Introduction

Host A: Edz Host B: Ton (Wait for the cue before eating.) A: Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. May I have your attention please. B: We are about to begin our Lunch Reception so please find a seat and make yourself comfortable. A: Let us begin this celebration with a prayer. Let us all stand, bow down our heads and put ourselves in the presence of God. 1. Opening Prayer Mr._______________________________ 2. Welcome Address A: A very good afternoon to everyone and welcome to Jhun and Bheys Lunch Reception. We are done with the solemn part of the celebration and we thank those people who were with us earlier at the Iglesia Ni Cristo Church Local of Capas for the wedding ceremony. B: And for those who just join in, Welcome! And so, here we are on this lovely reception at Sto. Domingo Resort for the most exciting part - the Lunch Reception for our newlyweds in celebration of the beginning of their new life together. A: So sit down, relax and enjoy the rest of the afternoon. I am Ms. Edna Yalung and my partner Anthony Pineda, the newly weds friend who had been given the task to be your emcee for this afternoon. We thank you all for gracing this joyful occasion especially to those who took a leave of absence from work or from school and to those who have traveled from the province just to be with us. B: In behalf of Orlando and Bernalyn and their parents, we would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for your presence at this memorable occasion. It is indeed a pleasure to have you all this afternoon. 3. Entrance of the Bride and Groom B: At this point I assume that everyone has settled down and we are all ready to welcome the newlyweds. This afternoon calls for a grand celebration and it is our distinct pleasure to introduce to you for the very first time Orlando and Bernalyn as husband and wife.

A: So without any further ado, let us all rise and give our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Oralando Manliclic Jr......... Music Maestro (Newlyweds enters the hall) B: Congratulations Orlando and Bernalyn and best wishes to both of you. We wish you to be blessed with a long and happy life together with your future children. A: So there you have it ladies and gentlemen our new lovely couple. Let us again give them a big round of applause. 4. Dove Release B: The bride and groom will now do the dove release. May I request the newlyweds to please come forward and each get a dove. A: The two doves signify Orlando and Bernalyn 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 choose one mate for life, and signify love, faithfulness, joy, and hope, B: Orlando and Bernalyn 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. 5. Cutting of the Wedding Cake B: We will now resume with our program. We have here a beautiful wedding cake. A: May I now request Orlando and Bernalyn to do the honors of cutting the wedding cake. (Newlyweds comes forward to cut the cake.) {optional} --- There you have it ladies and gentlemen, the cake has been cut. 6. Best Man's Toast to the Bride and the Groom B: A celebration is never complete without a toast and a bottle of good wine. Let us now prepare for the Best Mans Toast to the bride and the groom. . A: Ladies and gentlemen, it takes a strong and intelligent man to realize his dreams and achieve his goals in life and love. A man that is not afraid to live life to its fullest and embrace what is truly important. Their best man is here to talk about Orlando and

Bernalyn, two people who have come together today to form a union that will surely last forever. BESTMAN: Heres to good health, happiness, good luck and prosperity to Orlando and Bernalyn. Cheers!!! 7. Well Wishes from Family and Friends B: It is said that our parents are our first teachers having raised us patiently from childhood to adulthood. They have been our source of comfort, support and inspiration. A: Orlando and Bernalyn are truly blessed with such wonderful parents and Im quite sure when it comes to knowing what marriage is all about, they always have a word or two to share to their children. B: We would like to call on the Parents of the Groom, Mr. Orlando Manliclic Jr. and Mrs. Lilia Manliclic to say a few words of wisdom and best wishes to our newlyweds {parents blah blah} Thank you so much for that inspiring message. A: And now we would like to call on the Parents of the Bride, Mr. Bernardo Cuevas and Mrs. Imelda Cuevas to say a few words of wisdom to our newlyweds. {parents blah blah} B: Thank you. We would like to call on our male principal sponsors to say a few words to Orlando and Bernalyn. {Call anybody who wants to give a message} Thank you. Last but certainly not the least, we now call on our female principal sponsors to say a few words to Orlando and Bernalyn. A: Thank you Madam, and thank you all...lets us again give them a big hand for such wonderful and meaningful speeches. 8. Table Hopping for Souvenir Pictures A: May I have your attention please, I guess by now everyone had their fill of our sumptuous food.

B: At this point the newlyweds would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone personally for your presence. Orlando and Bernalyn will now go from one table to another to greet each and everyone and to have their souvenir picture taking with their guests. A: Simultaneously, our Maid of Honor assisted with some members of the bridal entourage will be distributing the wedding giveaways and will be routing the guest book so please stand by in your seats. 9 . Bouquet Throw B: Ok now let us all have some fun and its time for the traditional Bouquet Throw. A: At this point we would like to request all the single ladies to please come forward for the bouquet throw. We would also like to request the bride to come forward and take her place center stage.

(instead of throwing yung style na lang na parang trip to Jerusalem)

B: Ladies kindly take your place blah,blah,blah. B: May I request for the lady who was able to catch the bouquet to please come forward Congratulations Miss, May I have your name please. (INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee draws the microphone to the lady .) Ok lets give a big hand to Miss ___________. Please have a seat beside the bride and in a moment we shall find your match in the garter Toss. 14. Retrieval of the Garter B: Before we go on with the Garter Toss, the groom is to retrieve the garter from his bride. So may we request the groom and the bride to please come to the center stage and do the garter retrieval ritual. (A chair is in the center for the bride to sit. while groom kneels down at the bride's feet ready to retrieve the garter) Ladies and gentleman the groom will now retrieve the garter from the bride. (Groom retrieves the garter from the bride.) A: There you have it ladies and gentlemen; the groom was finally able to retrieve the garter. Let us give him a big hand.

15. Garter Toss B: Ok it is now the gentlemen's turn and we will now do the garter toss. May I now request all single men to please come forward for the Garter Toss.

(style trip to Jerusalem din)

(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee motions and waits for all single men to come forward) 16. Matchmaking Ritual A: May I request for the gentlemen with the quick hand who now have in his possession the garter. Sir please come forward and take your place beside the lady who has the bouquet. B: Congratulations Sir. May I have your name please. (INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee draws the microphone to the gentleman.) Thank you Mr. ___________, Friends lets give this gentlemen a big hand. A: Now that we have already found a perfect match. The next bride and groom to be. It is time for another ritual. B: 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 on the garter on Ms. _________. (Lady takes a seat while gentleman puts the garter on her.) A: There you have it ladies and gentlemen. Our new lovely pair and if it would not be too much to ask we would like the gentlemen to give the lady a quick kiss. B: 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. A: Again Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________ for your participation, you may now return to your seats. 17. Giving of Tokens

A: The groom and the bride and their parents would like to express their sincerest gratitude for all their help and support and for making this memorable occasion a great success. 18. Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds B: this celebration has almost come to an end but for our newlyweds it is just a start of their new life together. A: 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 the groom and the bride. (the groom and the bride delivers their message of gratitude.) 19. Closing Remarks B: Well I guess thats about everything ladies and gentlemen we have finally come to the end of our program. A: It has been a wonderful and great day with you all. Again thank you all for your presence. God bless and Goodday to each and everyone. ---END---