MEDURANDA-LUISON NUPTIAL

06-04-11

CALL TO ORDER
NOTE: Test microphone before speaking. Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. May I have your attention please. We are about to begin our Dinner Reception so please locate your respective seats 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 Marco and Tina 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.

Welcome Address
A very good evening to everyone and welcome to Marco and Cristinas Dinner Reception. We are done with the solemn part of the celebration and. we thank those people who were with us earlier at San Bartolome Church 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 evening. I am Miss Glaire Blancaflor, one of Marco and Tinas closest friends at Navotas Polytechnic College and Ill be your emcee for tonight. We thank you all for gracing this joyful occasion especially to those who have traveled many miles just to be with us. In behalf of Marco and Tina 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 tonight.

Acknowledgement of the Principal Sponsors

First and foremost let me acknowledge the principal sponsors who all look splendid and radiant at the presidential table. Allow me first to introduce the ninang (god mothers) of the newlyweds. First, is the former Principal of Navotas National High School and one of Sir Marcos mentors during his undergrad days at the City of Malabon University, friends a round of applause to Dr. Cecilia M. Saenz. Second is the current Principal of Navotas National High School, a true

educator, I am please to Introduce Dr. Maria Cristina Robles. Third, was the former English department head of NNHS and now the Principal of Bangkulasi Elementary School, a warm welcome to Mrs. Evangeline Avendano. Fourth is the Academic Affairs Coordinator of Navotas Polytechnic College, my pleasure to introduce the hard-working and ever agile, Dr. Zosima Basco. We also have the Head of the Science and Technology Dept of Navotas National High School, friends lets all welcome Mrs. Florabel Santos. Next is one of Cristinas closest friend when she was still connected to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, a round of applause to Miss Caroline Mizal. We also have Marco former year leader chairperson in NNHS, friends lets welcome Miss Ellen Obusan. The next two are both English teacher with whom the groom is very close. Lets give a round of applause to Miss Monique Adriano (pause) and Miss Lilibeth Enano. And last but not the least is a close family friend of the bride, my pleasure to introduce Miss Leonarda Peteros. At this point, Im pleased to introduce the ninong of the newly weds. First is Cristinas most endearing boss, the Dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering Mapua, a warm of applause to Dr. Manuel Belino. The next three that Im about to mention are Cristinas closest barkada when she was connected in Dela Salle University as __________. My honor to introduce the Father of Philippine Micro-Hydro, whos still having a professorial job at Mapua School of ME, lets all welcome Engr. Godofredo Salazar. Next is the ________________________, guys lets have a warm of applause to Engr Lito Torres. We also have ____________________________. My pleasure to introduce Mr. Jose Hernandez. Another ninong is one of the newly weds most respected colleague, he is teaching accounting subjects both in the University of the East and Navotas Polytechnic College, a warm welcome to Dr. Sergio Mayor. The next is another respected college professor in NPC, Sir Marcos former teacher in CMU, friends, Mr. Andres Pacalda. Next is a person to whom Sir Marco wants to emulate because of his brand of love to his wife, Jean who is Marcos co-teacher in high school a seaman by profession, my pleasure to introduce, Mr. Jimmy Catandijan. We also have what Sir Marco describe as the coolest MAPEH teacher in Navotas High School, lets all welcome Mr. Alcidor Saludes. Last but not the least is __________________________, friends lets all welcome Mr. Danilo Casabar. Let us all put our hands together to esteemed personalities we have here who will be guiding the couple through their journey as husband and wife. A warm of applause Thank You

PARENTS/FAMILY MEMBERS
At this point, its my honor to introduce the parents of the bride, Mr and Miss Nolly and Liborio Luison. Truly, we can tell kung kanino nagmana ng kagandahan at katalinuhan si Tina We all know that Marcos parents are witnessing this event up there in heaven. But we have here with us her most beautiful sister, Michelle and her Titos and Titas who all look proud and happy for our beloved groom.

Parade of the Entourage

At this point, let us now witness the parade of the wedding entourage. Excited na ba kayong makita ang bagong kasal?? They are already lined up at the entrance ball. Bur first, lets welcome the couples best man and maid of honor. We have a former professor in NPC and now a PIO officer in Montalban Rizal, friends Sir Danny Sabidalas. He has beside him, Miss Jenny Venzon, a close friend of Tina since the time that they were both connected to Dela Salle University. Put your hands together to our secondary sponsors. For veil, we have Mr and Mrs Rodley and Apple Perez. For candles, we have Tinas brother Mr. Aaron Luison and Marcos sister Miss Cherrie Meduranda. For the chord, we have one of Tinas closest friends in college, Miss Jasmine Salazar and also one of Marcos kabarkada in NNHS, Mr. Romano Santos. This time, lets welcome the grooms men: Paolo and Carlo Meduranda are Marcos brother and Michael King Bayrante is the grooms closest male cousin. We have also marching, the brides maids. Lets put our hands together to Miss Rosa Vhia Mananes, Tinas friend from NCCA, Marie Ann Mercado, _________________ and Jessa Marie Artates ___________________. Now its with great delight to call on the kids who made this wedding very blissful. Our flower girls: Atalia Mae Laurenciana, Jan Lei Obusan, JAhneri Aevril Dioquino, Reign Krylle Magro, Lan Charliz Villanueva, Sol Rolanja Villanueva and Baby Gianne Velasquez. Our bible bearer: Kobe Bryan Lapada, our ring bearer: Emmanuel Josh Philip Artates and our coin bearer: Vrixx Laurent F. Hang. To all this KIDS: I must say GOOD JOB!!!! Round of applause please! ENTRANCE OF THE COUPLE And now the big moment, Ladies and Gentleman, our bride and groom Tina and Marco! Doesnt she look beautiful? Shes been practicing her bouquet-throwing and hopes to give a good account of herself when the moment comes. As for the groom, look at him! Poging pogi as always. Ladies and Gentleman, a big hand for Tina and Marco!. (wide applause) Thank you very muchlets all be seated now. Truly, tonight will be a celebration of love a feast of two hearts who vowed to stay forever no matter what Tonights program will be quite exciting for it will present numbers specially prepared for the delight of the couple as well as all of us here in Pescadores. The music that they will be dancing or singing are the songs Marco has featured in his FACEBOOK videos dedicated to the love of his life: Cristina. And so to jumpstart this wedding reception. Lets witness a dance presentation from Marcos friends in NAvotas National High School. Lets give them a warm of applause. Galingan nyo guys.

