Wedding Script Ideas and Examples

have given them. The union of two people makes us aware of the changes
wrought by time. But the new relationship will continue to draw much of its beauty
and meaning from the intimate associations of their past."
Opening "________ and _________, today you are surrounded by your friends and family,
"Dear friends and family, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate all of whom have gathered here to witness your marriage and to share in the joy
the union of ________________ and _____________________ in marriage. In of this special occasion. Today, as you join yourselves in marriage, there is a
the years they have been together, their love and understanding of each other vast and unknown future stretching out before you. The possibilities and
has grown and matured, and now they have decided to live their lives together as potentials of your married life are great; and now falls upon your shoulders the
husband and wife." task of choosing your values and making real your dreams. Through your
commitment to each other, may you grow and nurture a love that makes both of
"Dear friends and family, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate you better people, a love that continues to give you great joy, and also a passion
the union of ____________________________ and for living that provides you with energy and patience to face the responsibilities of
_________________________ in marriage. Through their time together, they life."
have come to realize that their personal dreams, hopes, and goals are more
attainable and more meaningful through the combined effort and mutual support "___________ and _____________ - Today you enter as individuals, but you will
provided in love, commitment, and family; and so they have decided to live leave here as husband and wife, blending your lives, expanding your family ties,
together as husband and wife.” and embarking upon the grandest adventure of human interaction. The story of
your life together is still yours to write. All those present have come to witness
"To all present I say: We are gathered here, not to witness the beginning of what and celebrate your love and commitment this day - eager to a part of the story
will be, but rather what already is! We do not create this marriage, because we not yet told."
cannot. We can and do, however, celebrate with __________ and ___________
the wondrous and joyful occurrence that has already taken place in their lives,
and the commitment they make today."
Reading
"True marriage is more than joining the bonds of marriage of two persons; it is
the union of two hearts. It lives on the love you give each other and never grows
"Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, we are gathered here today to old, but thrives on the joy of each new day. Marriage is love. May you always be
witness and celebrate the joining of ____________________________ and able to talk things over, to confide in each other, to laugh with each other, to
_______________________________ in marriage. With love and commitment, enjoy life together, and to share moments of quiet and peace, when the day is
they have decided to live their lives together as husband and wife." done. May you be blessed with a lifetime of happiness and a home of warmth
and understanding."
"Welcome everyone. ____________ and ___________ have chosen you, those
special and important to them, to witness and celebrate the beginning of their life "True marriage begins well before the wedding day, and the efforts of marriage
together. Today, as we create this marriage, we also create a new bond and new continue well beyond the ceremony's end. A brief moment in time and the stroke
sense of family - one that will undoubtedly include all who are present here of the pen are all that is required to create the legal bond of marriage, but it takes
today." a lifetime of love, commitment, and compromise to make marriage durable and
everlasting. Today you declare your commitment to each other before family and
"We are here today to join _________ and __________ in a life of mutual friends, your yesterdays were the path to this moment, and your journey to a
commitment. It is fitting and appropriate that you, the family and friends of future of togetherness becomes a little clearer with each new day."
__________ and _________, be here to witness and to participate in their union.
For the ideals, the understanding, and the mutual respect which they bring to
their life together had their roots in the love and friendship and guidance you
"Marriage is a vital social institution. The exclusive commitment of two individuals "Ultimately there comes a moment when a decision must be made. Two people
to each other nurtures love and mutual support; it brings stability to our society. who love each other must ask themselves how much they hope for as their love
For those who choose to marry, and for their children, marriage provides an grows and deepens, and how much risk they are willing to take. Commitment
abundance of social benefits, as well as obligations - a "social institution of the may well be a fearful gamble. Because it is the nature of love to create, a
highest importance." marriage itself is something which has to be created, such that as we come
together in marriage, we become a new creature."
"Love should have no other desire but to fulfill itself. But if your love and needs
