Wedding Reception Program

I. Welcome address
And of course, let us get to know the parents
No relationship is all sunshine but two people
of the groom who flew back to the Philippines
can share one umbrella and survive the storm
all the way from Bahrain. Friends, let us give a
together. Today, we have witnessed two
big hand to Mr. and Mrs. Ramon and Anna
people who never gave up on each other and
Liza Tan.
remain steadfast amid their challenges. Now,
they have chosen to seal their love with the
IV. Introduction of the family and friends from
sacred sacrament of marriage.
bride’s side per table to the groom side

Good afternoon to everyone! Welcome to the

Also, allow me to give a very special welcome
celebration of our newlyweds as they embark
to the families and friends who traveled away
on the beginning of a life officially as Mr. and
from home to be here. From the Bride’s side
Mrs. Tan in the eyes of not just the society,
all the way from Palale, McArthur Leyte,
but also in the eyes above.
Tanauan Leyte and Tacloban City, from table #
__ to table # ___, kindly stand, and friends, let
I will be your host for today and thank you for
us give them a warm round of applause.
gracing this occasion, especially those who
took a leave of absence from work or school
From the groom’s side, all the way from
and those who traveled miles just to be with
Bahrain, from table # ___ to table # ____,
us today. In behalf of the newlyweds, I would
kindly stand and let us give them warm round
like to express a heartfelt gratitude for your
of applause.
presence today.
V. Cake cutting
II. Entrance of the newlywed couple
In every wedding reception, there is always
Today is a momentous moment for the couple
the cutting of the wedding cake which
and it is just right to give them a grand
symbolizes the couple’s shared future and
entrance and our warmest welcome.
their life as one.

May I request everybody to please stand and

The groom will first feed his bride with a sliced
let us welcome for the very first time as
cake followed by the bride. It symbolizes the
husband and wife, Michael and Vanessa Tan!
newlywed’s commitment to each other.
Please give them your heartfelt applause.
(Remind the sound operator to play mellow
III. Introduction of the couple’s parents
music to lighten up the mood)

Before anything else, we would like to

May I request the couple to cut the wedding
acknowledge the persons who took a great
cake and feed one another.
part of this joyous affair. For without their
support, this event would not have been
Again, friends, the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs.
possible. Ladies and Gentlemen, it is with
Tan.
great pleasure to introduce to you the mother
of the bride, Mrs. Virginia Lerios and on behalf
VI. Wine toast
of his father who is now in God’s embrace, we
have Mr. Allan Go and Mr. Ernesto Lerios
Now that the cake has been served, let us call
Tabao.
on Mr. Kevin Nico Tan to serve the wine in a
symbolic wine toast and give a short message
for the couple.
 5. Ano ang kanilang tawagan o endearment
There we have it, ladies and gents, Mr. and bilang mag-asawa?
Mrs. Tan. Let’s officially seal it with a kiss.
Dear couples, if you could just give our guest a VIII. Father and bride dance
sweet kiss.
And now, we would like to clear the dance
Thank you. A round of applause, please. floor for everyone except our bride to have
this special time with the first man in his life.
VII. Food Blessing
In behalf of his late father, Pinghi Go, we have
At this moment, we would now proceed with Mr. Allan Go to be shortly followed by Mr.
the food blessing. Ernesto Lerios Tabao. May I request first Mr.
Allan Go to approach Vanessa for a dance.
To facilitate and observe order during the
buffet, we will be starting per table number. At this time, we would also like to call in Mr.
Ernesto Tabao for a dance with the bride.
When your table no. is called, please go here
in front first for a photo op with the couple (Music)
and then proceed to the buffet area. Then
buffet will be followed by Table 2 and so on…. Ladies and gentleman, a round of applause for
the father and daughter dance.
Before we start, may I call in Ms. Rosenie
Peruda-Tabao, relative of the bride, to bless IX. Groom and mother dance
the food.
At this time, we would request the bride to
May we call on Table #1 (Couple’s parents please sit down and call on the dance floor
first), please join our loving couple for a photo Mr. Michael Tan.
op.
And of course, to the very first woman of our
Then our principal sponsors… beloved groom, may we request Mrs. Anna
Liza Tan, the mother of the groom for the
Proceed to the buffet area, call table #2 and Mother and Son Dance.
so on…
(Music)
Please do enjoy your meals while listening to
our band and a short video clip presentation. Ladies and gentleman, a round of applause for
We will be back shortly after your meals. the mother and son dance.

VIII. Trivia Games after meals X. Couple’s first dance/prosperity dance

Let us try to test how well you know the The next is the most awaited part, the first
couple with a few trivia questions. Whoever dance of the Bride and Groom as a couple.
answers correctly will be given a prize
prepared by the couple. As they are having their first dance, we would
be distributing envelopes and pins to the
1. Saan unang nagkakilala si Mr. and Mrs. tables. Please put inside any amount you can
Michael and Vanessa Tan? share and pin the envelopes to the couple to
2. (For the Bride’s Side) Saang lugar ipinanganak invite prosperity and happiness to their
si Mr. Michael Tan? married life.
3. Ano ang unang regalong natanggap ni
Vanessa galing kay Michael? The bride’s side of the family will pin the
4. (For the Groom’s Side) Ano ang paboritong envelopes to the groom and the groom’s
pagkain ni Vanessa? family will pin the envelopes to the bride.
 This dance is the couple’s first cooperative your presence on this momentous event.
engagement and joint endeavor. As the saying Please do enjoy the rest of the evening.
goes, it takes two to tango. Ladies and
gentlemen, it is once again a great privilege to
present to you Mr. and Mrs. Michael and
Vanessa Tan.

Ladies and gents, once again, let’s all give a

heartfelt applause to our newlyweds, Mr. and
Mrs. Michael and Vanessa Tan.

XI. Message from the parents of the groom.

Mr. Ramon Tan
Mrs. Anna Liza Tan

XII. Message from the parents of the bride.

Mr. Allan Go
Mrs. Virginia Lerios
XIII. Message from the principal sponsors.
Mr. Ernesto Tabao
Mrs. Lolita Tabao

XIV. Message from the bride’s close friend and

bosom sister.
Ms. Ma. Jessica Salamida
Mrs. Ma. Jessa Maceda

XV. Message from the groom’s sister.

Ms. Kathryn Anne Tan.

XVI. Message from the couple.

The celebration is about to end, but the
couple’s joyous moment will surely last a
lifetime. Even as we go home today, may we
still keep the memories we made today with
our lovely couple. To personally express their
gratitude for the entire wedding celebration
and the people who made it possible, let us
give the floor to our newlyweds for their
message.

Mr. Michael Tan

Mrs. Vanessa Tan

Ladies and gents, once again, let us all give a

big heartfelt warm round of applause to our
newlyweds.

Once again, I am your host and on behalf of

the couple, we would like to thank you for