CALL TO ORDER

Good day, ladies and Gentlemen. May I have your attention please. We are
about to begin Zhabert and Gemma’s wedding Reception Program so please
locate your respective seats and make yourself comfortable.

WELCOME ADDRESS
A very good day to everyone and welcome to Zhabert and Gemma’s Wedding
Reception. We are done with the solemn part of the celebration and we thank
those people who were with us earlier at NATIONAL SHRINE OF ST. PADRE
PIO in Barangay San Pedro, STB. for the wedding ceremony. And for those who
just join in, Welcome to the reception for our newlyweds in celebration of the
beginning of their new life together. So, sit down, relax, and enjoy the rest of the
program.

Syempre, bago tayo magsimula sa program proper. I would like to introduce

myself for those who don’t know me. Siguro may mga nagtatanong, nagtataka, at
namamangha --- Sino itong apakaganda --- sassa girl look alike na accla sa
unahan? Well, my name is Patch, your amateur yet ganda-gandahang local
emcee.

The Family would like to extend their grateful hearts. Thank you so much for
gracing this momentous occasion especially to those who have traveled many
miles just to be with us. In behalf of Zhabert and Gemma 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 all of you today.

After the lunch, the family would like to request everybody to please remain for a
little quite while for the continuation of the program

LUNCH
We all know that much has already happened and we still have the entire day
ahead of us. But first, we are going give everybody a chance to enjoy the lunch
that the family has prepared for us.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Hi, ladies and gentlemen. I am back. Kumusta po ang lahat? Nabusog po ba?
There you go. And now, let us start the program proper.

To begin the program, I would like to call in to lead the

prayer of thanksgiving. Tayo pong lahat ay magsitayo para sa panalangin.

INTRODUCTION
Hi everyone! Isn’t this a very enchanting day? Everybody’s looking fantastic. Ang
gaganda and popogi naman, pero yung iba pawisan. Pawisan pero fresh. Di bale
na. Everybody’s looking very happy. And we all know why…

Ladies and gentlemen, we are extremely delighted that all of you are here.
Friends and family – lahat nandito to celebrate this important milestone in
Zhabert and Gemma’s lives. Once again, I am Patch, obviously your host for the
reception and I say na wag na natin patagalin to. Let’s get the party started!!!

First off, I would like to introduce the family and friends who played significant
parts in this afternoon’s wedding rites.

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
May I introduce to you the people who stood witnesses to the couple as they took
their vows. Mam and Sir, as I call your name please stand up, go here in front,
and wave to the crowd.
Give it up for…
We also like to acknowledge the presence of…

PARENTS OF THE COUPLE

Of course, it will be my pleasure to introduce to all of you the loving parents of
the couple.

THE ENTOURAGE
And now, I would also like to acknowledge the following people who have also
played significant roles during the ceremonies. The little hands that shared their
precious time with the couple:
RING BEARER,
BIBLE BEARER,
COIN BEARER,
FLOWER GIRLS,
The pair that lit the paths of the Groom and Bride:
CANDLE,
The pair that clothed Zhabert and Gemma as one:
CORD,
The handsome best man and the beautiful maid of honor who assisted the
couple in their needs:
BEST MAN,
MAID OF HONOR,

THE COUPLE
And now… the moment we’ve been waiting for… I’ll have to ask everybody to
stand up, up on your feet and direct your eyes to the hallway… Ladies and
gentlemen it is my honor and privilege to introduce to you for the very first time
as Husband and Wife, our lovely newlyweds – ZHABERT AND GEMMA BELLO
Everyone, pagbilang kong tatlo, sabay-sabay tayong bumati ng ‘Mabuhay ang
bagong kasal!’. Alright, 1, 2, 3…

CROWD ACTIVITY: HAPPY MARRIAGE AND BEST WISHES

As we continue, why don’t we start off by wishing Zhabert and Gemma best
wishes and a happy marriage. Kapag sinabi kong Happy, you all should say
Marriage. And when I say Best, you say wishes. Ready? Happy (marriage), Best
(wishes), Best (wishes), Best (wishes), Happy (marriage).

Kuya Zhabert and Ate Gemma … the crowd has spoken. May your marriage be
as happy and beautiful as your wedding.

