Hardesty Event Design

24/04/2024

Dreaming of those summer evenings - not long to go now!

A little throwback to Ella and Mark's gorgeous day last July.

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Hardesty Event Design is a luxury wedding planning company based in the East of England, UK covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, London, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire. Providing luxury, award winning, highly commended wedding planning and design services and venue consultancy.⁠
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Get in touch now to make your wedding dreams a reality: hardestyeventdesign.com⁠ or, follow the link in bio for a full list of services offered and contact us today 💭📨⁠

09/02/2024

Thank you for sharing Coco Wedding Venues 🫶🏻

04/01/2024

23/11/2023

If anyone is looking for assistance with:
• Styling
• Wedding planning - full planning or bespoke
• On the day wedding management & assistance
• Corporate event planning
• Pay as you go wedding planner (by the hour!)

For your wedding or event by an experienced, highly commended luxury wedding & event planner with over a decade of experience do get in touch!

Based in Norfolk but can travel - I’ve got available dates throughout the year - email hello@hardestyeventdesign

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Hands up if you can’t believe how quickly summer flew by! Here’s a little throwback to Jess, Matt & their besties having a bit of a pre party party.

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15/11/2023

Huge congratulations to our East of England Highly Commended Wedding Suppliers 🤩⁣⁣
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Please join us in congratulating:⁣⁣⁣⁣

Bridal Retailer (est. less than 4 years) - Butterworths Bridal
Bridal Retailer (est. more than 4 years) - Shades of White Bridal Boutique & Harvey's of Ramsey
Cake Designer - Love Wedding Cakes
Caterer - Funnells Kitchen
Celebrant - Francesca Clark Celebrant
DJ - Sweet Vibe Events - Award Winning Wedding DJ
Florist - Halo Blossom
Hair Stylist - Alexander Wedding Belles
Make Up Artist - Makeup by Taylor & Make Up By ZK
Mobile Bar Services - The Swig & Filly
Musical Act (solo, duo or string quartet) - Joe Bailey Wedding Singer
Photographer - Rafe Abrook Photography
Planner - Hardesty Event Design
Special Touch - Oh Bella Wedding Day Dogs - Norfolk
Stationery - Finn + Wild
Venue (Barn) - The Barns at Redcoats, The Farmhouse at Redcoats
Venue (Other) - Woodhall Manor
Venue Stylist - Belles and Beaus wedding hire and venue styling
Videographer - D&A Photography

Please also see our separate post for our amazing regional winners⁣
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12/11/2023

Styled showrounds with at .

Did you know we run a wedding venue?

Founder of HED, Emily Hardesty worked closely with the owners at throughout 2021 & launched the brand new wedding venue The Woodyard in 2022, in time for their very first wedding season. Fast forward over 2 years & we’ve got our last wedding of the season next week & are looking forward to many more weddings in 2024 & beyond!

We had the pleasure of welcoming couples at The Woodyard yesterday for ‘appointment only’ styled showrounds of the venue. We often meet our couples on weekends and mid-week to show them an empty venue & talk through their plans however, on this occasion, it was a fantastic opportunity for perspective couples to meet the team, view the venue dressed for a wedding, view the luxury wedding accommodation for 31 guests onsite & get a sense of how their wedding at could look like!

Thank you to the suppliers who collaborated with us in creating something very special for the occasion. Emily, wanted to curate a design leaning into modern luxury romance with plenty of textures & depth to the design working with natural materials including linen, ceramics & rattan. She wanted to showcase the venue in its best light incorporating long standing wedding traditions of linen circular tables with a modern edge by choosing a sweetheart top table for the bride & groom. A trend which is proving to be popular for 2024.

The design included a hanging floral installation above the ceremony table, linen soft furnishings & asymmetric sweeping linen draping. To add to the elegance, the design was adorned with candlelight & mood lighting, featuring an eclectic mix of floating candles, candlesticks & vases adding to the elegance.

Emily loved working with local, recommended, like-minded suppliers to curate this beautiful design: see tags for credits & get in touch for enquiries! A special thanks to the HED & Worstead team who assisted her in pulling this together and on the day itself.

If you would like assistance with the styling for your day - get in touch via the link in bio.

04/11/2023

A small selection of our favourite images received this October.

We absolutely adored working on this with Lynsey at .florals to curate and plan this beautiful candlelit ombré tablescape. Captured perfectly by the incredible .

