Lopez – Caño Nuptials

Wedding Reception Emcee Script

PART 1: ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION

 Before the start of the program, GET the names of all single men and women
 play background music

PART II: PROGRAMME

Call To Order
May I have your attention please? Dinner will commence very soon, so we ask
that everyone make their way to their seats and make your selves comfortable

Welcome Address
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen…Friends… and Loved ones!
Welcome to Roel and Harline’s Wedding Reception. We are done with the
solemn part of the celebration and we thank those people who were with us
earlier at the Our Mother of Perpetual Help 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 the 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.

My name is Degee, and I have been asked by our lovely bride, the former Miss
Caño, now Mrs Harline Lopez, to be your Emcee tonight and they would like to
extend their deepest appreciation for attending their nuptial celebrations
tonight 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.

Entrance of the Wedding Entourage

At this point I assume that everyone has settled down and we are all ready to
welcome the newlyweds. But before that, let us lovingly remember, Mr. Pablo
Lopez and Mrs. Dolores Lopez, father and mother of the groom on this special
day. Let's offer a moment of silence to honor both parents.

Are you all excited to see the couple? So am I. Please be on your feet as we
welcome the bridal entourage.
(Music starts playing – Tonight by Ne-yo feat Jessica Sanchez)

1. Put your hands together for the mother and father of the bride: Mr. Cesar
Caño, Jr. and Mrs. Meliza Sepada-Caño. Both looking happy and proud, as
always.
2. … ‘And now here comes the (Rel. to groom)___________________ of the groom, Ms.
_____________________________ looking radiant and wonderful tonight.

3. …'And now we come to those people who are considered young at heart and
spirit, the very gracious and generous Principal sponsors. Let me introduce
them one by one... Starting off with:

Ninongs Ninangs
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5

4. ... ‘And now please welcome the best man, the maid of honor, the
groomsmen and the bridesmaids as they bring energy to the dance floor. Put
your hands together: _____________, _________________, _________________,
______________________________________________________________________________
(read all their first names only / after reading the last name, play music)

Entrance of the Wedding Entourage

And now the big moment you've all been waiting for... please make some noise
and make the loudest cheer to our bride and groom: Harline and Roel.

I encourage everyone to stand and join our newlyweds in moving their body to
the beat of the music.

Pictorial with Guests

(After a few dance moves) While Roel and Harline are enjoying the music of Ne-yo
feat. Jessica Sanchez, they will be visiting each table for the traditional
pictorial together with their guests.

(Change Background Music - Slow)

Kissing and Releasing of Doves
This time let’s see Roel and Harline hold those two doves; please take them out
of the cage. Then, they will make those lovely dove kiss each other.

The two doves signify Roel and Harline 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...

They are now ready so we will now release the doves. At the count of three
release the doves. Ready.. One... Two... Three... and... Off they go!!! That was
really beautiful.
Cutting of the Wedding Cake
Gentlemen and gentlewomen! Could we have your attention for a moment for
the cutting of the cake? For those unfortunate souls who are on a diet,
tonight’s not your night. Ms. Ninadith Scezny will round your tables later to
make sure you all have your share. Friends please be up and standing for the
cutting of the cake.

Now all of those taking pictures, be sure you’re ready for the photo
opportunity. Roel make sure you have a firm hand on the cake with your
beloved bride. Please do the honors of cutting the wedding cake.
…There you have it ladies and gentlemen, the cake has been cut.

Best Man's Toast to the Bride and the Groom

This time, let’s fill our glasses with any drink that we could get and join the
best man Aldwin Caño for the symbolic wine toast… As you all know, it is
customary for the best man to reveal rare insights into the make-up of the
groom, to share with us, the inklings and foibles that make our beloved groom
Roel, the man he is. In other words, an exposè! Ladies and Gentlemen, the best
man!
(Best Man raises his glass and addresses the newlyweds as he speaks...)

Grace Before Meals

May we request Roel and Harline to go to their respective seats?

Well I guess the food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly. May I call
on Mr./Ms.___________________________ to say the Grace before Meals.

Thank you Mr./Ms.___________________________!

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 while listening to acoustic and romantic songs. And as always,
"ladies first"...

