Wedding Reception Program & Sample Emcee Script

We found out from our website statistics that many are searching for wedding reception
programmes so we are putting this up for added information and resource for those who are
planning their own wedding. The following emcee script was prepared by Ivy to serve as an
announcement guide for Master of Ceremonies Mr. Donald Sabandeja and as a music cue
guide for the Sound Operator during the wedding reception at Chateau de Busay.

Since the script was only a guide containing the order of the wedding reception programme and
the names of the persons to be thanked and acknowledged, the Emcee still has the liberty of
using his own personal touch. It was not mandatory for the Emcee to say it word for word as it is
written here. For those who were able to attend the wedding, you will find that some parts were
presented differently during the actual wedding reception.

The life of the programme will entirely depend on the Emcee's preparedness, creativity amd
enthusiasm so it is recommended that a copy should be given to the Emcee a few weeks before
the event for him/her to practice and to familiarize with the flow of the programme. The script
also contains basic instructions on how to go about with the events, so this will more or less give
you an idea on how to present each part.

Call to Order

NOTE: Test microphone before speaking.

Good evening 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.

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 Wendell and Ivy 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
Welcome Address

A very good evening to everyone and welcome to Wendell and Ivy’s. Dinner Reception. We are
done with the solemn part of the celebration and. we thank those people who were with us
earlier at the Redemptorist Church for the wedding ceremony. And for those who just join in,
Welcome! And so, here we are on top of the hills, here at Chateau de Busay 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.

I am Mr. Donald Sabandeja, also the Best Man and I 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
many miles just to be with us. In behalf of Wendell and Ivy and their parents, I would like to
express their heartfelt gratitude for your presence at this memorable occasion. It is indeed a
pleasure to have you all tonight

Introduction and Acknowledgements

Parents of the Newlyweds

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, Mr. Gabriel B.
Centenera and Dr. Heidi Doncillo-Centenera. A big round of applause please.

Mr. Centenera is a retired US government employee while Mrs. Centenera is a middle school
teacher in Las Vegas. They just arrived from Las Vegas last week. Sir, Madam, welcome back
to the Philippines.

And of course, we are truly happy to have here with us the Parents of the Groom, Friends, let us
give a big hand to Mr. Nicolas S. Auman and Mrs. Pilar C. Auman. Both Mr. and Mrs Auman are
retired government employees for the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sir,
Madam, thank you so much for your support.

Grandmother of the Bride

We are also happy to have here with us the Grandmother of the bride who came all the way
from the Bicol Region of Naga City. Friends, lets all give a warm welcome to Mrs. Lydia B.
Centenera, Thank you Ma’am for gracing this occasion and welcome to Cebu.

Principal Sponsors

We would also like to acknowledge our Principal Sponsors. Let’s start off with the ladies. Please
make a stand as your name is called.
Our first lady sponsor is a businesswoman. and wife of the late Consolacion Mayor, Maximo
Malagar. and one of Mr. Centernera’s closest first degree cousins. Also coming all the way from
Naga City Friends, please welcome Mrs. Rita Malagar. Thank you Madam for gracing this
occasion.

Our next principal sponsor is a lady with a healing touch. She is Ivy’s Aunt and is one of the best
pediatricians of Cebu Doctor's Hospital. Friends lets give a big hand to Dr. Maria. Janet Porcia.
Thank you Dr. Porcia for sparing your precious time with us.

Our next lady sponsor is a retired Dietician in one of Vancouver’s nursing homes. Ivy’s Aunt
coming all the way from Vancouver Canada. Ladies and gentlemen lets give a homecoming
welcome to Mrs. Cecilia Blahut. Thank you Madam, we hope you make the most out of your
stay here in the Philippines.

Then we have our fourth lady sponsor. She is Wendell’s cousin and is currently serving as one
of the Councilors of Barangay Piit-os, Friends, lets give a big hand to Mrs. Leonila Famador.
Thank you Ma’am, it’s our pleasure to have you with us.

And that’s it for the ladies now we go over to the gentlemen. So again please make a stand as
your name is called.

Our first gentleman is a retired Captain of the U.S. Air Force. Coming all the way from
Sacramento, California, USA, ladies and gentlemen, lets all welcome Mr. Modesto Jordana.
Thank you sir, we are so happy that you can be with us

Our next gentleman, works as a technical support staff for a US-based Japanese firm in Ohio.
He is the fiancee of our lovely Matron of Honor, Ms. Sarah Vercide and Ivy’s soon-to-be Uncle.
Traveling all the way from Portland, Indiana USA, Friends lets give a warm “Mabuhay” welcome
to Mr. James Chapman. Thank you sir,and Welcome to the Philippines.