must have desires, let these be your desires: To melt and be like a running brook "When you love someone, you do not love them all the time, in exactly the same
that sings its melody to the night. To know the pain of too much tenderness. To way, from moment to moment. Such is an impossibility, and even a lie to pretend
be wounded by your own understanding of love; And to bleed willingly and to. And yet this is exactly what most of us demand. We have so little faith in the
joyfully. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of ebb and flow of life, of love, of relationships. We leap at the flow of the tide and
loving; To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy; To return home at resist in terror its ebb. We are afraid it will never return. We insist on
eventide with gratitude; Then to sleep with a vision of the beloved in your heart permanency, on duration, on continuity; when the only continuity possible, in life
and a song of love on your lips." as in love, is in growth, in fluidity - in freedom, in the sense that the dancers are
free, barely touching as they pass, but partners in the same pattern."
"___________ and ____________, remember to treat yourselves and each other
with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Take Apache Blessing:
responsibility for making the other feel safe, and give the highest priority to the "Now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be shelter for the other. Now you
tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your connection deserves. When will feel no cold, for each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there will be no
frustration, difficulty and fear assail your relationship, as they threaten all loneliness, for each of you will be companion to the other. Now you are two
relationships at some time or another, remember to focus on what is right persons, but there is only one life before you. May beauty surround you both in
between you, not just the part that seems wrong. In this way, you can survive the the journey ahead and through all the years, May happiness be your companion
times when clouds drift across the face of the sun in your lives, remembering and your days together be good and long upon the earth."
that, just because you may lose sight of it for a moment, does not mean the sun "The only real security is not in owning or possessing, not in demanding or
has gone away. And, if each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your life expecting, not in hoping, even. Security in a relationship lies neither in looking
together, it will be marked by abundance and delight." back to what was in nostalgia, nor forward to what it might be in dread or
anticipation, but living in the present relationship and accepting it as it is now.
"May you always need one another, not to fill an emptiness, but to help each Relationships must be like islands, one must accept them for what they are here
other know your fullness. May you want one another, but not out of lack. May you and now, within their limits - islands, surrounded and interrupted by the sea, and
embrace one another, but not encircle one another. May you succeed in all continually visited and abandoned by the tides."
important ways with each other, and not fail in the little graces. May you have
happiness, and may you find it in making one another happy. May you have love, "___________ and _______, the time has come to forget all the stress of
and may you find it in loving one another." planning this day and simply enjoy your friends and family who have gathered to
spend this day with you. This group of loved ones will, likely, never be together in
"No other human ties are more tender and no other vows more important than the same place again. Through quiet reflection and nostalgia, think about how
those you are about to take. Both of you come to this day with the deep each person has touched your life and why they are here with you today."
realization that the contract of marriage is sacred as are all of its obligations and
responsibilities" The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran:
"You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be
together when the white wings of death scatter your days. But let there be
spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between (him/her) in times of need, to soothe (him/her) in times of pain, and to support
you. Love one another, but make not a bond of your love; let it rather be a (him/her) in all endeavors, big and small."
moving sea between the shores of your soul. Fill each others' cup but drink not
from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. "I __________, accept you __________, as my companion and my
Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone. Even (wife/husband). I promise to care for you, honor you, and cherish you, for as long
as the strings of a lute are alone, though they quiver with the same music. Give as we both shall love."
your hearts, but not into each other's keeping. For only the hand of Life can
contain your hearts. And stand together yet not too near together: for the pillars "I take you to be my spouse, in equal love, as a mirror for my true self, as a
of the temple stand apart, and the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each partner on my path, to honor and to cherish, in sorrow and in joy, till death do us
other's shadow." part."