While satisfying your taste buds with the

(Guest is no longer waiting in line to get food)
delicious foods of Chateau de Busay, we will be showing a video presentation
which shows an overview of Roel and Harline's love affair. This is courtesy of
(Photographer) _______________________>

Start of Games
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
entire staff and crew of this place for the wonderful accommodation and service
that they are providing us here.
Bouquet Throw
`Ok now it’s time for a little fun, because it’s time for the traditional throwing of
the Bouquet. For those of you who’ve seen the running of the bulls at
Pamplona,Spain; it’s a little similar. There’s always a little risk for the lasses
determined to get the bouquet in their clutches. It’s also the real reason you
see so many high heels shoes tonight. As you know, traditionally the young
lady who successfully catches the bouquet in mid-flight is a certainty to make
her own way down the aisle.

I’d like to request all the single ladies to step forward for the bouquet throw.
The married ladies, who’ve sneaked on, don’t be greedy. This is for single
women only. Our lovely and charming bride Harline has been practicing this
throw for the entire month, so give yourselves some elbow room.’

(To the bride) Harline, if you’d be so kind…..’

(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee bravely motions all the single ladies forward)

`Ladies take your place behind the bride and be prepared to jump high.
Fortune favors the brave! At the count of three, the bride will throw her
bouquet. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s all count together.

Are you ready Ladies? Would you just look at the concentration? There are
some determined women out there. The countdown! One, Two, Three! What a
throw, ladies and gentlemen.’

(Bride throws the bouquet and it is caught)

We have a winner! We’ll have the Best Man cleaned and brought to your table
later.

Garter Toss
Ladies and Gentlemen, here’s where things get serious. It’s time for the Garter
toss. I understand some of the guys jumping for the garter have been in
training for months. Underneath those coats and barongs, we’re talking
washboard abs, bulging biceps, nerves of steel and these guys are ripped and
ready to rumble!

Remember gentlemen this is serious business. The guy who catches the garter
is destined for the altar next!

May we request the groom to retrieve the garter from his wife… Now while the
groom retrieves the garter, don’t let any of those garter jumpers melt into the
crowd.

We have the garter. Get ready gentlemen.

(Groom throws the garter and it is caught)
We have another winner! We have the next groom. I hope that preacher hasn’t
left the room. Let’s hear it for our winners.
PUTTING THE GARTER ON THE LADY’S LEG.
Alright, let’s have the pair here. Lady, kindly take your seat.
Gentleman, you are now going to put the garter on her legs.
( Higher, higher- then kiss is requested )
( Pictorial with Couple )

Bridal Waltz - First Dance

Who among the guests present tonight are already married? Wow, quiet a
number... Thank you... Are your partners here also? … That’s great!
Since we are celebrating the first married life of Roel and Harline, we also
prepared something for you... May I request these married couples to pls. join
Roel and Harline on the dance floor.

(Do an informal interview)

Sir and Ma’ams, all of you will be dancing together with the newlywed couple.
This would be a great opportunity for you to refresh your wedding years… You
just need to follow what they are doing. While the music is playing, I will give
instructions. Music please…
 Instruction:
o Couples who are married in less than 3 years, you may leave the
dance floor.
o For 4-5 years … 6,7,8,9,10,11 and so on and so forth…

Wow, it’s really amazing that you were able to keep your marriage for ___ years.
What’s your name by the way? What you did earlier is an Anniversary Dance.
How did you feel when I started calling out the no. of married years? Can you
share your secret to our newlyweds?

Thank you so much Mr.& Mrs. _____________________.

`Ladies and Gentlemen, we now come to that very special part of every wedding
party, steeped in symbolism, The Bridal Waltz. This is the moment when the
groom walks his bride to the dance floor and they begin a dance that will last
the rest of their lives.

Put your hands together for Harline and Roel as they begin their special waltz
as husband and wife.

For those who want to share their luck and fortune to our new couple, you may
do so while they are dancing.

‘Thank you Roel and Harline… and to the donors as well….

SPEECHES
Our event is about to end but we won't let this night passed without hearing
some well-wishers give their message to newlywed:
1. Female Principal Sponsor: _________________________________________________
2. Male Principal Sponsor: ___________________________________________________
3. Friend or Relative of Bride/Groom: ________________________________________
4. Bride’s Parents:____________________________________________________________
5. Groom’s ____________: ____________________________________________________

‘Those were wonderful and meaningful messages that we heard earlier. Thank
you for those words of wisdom…

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. Roel and Harline 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 Maid of
Honor, Ms.Scezny to distribute our tokens of gratitude to both our Principal
and Secondary Sponsors.

Response of the Newlywed: Roel and Harline

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.