Sa ngayon po, pwede muna kayong umupo as we continue the program.

FIRST SET OF WELL WISHERS

Now we would like to hear with some messages from friends and family of the
couple. These are the people who literally saw the romance between Zhabert
and Gemma blossom into a serious relationship. Pakinggan natin ang mga taong
ito. And then, we’re gonna have a photo of them taken with the newlyweds
afterwards. Magkakaroon kayo ng photo-op with the couple one set of sponsors
at a time and then all together pagkatapos ng lahat. Pero let’s do this by batch.
Limahan muna po. Tatawag ako ng limang set of Ninang and Ninong in a batch.

May I call in…

Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:

Thank you for your wonderful messages.

TRADITION: CAKE SLICING

May I request Zhabert and Gemma to prepare for the cake slicing ceremony. The
cake, which has been a part of wedding celebrations since the Roman times, is a
symbol of good luck and fertility. The sharing of this cake symbolizes the couples’
willingness to fulfill each other’s needs, creating a bond so simple yet so strong.

TRADITION: DOVE-RELEASING
Doves, they say, are a symbol of true love. A white dove chooses its mate for life.
The doves symbolize fidelity, true love, new beginnings and of course, peace and
serenity (COUNT 1,2,3).

TRADITION: WINE-TOASTING
I would like to call the best man. He is the of
Zhabert and is very close to him. Wine toasting is a symbol of us wishing the
couple of good fortune and better future and the best life possible for them.

SECOND SET OF WELL-WISHERS

I would like to call in our second set of well-wishers. May I call the attention of the
following sets of Ninang and Ninong to say a few words to the couple. And then,
again, we’re gonna have a photo of the newlyweds with you afterwards.
Magkakaroon kayo ng photo-op with the couple one set of sponsors at a time
and then all together pagkatapos ng lahat.
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:

COUPLE’S FIRST DANCE

Thank you for the messages and now I would like to ask the couple to come
here. Everybody, put your hands together as we witness the couple’s first dance.

(AT THE MIDDLE OF THE SONG WHILE DANCING…)

I would like to call the Entourage to join the couple for picture taking. And also,
the couple’s friends, mga pinsan, tito at tita, lolo at lola.

(After the photo, request the single ones to stay put for the SINGLES GAMES)

SINGLES GAMES
Girls Game: Catch the Flower. For 7 participants, the bride throws one by one 6
roses. The girl who catches flower can safely return to her seat while the one
without having to catch one, is the winner. This should make the girls catch every
flower thrown.

Boys Game: Dance Move: If host says, banana (lean to the left), apple (lean to
the right), shake (lean to the front) Who ever makes the first error, is the winner.

GROOM TO GET THE GARTER FROM THE BRIDE

GROOM TO GIVE THE GARTER TO THE WINNING BOY
BRIDE TO GIVE THE THROWING BOUQUET TO WINNING GIRL
WINNING BOY AND GIRL TO COPY WHATEVER THE COUPLE IS DOING

SHEESH, that was fun. Thank you everyone who participated in the games.
THIRD SET OF WELL-WISHERS
I would like to call in our Third set of well-wishers. May I call the attention of
these other sets of Ninang and Ninong to say their wishes for the newly wed. And
then, again, we’re gonna have a photo of the newlyweds with you afterwards.
Magkakaroon kayo ng photo-op with the couple one set of sponsors at a time
and then all together pagkatapos ng lahat.
Starting off with…
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:
Ninong and Ninang:

FINAL SET OF WELL-WISHERS

And now I would like to call in our final set of well-wishers. None other than, the
parents of the Bride and Groom. Again, magkakaroon po ng picture taking one
pair of parents at a time, at parehas na afterwards.
Mr. Edgar and Mrs. Ana Bello
Mr. Fernando and Mrs. Thelma Romero

COUPLES’ SPEECH
Thank you to our loving parents and this time, the couple would like to say a few
words.

CLOSING
And that’s about it. Thank you very much everyone for coming today. I am sure
Zhabert and Gemma will never forget this day and will never forget that you have
been part of it. And Zhabert and Gemma, we just also want to say thank you for
inviting us all too, and be able to witness this milestone in your lives. Ladies and
gentlemen, once again. MR and MRS Zhabert and Gemma Bello!