Gratitude goes out to the full team involved in making this incredible magic happen. You trusted our vision; my own, & .florals and ran with it so thank you 🫶🏻

For wedding inspiration and full-planning services, contact for more details. Follow the link in bio for a full list of services offered and contact us today to allow us to dream up your wedding design 💭 🧡⁠

The team behind this magic 🪄🍂👇🏻

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10/10/2023

Well this is a lovely surprise for a Tuesday! 🤍

REGIONAL FINALIST FOR The Wedding Industry Awards 🩷 swipe to the left 👉🏼

Thank you again to the lovely client who nominated me for the East of England Wedding Planner award at The Wedding Industry Awards — you know who you are so thank you 🫶🏻 Thank yous also go to the rest of my lovely clients who voted for me / HED enabling us to get through as a regional finalist! It’s really appreciated! The awards are in November at Offley Place! 🩷 wish us luck 🍀🤞🏻

16/06/2023

Incredible day yesterday with a fabulous group of ladies creating something special lakeside mid-wedding season 🤍

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23/05/2023

17/05/2023

Sneak previews are back of the beautiful & after the weekend from and they’re simply dreamy! We can’t wait to see the rest…

After tying the knot at church, they made their way to for their wedding reception, welcomed by guests in the courtyard.

Lizzie and Ed’s wedding happened to be the very first wedding at this beautiful new South Norfolk wedding venue and it didn’t disappoint! We’ll be sharing plenty more images of this gorgeous wedding very soon 🌷

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07/05/2023

RECRUITING // JOIN THE HED TEAM.

We’ve got a super busy year ahead and are ready to grow the team with various roles and opportunities available for the candidate!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate to grow with the business. Assistance at weddings on weekends and evenings is a MUST. Experience is essential.

If interested, email [email protected] for more information on wedding and event roles available!

Roles based in Norwich, Norfolk. Candidate(s) must have a driving license with access to a car and be able to work in the UK. Candidate(s) will be working on weekends and evenings.

Wedding Industry friends: please SHARE SHARE SHARE! 🫶🏻🩶

01/05/2023

Tablescape inspiration for this evening.⁠
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01/05/2023

Thank you & for the lovely review 🤍

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“Emily helped to plan and manage our wedding this spring at Worstead Estate. She is a truly lovely person inside and out and went above and beyond to make sure every part of our day ran smoothly and looked fabulous. She stepped in when we were let down with our cake stand by a supplier and even provided us with additional candles after the ones we’d bought ourselves were too large for certain holders. This is just a small example of how kind Emily is and how much effort she puts in to creating the perfect day for you. Herself and her assistant at Worstead really went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect and in poor weather conditions carried my flowers, lifted my dress off the wet floor and even provided and held umbrellas for my wedding party. I can’t say thank you enough and would recommend Emily to any upcoming bride.”

30/03/2023

Modern typography and blush pink for a shoot at Butley Priory 🤍 To start looking at Bespoke Invitation Design head to calendarpaperco.com/bespokedesign (or click link in bio)

You can complete the Bespoke Questionnaire, which will ask you questions about your wedding style and requirements, and I’ll send you some ideas and quote.

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Floristry .florals
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30/03/2023

After a few months off Insta/Facebook as part of my annual hibernation it’s very nearly time to dust off my social media log-ins and prepare for my 10th full season as a wedding photographer 🫨

I’m feeling a little rusty but am lucky to have had a fabulous winter wedding in January to keep my hand in and on Saturday I’m heading back to wonderful The Woodyard, Worstead Estate | North Norfolk] with the day in the hands of the ever capable Norfolk & Suffolk UK Wedding Planner // Emily] for my first wedding of Spring. I can’t think of a better way to get started.

I don’t think we’re going to get the weather or light that we enjoyed at Jamie & Chantelle’s day last year but I’ve a feeling Jade & Charlie won’t care in the least and it’ll be a special one regardless of what the weather throws at us!

Venue: The Woodyard, Worstead Estate | North Norfolk]
Wedding Planner: Norfolk & Suffolk UK Wedding Planner // Emily]
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28/03/2023

the booking process //

My initial enquiry process is simple yet thorough to allow you both to make a confident but informed decision when choosing HED as your wedding planner.

Planning a wedding is both a financial and emotional investment so it really does need to be the right decision for you. You need to be able to trust your wedding planner that they will be able to bring your vision and ideas to life for you, whilst also working in partnership with you.

We always arrange an initial call to run through your thoughts and ideas before going any further because it’s crucial to get to know each other beforehand so we can both decide if we’re the right fit.

