Mock Wedding

IV Teamwork SY 2013-2014 Processional

Minister: Daniel Sta. Maria Parents of the Groom: Joshua Henry Endo & Muriel Santelises Best Man: Joseph dela Paz Groom: Van Justine Mondragon Principal Sponsors / Ninong & Ninang: George Gether Bonsay & Arah Cruzado Andrew Kye & Jan Louise Escobar Bridesmaids and Groomsmen: Wendy dela Vega & Mark Adajar Orlando Velayo & Raily Clarice Bangcoleng & Aaron Cruz Ring Bearer: Lloyd Sison Coin Bearer: Teddy Ragos Bible Bearer: Joon Maid of honor: Jessa Mauriz Tunacao Parents of the Bride: Benedict Dungo & Amanda Nebriaga Flower Girl: Kathlyn Caballero Bride: Marleen Kaye Simbillo Opening

Minister: We are gathered here today in the sight of God to celebrate one of life's greatest moments - The Joining of Two Hearts. In this ceremony today we will witness the joining in marriage of Marleen Kaye C. Simbillo and Van Justine B. Mondragon. *If any person here present has knowledge why these two people should not be joined as husband and wife, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.* *All being in accord, we shall proceed.*

Reading Today we have come together to witness the joining of these two lives. For them, out of the routine of ordinary life, the extraordinary has happened. They met each other, fell in love and are finalizing it with their wedding today. Romance is fun, but true love is something far more and it is their desire to love each other for life and that is what we are celebrating here today.

A good marriage must be created. In marriage the "little" things are the big things. It is never being too old to hold hands. It is remembering to say I love you" at least once a day. It is never going to sleep angry. It is standing together and facing the world. It is speaking words of appreciation, and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways. It is having the capacity to forgive and forget. It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow. It is a common search for the good and the beautiful. It is not only marrying the right person -- it is being the right partner. Lighting of Candles Minister: The ceremonies (refers to candle, coins, veil & cord) you are about to witness are uniquely and traditionally a part of the Filipino wedding. (candle lighters/ Bridesmaid & Groomsman come forward to light the candles) Minister continues: Van Justine & Marleen Kaye, (names of candle lighters) now light the candles for you. The candles represent the light from God that you will need

to guide you throughout the rest of your married life. The candles also express the silent promise that the couple will continue to be light and warmth to each other for life. Reading Minister: I Corinthians 13:1-8 Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrong doing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.

Question of Intent

Minister to the groom: Van Justine Mondragon, you come before this gathering of friends and family to proclaim your love and devotion for Marleen Kaye Simbillo. Do you promise to love her, respect her, and care for her during times of joy and hardship? Do you commit yourself to share your feelings of happiness and sadness? And forsaking all others, do you pledge to remain faithful to her; from this day forward until death do you part? The groom answers: I do. Minister to the Bride: __________, you come before this gathering of friends and family to proclaim your love devotion for __________. Do you promise to love him, respect him, and care for him during times of joy and hardship? Do you commit yourself to share your feelings of happiness and sadness? And forsaking all others, do you pledge to remain faithful to him; from this day forward until death do you part? The bride answers: I do. Song number (Jersh Robles/Arielle Mendoza) Title: ___________________ Message from Prof. Juliet A. Demalen Principal, Basic Education

Bible (the bible bearer will give the bible to the couple)

Veil and Cord

Minister reads as Veil Sponsors place veil over couple's shoulders) Van Justine and Marleen Kaye, (names of Veil Sponsors) will now place a veil over you. Let this be a symbol of the faithful love you have for each other. Through the passing of the years, let the veil remind you that you belong to each other and to no one else, and that the love you have for each other becomes more beautiful in self-surrender that is total and pure. Minister celebrant reads as Cord Sponsors place cord over couple's shoulders: Van Justine and Marleen Kaye, (names of Cord Sponsors) will lay the cord on you to remind you of your responsibility to hold each other with the tenderness that Christ has for His Church. Keep the bond of your love steadfast so that you can support one another throughout your lives. The cord symbolizes this same union and the infinite nature of marriage. All: Amen Exchange of Arras Lloyd Sison will present the pillow with the coins. Minister: May God bless these coins / arras as a sign of mutual support and responsibility. (One of the couple): I give you these coins as a pledge of my dedication to you, the care of our home, and the welfare of our children. (The other): I accept them and in the same way pledge my dedication to you, the care of our home, and the welfare of our children.

Song number (Arielle/Jersh) Title:____________________________ Removal of symbolism Officiant: I would like to call on the secondary sponsors to remove the cord and veil.

Exchange of Vows

*holding hands ^_^ Groom: Casey, from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were the one with whom I wanted to share my life. Your beauty, heart, and mind inspire me to be the best person I can be. I promise to be a true and faithful partner from this day forward, in all lifes circumstances, as we face them together. In the joys and sorrows, the good times and bad, in sickness or in health, I will always be there for you, to comfort you, love you, honor and cherish you, now and forevermore. I love you *kiss the bride in the hand.* Bride: Van, love you. You are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life. *hug grooms both hands* Rings Minister: "The ring is the symbol of the commitment which binds these two together. There are two rings because there are two people, each to make a contribution to the life of the other, and to their new life together. Let us pray: Bless, O Lord, the giving of these rings, that they who wear them may abide together in your peace and grow in one another's eyes." (Each saying to the other) "I give you this ring, as I give you myself, with love and affection. Wear it in peace always."

Exchange of Arras Lloyd Sison will present the pillow with the coins. Minister: May God bless these coins / arras as a sign of mutual support and responsibility. (One of the couple): I give you these coins as a pledge of my dedication to you,

the care of our home, and the welfare of our children. (The other): I accept them and in the same way pledge my dedication to you, the care of our home, and the welfare of our children. *bride and groom kneel down. Bible (the bible bearer will give the bible to the couple)

Veil and Cord Minister reads as Veil Sponsors place veil over couple's shoulders) Van Justine and Marleen Kaye, (names of Veil Sponsors) will now place a veil over you. Let this be a symbol of the faithful love you have for each other. Through the passing of the years, let the veil remind you that you belong to each other and to no one else, and that the love you have for each other becomes more beautiful in self-surrender that is total and pure. Minister celebrant reads as Cord Sponsors place cord over couple's shoulders: Van Justine and Marleen Kaye, (names of Cord Sponsors) will lay the cord on you to remind you of your responsibility to hold each other with the tenderness that Christ has for His Church. Keep the bond of your love steadfast so that you can support one another throughout your lives. The cord symbolizes this same union and the infinite nature of marriage. All: Amen

Song number (Arielle/Jersh) Title:____________________________ Removal of symbolism Officiant: I would like to call on the secondary sponsors to remove the cord and veil.

Lighting of the unity candle (bride and groom)

Van Justine and Marleen Kaye, the two lighted candies symbolize your separate lives, your separate families and your separate sets of friends. I ask that you each take one candle and that together you light the center candle. The individual candies represent your individual lives before today. Lighting the center candle represents that your two lives are now joined to one light, and represents the joining together of your two families and sets of friends to one. *The groom and the bride will light up the unity candle. Final Challenge of the Minister Official Restoration of Marriage You may now kiss the bride. Picture Taking