 Arrival and receiving of guests

 A WONDERFUL DAY LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. WE ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN OUR PROGRAM SO PLEASE LOCATE
YOUR RESPECTIVE SEATS AND MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE.
 (** I would like to acknowledge the arrival/presence of Mr/ms____. Thank you for taking part in this journey
of love.)
 A VERY GOOD DAY TO EVERYONE AND WELCOME TO (Mr James Torres) AND (Mrs. Sharalyn Griffith D.
Torres)’S WEDDING RECEPTION. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO BE PART OF THIS JOURNEY OF LOVE,
ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO took time to TRAVEL OR TO THOSE WHO TOOK A LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
 LADIES, GENTLEMEN, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES, THE NEWLYWEDS EXTEND THEIR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE
TO ALL OF YOU TO CELEBRATE THEIR NEW LIFE AS A COUPLE. SO SIT DOWN, RELAX AND ENJOY THE REST OF
THE DAY
 Presentation of bridal entourage
 AT THIS POINT ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE OUR DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPAL SPONSORS. AS I CALL YOUR
NAMES, PLEASE STAND FOR A FEW SECONDS SO ALL OUR GUESTS CAN RECOGNIZE YOU. LADIES AND
GENTLEMEN, IT IS WITH GREAT HONOR AND GRATITUDE THAT WE NOW INTRODUCE TO YOU THE YOUNG
AT HEART AND SPIRIT, THE GRACIOUS AND GENEROUS, THE PRINCIPAL SPONSORS:
MR ______ & MS ________
MR ______ & MS ________
 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, OUR MOST DISTINGUISHED SET OF PRINCIPAL SPONSORS. A ROUND OF
APPLAUSE! THANK YOU, SIRS AND MA’AMS, FOR TAKING TIME OUT TO BE WITH US TODAY.
 Parents of the Groom and Bride
 At this point, Ladies and gentlemen LET US RECOGNIZE THE PARENTS OF THE COUPLE. Let us give a hand to
MR Demetrio Torres Sr. & MrS Nancy N. Torres , PARENTS OF THE GROOM
MR Arnulfo M. Duenias & MrS Ritchel Q. Duenias , PARENTS OF THE BRIDE
 Let us give them a round of applause.
 Grand entrance of Groom and Bride
 MAY WE REQUEST EVERYONE TO BE COMFORTABLE IN THEIR SEATS FOR THE ENTRANCE OF OUR
NEWLYWEDS. TODAY CALLS FOR A GRAND CELEBRATION, AND IT IS MY DISTINCT PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE
THEM TO YOU FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME today AS HUSBAND AND WIFE. SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, LET
US ALL RISE AND GIVE OUR WARMEST WELCOME TO MR AND MRS TORRES. Accompanied by the
mesmerizing serenade of Ms. Cassandra Molino.
 THANK YOU VERY MUCH…LET’S ALL BE SEATED NOW. TRULY, THIS MOMENTOUS EVENT MARKS A
MILESTONE OF TWO HEARTS BEGINNING A BEAUTIFUL LIFELONG COMMITMENT.
 Cake Cutting
 MAY WE REQUEST THE COUPLE TO PROCEED TO THE CAKE’S TABLE… LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE
DIRECT YOUR ATTENTION TO THE CAKE CUTTING TRADITION…
 THE HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL PUT THEIR HANDS TOGETHER TO SLICE THE CAKE.
 THE TWO HANDS MOVING AS ONE WITH ONE PURPOSE, SYMBOLIZES THAT THE TWO WILL WORK IN UNITY
TO REACH COMMON GOALS FOR THEIR SHARED FUTURE AND THEIR LIFE TOGETHER AS ONE.
 THE SHARING OF THIS FOOD SYMBOLIZES THE COUPLE’S WILLINGNESS TO FULFILL EACH OTHER’S NEEDS,
CREATING A BOND SO SIMPLE AND YET SO STRONG…
 Let us give them a round of applause
 Champaign Toast
 Our next tradition is the champagne toasting. Raising a glass together is a way for everyone to share in
wishing good health and happiness to the newlyweds. As the champagne is poured, our newlyweds now
make wishes for their good fortune, a better future and the best life possible for them. I would like to invite
 everyone to raise their glasses to Groom and Bride and join them in their fervent wishes through good
fellowship and camaraderie, love and happiness. Toast!