"________ and ________, today you choose each other before your family and "I take you as my wedded [wife/husband], to share my life with you, and pledge
friends, to begin your life together. For all the tomorrows that follow, you will that I will love, honor, and care for you in tenderness and affection in all the
choose each other over and again, in the privacy of your hearts. Let your love varying circumstances of our lives."
and friendship guide you, as you learn and grow together. Experience the "I acknowledge my love and respect for you and invite you to share my life as I
wonders of the world, even as patience and wisdom calm the restless nature. hope to share yours. I promise always to recognize you as an equal individual
Through your partnership, triumph over the challenges in your path. Through the and always to be conscious of your development as well as my own. I shall seek
comfort of loving arms, may you always find a safe place to call home." through kindness and understanding to achieve with you the life we have
envisioned."
Vows
"Do you ____________, take _____________ to be your lawfully wedded wife, "I promise to always be there for you, to shelter and hold your love as the most
promising to love and cherish, through joy and sorrow, sickness and health, and precious gift in my life. I will be truthful and honor you. I will care for you always
whatever challenges you may face, for as long as you both shall live?" and stand by you in times of sorrow and joy."

"Do you ________________, take _____________, to be your partner in life and "I, [Name], promise you, [Name], that I will be your [wife/husband] from this day
sharing your path; equal in love, a mirror for your true self, promising to honor forward, to be faithful and honest in every way, to honor the faith and trust you
and cherish, through good times and bad, until death do you part?" place in me, to love and respect you in your successes and in your failures, to
make you laugh and to be there when you cry, to care for you in sickness and in
Do you ____________, take __________ to be your (wife/husband), to have and health, to softly kiss you when you are hurting, and to be your companion and
to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in your friend, on this journey that we make together."
sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death
do you part?" "I, (Bride/Groom), take you (Groom/Bride), to be my (wife/husband), to have and
to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in
"Do you _________ choose _________ to be your partner in life, to support and sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death
respect (her/him) in (his/her) successes and as well (his/her) failures, to care for do us part."
(him/her) in sickness and in health, to nurture (him/her), and to grow with
(him/her) throughout the seasons of your life together?" "I, (name), take you, (name), to be my [opt: lawfully wedded] (husband/wife), my
constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward."
"Do you _____________, accept _______________ as your lifemate and one
true love, promising to share in all that life offers and suffers, to be there for
I pledge to you endless strength that you can count on when you are weak. I'll be "I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your
your music when you can't hear, your sunshine when you can't see, or your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you. I ask you to wear this ring as a
perfume when you can't smell. You'll never need to look further than me. I'll be reminder of the vows we have spoken today, our wedding day."
your days and nights when you need them filled, your spark of life in the
darkness, your hope when you're down and out." "This ring is a token of my love. I marry you with this ring, with all that I have and
all that I am"
"In the presence of our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your "I give you this ring as a visible and constant symbol of my promise to be with
faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as you, for as long as I live."
well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your
goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to "I give you this ring as a symbol of my love for you. Let it be a reminder that I am
cherish you for as long as we both shall live." always by your side and that I will always be a faithful partner to you."

