Our Story
The heart behind every celebration.
Founded in Dubai in 2020 by a designer who planned her own wedding and couldn't find the planner she deserved.
Est. 2020
Dubai, UAE
Founded by
Zoya Shaban
How we came to be.
In 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, Zoya Shaban found herself planning her own wedding in Dubai - and quickly discovering that the planning industry felt transactional, opaque, and overwhelmingly impersonal. Vendors spoke in packages. Timelines were vague. Budgets had gaps no one explained.
So she became the planner she wished she'd had. Weddings by Zoya was founded on a single conviction: that planning your wedding should feel as beautiful as the day itself - with full transparency, a trusted partner in your corner, and genuine care for every detail.
Since then, Weddings by Zoya has served over 20 families across the UAE and internationally. From intimate Dubai celebrations to a 300-guest event at the JW Marriott Istanbul, each wedding is approached with the same philosophy: fewer clients, deeper devotion.
A Message from Zoya
Meeting you where you are.
“Your wedding day is one of the most intimate moments of your life. You deserve a planner who treats it that way - someone who listens first, designs second, and never loses sight of what the day is actually about.”
Bachelor of Design — Toronto Metropolitan University
Two-time award-winning Communications Specialist
10+ years in the creative industry
Born and raised in Dubai
Portrait - Zoya Shaban
Our Guiding Principles
Transparency · Ease · Elegance
These aren't just words on a website. They are the three promises we make to every family we serve - and the lens through which every decision, recommendation, and creative choice is made.
Why Work With Us
What sets us apart.
01
Intentionally boutique
We deliberately limit how many weddings we take each year. This is not a volume business - it is a relationship business. Your wedding receives our full attention.
02
Design-educated perspective
Zoya's background in design and communications means every aesthetic decision - from invitations to florals to flow - is considered with a trained creative eye.
03
Complete financial transparency
You will see every quote, every invoice, every vendor negotiation. We work for you, not for commissions. No markups, no hidden fees - ever.
04
Your advocate, not a vendor
We sit on your side of the table. When things go wrong - and in weddings, they always do - we handle it before you ever know it happened.
Client Stories
Words from our families.
Sarah & Omar
Zoya didn't just plan our wedding - she understood our vision from the first meeting and elevated it into something we never could have imagined on our own. Every detail was handled with such care.
We were planning from abroad and had no idea where to start. Weddings by Zoya made the entire process feel effortless. The transparency around every cost and decision gave us complete peace of mind.
Choosing WBZ was the best decision we made for our wedding. Zoya's attention to detail and calm presence on the day meant we could truly be present for every moment.
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