Weddings · 9 min read

The Dubai Wedding Planning Checklist (12 Months → Day-Of)

Month-by-month tasks: venue, planner, caterer, decor, dress, invites, permits.

Published 25 April 2026

A 12-month wedding-planning checklist sized for Dubai realities — peak season venue scarcity, multi-cultural family logistics, destination guest considerations. Each month has 3-5 concrete tasks. Print it, share with your partner, work it monthly.

What this article covers

In this guide.

  1. 0112 months out — vision, date, budget
  2. 0210-11 months — venue + planner
  3. 038-9 months — dress, photographer, save-the-dates
  4. 046-7 months — caterer tastings, florist, AV
  5. 054-5 months — invitations, hair-makeup trial, transport
  6. 062-3 months — RSVPs, seating chart, final tastings
  7. 071 month — vendor confirmations, run-of-show
  8. 08Week of — rehearsal, vendor payments, last details
  9. 09Day of — relax, you've planned a wedding

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