A very good evening to everyone and welcome to JR and Leslies Dinner Reception.

We are
done with the solemn part of the celebration and. we thank those people who were with us earlier
at the Church for the wedding ceremony. And for those who just arrived, Welcome! And so, here
we are for the most exciting part - the Dinner Reception for our newlyweds in celebration of the
beginning of their new life together. So sit down, relax and enjoy the rest of the evening.
My name is Xyza Faye Foronda and I am Ian Lester Gue. We have 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 many miles just to be with us. In behalf of JR and Leslie and their parents, we would
like to express their heartfelt gratitude for your presence in this memorable occasion. It is indeed
a pleasure to have you all tonight

Introduction and Acknowledgements

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.

Principal Sponsors
We would like to acknowledge our Principal Sponsors. Lets start off with the ladies. Please
make a stand as your name is called.
Let us once again give them a big round of applause.
A wedding brings two people and their families together. Without their families our Bride and
Groom would not be with us to celebrate this wondrous occasion today. It is with great honor
that we introduce to you the parents of the Bride and Groom. Again, please enter as your name is
called.
A wedding refreshes the family ties and friendships that have gone stale and almost forgotten
within the toll of time and distance. For this allow me to give a very special welcome to all who
have traveled many miles to be here with us today, We thank you all for gracing this joyous
occasion

Audio-Visual Presentation
How two people meet and finally decide to grow old together is both a mystery and a blessing
that every one of us pray for in this lifetime. Words would not be enough to describe and explain
the hows and whys of how JR and Leslie met and fell in love, once upon a time. To give us a
brief background of the life and the many memories that took place before they had found each
others arms, we would like to show you this audio-visual presentation that the couple has
prepared for us. May I request your full attention to watch this short video clip.

Entrance of the Bride and Groom

Tonight calls for a grand celebration and it is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you for the very
first time JR and Leslie as husband and wife. So without any further ado, let us all rise and give
our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rosalio Roque........ Music Maestro
(Newlyweds enters the hall)
Congratulations JR and Leslie 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.
To formally welcome us all to this festive occasion, let us give a big hand to none other than the
groom himself, Mr. Joseph Rosalio Roque.

Cutting of the Wedding Cake

Traditions always play an important role in occasions like these. They signify the relevance and
importance of celebrating a particular event or moment in our lives. In our case tonight, we
celebrate the love of two people who have now chosen to embark on another journey as husband
and wife. And what better way to commence this celebration by inviting us to witness their first
meal together as a couple.
Before the much awaited part of the program wherein we join the newly-wedded couple in the
banquet that they have prepared for us, May I now request JR and Leslie to do the honors of
cutting the first slice of wedding cake for their first meal together as husband and wife
(Newlyweds comes forward to cut the cake.)
There you have it ladies and gentlemen, the cake has been cut. Let us give them a big round of
applause.

Best Man's Toast to the Bride and the Groom/Ceremonial

Toast
A celebration is never complete without a toast and a bottle of good wine. Let us now bring out
the good wine and pour them to our glasses. At this point, we would also like to call on the Best
Man, Mr. Vic Anthony Joseph Tagupa to offer a toast for the newlyweds.
Thank you Mr. Vic Tagupa for that wonderful toast. Tonight, we are privileged to witness JR and
Leslie, as they partake in their ceremonial toast as husband and wife. We invite you once again
to raise your glasses and toast to the newly wedded couple! Everyone let us all stand and raise
your glasses and join us to a toast for the both of them.
Heres to good health, happiness, good luck and prosperity JR and Leslie!

CHEERS!
Thank you ladies and gentlemen, you may now be seated.

Grace Before Meals

Well I guess the bountiful banquet which has been prepared for us is now ready and the most
awaited part of all will begin shortly. May I call on Mr. Herbert Hojas to say the grace before
meals.

Dinner
Thank you Sir. So there you have it ladies and gentleman. Dinner is served. You are all hereby
invited to partake your dinner. But before anything else, we would like to inform everyone that at
this point in time, the couple will also be having their Pictorial session with their guests so that
they will be able personally thank you for your presence here tonight. Your table will be cued in
for your turn for the pictorial. We will be calling your table number so that you can proceed to
the stage for the pictorial, after which, you can then proceed at the buffet table for your dinner.

Surprise Number
To show just how much the bride is well loved by her relatives, Leslies cousins have taken their
time to prepare a surprise number for the newlyweds. Ladies and Gentlemen, let us all welcome
Mr. Ian Lester Gue and Ms. Nikki Ann Gue.

AVP- Prenup
A while ago, we were able to peak through the carefree childhood days of both JR and Leslie in
their younger years. This time around, allow us to weave the story of how these two people, met,
fell in love and decide to stay together, for the rest of their lives. Let us take a look at one of the
couples happiest moments their PRENUPTIAL PHOTOSHOOT. Roll VTR please.

Well Wishes from Family and Friends

Nobody tells a great love story better than the one who witnessed it all. So tonight, let me take
this opportunity to call on the Matron of Honor, Ms. Psyche Jennifer Genevieve P. Padua to
relive her tales of love of JR and Leslie and to give her well wishes for the newlyweds. Let us
give her a warm welcome please.
Also, in behalf of our male principal sponsors, we would like to call on Dr. Oscar L. Gue and
Mr. Herbert Hojas to say a few words JR and Leslie.
Next, we now call on ______________________ to say a few words to JR and Leslie in behalf
of the female principal sponsors.

AVP- On-site Video

For those of you who were not able to join us earlier during the wedding ceremony, you surely
missed half your life. However, thanks to the wonders of technology, tonight, we will be able to
relive that particular moment once again. Let us take a look at the couples ON-SITE Video of
their Wedding Ceremony that took place just this afternoon.
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. JR and Leslie 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. We would like to
call on the Mother of the Groom, Mrs. Josephine H. Roque to say a few words of wisdom and
Best Wished to our newlyweds
Thank you so much Madam for that inspiring message. And now we would like to call on the
Father of the Bride, Atty. Amando Joerecito B. Magat Jr. to say a few words of wisdom to
our newlyweds.
Thank you everyone. Let us again give them a big hand for such inspiring, thought-provoking
and meaningful speeches.

Father-Daughter Dance
At this point, we would like to call on the Father of the Bride and the Bride herself on the
dancefloor for the First Dance of this evening since in her Fathers heart, our Bride will always
be her Papas little girl. Let us all give them a round of applause please.
May we also call on the Mother of the Bride to join us here on stage as she too will dance with
the new addition in their family, none other than the Groom himself. Let us give them a big hand
please.
However, let us not also forget that the Groom will always be her Mamas Little Boy as well. So
tonight, may we also call on the Mother of the Groom, to join her beloved son for their MotherSon Dance. A round of applause please.

First Dance as Husband and Wife

Tonight is indeed a special night which will forever be etched in the memory of our beloved
couple because 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. Joseph Rosalio Roque with their First Dance.

(Newlyweds dances their First Dance)

Thank you JR and Leslie. Let us once again give them a big round of applause.

Bouquet and Garter Ceremony (for Married Couples)

Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds
The night and this celebration has almost come to an end but for our newlyweds this 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
is to them. To personally convey their heartfelt gratitude let us now lend an ear to JR and Leslie.

Closing Remarks
Well I guess thats about everything ladies and gentlemen we have finally come to the end of our
program. 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.