Wedding Day Timeline

• Guests arrive at the venue.

• Welcome drinks and light breakfast are served.

08:00 - 08:30 AM

• Monk Ceremony Monks chant blessings, and the couple offers morning alms.

• The couple presents donations to the monks and receives holy water for good fortune.

08:30 - 09:00 AM

• Water Pouring Ceremony: The bride and groom receive blessings from elders and guests.

• Guests pour water over the couples hands as a sign of blessings.

• Elders Blessing Ceremony: The couple presents gifts (such as a floral tray) to elders and receives their blessings.

• Photos are taken with family and elders.

09:30 - 10:00 AM

• Khan Mak Procession: The grooms procession arrives at the brides house.

• The ceremonial "gate opening" takes place, followed by the dowry presentation.

• Engagement rings are exchanged.

• Brides Farewell Ceremony: The brides family formally hands her over to the groom.

• The couple kneels before their parents and elders for final blessings.

• Group photos with family and friends.

• Lunch is served, either buffet-style or as a Chinese banquet.

• The morning session concludes, and guests begin to leave.

2. Wedding Reception (Evening)
05:00 - 06:00 PM

• Guests arrive at the reception venue.

• Registration and photo opportunities with the couple at the backdrop or entrance.

• Guests take their seats, and appetizers or drinks are served.

• A slideshow or video presentation of the couples story is shown.

• The emcee opens the reception with a welcome speech.

• Family and the bridal party are introduced.

• Grand Entrance: The couple walks in to music.

• Cake Cutting Ceremony: The bride and groom cut the wedding cake together.

• Cake is served, and photos are taken with guests.

07:30 - 08:00 PM

• Thank You Speech: The couple expresses gratitude to their guests.

• Guests are invited to enjoy the main meal.

08:00 - 08:30 PM

• Bouquet Toss The bride tosses the bouquet to her single friends.

• Champagne Toast: The couple pours and toasts champagne together.

08:30 - 09:00 PM

• First Dance: The couple shares their first dance and invites guests to join the dance floor.

• Dinner and mingling continue.

09:00 - 10:00 PM

• Closing Remarks The emcee thanks the guests and concludes the reception.

• The couple sees off guests at the exit and hands out wedding favors.

• Guests begin to leave.