If you are planning to host a birthday party for yourself or someone else, you might be wondering how to make it fun and memorable for everyone. One way to do that is to prepare a good anchoring script that will guide the guests through the celebration and keep them entertained.
An anchoring script is a set of words or phrases that you say as the host or emcee of the party, to introduce different segments, announce activities, crack jokes, thank people, and wrap up the event. In this article, we will show you some examples of anchoring scripts for birthday parties.
Welcoming Everyone
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to this wonderful celebration of the birthday of our dear friend and colleague, [name]. My name is [your name] and I am honored to be your anchor for tonight. We have a lot of fun and surprises planned for you, so sit back, relax and enjoy the show. But before we begin, let us all wish [name] a very happy birthday by singing the birthday song together. Are you ready? One, two, three…
Welcoming Birthday Boy/Girl
Hello everyone and welcome to this special occasion. We are here to celebrate the birthday of someone who is very dear to us. Someone who has brought joy and happiness to our lives. Someone who deserves all the love and appreciation in the world. Can you guess who I am talking about?
Yes, you are right. It’s none other than our birthday boy/girl, (name)! Let’s give him/her a big round of applause as he/she joins us on stage. Come on, (name), don’t be shy. We are all here to wish you a very happy birthday and make this day memorable for you.
You look amazing today, (name). You have a beautiful smile on your face and a sparkle in your eyes. You are truly a blessing to everyone who knows you. You have a kind heart, a generous spirit, and a wonderful personality. You are talented, smart, and fun to be with. You have achieved so much in your life and we are all proud of you.
But today is not about your achievements or your accomplishments. Today is about you and how much you mean to us. Today is about celebrating your life and your journey so far. Today is about thanking God for giving us the gift of you.
Kata Pengantar
Before we proceed with the speeches, I would like to give you a brief overview of the birthday party theme that we have chosen for today. As you can see, we have decorated the venue with (color) balloons, streamers, banners, and lights. We have also arranged some (type) props and accessories for you to use and have fun with.
The theme of this birthday party is (theme). We have chosen this theme because it reflects (name)’s personality and interests. He/she loves (theme) and has always wanted to experience it in real life. So, we thought, why not make his/her wish come true on his/her birthday?
We have planned some activities and games related to (theme) that will make you feel like you are in a different world. We have also prepared some (theme) music and songs that will set the mood and create a festive atmosphere. We have also ordered some (theme) food and drinks that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.
We hope you will enjoy this theme and have a blast with it. We want to make this birthday party a memorable one for (name) and for all of you. So, let’s get ready to explore the world of (theme) and have some fun!
Speech from Family Member
Now, we have come to the most emotional and touching part of the celebration: the speeches from family members. We have some special guests here today who would like to say a few words to our birthday boy/girl. They have prepared some heartfelt messages for him/her that will touch his/her soul and make him/her feel loved.
So, let’s welcome our first speaker on stage. He/she is (name)’s (relation) and his/her name is (speaker name). Please give him/her a warm welcome as he/she comes up to the microphone.
(Speaker name): Hello everyone. I am (name)’s (relation) and I am very happy to be here today. I would like to wish (name) a very happy birthday and tell him/her how much I love him/her.
(Name), you are a very special person in my life. You are my (relation) and my friend. You have always been there for me in good times and bad times. You have always supported me, encouraged me, and inspired me. You have always made me proud of you and happy for you.
You are a wonderful person, (name). You have a kind heart, a generous spirit, and a beautiful soul. You are talented, smart, and fun to be with. You have achieved so much in your life and you have so much more to offer to the world.
You are a blessing to me, (name). You have brought joy and happiness to my life. You have filled my heart with love and gratitude. You have made me a better person by being yourself.
I love you so much, (name). You are my (relation) and my friend. You are my gift from God and my treasure in life. You are my everything.
Happy birthday, (name). May God bless you always and may all your dreams come true. I hope you enjoy this day and this party that we have planned for you. You deserve it all and more.
Thank you for being you, (name). Thank you for being my (relation) and my friend.
Please give him/her a big round of applause, everyone!
Now, let’s welcome our second speaker on stage. He/she is (name)’s (relation) and his/her name is (speaker name). Please give him/her a warm welcome as he/she comes up to the microphone.