PRESENTATION OF NAVOTAS NATL HIGH SCHOOL

Thank you guys!! You really rock out the night! Pictorial / Buffet Dinner
Well I guess the food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly. At this point to maintain order, Ill be calling your table number and the people from that table will be going to the location of the couple for pictorial. Right after that they may now proceed and line up at the buffet counter to get their dinner. May I call on Mrs. Florabel Santos to say the grace before meals. We would like to thank the Operation Manager of Pescadores Restaurant, Sir Ramon for the wonderful accommodation and service that they are providing us here. The newlyweds would also like to say a special thank you to _________________ for supervising in the physical arrangement of our reception.

AVP - presentation
While you are eating the sumptuous meal prepared by Pescadores, you may view the AVP Presentation that shows the sweetness, romance and love the Tina and Marco have at their prenuptial photoshoot. This will also be followed by videos that Marco created to express his affection to Cristina.

Cake Cutting then Bridal Toast

This time, lets proceed with the cake cutting: a tradition that signifies the commitment of the bride and the groom to provide for one another. As you see, we have here a beautiful wedding cake courtesy of Vienna Cakes. May I now request Marco and Tina to do the honors of cutting the wedding cake. (Newlyweds comes forward to cut the cake.)

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 Marco and Tina. Two people who have come together today to form a union that will surely last forever. (INSTRUCTIONS:Best Man raises his glass and addresses the newlyweds as he speaks...) (INSTRUCTIONS: Best Man waits for everyone to stand up and see to it that everyone has raised their glasses and them say) Heres to good health, happiness, good luck and prosperity to Marco and Tina. Cheers!!! (Everyone makes a toasts and drinks from their glasses) Thank you ladies and gentlemen, you may now be seated.

Presentation 1 - U.E Chums

After that warm toast of Sir Danny, lets have a one of a kind musical presentation coming from the friends of Marco at the University of the East. Lets welcome ___________________. Lets give this wonderful presentation a big round of applause! Im so amazed with the talents of these young people.

( Special Songs from 2 Ninangs)

Not only young people got the talent.. the young at heart as well Ladies and gents, next is a back to back song presentations by the two ninang songbirds. Friends, lets have Mrs. Jean Catandijan and Mrs. Lilibeth Enano. Thank you ninang Jean and Lilibeth.

Father and Daughter Dance - Butterfly Kisses

Gone are her days of girlhood, (little background of father and daughter relationship). Tonight is not just for our bride and groom, it is also for that special man in her life. Friends, lets watch Mr. Liborio Luison and the bride, Cristina. May I request the groom to take the brides mother, Mrs. Nolly Luison, here in the dance floor and join the father and daughter in a dance. Sir June will then pass Tina to Marco, a symbol of the passing the torch as the couple will now build their own family. Marco will then hand over Mama Nolly to Sir June. Put your hands together for Marco and Tina as they begin their special waltz as husband and wife.

GAMES ** Shots of RUM or Beer Game

Ladies and Gentlemen, heres where things get serious. Its time for the Garter toss the nontraditional way! hehehhe

All single men in the room, please stand up and come closer. (Give

instructions)

Bouquet Ceremony
Okay. Now the next activity requires audience participation. I guess now is the time to find out who will marry next. The single ladies in the room, raise you hand. All the single ladies, please come closer for we will have the bouquet ceremony with a TWIST! But first listen to this instructions __________________________________________________________ Before we go on with the Garter Toss, the groom is to retrieve the garter from his bride. So may we request Marco and Tina to please come center stage and do the garter retrieval ritual. Thanks guys. (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.

Putting the garter on the leg of bouquet winner

We are not finished yet ladies and gentlemen. May I request ________________ to please take your seat. Are you familiar with what is going to happen next ? ( ask girl ) . Well dear, the garter will now be placed on your leg.

( Higher, higher- then kiss is requested ) ( Pictorial with Couple )

Closing Remarks / Special Message from the couple

The night and this reception have 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 it to them. To personally convey their heartfelt gratitude let us now lend an ear to Marco and Tina (Marco and Tina delivers their message of gratitude.)

Closing Remarks
Well I guess thats 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.

PARTY PARTY