 Thank you ladies and gentlemen, you may now be seated
 Grace Before Meals
 At this point let us all stand and feel the most holy presence of god as we offer a grace before meal. In the
name of the Father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit.
 Loving Lord and Heavenly Father, we are gathered here to celebrate this special day and thank You for the
marriage vows that have been exchanged between the bride and groom.
We pray Your blessing on their shared commitment to each other and pray that Your lasting grace and
peace would rest on their future life together.
Thank You for the many friends and family members who have been able to support the happy couple in
person, as they make their life-long commitment to one another, and for the fellowship that we are all
enjoying around this meal table.
We ask Your blessing on this first meal that they will share as man and wife and pray Your continued
blessing on their future life together. May You lead and direct their future path and may they always keep
Jesus at the center of their marriage, and rely on Him in all things.
Bless us all as we join together in this celebration meal, and may Your grace and love rest on each person
that is present and each family that is represented here. This we ask in Jesus' name,
Amen.
 Scrumptious Meal
 At this point let us hear a mesmerizing serenade by Ms. Cassandra Molino.
 May I request the bride and groom to please come forward for your 1st dance as newly wedded couple
 We are also inviting youfor the pinning of the cash and gifts. gifts are pinned or taped onto the new
married couple's garments, representing the wish that good fortune is "rained" upon them, while also
helping the couple financially as they begin their life together. And tonight is indeed a special night and
will forever be etched in the memory of our beloved couple. For today 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. 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. TORRES with their First Dance.
 Giving of messages
 ninongs
 IN ALL SENSE OF THE WORD GODPARENTS ARE GUARDIANS OF THE FAITH. THE BRIDE AND GROOM
SHOULD TREAT THIS ROLE NOT MERELY AS GIFT-GIVERS DURING NUPTIALS, BUT AS CO-SHARERS TO THE
PROMISE OF A LIFETIME OF CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT.
 AND THE GODPARENTS TO GIVE THEIR MESSAGE TO THE COUPLE, May I ask maam joyce Bartolo to be
followed by Sir Ramel Caniete. Let us give them a round of applause.
 THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM, A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR maam joyce Bartolo to be followed by Sir
Ramel Caniete.
Anyone in the crowed
 A WEDDING BRINGS TWO PEOPLE AND THEIR FRIENDS TOGETHER. IT REFRESHES THE TIES AND TAKES
FRIENDSHIPS TO ANOTHER LEVEL.
 NOW, WE WOULD LIKE TO PROCEED WITH MESSAGES FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE COUPLE or anyone in
the crowd. THESE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO LITERALLY SAW THE ROMANCE BETWEEN GROOM AND BRIDE
BLOSSOM INTO A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP. Anyone?
 Alright it seems like want to deliver their messages personally.
 Next up
Parents
 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. WITHOUT THEM, OUR NEWLYWEDS WILL NOT BE HERE. LET US WELCOME THE PARENTS
OF THE COUPLE TO GIVE THEIR MESSAGE. Mr Arnulfo Duenias for the bride to be followed by ms Nancy
---. Let us give them a round of applause.
 Bouquet Game
 At this point, we will now proceed to our bouquet game. Ladies kindly take your place behind the
bride and be prepared to catch the bouquet. 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.
 In One….Two….Three……and there it goes.
 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.
 Couples message of gratitude
- THIS program HAVE ALMOST COME TO AN END BUT FOR OUR NEWLYWEDS IT IS JUST THE
START OF THEIR NEW LIFE TOGETHER. AS WE EACH GO HOME, MAY THIS DAY BE MEMORABLE
FOR ALL OF US AS IT IT TO THEM. TO PERSONALLY CONVEY THEIR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE LET US
NOW LEND AN EAR TO THE NEWLYWEDS mr and mrs torres.
- LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE HAVE FINALLY COME TO THE END OF OUR PROGRAM. IT HAS
BEEN A GREAT and wonderful DAY WITH YOU ALL. AGAIN THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRESENCE.
GOD BLESS AND good day TO EACH AND EVERYONE.
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