Tell Some Facts
Now that we have tested your knowledge, let me tell you some more facts, statistics, and achievements from our birthday boy/girl. I’m sure you will be amazed and impressed by what he/she has done and accomplished in his/her life.
– Fact 1: (Name) was born on (date) in (place). He/she is the (order) child of his/her parents and has (number) siblings. He/she grew up in (place) and attended (school/college).
– Fact 2: (Name) has a passion for (hobby/interest). He/she started (hobby/interest) when he/she was (age) and has never stopped since then. He/she has participated in many (hobby/interest) events and competitions and has won many awards and accolades for his/her talent and skill.
– Fact 3: (Name) is a successful (profession). He/she graduated from (university) with a degree in (major). He/she works at (company/organization) as a (position). He/she has made many contributions and innovations in his/her field and has earned the respect and admiration of his/her peers and clients.
– Fact 4: (Name) is a wonderful (relation). He/she is married to (spouse name) and has (number) children. He/she is a loving and caring partner and parent who always puts his/her family first. He/she is also a loyal and supportive friend who always helps and advises his/her friends in need.
– Fact 5: (Name) is a generous and kind person. He/she is involved in many social and charitable causes and organizations. He/she volunteers his/her time and money to help the less fortunate and the needy. He/she also inspires others to do the same and to make a positive difference in the world.These are just some of the facts, statistics, and achievements from our birthday boy/girl. There are many more that I could mention, but I don’t want to take too much time. I just want to say that we are all very proud of you, (name), and we admire you for everything that you are and everything that you do.
Happy birthday, (name). You are truly a remarkable person and we are lucky to have you in our lives.
Video Montage
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a special surprise for our birthday star. We have prepared a video montage of some of the best moments and memories of this year. We want to show you how much you mean to us and how much we love you.
So, please sit back and relax as we take you on a journey of nostalgia and happiness. Let’s watch the video together and relive some of the wonderful times we shared with our birthday star.
[Play the video on a projector or a screen]
Wow, wasn’t that amazing? I’m sure you all enjoyed watching the video as much as we enjoyed making it. Let’s give a big round of applause to our birthday star for being such an awesome person and a great friend.
Birthday star, how do you feel after watching the video? Do you have anything to say to your friends and family who made this video for you?
Speech from Birthday Boy/Girl
Now, we have come to the most sentimental and nostalgic part of the celebration: the sharing of memories by our birthday boy/girl. We have heard some wonderful stories and experiences from his/her family and friends, but now we want to hear from him/her. We want to know what he/she remembers and cherishes from his/her life so far.
So, let’s invite our birthday boy/girl on stage. He/she is the star of the show and the reason why we are all here today. Please give him/her a standing ovation as he/she comes up to the microphone.
(Memories)
Please give me a big round of applause, everyone!
Praying
Now, we have come to the most spiritual and meaningful part of the celebration: the praying for our birthday boy/girl. We have expressed our love and appreciation for him/her in many ways, but now we want to express our faith and hope for him/her. We want to ask God to bless him/her and to guide him/her in his/her life.
So, let’s all join hands and bow our heads as we pray for our birthday boy/girl. You can pray in your own way or follow me as I lead the prayer.
(Prayer leader): Dear God, we thank you for this day and for this occasion. We thank you for giving us (name) as a gift and a blessing in our lives. We thank you for all the joy and happiness he/she has brought to us and to others.
We pray for (name) on his/her birthday. We pray that you will fill him/her with your grace and love. We pray that you will protect him/her from all harm and evil. We pray that you will provide him/her with all his/her needs and desires. We pray that you will heal him/her from all his/her pains and troubles.
We pray for (name)’s future. We pray that you will give him/her wisdom and guidance in his/her decisions and actions. We pray that you will give him/her strength and courage in his/her challenges and struggles. We pray that you will give him/her peace and joy in his/her achievements and successes.
We pray for (name)’s relationships. We pray that you will help him/her to love and respect himself/herself and others. We pray that you will help him/her to be loyal and faithful to his/her partner and family. We pray that you will help him/her to be kind and generous to his/her friends and neighbors.
We pray for (name)’s purpose. We pray that you will reveal to him/her your plan and will for his/her life. We pray that you will help him/her to discover and use his/her gifts and talents for your glory. We pray that you will help him/her to serve and honor you in everything he/she does.
