Organizing engagement ceremonies (engagement ceremonies) is a very important day for the bride and groom as well as both families. To ensure a successful engagement ceremony, preparing an engagement MC script, speech for the engagement party... is essential.
Preparing the engagement script helps the engagement ceremony run smoothly and beautifully
Wedding Ceremony Program Script
The wedding ceremony typically takes place at the bride's house and involves various tasks. Each task is crucial to the success of the event. The sequence of the wedding ceremony at the bride's and groom's houses is as follows:
The groom's family will bring the ceremonial offerings to the bride's house
The quantity of ceremonial offerings will be agreed upon by both families beforehand. The groom's family needs to prepare in advance, and at the appointed time, they will bring the offerings to the bride's house. The groom's procession for the wedding ceremony includes the groom, the groom's parents, and a family representative. Similarly, the bride's family follows a similar protocol to the groom's family.
Upon arrival at the bride's house, the groom's party needs to follow a specific order. The head of the delegation goes first, followed by the male attendants.
Greetings and Offering Exchange
The groom's family presents the ceremonial offerings, and the bride's family accepts them
When the groom's party arrives at the bride's house, both sides need to exchange greetings. The male attendants carrying trays will present them to the young ladies of the bride's family. Simultaneously, they exchange lucky money envelopes to bring good fortune to each other. Everyone then enters the house, and the young ladies will place the trays in positions predetermined by the bride's family.
Speeches from the Groom's and Bride's Families
Typically, the family elders from both the groom's and bride's sides, representing their respective families, stand up to deliver speeches. The groom's family speech should include introductions of the members of the wedding party, reasons for bringing the ceremonial gifts, and responses from the bride's family.
A Sample Speech Template for the Groom's Family in the Wedding Ceremony:
'Respected guests from both families, I am...(name), ...(relationship with the groom) - representing the groom's family, I wish all the elders, siblings, and grandchildren abundant health and happiness. We are gathered here today to celebrate the joy and happiness of...(groom's name) and ...(bride's name)'s wedding ceremony.
Firstly, let me introduce the members of our family. Here are my father, mother,... (including grandparents, siblings, following the Vietnamese tradition of showing respect to elders). And many other relatives in our extended family.
After months of courtship and mutual understanding between the two of us, and both sides desiring to move towards marriage, binding each other for a lifetime. Following the wishes of both parties, today, on this auspicious day, our family has brought ceremonial offerings such as betel leaves, fruits, cakes... to express our profound gratitude to the bride's family for accepting and entrusting their daughter to our family's care. From our side, we hope that both of them will have a happy marriage, and both families will grow closer over time.
Words of Appreciation from the Bride's Family after the Groom's Speech
'Respected guests from both families, I am...(name), ...(relationship with the groom) - representing the bride's family. In today's engagement ceremony, our bride's family has all the members present, including my father, mother,... (similar to the groom's speech) and many other relatives who are here with us today.
Firstly, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire groom's family for their thoughtful preparation of the ceremonial offerings and for engaging in discussions with our family. With the sincerity of our family, we wholeheartedly agree to move towards marriage for the two individuals. From this moment onwards, the two are officially husband and wife. If there are any shortcomings from our daughter's side in the future, we hope that the elders will guide her more. And we, as well as everyone here, surely wish for the happiness of the two throughout their lives.
Once again, I express my gratitude to the groom's family and all the guests who have come to celebrate with our family. I invite the groom's family, as well as uncles, aunts, and siblings, to enjoy the betel leaves and sweets to wish blessings upon the couple.
Receiving the Trays
The bride's mother and groom will open the trays and select the ceremonial items to place on the ancestral altar. Afterwards, they will light incense to inform the ancestors.
The bride will greet the groom's family and, together with the groom, perform the incense ritual
After placing the ceremonial items on the altar, the groom is escorted to the bride's room to receive the bride. The bride greets both families. Then, accompanied by their parents, the bride and groom proceed to perform the incense ritual.
Wedding Planning Discussion
A representative will lead the wedding planning discussion, addressing all necessary arrangements for the wedding to ensure mutual agreement between the two parties, such as the bride's arrival time and the groom's family's arrival time. During this time, the bride and groom may take the opportunity to take photos with everyone.
The bride's family reciprocates to the groom's family after the groom seeks permission to leave
Reciprocation marks the final ritual in the engagement ceremony. Depending on each region and family's beliefs, the reciprocation varies. Typically, the bride's family returns half of the gifts to the groom's family and retains the other half.
- See also: Birthday MC Script
Typically, the engagement ceremony program lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours. Simply follow this engagement MC script template, and the engagement ceremony will be successful. Then, preparing everything for the wedding will complete the engagement procedure. Additionally, the bride's family can invite the groom's family to stay for a friendly meal, especially if the groom's family lives far from the bride's, making travel difficult.
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