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Wedding timeline with a tea ceremony

A day-of timeline for a wedding that includes a Chinese or Vietnamese tea ceremony with family, plus a family-style dinner. Open it in the timeline tool to change anything.

A tea ceremony is a time for the couple to serve tea to parents and elders and receive their blessings. It's often held privately with family before or after the main ceremony, and its details vary between families and traditions.

What to plan for

  • Make a list of who is served, and in what order, ahead of time. A family member who knows the tradition can help.
  • Set up a table, cushions or chairs, and the tea set, and tell the photographer when it happens.
  • Leave time for an outfit change if the couple wears traditional dress for the tea ceremony.

What the day looks like

A sample day in Houston. Showing what guests and family see; the full version adds every vendor's call times.