WEDDING

RECEPTION
SCRIPT

JESTY M. GEPANAGO
HOST
 Wedding Script
Introduction

Host: Jesty M. Gepanago

Good eve Ladies and Gentlemen. May I have your attention please.

We are about to begin our Dinner Reception so please find a seat and make
yourself comfortable.

Let us begin this celebration with a prayer. 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.

1. 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 Rannie and Wincell 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.

2. Welcome Address

A: A very good evening to everyone and welcome to _____ and _____

Dinner Reception. We are done with the solemn part of the celebration and
we thank those people who were with us for the wedding ceremony.

B: And for those who just join in, Welcome! And so, here we are on this lovely
reception at the Bussiness Inn Hotel for the most exciting part - the Dinner
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 evening.

I am Mr. _________________,, the newly wed’s friends had been given

the task by the bride herself to be your emcee for tonight. 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 _____ and ______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 tonight

3. Introduction and Acknowledgements

Parents of the Newlyweds

A: Before anything else, we would like to acknowledge the key persons who
took a great part of this joyous affair. For without their support, this event
would not be made possible. Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure
to introduce to you the Parents of the Bride, _____________________.

B: And of course, we are truly happy to have here with

_________________________ the grooms parents

Principal Sponsors

{Provide short background info for each sponsor}

A: We would also like to acknowledge our Principal Sponsors. Let’s start off
with the ladies. Please stand as your name is called.

B: Now let’s call our Gentlemen sponsors. Kindly stand as your name is
called.

So there you have it ladies and gentlemen, our most distinguished set of
principal sponsors.

A: Thank you for being with us tonight. Let us once again give them a big
round of applause.
Family and Friends / Guests

B: 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 us to give a very special welcome
to all who have traveled all the way from the province to be here with us
today.
Thank you for taking the time out to be with us.

A: Also we would like to thank all the relatives and friends who are here with
us. We are so happy that you can be with us.

So I guess that’s about it. On behalf of _______ and ______, we would like
to thank you all for coming tonight.

4. 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. Tonight calls for a grand celebration and
it is our distinct pleasure to introduce to you for the very first time ______
and _____ as husband and wife.

A: So without any further ado, let us all rise and give our warmest welcome
to Mr. and Mrs. _____________........ Music Maestro

(Newlyweds enters the hall)

B: Congratulations _______ and _____ 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.
5. Dove Release

B: The bride and groom will now do the dove release. May I request the
newly weds to please come forward and each get a dove.

A: The two doves signify ______ and _____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: _____ and _____ 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.

6. Bridal Waltz First Dance

B: Tonight is indeed a special night and will forever be etched in the memory
of our beloved couple. For tonight marks the beginning of their new life
together. From this day forward they shall be one, and on this joyful
beginning what could be more fitting than to celebrate it with their First
Dance.

A: The First Dance is symbolic of the consummation of their wedding vows.

This Dance is the wedding couples' first cooperative engagement and joint
endeavor. As the saying goes, “It takes two to tango.” Ladies and gentlemen,
it is once again my privilege to present to you Mr and Mrs
______________________with their First Dance.

(Newlyweds dances their First Dance)

B: Thank you ______ and ______, Let us once again give them a big round
of applause .

7. Grace Before Meals

B: Well I guess the food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly. May
I call on __________________________ to say the grace before meals.

(______________________comes forward to say grace before meals)

8. Dinner

A: Thank you _____________________. So there you have it ladies and

gentleman. Dinner is served. You are all hereby invited to partake dinner.
You may now get your food at the buffet table. . Please enjoy your meal. And
always, "ladies first"
9. Table Hopping for Souvenir Pictures

A: May I have your attention please, I guess by now everyone had their fill of
our sumptuous food prepared by __________________________. We
would like to thank Bussiness Inn Hotel for the wonderful accommodation
and service that they are providing us here.

B: At this point the newlyweds would like to take this opportunity to thank
everyone personally for your presence. ______ and _____ 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 Matron 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.

10. Cutting of the Wedding Cake

B: We will now resume with our program. and its time for desert. We have
here a beautiful wedding cake.

A: May I now request _____ and _____ 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.
May I now request the waiters to please serve the cake to our guests.

(Waiters serves the cake to the guest.)

11. 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 Man’s 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 _______ and ______, two people who have come together
today to form a union that will surely last forever.
(INSTRUCTIONS: Best Man raises his glass and addresses the newlyweds as
he speaks...)

Best Man: _____ you look wonderful. _____ is lucky to have found such a
wonderful gal to share his life with. I'm truly honored that they have chosen
me to be their best man on this most important day of their lives. I wish you
both peace and happiness in your new life together and may God bless your
union.

(INSTRUCTIONS: Best Man still raising his glass and addresses the guests
as he speaks...)

Everyone let us all stand and raise your glasses and join me in for a toast to
_____ and _____.

(INSTRUCTIONS: Best Man waits for everyone to stand up and see to it that
everyone has raised their glasses and them say…)

Here’s to good health, happiness, good luck and prosperity to ______ and
_____. Cheers!!!

(Everyone makes a toasts and drinks from their glasses)

B: Thank you ladies and gentlemen, you may now be seated.

12. 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: ______ and _____ are truly blessed with such wonderful parents and
I’m 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 Mother of the Bride, _____________--a to

say a few words of wisdom and best wishes to our newlyweds

{mother blah blah}

Thank you so much Madam for that inspiring message.

A: And now we would like to call on the Mother of the Groom,

___________ to say a few words of wisdom to our newlyweds.

{mother blah blah}

B: Thank you Ma’m. In behalf of our male principal sponsors, we would like
to call on ___________________ to say a few words to _____ and
_____

{Call anybody who wants to give a message}

Thank you. Last but certainly not the least, we now call on
_____________________ to say a few words to _____ and _____l in
behalf of the female principal sponsors.

A: Thank you Madam, and thank you all...lets us again give them a big hand
for such wonderful and meaningful speeches.

13. 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.

B: Ladies kindly take your place behind the bride and be prepared to catch
the bouquet.

A: It is said that whoever will catch the bouquet will soon be the next bride.
So is everyone in? Ready when you are - at the count of three the bride will
throw her bouquet.

May I also request the audience to please join me in the counting.

Ready when you are ladies. Let us now do the countdown.

One….Two….Three……and there it goes.

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 let’s 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 ______ and _____ to please come 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.

(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee motions and waits for all single men to come
forward)

Gentlemen please take you place behind the groom and be ready to catch the
garter.

So is everyone ready? At the count of three the groom will throw the garter
and again we request the audience to participate in the countdown.
(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee makes sure that everyone is in place)

Ok ready when you are guys. One….. Two……Three…… and .....off it Goes !!!!

(Groom throws the bouquet and the gentlemen tries to catch it.)

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.
(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee stands aside as photographers take pictures of the
pair with the newlyweds.)

A: Again Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________ for your

participation, you may now return to your seats.

17. Giving of Tokens

B: We are truly grateful not only for the presence but also the wonderful
cooperation of our principal and secondary sponsors as well as the members
of the entourage.

A: _____ and _____ 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.

B: We would like to request our Matron of Honor, Ms.

__________________ to distribute our tokens of gratitude to both our
Principal and Secondary Sponsors and to our guests.

18. Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds

B: The night and 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
_____ and ______

(_____ and _____ delivers their message of gratitude.)

19. Closing Remarks

B: Well I guess that’s about everything ladies and gentlemen we have finally
come to the end of our program.
A: It has been a great day and a wonderful evening with you all.
Again thank you all for your presence.
God bless and Goodnight to each and everyone.
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