Wedding Reception Script

A lovely afternoon to our guests. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the wedding
reception of Mr. and Mrs.__________________. I am __________________, and I am
tasked to be the emcee for today’s celebration. So please find a seat and make yourselves
comfortable as we are about to start the program.
OPENING SPIEL
"No relationship is all sunshine but two people can share one umbrella and survive the
storm together."
A very good afternoon to everyone and welcome to ______ and ________ wedding
Reception. I am YGHO your host for this afternoon. And so, we are done with the solemn
part of the celebration and we thank those people who were with us earlier at
__________________________ for the wedding ceremony. And for those who just join in,
Welcome! Now here we are for the most exciting part – the Wedding Reception for our
newlyweds in celebration of the beginning of their new life together.
Indeed, today we have witnessed two people who never gave up on each other and
remained strong amid the storm. Now, they have chosen to seal their love with the sacred
sacrament of marriage.

GRAND PARADE:
Since today is momentous for the couple, it is just right to give them a grand entrance
and our warmest welcome.
PRINCIPALS SPONSORS
May I introduce to you the people who stood witness to the couple as they took their
vows. Let's put our hands together and welcome the Principal Sponsors, beginning with…….
There you have it, ladies and gents, our most distinguished sets of principals sponsors.
PARENT
And now I would like to acknowledge the key persons who took great part of this
joyous affair. For without their support, this event would not be possible. Ladies and
Gentlemen, it is with great pleasure to introduce to you the parents of the Bride ,
__________________________ and the Parent of the Groom
__________________________________.
SECONDARY SPONSORS
Now, let us welcome our newlywed’s entourage.
 First off is the pair that lighted the paths of the Groom and the Bride: (Candle
Sponsors)

The pair that clothed the Groom and the Bride as one:(Veil Sponsors)

The pair that bound the Groom and the Bride together as one: (Cord Sponsors)

The Bridesmaids and Groomsmen:

The Bearers:
The cute and Lovely Flower girls:
The handsome best man and the beautiful Maid of Honor who assisted the couple in
their needs:
Entrance of the Groom & Bride

Today calls for a grand celebration and it is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you
for the very first time _________ and ________ as husband and wife. So without any further
ado, let us all rise and give our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. ________________.

Congratulations ____________ and best wishes to both of you. We wish you to be

blessed with a long and happy life together with your future children. So there you have it
ladies and gentlemen our new lovely couple. Let us again give them a big round of applause.

OPENING PRAYER

The guidance of the Lord is for always the best thing we should consider, may I
request everybody to please rise for the prayer.

Please 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.
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 _____ and ______ 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.
BRIDAL WALTZ – FIRST DANCE
Today is indeed a special day 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. 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
GAME

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CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY
We will now resume with our program. and its time for desert.
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…
TOAST TO THE BRIDE AND THE GROOM
A celebration is never complete without a toast and a bottle of good wine. This time,
let’s fill our glasses with any drink that we can get and join the best man for the symbolic
wine toast, let’s call in ______ .
---speech…speech…speech---
“Here’s to good health, happiness, good luck and prosperity to ________ &
__________. Cheers!!!”
Well Wishes from Family and Friends
1. It is said that our family is the first when it comes to priorities in life. They have
been our source of comfort, support and inspiration. ________ & _______ are
truly blessed with such wonderful Family and I’m quite sure when it comes to
knowing what marriage is all about, they always have a word or two to share. We
would like to call on the _________________ of the Bride,
 _________________________________________to say a few words of wisdom
and Best Wishes to our newlyweds.
2. Thank you so much _______ for that inspiring message. And now we would like to
call on the _______ of the Groom, ____________ to say a few words of wisdom to
our newlyweds.
3. Thank you ____. In behalf of our male principal sponsors, we would like to call on
Mr. ____________to say a few words to _______ and ____.
4. Thank you sir. Last but certainly not the least, we now call on ___________ to say
a few words to _____________ In behalf of the female principal sponsors.
MONEY DANCE
Ladies and gentlemen…. Find your purses and wallets … it’s now time for our money
dance where you will get your chance to financially bless our couple.
Thank you all for your generosity that will indeed go a long way for the couple.
GAME
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MESSAGE FROM COUPLE
To personally express their gratitude for the entire wedding celebration and the people
who made it possible, let us give the floor to our newlyweds for their message.

GRACE BEFORE MEAL

Well I guess the food is now ready and lunch will commence shortly.
Let us all stand as we offer thanksgiving to our Lord for the bountiful banquet we are about
to share.

Wedding Banquet Prayer

Lord God, Creator of the universe, Father of us all, we have gathered here around this table
to celebrate the love and commitment that have united _____ and _______ in a wonderful
bond of marriage.

Bless, Father, this food that we are about to receive with grateful hearts as a sign of your
continuous bounty and providence. May your generous blessing descend also upon these
newly married spouses, their families and friends present here at this joyful banquet.

We ask that you would bless them, protect them, and fill their lives with your wisdom. We
pray that our bride and groom would continually desire to be a heavenly mate. May they be
determined to make YOU the center of their home. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus
our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, on God for ever and
ever. Amen.
 PANUNUMPA BAGO KUMAIN:
Ako si _______________ ay buong pusong nanunumpa, na hindi aalis, pagkatapos kumain,
bagkus, sasamahan ko hanggang sa huli, ang programa ng bagong kasal, ako rin ay
nanumnumpa at nangangako, na akoy magbibigay ng aking gala ng buong puso, at
nangangako na hindi rin ako magbabalot ng anoman pagkain. Maraming Salamat po.