We ask all these things in your name, Amen.
Please give a big round of applause to God, everyone!
Cutting Cake
Now, we have come to the most festive and delicious part of the celebration: the singing of the happy birthday song and the cutting of the cake. We have shared our memories, jokes, compliments, and prayers for our birthday boy/girl, but now we want to share our wishes and cheers for him/her. We want to make him/her feel special and loved on his/her birthday.
So, let’s all gather around the cake and get ready to sing. The cake is beautiful and yummy, just like (name). It has (number) candles on it, one for each year of his/her life. Let’s help him/her blow them out and make a wish.
Are you ready? Let’s sing together. One, two, three.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear (name)
Happy birthday to youPlease give a big round of applause to (name), everyone!
Now, let’s watch him/her cut the cake and share it with us. He/she deserves a big slice for being such a wonderful person. Let’s enjoy this sweet treat and celebrate this sweet occasion.
Happy birthday, (name). You are the best!
Thanking for the Gift
Before we move on to the next segment of our program, I would like to take a moment to appreciate and thank all the people who have brought gifts or presents for our birthday boy/girl. You have shown your love and generosity in a very tangible way. Thank you for making him/her feel special and valued.
I would like to invite our birthday boy/girl to come up on stage and receive his/her gifts. Please give him/her a big hand as he/she comes up.
[Hand over the gifts one by one and announce the name of the giver]
Wow, look at all these wonderful gifts. You are so lucky to have such thoughtful and caring friends and family. I’m sure you will cherish these gifts for a long time. Let’s give another round of applause to all the givers for their kindness and generosity.
Games
Thank you all for joining us in this wonderful celebration of [name]’s birthday. I hope you are having a great time so far. But the party is not over yet. We have some fun games and activities planned for you to make this day even more memorable.
First, we have a game called [name of the game]. This is how it works: [explain the rules briefly]. The winner will get a [prize]. Are you ready to play? Let’s give a big round of applause to our first contestants. [call out the names of the participants].
[comment on the game as it progresses, cheer for the players, announce the winner].
Wow, that was an amazing game. Congratulations to our winner. Let’s give them another round of applause. And thank you to all who participated. You did a great job.
Music & Dance
Alright, everyone. It’s time to get your groove on. No birthday party is complete without music and dance. And we have the best DJ/band in town to make you move and shake. So please put your hands together and welcome DJ/band name on stage.
[Applause]
DJ/band name, are you ready to rock the house? Let’s hear some noise from the crowd. Come on, everyone. Let’s show some love and appreciation for our DJ/band. They are here to make this party a blast.
[Cheering]
Alright, then. Let the music begin. And don’t be shy. Get on the dance floor and show us your moves. It’s time to have some fun and celebrate our birthday boy/girl in style. Let’s go!
Thank to Everyone
Ladies and gentlemen, we have come to the end of this wonderful birthday celebration. I hope you all had a great time and enjoyed the program. I would like to thank our birthday star for being here with us and for making this day so special. You are truly a blessing to all of us and we wish you all the best in life.
I would also like to thank all of you for your participation and contribution to this event. You have made this party more fun and memorable with your presence and enthusiasm. You are all amazing and we appreciate your friendship and support.
But the party is not over yet. We still have some more surprises and entertainment for you. So, please don’t go anywhere and join us in enjoying the food, drinks, music, or games that we have arranged for you. Let’s make this night unforgettable and celebrate our birthday star’s happiness.
Thank you once again and have a blast!
Closing Remark
Wow, what a night. You guys are amazing. You have made this party a success with your energy, enthusiasm and spirit. Thank you so much for coming and celebrating with us. You have made our birthday boy/girl very happy and grateful.
And of course, thank you to our DJ/band name for playing such awesome music and making us dance like crazy. You guys are awesome. Let’s give them a big round of applause.
[Applause]
And last but not least, thank you to our birthday boy/girl for being the star of the show. You are a wonderful person and we love you very much. We wish you all the best in your life and hope that all your dreams come true. Happy birthday once again.
[Cheering]
Well, this is it, folks. We have come to the end of our program. I hope you all had a great time and enjoyed yourselves. Please drive safely and take care of yourselves. Good night and goodbye.