"I (name), take you (name) to be my (husband/wife), my partner in life and my "I have for you a golden ring. The most precious metal symbolizes that your love
one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the is the most precious element in my life. The ring has no beginning and no ending,
day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, which symbolizes that the love between us will never cease. I place it on your
loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we finger as a visible sign of the vows which have made us husband and wife."
may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day
forward for as long as we both shall live." "(Name), I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. As it encircles your finger,
may it remind you always that you are surrounded by my enduring love. "
"I, [name], choose you [name] to be my [husband/wife], to respect you in your
successes and in your failures, to care for you in sickness and in health, to Response (optional):
nurture you, and to grow with you throughout the seasons of life." "I will forever wear this ring as a sign of my commitment and the desire of my
heart"
"I, (name), take you, (name), to be my partner, loving what I know of you, and "I will wear it gladly. Whenever I look at it, I will remember this joyous day and the
trusting what I do not yet know. I eagerly anticipate the chance to grow together, vows and commitments that we have made."
getting to know the (man/woman) you will become, and falling in love a little more
each day. I promise to love and cherish you through whatever life may bring us." (Officiant, before or as rings are exchanged)
"Wedding rings are made precious by our wearing them. Your rings say that even
Exchange of Rings in your uniqueness you have chosen to be bound together. Let these rings also
"I (name) give you (name) this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and be a sign that love has substance as well as soul, a present as well as a past,
commitment to you." and that, despite its occasional sorrows, love is a circle of happiness, wonder,
"With this ring, I thee wed." and delight. May these rings remind you always of the vows you have taken here
today."
"Through this ring, I accept you as my (wife/husband), now and for all time."
"I give you this ring, as I give to you all that I am, and accept from you, all that "You have for each other a golden ring. This most precious of metals symbolizes
you are." that love is the most precious element in your life together. The ring has no
"With this ring, I thee wed, and with it, I bestow upon thee all the treasures of my beginning and no ending, which symbolizes that the love between you will never
mind, heart, and hands." cease. You place these rings upon each others fingers as a visible sign of the
vows which, this day, have made you husband and wife."
 Declaration of Marriage Amen.
"By the power vested in me by the State of _________, I now pronounce you
husband and wife. (Traditional)_______,"You may kiss your bride." 2. Welcome Address
(Contemporary) "You may now kiss". Then the first kiss and introduction of the A: A very good evening to everyone and welcome to Rannie and Wincell’s Dinner Reception.
newly joined couple to the attendees: "Ladies and Gentlemen" (or) "Family and We are done with the solemn part of the celebration and we thank those people who were
Friends", then "I present to you" (and/or) "For the first time" (Mr and Mrs with us earlier at the Nuestra Señora de Guia Church for the wedding ceremony.
optional)______________ and _____________ _________________

GOOD LUCK WITH THE BIG DAY! B: And for those who just join in, Welcome! And so, here we are on this lovely reception at
the Rosas Garden Hotel for the most exciting part - the Dinner Reception for our newlyweds
in celebration of the beginning of their new life together.
Introduction
A: So sit down, relax and enjoy the rest of the evening.
Host A: Yodi
Host B: Atty. Rhesa I am Mr. Yodi Insigne and my partner Ms. Rhesa Regio, the newly wed’s friends had been
given the task by the bride herself to be your emcee for tonight. We thank you all for gracing
A: Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. May I have your attention please. this joyful occasion especially to those who took a leave of absence from work or from
school and to those who have traveled from the province just to be with us.
B: We are about to begin our Dinner Reception so please find a seat and make yourself
comfortable. B: In behalf of Rannie and Wincell and their parents, we would like to express their heartfelt
gratitude for your presence at this memorable occasion. It is indeed a pleasure to have you
A: Let us begin this celebration with a prayer. Let us all stand, bow down our heads and put all tonight
ourselves in the presence of God.
3. Introduction and Acknowledgements
B: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Parents of the Newlyweds
1. Opening Prayer
A: Before anything else, we would like to acknowledge the key persons who took a great
Heavenly Father, 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,
Love has been your richest and greatest gift to this world. Mr. Winefredo Majaba and Mrs. Aracelie Majaba.
Love between a man and a woman which matures into marriage.
Today, we celebrate that love. They just arrived from Marinduque we suppose. Sir, Madam, welcome. A big round of
Lord for the joy of this occasion, we thank You. applause please.
For Your presence here and now and at all times, we thank You.
Protect, guide, and bless Rannie and Wincell and everyone present here. B: And of course, we are truly happy to have here with us Mrs. Paz Sollano the mother of
Surround us with Your love now and always. the Groom. And of course we are sure Mr. Jose Sollano is also very happy watching his son’s
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. wedding in heaven. Friends, let us give them a big hands.
 B: Congratulations Rannie and Wincell and best wishes to both of you. We wish you to be
Principal Sponsors blessed with a long and happy life together with your future children.

