Wedding Reception Script

If you are asked to host a Filipino wedding, you may find this copy useful as guide to hosting the reception. I
consolidated the information gathered from the internet and others hosts notes and incorporated it to my friends
wedding. I can attest that the event went well, and I am hoping that this helps you out hosting as well. You may copy
and paste it and alter a little to fit your attendees.

INTRODUCTION

Hi everyone! Isnt this a very enchanting evening? Everybodys looking very beautiful and handsome. Everybodys
looking very happy. And we all know why

We are extremely delighted that all of you are here. Friends and family lahat nandito to celebrate this important
milestone in (Groom)and (Bride)s lives. I am Lezlee, your host for the evening and I say na wag na natin patagalin
to. Lets get the party started!!!

First off, I would like to introduce the family and friends who played significant parts in this afternoons wedding
rites.

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

May I introduce to you the people who stood witnesses to the couple as they took their vows. Mam, Sir as I call your
name please stand up and wave to the crowd. (You may use introductory phrases like Give it up for, and We also
like to acknowledge the presence of as you say their names)

PARENTS OF THE COUPLE

Of course it will be my pleasure to introduce to all of you the loving parents of the couple.

THE ENTOURAGE

And now, I 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, BIBLE BEARER,
COIN BEARER, FLOWER GIRLS

The pair that lit the paths of the Groom and Bride: CANDLE

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

The handsome best man and the beautiful maid of honot who assisted the couple in their needs: BEST MAN, MAID
OF HONOR.

THE COUPLE

And now the moment weve been waiting for Ill have to ask everybody to stand up, up on your feet and direct
your eyes to the hallway Ladies and gentlemen it is my honor and privilege to introduce to you for the first time as
Husband and Wife, our lovely newlyweds MR AND MRS (GROOM) AND (BRIDE) (LAST NAME)!

Mabuhay ang bagong kasal!

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)

CROWD ACTIVITY: HAPPY MARRIAGE AND BEST WISHES

Why dont we start off by wishing (Groom) and (Bride) best wishes and a happy marriage, Pag sinabi kong Happy,
you all should say Marriage. And when I say Best, you say wishes. Ready? Happy (marriage), Best (wishes), Best
(wishes), Best (wishes), Happy (marriage).

(Groom) and (Bride) the crowd has spoken. May your marriage be as happy and beautiful as your wedding.

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 (one set of
Ninong and Ninang).

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 (Groom) and (Bride) a 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 others 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 (Name), 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.

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 couples 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 (set of Ninong and Ninang) to say a few words to
the couple.

COUPLES FIRST DANCE (Skipping the father-daughter dance due to availability of the father)
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 couples 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 couples 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 lets queue in the
on-site video for earliers 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 thats 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)!