DINNER RECEPTION Program and Script

NOTE: Test microphone before speaking.

Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. May I have your attention please. We are
about to begin our Wedding Program so please find a seat and make yourself
comfortable.
Let us begin this celebration with a prayer to be led by __________. Let us all stand, bow
down our heads and put ourselves in the presence of God. In the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Love has been your richest and greatest gift to this world.
Love between a man and a woman which matures into marriage.
Today, we celebrate that love.
Lord for the joy of this occasion, we thank You.
For Your presence here and now and at all times, we thank You.
Protect, guide, and bless Raymund and Val and everyone present here.
Surround us with Your love now and always.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Welcome Address

A pleasant afternoon to everyone! Welcome to the celebration of Sonny and Hazel’s

Greatest Day Ever. This venue is indeed a fitting setting for our newlyweds as we mark
the beginning of their life together. So sit-down, relax, and enjoy the rest of the
afternoon.
I am Shiela and I am Joseph your host for this event. We thank you all for gracing this
occasion, especially those who took a leave of absence from work or school, and
those who have traveled miles just to be with us today. In behalf of Sonny and Hazel,
and their proud parents, I would like to express heartfelt gratitude for your presence
today. It is indeed a pleasure to have you all here.

Introduction and Acknowledgments

Parents of the Newlyweds

Before anything else, we would like to acknowledge the persons who took a great part
of this joyous affair. For without their support, this even would not have been made
possible. Ladies and Gentlemen, it is with great pleasure to introduce to you the
Parents of the Bride, Mr and Mrs. Elmer and Emma Oloteo.

(Optional: description of parents?)

And of course, let us get to know the Parents of the Groom. Friends, let us give a big
hand to Mr. and Mrs. Sonny and Cleofe Moresco. (Optional: description of parents?)

Principal Sponsors
We would also like to acknowledge our Principal Sponsors. Starting off with the ladies..
• Ms. Gemma Ongjoco
• Mrs. Josephine Orfano
• Mrs. Hilda Litana
• Mrs. Aureaflor Camoral
• Mrs. Marilou Manigbas
The Gentlemen
• Mr. July Tingson
• Mr. Ruben Cordial
• Mr. Andy Rapisora
• Mr. Nicanor Paclibar
• Mr. Jun Nabor
So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen, our most distinguished set of principal
sponsors. A Round of applause! Thank you Sir and Madam, for taking time out to be
with us.

Family and Friends

A wedding brings two people and their families together. It refreshes the family ties and
friendship that have gone stale and almost forgotten against the toll of time and
distance. For this allow me to give a very special welcome to the families and friends
who traveled away from home to be here.

Also with us here today, it is our pleasure to have Rev _____________, our officiating priest
for the wedding ceremony.
So I guess that’s about it.

Entrance of the Bridal Party

At this point, I assume everyone has settled down. May I request our lovely
__________________ to please facilitate the welcoming party for our newlyweds.

Background Music: __________________

Description – voice over/MC

 Flower Girls:
• Ashley Orlina  Allysa Margareth Lagulles
• Adeline Nacion  Alexie Claudette Moresco

 Bearers
• Bible: Clarence Joe N. Moresco
• Coin: Khalil B. Apuyan
• Ring: Aljay Vaughn O. Sanchez

• Secondary sponsors
• Candle : Mark Moresco & Melissa O. Rebancos
• Veil : Kevin Revale & Analyn Villa
• Cord : Severino Paloma III & Sarah May N. Moresco
• Ribbon : Alfonso Basagre & Alessandra B. Apuyan
 • Groomsmen + Bridesmaids
• Sidfrey N. Moresco & Cindy O. Rebancos
• Kith R. Nanteza & Sienna Llaneta
• Kurt Isaac O. Tongco & Hazel O. Imperial
• Alberto Siapno & Maricris Millare
• Best man + Maid of Honor
• Mr. Jonnierick M. Eleazar & Ms. Cecille Openiano

GRAND ENRANCE OF BRIDE & GROOM

Tonight calls for a grand celebration and it is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you for
the very first time Sonny and Hazel as husband and wife. So without further ado, let us
all rise and give our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Sonny and Hazel Moresco!

BRIDAL PARTY DANCE: Music: Marry Me song c/o Mimin

– Whew! What an opening number! Excitement and positive energy are already
starting to brew in this splendid beach wedding party, and that’s only the beginning!