Our next gentleman sponsor is an accomplished engineer and a successful businessman rolled
into one. He is also Ivy's second degree Uncle. Friends, Lets give a big hand to Engr. Frederick
David Chiong. Thank you sir for being with us tonight.

Our last but certainly not the least among our gentleman sponsors, he is a Naval Architect for
Tsuneishi Heavy Industries, in Balamban Cebu. Lets all give a big hand to Mr. Erlito Velasquez.
Thank you sir for taking the time out to be with us.

So there you have it ladies and gentlemen, our most distinguished set of principal sponsors. Let
us once again give them a big round of applause.

Family and Friends

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 me to give a very special welcome to all who have traveled many miles to be here
with us today, We would like to acknowledge the presence of families and friends who took their
time out to be here with us. So again I would like to request the people concerned to please
make a stand to be recognize as you are called.

From the Bride’s Side

The Vercide Family composed of the Calalang and Molijon Family

The Centenera Family from Naga City and the Jordana Family
Mrs. Gloria Seno & Family
Mrs. Rosario Remedio & Family
Mr. Maximo Porcia & Family
Mr. Ramonito Dayao & Family
Mrs. Andrea Cosido Family
The Bride’s Friends from USPF-SPED Circle headed by Mrs. Cynthia Neis
And from the Groom’s Side

Covarrubias Family who came all the way from Zamboanga City
Gregorio Auman & Family
Pantaleon Auman & Family
Velasquez Family
Mr. Diosdado Doncillo & Family
The Groom's Friends from UP – Fine Arts
We would also like to acknowledge the presence of Ret. Gen. Boy Seville, a very good friend of
the bride's parents who came all the way from Las Vegas.. Sir thank you so much for being
here.

Also with us here tonight and it is with great pleasure to have Rev Fr. Patrick Martin.our
officiating priest for the wedding ceremony. Thank you Fr. Martin for going out of your way to be
with us.

So I guess that’s about it. I hope I did not miss out anyone. If I did, please be so kind to remind
me.

Entrance of the Bride and Groom

At this point I assume that everyone has settled down and we are all ready to welcome the
newlyweds. May I request our lovely Matron of Honor, Ms. Sarah Vercide to please facilitate the
welcoming party for our newlyweds. Tonight calls for a grand celebration and it is my distinct
pleasure to introduce to you for the very first time Wendell and Ivy as husband and wife. So
without any further ado, let us all rise and give our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell
Auman........ Music Maestro
(Newlyweds enters the hall)
Background Music: "Saphira's First Flight" from: "Eragon" movie soundtrack.

Congratulations Wendell and Ivy 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.

The bride wishes to convey her gratitude to Ms. Dornie Lapiz for the beautiful gown that she
made. Ms. Lapiz please stand to be recognized.

(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee waits for Ms. Lapiz to stand up before saying)

Let us give her a big hand for a job well done. The gown is an adapted design of Titania from
Rivendell Bridal. We would also like to thank Ms. Sheila Auman for sponsoring the bridal
entourage attire. Ms. Auman thank you so much. Let us also give her a big hand.

Dove Release

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. The newlyweds would like to thank Ms. Rowena Vercide
and Mr. Adonis Fernandez for providing us with this beautiful pair of doves.

(INSTRUCTIONS: While Newlyweds comes forward and prepare for the dove release,
Baclground music starts playing and Emcee say the following......)
Background Music: "Long Nu Zhi Sheng " from: "Return of the Condor Heroes" TV Series
soundtrack.

The two doves signify Wendell and Ivy 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,

Wendell and Ivy 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.

Bridal Waltz - First Dance

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. 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 Wendell Auman with their First Dance.

(Newlyweds dances their First Dance)

Background Music: "Moon River" instrumental version from: "Breaktast at Tiffany's" movie
soundtrack.

Thank you Wendell and Ivy, Let us once again give them a big round of applause .

Grace Before Meals

Well I guess the food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly. May I call on Rev. Fr.
Patrick Martin to say the grace before meals.

(Fr. Martin comes forward to say grace before meals)

Dinner

Thank you Fr. Martin. 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"

We would like to thank Mr. and Mrs Amado Calalang and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Seville for our
roasted pork and Ms. Sarah Vercide and Mrs. James Chapman for the roasted calf. Mr. Nicolas
Auman for the fruits. Sir, Madam, Thank you so much for your generosity.