You’ll quickly realise my approach to planning is logistics led with unwavering attention to detail.

To learn more, head to the link in bio to look through services, FAQs and book your consultation now.

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17/03/2023

Let's get ready with Tom and the boys.⁠
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10/03/2023

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Attention to detail is incredibly important. I will make sure to make my way around each of your place settings before you and your guests take your seats to ensure everything is “to the brief” and perfect for you. ⁠
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09/03/2023

Clare's first look with her bridesmaid and father. ⁠
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We feel so honoured and it always feels so special to be part of our couple's wedding journey. ⁠
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To make sure you have plenty of time for first looks, make up and hair touch ups and time with your bridesmaids and family before walking down the aisle, we suggest brides get dressed into gowns 1 hour beforehand 🤍 ⁠
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03/03/2023

We're welcoming our first couple of 2023 and their team of suppliers onsite at today for their wedding weekend! ⁠
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Here's a little throwback to last season.⁠
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21/02/2023

I've had some really lovely enquiries recently, its so great to speak to you all about your wedding plans. My diary for bespoke planning and design services is now very limited for 2023. However, some 2023 dates are still available towards the end of the year and availability for 2024 is currently good.⁠
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Get in touch now to book your consultation at Hardesty Event Design.⁠
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The dream team:⁠
Shoot concept & photography - ⁠
Planning, curation & design - ⁠
Videography - ⁠
Venue - ⁠
Hair - ⁠
Makeup - ⁠
Floristry - .florals⁠
Couple - Olivia & Tom - ⁠
Dresses & accessories - / / ⁠
Tableware & linens - ⁠
Stationary - ⁠
Cake - ⁠ ⁠
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16/02/2023

The loveliest of reviews from the loveliest of clients:⁠
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Chantelle & Jamie | Worstead Estate | September 2022⁠
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"The best wedding planner!!⁠
Emily made the whole process of planning our wedding fun and completely stress free.⁠
She provided anything and everything we needed and has a great list of contacts for wedding suppliers.⁠
We absolutely recommend Emily without hesitation for all the effort she put in to make our wedding perfect! Forever grateful….Thank you!"⁠
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If you’re looking for a professional UK wedding planner to assist you with the planning, coordination and design for your wedding, head to our website to book your complimentary consultation and pricing for services.⁠
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My services are available across the UK as well as the venue ran by Hardesty Event Design: The Woodyard, Worstead Estate | North Norfolk] | ⁠
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Enquire via website. Link in bio.⁠
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14/02/2023

Happy Valentine's / GALentine's Day everyone. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 ⁠
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Today is a day for celebrating all forms of love so this post is one's for the bridesmaids.. ⁠your go to gals. ⁠
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Who have you chosen to supoort you throughout your day? ⁠
Tag your go-to-girls below 👇 ⁠
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08/02/2023

More of Louise and Scott's beautiful day in October last year at | . ⁠
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07/02/2023

My version of an all rose bouquet. Lots of different varieties to vary the texture, simple and clean but still elegant and romantic 🤍 Creative Director and Planner:
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06/02/2023

wedding portraits // ⁠
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Take your time choosing your wedding photographer, after the years have gone by, they're your tool in transporting you back to your special day.

Its important to make sure:
a) you still love your photos years later and b) you choose a photographer which captures all of your day, and in the style you're drawn to. ⁠
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research, research, research to make sure of the above and do meet your photographer beforehand!

Most fantastic photographers will offer a virtual meet before booking & your wedding day will be even better if you click with your photographer! — After-all, they'll be with you during some of the intimate moments during your day. ⁠
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05/02/2023

W E L L E S L E Y 🫶🏻
The beautiful showstopper from our new 2022 Collection. Captured by our amazing team:

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05/02/2023

A little intimate wedding inspiration for you this Sunday. This pretty colour palette of lilacs and soft pinks is perfect for a Spring wedding.

The Great Hall is a fabulous location for a small ceremony & wedding reception. Retreat to the drawing room afterwards for cosy conversation and discover the hidden pilgrims bar…

Captured at a recent styled shoot;

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05/02/2023

ITS TIME TO TALK DAY 🖤

We work very closely with 856 Foundation] and today is ‘Time To Talk Day’ grab a cuppa, make a space and check in on your friends and family, ask them if they are ok, ask again, start a conversation 🖤

If your in Kings Lynn pop over and see the 856 Foundation] team at The Place, Vancouver Quarter 10-3pm



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