OPENING MESSAGE: from Groom’s Parents?

To facilitate the official opening of this night’s event, a few words will be given by the
Groom’s Parents. May I request Tito ______ and Tita _______ for the opening message.

Thank you tita and tito. Well I guess it’s time. The food is ready and dinner will
commence in a while. May I call on _________________ to say grace.

FIRST SET OF WELL WISHERS

Now we would like to proceed with some messages from friends and family of the couple.
These are the people who literally saw the romance between (Groom) and (Bride)
blossom into a serious relationship. May I call on Mr. July Tingzon and Ms. Gemma
Ongjoco as well as Mr. Mr. Nicanor Paclibar and Mrs. Aureaflor Camoral.

Thank you both for your wonderful messages. For everyone, please do not forget to sign
the guest cards that is roaming around.

TRADITION: CAKE SLICING

May I request Sonny and Hazel to prepare for the cake slicing ceremony. The cake, which
has been a part of wedding celebrations since the Roman times, is a symbol of good
luck and fertility. The sharing of this food symbolizes the couples’ willingness to fulfill each
other’s needs, creating a bond so simple yet so strong.
TRADITION: DOVE-RELEASING
Doves, they say, are a symbol of true love. 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).

TRADITION: WINE-TOASTING
I would like to call Mr. Jonnierick M. Eleazar, the best man. He is the younger brother of
(Groom) and is very close to him. Wine toasting is a symbol of us wishing the couple of
good fortune and better future and the best life possible for them.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
And now I would like to call in (NAME OF THE PERSON) to lead the prayer of thanksgiving.
(Ask everyone to sit down after)

DINNER
We all know that much has already happened and we still have the entire evening
ahead of us. But first, we are gonna give everybody a chance to have their picture taken
with the couple. We are gonna do it per table. If we call in your table, please proceed
to the couple’s table and then proceed to the buffet table.

AVP TO BE SHOWN, SONG PERFORMANCES

SECOND SET OF WELL-WISHERS

I would like to call in our second set of well-wishers. May I call on Mr. Ruben Cordial and
Mrs. Josephine Orfano, Andy Rapisora and Mrs. Hilda Litana and Mr. Jun Nabor and Mrs.
Marilou Manigbas to say a few words to the couple.

COUPLE’S FIRST DANCE

Thank you for the messages and now I would like to ask the couple to come here.
Everybody, put your hands together as we witness the couple’s first dance.

AT THE MIDDLE OF THE SONE WHILE DANCING… I would like to call the Entourage to join
the couple for photo while they are dancing. And also the couple’s friends for picture-
taking with them dancing at the background.
After the photo, request the single ones to stay put for the SINGLES GAMES.

SINGLES GAMES
Girls Game: Catch the Flower. For 7 participants, the bride throws one by one 6 roses. The
girl who catches flower can safely return to her seat while the one without having to
catch one, is the winner. This should make the girls catch every flower thrown.

Boys Game: Dance Move: If host says, banana (lean to the left), apple (lean to the right),
shake (lean to the front) Who ever makes the first error, is the winner.

GROOM TO GET THE GARTER FROM THE BRIDE

GROOM TO GIVE THE GARTER TO THE WINNING BOY
BRIDE TO GIVE THE THROWING BOUQUET TO WINNING GIRL
WINNING BOY AND GIRL TO COPY WHATEVER THE COUPLE IS DOING
ON-SITE VIDEO
Whew, that was fun. Thank you everyone who participated in the games. We all enjoyed
that. Now let’s queue in the on-site video for earlier’s wedding rites.

THIRD SET OF WELL-WISHERS (PARENTS)

And now I would like to call in our third and final set of well-wishers. None other than, the
parents of the Bride and Groom (Call one by one)

COUPLES’ SPEECH
Thank you to our loving parents and this time, the couple would like to say a few words.

CLOSING
And that’s about it. Thank you very much everyone for coming tonight. I am sure (Groom)
and (Bride) will never forget this day and will never forget that you have been part of it.
And (Groom) and (Bride), we just also want to say thank you for inviting us all too and
witness this milestone in your lives. Ladies and gentlemen, once again.. MR and MRS
(Groom) and (Bride) (Last Name)!