Plan your perfect Dubai wedding with this complete checklist. From legal steps to decor and catering, we’ve got every detail covered for 2025–2026.

Complete Wedding Planner Dubai UAE Checklist

Planning a wedding in Dubai can feel like a dream—but with so many moving parts, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate wedding planner checklist for Dubai, UAE, tailored specifically for couples planning locally or from abroad.

Whether you’re from India, Pakistan, UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia, USA, or Australia, this comprehensive step-by-step guide will help you manage every detail, stay on track, and enjoy every moment—from your first planning call to your grand send-off.

📆 12–18 Months Before the Wedding

✅ Set a Budget

• Decide on an overall wedding budget

• Allocate funds to key areas (venue, decor, catering, outfits, etc.)

✅ Hire a Full-Service Wedding Planner

• Choose experts like D Unique Events for multicultural, virtual-friendly services

• Discuss packages, expectations, and planning milestones

✅ Choose the Type of Wedding

• Civil, religious, or symbolic ceremony

• Traditional (Desi, Arab, Western) or mixed-faith wedding

✅ Finalise Guest List

• Draft a list of local and international guests

• Note visa and travel requirements for expat attendees

🏨 9–12 Months Before

✅ Book Venue(s)

• Ceremony: Beach, desert, mosque, hotel ballroom

• Reception: Rooftop, villa, resort, or restaurant

• Backup options for outdoor venues

✅ Secure Key Vendors

• Photographer/videographer

• Caterer

• Decor and floral stylist

• DJ or live music

• Hair & makeup artist

✅ Finalise Wedding Theme

• Luxury Indian, Bollywood glam, Arabic royal, eco-desert, modern fusion

• Choose colour palette, mood board, and event styling

📝 6–9 Months Before

✅ Begin Legal Paperwork

• Sharia Court, church, embassy, or consulate coordination

• Collect birth certificates, affidavits, passports, etc.

• Translator if documents are not in Arabic

✅ Send Save-the-Dates

• Especially important for guests travelling from abroad

• Include travel and accommodation info

✅ Plan Pre-Wedding Events

• Haldi, Mehndi, Sangeet, Nikah, Baraat, Reception, Walima

• Book separate themes, menus, and venues as needed

💃 3–6 Months Before

✅ Finalise Outfits & Styling

• Bride & groom outfits (order or bring from abroad)

• Book trial for hair and makeup

• Coordinate family & bridal party clothing

✅ Menu Tasting

• Indian, Pakistani, Arabic, Western fusion, vegan, Halal

• Confirm number of courses and dessert tables

✅ Order Invitations

• Print and digital versions

• Include RSVP details and dress codes

✅ Plan Guest Logistics

• Airport pickup/drop-off

• Hotel room blocks

• Welcome kits with itinerary & gifts

⏰ 1–3 Months Before

✅ Reconfirm All Vendors

• Share final guest count

• Share event timeline and day-of schedules

• Confirm seating arrangements

✅ Apply for Marriage License

• If legal marriage is taking place in Dubai

✅ Rehearsals & Final Meetings

• Venue walk-through

• Timeline run-through with planner

• Final styling session

🎉 1 Week Before

✅ Pack Wedding Essentials

• Outfits & accessories

• Emergency kits

• Printed speeches/vows

✅ Welcome Event

• Host a welcome dinner or Mehndi night

• Distribute itineraries and welcome notes

💒 Wedding Day Checklist

• 🥂 Relax and enjoy every moment

• 🧘 Breathe and trust your planner

• 📸 Smile for the cameras and celebrate your love

📚 FAQs – Wedding Planning in Dubai

❓ Is this checklist suitable for foreign couples?

Yes. It’s designed for both local and expat couples planning weddings in Dubai.

❓ Do I need a planner if I use this checklist?

A checklist keeps you organised—but a full-service planner handles the execution, especially if you’re overseas.

❓ Can I plan a wedding in Dubai in under 6 months?

Yes—with a planner like D Unique Events, even 3-month timelines are manageable for intimate or mid-sized weddings.

💌 Your Wedding. Our Passion. Dubai’s Magic.

Let this checklist be your blueprint to a celebration that’s stress-free, stylish, and unforgettable. Whether you’re local or abroad, your dream wedding in Dubai is one decision away.

👉 Plan with D Unique Events – Dubai’s Trusted Wedding Experts

From first consultation to final confetti, we’ve got you covered.

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