Your Dubai Wedding
Planning Process Explained
Planning Process Explained
Your step-by-step guide to planning your Dubai wedding — stress-free.
Planning a wedding can feel like a full-time job — especially if you’re doing it from abroad. Between finding the perfect venue, choosing the right vendors, and managing hundreds of tiny details, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you even begin.
That’s exactly why we created this guide — to help you understand how the wedding planning process actually works, what to expect at every stage, and how to make it smooth (and enjoyable!).
Planning a wedding can feel like a full-time job — especially if you’re doing it from abroad. Between finding the perfect venue, choosing the right vendors, and managing hundreds of tiny details, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you even begin.
That’s exactly why we created this guide — to help you understand how the wedding planning process actually works, what to expect at every stage, and how to make it smooth (and enjoyable!).
Step 1: Define Your Vision & Budget
Before you start booking anything, take a moment to dream.
Ask yourself:
– What’s the feeling I want our wedding to have?
– Do we picture a beach, desert, or garden?
– Are we going for intimate and elegant or grand and luxurious?
Once you’ve defined your vision, it’s time to understand the budget realities in Dubai:
💡 Tip: Always clarify whether your venue quote includes VAT, service charges, and minimum-spend requirements.
Before you start booking anything, take a moment to dream.
Ask yourself:
– What’s the feeling I want our wedding to have?
– Do we picture a beach, desert, or garden?
– Are we going for intimate and elegant or grand and luxurious?
Once you’ve defined your vision, it’s time to understand the budget realities in Dubai:
Guest Count | Average Budget Range (AED) | Description |
20 guests | 30,000 – 60,000 | Simple ceremony or private dinner, minimal décor + photography |
50 guests | 100,000 – 120,000 | Intimate celebration with full décor + music + cake |
100 guests | 150,000 – 180,000 | Classic mid-range wedding at a hotel or beachfront venue |
150 guests | 180,000 – 250,000 + | Large-scale luxury setup with full vendor team + production |
💡 Tip: Always clarify whether your venue quote includes VAT, service charges, and minimum-spend requirements.
Step 2: Choose the Perfect Venue
In Dubai, your venue choice defines almost everything — the look, logistics, and timing of your day.
Popular venues book out months in advance (especially between October and April), so securing your date early is key.
Whether you dream of a beachfront ceremony, a desert celebration, or a lush garden surrounded by palm trees, there’s a perfect spot waiting for you.
💍 Pro tip: Always ask about:
– Minimum spend on food & beverage and rental fee
– Music curfews (most outdoor venues end around 10–11 pm)
– Setup / teardown access times
👉 Follow us on Instagram @weddingbubble_ to see our latest venue scouting reels and behind-the-scenes tours.
Step 3: Book Your Key Vendors
Once your venue is confirmed, it’s time to secure your core vendors — the team that brings your vision to life:
– Wedding planner (that’s us 👋)
– Photographer & videographer
– Décor & florist
– Entertainment / DJ
– Catering
– Makeup & hair stylist
Finding reliable vendors in Dubai can be tricky — the market is huge. That’s why we created our Ultimate Dubai Vendor Guide, a curated collection of the suppliers we personally trust and collaborate with.
Once your venue is confirmed, it’s time to secure your core vendors — the team that brings your vision to life:
– Wedding planner (that’s us 👋)
– Photographer & videographer
– Décor & florist
– Entertainment / DJ
– Catering
– Makeup & hair stylist
Finding reliable vendors in Dubai can be tricky — the market is huge. That’s why we created our Ultimate Dubai Vendor Guide, a curated collection of the suppliers we personally trust and collaborate with.
- 👉 Get your Vendor Guide here — over 100 hours of research condensed into one helpful resource to save you time and stress.
Step 4: Design, Details & Décor
Now comes the fun part — turning ideas into visuals.
From moodboards and color palettes to floral installations and table setups, this is where your personality truly shines.
At Wedding Bubble, we help couples find that perfect balance between European elegance and Dubai luxury, creating weddings that feel timeless yet personal.
🎥 Want to see how we create décor concepts step by step?
Watch our Instagram reel where Barbara explains how we build wedding designs from inspiration to final setup — from arches to candles to hanging florals.
👉 Watch it on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPOyfJxgUS-/
💡 Tip: Use Pinterest for inspiration, but trust your venue’s layout and Dubai’s climate when finalizing décor choices.
Now comes the fun part — turning ideas into visuals.
From moodboards and color palettes to floral installations and table setups, this is where your personality truly shines.
At Wedding Bubble, we help couples find that perfect balance between European elegance and Dubai luxury, creating weddings that feel timeless yet personal.
🎥 Want to see how we create décor concepts step by step?
Watch our Instagram reel where Barbara explains how we build wedding designs from inspiration to final setup — from arches to candles to hanging florals.
👉 Watch it on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPOyfJxgUS-/
💡 Tip: Use Pinterest for inspiration, but trust your venue’s layout and Dubai’s climate when finalizing décor choices.
Step 5: Logistics & Timelines
About 6–8 weeks before the wedding, everything starts coming together:
– Final timeline
– Floor plans & seating chart
– Vendor confirmations
– Guest management
– Rehearsal scheduling
This is where a planner becomes invaluable — we coordinate every detail so you can actually enjoy your engagement instead of chasing vendors.
About 6–8 weeks before the wedding, everything starts coming together:
– Final timeline
– Floor plans & seating chart
– Vendor confirmations
– Guest management
– Rehearsal scheduling
This is where a planner becomes invaluable — we coordinate every detail so you can actually enjoy your engagement instead of chasing vendors.
Step 6: The Big Day
You wake up, have your coffee, and let the excitement build.
Meanwhile, our team is already onsite — managing deliveries, styling décor, and ensuring everything runs seamlessly.
You simply show up, celebrate, and live the moment.
Because your wedding should feel effortless — not like a project.
You wake up, have your coffee, and let the excitement build.
Meanwhile, our team is already onsite — managing deliveries, styling décor, and ensuring everything runs seamlessly.
You simply show up, celebrate, and live the moment.
Because your wedding should feel effortless — not like a project.
Step 7: After the Wedding
When the music stops, we’re still there — handling returns, settling balances, and sharing sneak peeks from your photographer.
Some couples even plan a next-day brunch or yacht outing to keep the celebration going!
When the music stops, we’re still there — handling returns, settling balances, and sharing sneak peeks from your photographer.
Some couples even plan a next-day brunch or yacht outing to keep the celebration going!
Ready to Start Planning Your Dubai Wedding?
Whether you’re newly engaged or already deep in Pinterest boards — we’ve got the tools to help you plan smarter, not harder.
💎 Grab our Ultimate Dubai Vendor Guide — trusted suppliers, venues, and creatives we personally work with across the UAE.
Planning your wedding should feel exciting, not overwhelming — and with Wedding Bubble by your side, it truly can be stress-free.
Follow us on Instagram @weddingbubble_ for weekly Dubai wedding tips, venue scouting, and real-life inspiration.