When to do what — from “Yes!” to “I do” in Dubai.

Just got engaged and don’t know where to start?

You’re not alone. Every bride dreams of a flawless wedding, but most don’t realize how early the real work begins — especially in Dubai, where venues and top vendors book months (sometimes a year) in advance.

To help you stay organized (and stress-free), here’s your month-by-month timeline — what to book, what to plan, and what to enjoy along the way.

💍 12–18 Months Before

Start with the big picture.

• Choose your wedding month and preferred season (October–April is peak season).
• Set your estimated guest count and budget.
• Research and shortlist venues.
• Book your wedding planner (that’s us 👋).
• Decide whether you’ll have a religious, civil, or symbolic ceremony.

💡 Tip: Many beachfront and garden venues have noise curfews (10–11 PM). Ask your planner early to avoid surprises later.

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🏛 9–12 Months Before

Secure your core vendors.

• Confirm and book your venue.
• Hire photographer + videographer.
• Choose your decorator/florist.
• Book entertainment (band, DJ, sax, etc.).
• Start your dress shopping or designer appointments.
• Reserve accommodation blocks for guests.

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Grab our Ultimate Dubai Vendor Guide — 100+ hours of research condensed into one list of trusted suppliers.

🌸 6–9 Months Before

Design and details begin.
This is the most creative part of the process — the stage where your ideas finally start turning into visuals.

• Define your décor concept and color palette.
• Start stationery design (save-the-dates, invitations).
• Schedule your menu tasting.
• Book makeup & hair artist.
• Finalize guest list and send save the date cards.

🎥 Want to see how we create décor concepts step by step?
Watch our Instagram reel where Barbara explains how we build wedding designs — from arches and candles to hanging florals and table setups.

👉 Watch it on Instagram

💡 Planner’s note: Dubai weddings often require permissions and setup access forms — your planner will take care of those details for you.

🕯 1–2 Months Before

The finishing touches.

• Final hair and makeup trial.
• Confirm timeline with all vendors.
• Create seating chart and place cards.
• Finalize guest count for catering.
• Prepare wedding playlist.
• Submit final payments to vendors.

💡 Tip: Build at least 15–20 % of buffer time into your day-of schedule — things will always take longer than expected!

💫 The Big Day

You wake up, sip your coffee, and let the day unfold.
Your team at Wedding Bubble is already onsite making sure every vendor, candle, and flower is exactly where it should be.

You celebrate — we coordinate. 🤍

💌 Want Expert Help?

Planning a wedding in Dubai doesn’t have to be overwhelming — you just need the right team by your side.

We’ve created a Dubai Vendor Guide (based on 100+ hours of research) to help you choose the best venues and suppliers for your dream day.

👉 Get it here

Or if you’re ready to start planning —
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We’d love to hear your story, understand your vision, and help you make it reality — beautifully, stress-free, and true to you.