{Provide short background info for each sponsor} A: So there you have it ladies and gentlemen our new lovely couple. Let us again give them a
big round of applause.
A: We would also like to acknowledge our Principal Sponsors. Let’s start off with the ladies.
Please stand as your name is called. 5. Dove Release

B: Now let’s call our Gentlemen sponsors. Kindly stand as your name is called. B: 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.
So there you have it ladies and gentlemen, our most distinguished set of principal sponsors.
A: The two doves signify Rannie and Wincell being released to start a new journey together.
A: Thank you for being with us tonight. Let us once again give them a big round of applause. 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
Family and Friends / Guests always choose one mate for life, and signify love, faithfulness, joy, and hope,

B: A wedding brings two people and their families together. It refreshes the family ties and B: Rannie and Wincell are now ready so we will now release the doves. At the count of three
friendship that have gone stale and almost forgotten against the toll of time and distance. release the doves. Ready when you are. One... Two... Three... and... off they go!!! That was
For this allow us to give a very special welcome to all who have traveled all the way from the really beautiful.
province to be here with us today.
Thank you for taking the time out to be with us. 6. Bridal Waltz First Dance

A: Also we would like to thank all the relatives and friends who are here with us. We are so B: Tonight is indeed a special night and will forever be etched in the memory of our beloved
happy that you can be with us. 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
So I guess that’s about it. On behalf of Rannie and Wincell, we would like to thank you all for it with their First Dance.
coming tonight.
A: The First Dance is symbolic of the consummation of their wedding vows. This Dance is the
4. Entrance of the Bride and Groom 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
B: At this point I assume that everyone has settled down and we are all ready to welcome Mr and Mrs Rannie Sollano with their First Dance.
the newlyweds. Tonight calls for a grand celebration and it is our distinct pleasure to
introduce to you for the very first time Rannie and Wincell as husband and wife. (Newlyweds dances their First Dance)

A: So without any further ado, let us all rise and give our warmest welcome to Mr. and Mrs. B: Thank you Rannie and Wincell, Let us once again give them a big round of applause .
Rannie Sollano........ Music Maestro
7. Grace Before Meals
(Newlyweds enters the hall)
B: Well I guess the food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly. May I call on
__________________________ to say the grace before meals.
(______________________comes forward to say grace before meals) B: A celebration is never complete without a toast and a bottle of good wine. Let us now
prepare for the Best Man’s Toast to the bride and the groom. .
8. Dinner
A: Ladies and gentlemen, it takes a strong and intelligent man to realize his dreams and
A: Thank you _____________________. So there you have it ladies and gentleman. 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. Their best man is here to talk about Rannie and Wincell,
B: Dinner is served. You are all hereby invited to partake dinner. You may now get your food two people who have come together today to form a union that will surely last forever.
at the buffet table. . Please enjoy your meal. And always, "ladies first"
(INSTRUCTIONS:Best Man raises his glass and addresses the newlyweds as he speaks...)

9. Table Hopping for Souvenir Pictures Best Man: Wincell you look wonderful. Rannie is lucky to have found such a wonderful gal to
share his life with. I'm truly honored that they have chosen me to be their best man on this
A: May I have your attention please, I guess by now everyone had their fill of our sumptuous most important day of their lives. I wish you both peace and happiness in your new life
food prepared by __________________________. We would like to thank Rosas Garden together and may God bless your union.
Hotel for the wonderful accommodation and service that they are providing us here.
(INSTRUCTIONS:Best Man still raising his glass and addresses the guests as he speaks...)
B: At this point the newlyweds would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone
personally for your presence. Rannie and Wincell will now go from one table to another to Everyone let us all stand and raise your glasses and join me in for a toast to Rannie and
greet each and everyone and to have their souvenir picture taking with their guests. Wincell.

A: Simultaneously, our Matron of Honor assisted with some members of the bridal (INSTRUCTIONS: Best Man waits for everyone to stand up and see to it that everyone has
entourage will be distributing the wedding giveaways and will be routing the guest book so raised their glasses and them say…)
please stand by in your seats.
Here’s to good health, happiness, good luck and prosperity to Rannie and Wincell. Cheers!!!
10. Cutting of the Wedding Cake
(Everyone makes a toasts and drinks from their glasses)
B: We will now resume with our program. and its time for desert. We have here a beautiful
wedding cake. B: Thank you ladies and gentlemen, you may now be seated.

