RONEL AND LANLYN’S WEDDING PARTY PROGRAM

Call to Order

NOTE: Test microphone before speaking.

Good DAY Ladies and Gentlemen. May I have your attention please. We are about to begin our Lunch
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 Ronel and Lanlyn 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.

Grace before Meals

Bless us oh Lord, and these thy gifts which we are bound to receive from thy bounty thru Christ our Lord
Amen.

Lunch is served. You may now get your food at the buffet table. Please enjoy your meal. And always,
"ladies first".

Welcome Address

A very good day to everyone and welcome to Ronel and Lanlyn’s lunch Reception. And for those who
just join in, Welcome! And so, here we are at the bride’s residence for the most exciting part - the Lunch
Reception for our newlyweds in celebration of the beginning of their new life together. So sit down,
relax and enjoy the rest of the day.
I am Ms. Grace Natividad, and I had been given the task by the bride herself to be your emcee for this
afternoon. 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 travelled many miles just to be with us. In
behalf of Ronel and Lanlyn 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 this afternoon.

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. Orlando Gonzales and Mrs. Ederlinda
Gonzales. A big round of applause please.

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. Antonio Abril and Mrs. Maria Lourdes Abril.

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.

(Read the Invitation for the Principal Sponsors)

Let’s move on now with the gentlemen.

(Read the Invitation for the Principal Sponsors)

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.

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. Lani Gonzales to please facilitate the welcoming party for
our newlyweds. This afternoon calls for a grand celebration and it is my distinct pleasure to introduce to
you for the very first time Ronel and Lanlyn as husband and wife. So without any further ado, let us all
rise and give our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Ronel Abril........ (Music Maestro)

(Newlyweds enters the hall)

Background Music: I will be here for you

Congratulations Ronel and Lanlyn 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.
Dove Release

The bride and groom will now do the dove release. May I request the newlyweds to please come
forward and each get a dove.

(INSTRUCTIONS: While Newlyweds comes forward and prepare for the dove release, Baclground music
starts playing and Emcee say the following......)

Background Music:

The two doves signify Ronel and Lanlyn being released to start a new journey together. Like a pair of
doves, 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 chooses one mate for life, and
signifies love, faithfulness, joy, and hope. Ronel and Lanlyn 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

Today is indeed a special night and will forever be etched in the memory of our beloved couple. For
today 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 endeavour. 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 Ronel Abril with their First Dance.

It is also a tradition in Quezon to pin money on the bride and groom in exchange for a dance. So if you
want to dance with the bride and groom, kindly prepare your bills.

(Newlyweds dances their First Dance “Quezon’s Tradition of Pinning Money to the Bride’s Dress”)

Background Music:

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

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 our lady chefs, Dang Linda and the rest of the gang.

At this point the newlyweds would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone personally for your
presence. Ronell and Lanlyn 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:

Cutting of the Wedding Cake

We will now resume with our program. and its time for desert.

May I now request Ronel and Lanlyn 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.

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.

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 Ronell and Lanlyn Two people who have come together today to form a union that
will surely last forever.

May I call on now the Best Man, Mr. Robin Abril, to do the ceremonial toast.

(INSTRUCTIONS: Best Man raises his glass and addresses the newlyweds as he speaks...)

(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 Ronel and Lanlyn.

(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 Ronel and Lanlyn. Cheers!!!

(Everyone makes a toasts and drinks from their glasses)

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

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

May I request for the lady who was able to receive 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 Ronel and Lanlyn 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)

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

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 is
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 gentleman 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

Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds

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 is to them. To personally
convey their heartfelt gratitude let us now lend an ear to Ronel and Lanlyn.

(Ronel and Lanlyn 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 day with you all. Again thank you all for your
presence. God bless and Goodday to each and everyone.