bride to come forward and take her place a big hand.
center stage.
GARTER TOSS
Ladies kindly take your place behind the bride
and be prepared to catch the bouquet. It is said that Ok it is now the gentlemen’s turn and we will
whoever will catch the bouquet will soon be the next now do the garter toss. May I Now request all single
bride. So is everyone in? Ready when you are at the men to please come forward for the garter toss.
count of three the bride will throw her bouquet. May
I also request the audience to please join me in the Gentlemen at the count of three the groom will
counting. throw the garter and again we request the audience
to participate in the countdown.
Ready ladies. Let us now do the countdown. Ready guys. Let us now do the countdown.
One….Two….Three……and there it goes! One….Two….Three……and there it goes!

May I request the lady who was able to catch MATCHMAKING RITUAL
the bouquet to please come forward.
Ok let’s give a hand to Miss __________. Please have a May I request the gentlemen with the quick
seat beside the bride and in a moment we shall find hand who now have in his possession the garter. Sir
your match in the garter Toss. please come forward and take your place beside the
lady who has the bouquet. Congratulations Sir. May
RETRIEVAL OF THE GARTER I have your name please.
Thank you Mr. _____________________. Friends lets
Before we go on with the garter toss, the groom give this gentlemen a big hand please.
is to retrieve the garter from his bride. So may we
request _______________to please come center stage Now that we have already found the perfect
and do the garter retrieval ritual. match. The next bride and groom in the future. It is
time for another ritual. The gentlemen who got the
garter is to 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 the
garter on Ms. _______________________.

The next thing they will do is that they will

The newly wed will now pose with our lovely

OPENING OF BIGGEST AND SMALLEST GIFTS

CLOSING REMARKS

Well I guess that’s about everything ladies and