A: May I now request Rannie and Wincell to do the honors of cutting the wedding cake. 12. Well Wishes from Family and Friends

(Newlyweds comes forward to cut the cake.) B: 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.
{optional} --- 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. A: Rannie and Wincell 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
(Waiters serves the cake to the guest.) share to their children.

11. Best Man's Toast to the Bride and the Groom

B: We would like to call on the Mother of the Bride, Mrs. Aracelie Majaba to say a few words One….Two….Three……and there it goes.
of wisdom and best wishes to our newlyweds
B: May I request for the lady who was able to catch the bouquet to please come forward
{mother blah blah}
Congratulations Miss, May I have your name please.
Thank you so much Madam for that inspiring message.
(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee draws the microphone to the lady .)
A: And now we would like to call on the Mother of the Groom, Mrs. Paz Sollano to say a few
words of wisdom to our newlyweds. 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.
{mother blah blah}
14. Retrieval of the Garter
B: Thank you Ma’m. In behalf of our male principal sponsors, we would like to call on
___________________ to say a few words to Rannie and Wincell. B: Before we go on with the Garter Toss, the groom is to retrieve the garter from his bride.
So may we request Rannie and Wincell to please come center stage and do the garter
{Call anybody who wants to give a message} retrieval ritual.

Thank you. Last but certainly not the least, we now call on _____________________ to say a (A chair is in the center for the bride to sit. while groom kneels down at the bride's feet
few words to Rannie and Wincell in behalf of the female principal sponsors. ready to retrieve the garter)

A: Thank you Madam, and thank you all...lets us again give them a big hand for such Ladies and gentleman the groom will now retrieve the garter from the bride.
wonderful and meaningful speeches.
(Groom retrieves the garter from the bride.)
13. Bouquet Throw
A: There you have it ladies and gentlemen; the groom was finally able to retrieve the garter.
B: Ok now let us all have some fun and its time for the traditional Bouquet Throw. Let us give him a big hand.

A: At this point we would like to request all the single ladies to please come forward for the 15. Garter Toss
bouquet throw. We would also like to request the bride to come forward and take her place
center stage. B: Ok it is now the gentlemen's turn and we will now do the garter toss. May I now request
all single men to please come forward for the Garter Toss.
B: Ladies kindly take your place behind the bride and be prepared to catch the bouquet.
(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee motions and waits for all single men to come forward)
A: 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. Gentlemen please take you place behind the groom and be ready to catch the garter.

May I also request the audience to please join me in the counting. 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.
Ready when you are ladies. Let us now do the countdown.
(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee makes sure that everyone is in place)
 A: Again Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________ for your participation, you may now
Ok ready when you are guys. One….. Two……Three…… and .....off it Goes !!!! return to your seats.

(Groom throws the bouquet and the gentlemen tries to catch it.) 17. Giving of Tokens

16. Matchmaking Ritual B: 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.
A: May I request for the gentlemen with the quick hand who now have in his possession the
garter. A: Rannie and Wincell 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.
Sir please come forward and take your place beside the lady who has the bouquet.
B: We would like to request our Matron of Honor, Ms. __________________ to distribute
B: Congratulations Sir. May I have your name please. our tokens of gratitude to both our Principal and Secondary Sponsors and to our guests.

(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee draws the microphone to the gentleman.) 18. Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds

Thank you Mr. ___________, Friends lets give this gentlemen a big hand. B: 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.
A: Now that we have already found a perfect match. The next bride and groom to be. It is
time for another ritual. A: 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 Rannie and Wincell
B: 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. (Rannie and Wincell delivers their message of gratitude.)
___________ will put the garter. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. __________ will now put on the
garter on Ms. _________. 19. Closing Remarks

(Lady takes a seat while gentleman puts the garter on her.) B: Well I guess that’s about everything ladies and gentlemen we have finally come to the
end of our program.
A: 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. A: It has been a great day and a wonderful evening with you all.

Again thank you all for your presence.

B: Thank you Mr. _______ and Ms ________, Let us give them both a big hand
God bless and Goodnight to each and everyone.
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.)