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Inspiration

Below you’ll find tips, tricks and wedding planning inspiration from luxury wedding planners Hardesty Event Design, so grab yourself a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and have a read through our journal. To learn more on the services offered, head to our services page.

A Reflection on Last Season

 As we move full speed into planning for this season, timelines are filling, site visits are underway and design concepts are evolving beautifully behind the scenes. But before the year unfolds any further, I have been taking a quiet moment to reflect on last...

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bride and groom standing on their wedding day in a room full of flowers on their UK destination wedding weekend

The Undeniable Magic of Marquee Weddings

There is something undeniably magical about a marquee wedding. A blank canvas set against sweeping countryside views. The freedom to design every detail from the ground up. The ability to create a celebration that feels completely and unapologetically yours. All...

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Creating a Luxurious Marquee Wedding Experience

Creating a Luxurious Marquee Wedding Experience Planning a three-day wedding weekend in a marquee is the ultimate way to celebrate your love story in style. With the elegance of a marquee, the grandeur of a country house venue, and the unforgettable experiences of...

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beautiful tablescape at a marquee wedding with patterned table cloths, lamps and flowers, styled by Hardesty Event Design

Spring wedding inspiration

Spring wedding inspiration Planning a wedding for spring 2026 or 2027 and need some inspiration? We’ve got you covered! As a luxury wedding planner across Norfolk and Suffolk, Hardesty Event Design has had the pleasure of...

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bridesmaids on wedding day with the bride holding their bouquets, designed and planned by Hardesty Event Design

Spotlight on: Modern Luxury Weddings

Spotlight on: Modern Luxury Weddings Heard of Modern Luxury, but not sure what the hype is all about? Or perhaps you’ve seen the styling, but are not quite sure how to recreate this for your own wedding day? Don’t panic. We’ve...

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bride and groom at Glemham Hall, wedding venue in Suffolk enjoying the table setting designed for them by uk wedding planners Hardesty Event Design

Do I need a wedding planner?

Do I need a wedding planner? Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now just the small task of planning one of the biggest days of your life... no big deal, right?! In all seriousness, we totally understand that deciding on the...

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sail cloth marquee wedding by Hardesty Event Design, Sail & Peg, Florentina Catering and Toria Frances at a private residence