Table Hopping for Souvenir Pictures

May I have your attention please, I guess by now everyone had their fill of our sumptuous food
prepared by Chateau de Busay. We would like to thank the Operation Manage of Chateau de
Busay, Mr. Victor Millora for the wonderful accommodation and service that they are providing
us here. The newlyweds would also like to say a special thank you to Mr. Arnold Arcilla for
supervising in the physical arrangement of our reception.

At this point the newlyweds would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone personally for
your presence. Wendell and Ivy will now go from one table to another to greet each and
everyone and to have their souvenir picture taking with their guests. 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.

Background Music: "St. Elmo's Fire" instrumental version from"St. Elmo's Fire" Movie

Cutting of the Wedding Cake

We will now resume with our program. and its time for desert. We have here a beautiful wedding
cake courtesy of Dr. Maria Janet Porcia and Mr. & Mrs Chiong. Sir , Madam, thank you so
much.

May I mow request Wendell and Ivy to do the honors of cutting the wedding cake.

(Newlyweds comes forward to cut the cake.)

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.)

Best Man's Toast to the Bride and the Groom

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. We would like to thank Mr. Gabriel Centenera for
providing us with the wine… thank you Sir.

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. I'm here to talk about Wendell and Ivy 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...)

Ivy you look wonderful. Wendell is lucky to have found such a wonderful gal to share his life
with. Wendell and I has been a very good friend way back in college days in UP Cebu, Fine Arts
Department and I once worked with Ivy in some research projects and I'm truly honored that
they have chosen me to be their best man on this most important day of their lives. Guys, 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 toasting Wendell and Ivy.

(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 Wendell and Ivy. Cheers!!!

(Everyone makes a toasts and drinks from their glasses)

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

Well Wishes from Family and Friends

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. Wendell and Ivy 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. We would like to
call on the Mother of the Bride, Dr. Heidi Doncillo to say a few words of wisdom and Best
Wished to our newlyweds

(Dr. Heidi Doncillo-Centenera comes forward to convey her Best Wishes to the newlyweds)

Thank you so much Madam for that inspiring message. And now we would like to call on the
Father of the Groom, Mr. Nicolas Auman to say a few words of wisdom to our newlyweds.

(Mr. Nicolas Auman comes forward to convey his Best Wishes to the newlyweds)

Thank you sir. In behalf of our male principal sponsors, we would like to call on Mr. James
Chapman to say a few words to Wendell and Ivy.

(Mr. James Chapman comes forward to convey his Best Wishes to the newlyweds)

Thank you sir. Last but certainly not the least, we now call on Dr. Maria Janet Porcia to say a
few words to Wendell and Ivy In behalf of the female principal sponsors.

(Dr. Ma. Janet Porcia comes forward to convey her Best Wishes to the newlyweds)

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

Bouquet Throw

Ok now let us all have some fun and its time for the traditional Bouquet Throw. 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.

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

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

(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee make sure that everyone is in place)

Ready when you are ladies. Let us now do the countdown. One….Two….Three……and there it
goes.

(Bride throws the bouquet and the ladies tries to catch it.)

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.

Retrieval of the Garter

Before we go on with the Garter Toss, the groom is to retrieve the garter from his bride. So may
we request Wendell and Ivy to please come center stage and do the garter retrieval ritual.

(A chair is brought onstage 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.)

There you have it ladies and gentlemen; the groom was finally able to retrieve the garter. Let us
give him a big hand.

Garter Toss

Ok it is now the gentlemen's turn and we will now do the garter toss. May I mow 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.)

Matchmaking Ritual

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.
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.

Now that we have already found a perfect match. The next bride and groom to be in the future.
It it time for another ritual. 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.)

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.

(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee waits for the gentlemn to give the kiss and thanks the pair. after.)

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.)

Again Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________ for your participation, you may now return to
your seats

Giving of Tokens

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. Wendell and Ivy
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. We would like to request our Matron of
Honor, Ms. Sarah Vercide to distribute our tokens of gratitude to both our Principal and
Secondary Sponsors We also have a little something for the members of the entourage.

We thank Dr. Heidi Doncillo-Centenera for the Tokens. Madam, thank you for your generosity

(Ms. Sarah Vercide distributes the tokens.)

Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds

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. 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 Wendell and Ivy

(Wendell and Ivy delivers their message of gratitude.)

Closing Remarks

Well I guess that’s 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.