The Ultimate Khmer Wedding Day Checklist

The day you have planned for

After months of preparation, the wedding day moves fast. A clear checklist, shared with a trusted relative or planner, lets you relax and enjoy it.

The night before

• Lay out every outfit, with jewellery and shoes, in the order you will wear them.
• Confirm arrival times with the makeup artist, photographer and planner.
• Charge phones and cameras.
• Prepare envelopes with payments and tips for vendors.
• Get as much sleep as you can.

Morning ceremonies

• Ceremony items, offerings and gift trays ready and checked.
• Achar and elders confirmed and on time.
• Seating ready for elders.
• Drinking water and snacks for the couple and family.

Before the reception

• Venue set up and checked, including the stage and sound system.
• Gift table and gift box in place, with a trusted person and a recording method.
• Final guest numbers confirmed with the caterer.
• MC has the programme and correct names of everyone to be introduced.

During the reception

• Someone assigned to handle vendor questions so the couple is not disturbed.
• A relative ready to help guests who cannot find the venue.
• Photographer briefed on key family photos.

After the party

• Gift envelopes counted with two people present and matched to the record.
• Rented items and outfits collected and returned.
• Leftover food shared or taken home.

Keep everything in one place

Theapka keeps your guest list, replies and gift records together, so the details you need on the day are always in your pocket.