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Welcome

Name & Name

Thank you for trusting us with one of the most significant moments of your lives! It’s truly an honour to be part of your journey, and we can’t wait to get started.

Your planning portal has been thoughtfully designed to help us organise every detail of your special day, ensuring the experience is seamless and enjoyable!

Within this space, you’ll be able to track planning milestones, review design inspirations and access important documents. All contracts, invoices, and planning resources will be conveniently linked below for easy reference throughout the planning process.

Take some time to explore your personalised to-do list and wedding timeline, so you’ll always know what to expect and when you’ll hear from me.

We’re thrilled to be working with you and can’t wait to bringing your vision to life. Enchantment awaits…

Emily x

The finer details of your big day

The Ceremony:

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The Reception:

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18 Months to go

We will run through your plans and wedding budget and book your key wedding suppliers such as your wedding venue/marquee, ceremony officiant, caterer, photographer, videographer and of course, you'll send your save the dates!
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12 Months to go

We will book your remaining suppliers to complete your wedding dream team such as your florist, entertainment; acoustic musicians, band, DJ etc (or similar), overnight accommodation, hair, make up, stationery, signage and any production suppliers; lighting, draping etc
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9 Months to go

We will build and finalise your wedding day vision by creating your vision board and liaising with your booked suppliers to finalise tablescaping, production, floristry, stationery and hire any additional props, plinths, frames, candles, vases.

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6 Months to go

We will fine-tune your wedding plans, making sure all is taken care of ahead of your wedding day. Guest numbers are likely to be more accurate at this stage so the budget will be reviewed and any additional supplier sourcing or hiring will take place. Also a great time to start on the dreaded table plan and update wedding websites!
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3 Months to go

RSVPs are in, it’s time to firm up your final plans, wedding budget and timing schedule for the day! Your wedding day is getting closer and so are those invoices and final decisions! We will confirm with your suppliers; numbers of tables, flowers, place settings, reception drinks, wine, and furniture etc to get a better idea on final budget and details.
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1 Month to go

All suppliers will now need final details such as guest numbers, menu choices, dietaries, and music choices along with the final timing schedule. We will make a start on finalising these with you 2 – 3 months beforehand to ensure all can be submitted on time.
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2 weeks to go

Everything should now be finalised with your suppliers and the majority of invoices paid. It's time to ensure everything is packed ahead of the day, allow the excitement to build and make sure those beauty appointments are booked in!
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The big day

The day is here, pause - enjoy, and take in every moment. From us all, we wish you the most incredible day of your lives. The unforgettable.

18

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emily’s schedule:

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finalise wedding budget

book wedding venue

book ceremony officiant

book caterer

book photographer

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book videographer

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Save the dates

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prompt wedding insurance

name & name’s schedule:

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consider wedding budget

review wedding venues

review ceremony options

review caterer options

review photographers

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review videographers

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Send Save the dates

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buy wedding insurance

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emily’s schedule:

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Book hair stylists

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book make up stylists

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book accommodation

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book band / dj

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start on vision board

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book florist

name & name’s schedule:

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review hair stylists

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review make up stylists

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review accommodation

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review band & dj quotes

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gather decor inspiration

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review floristry quotes

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emily’s schedule:

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BOOK ACOUSTIC MUSICIANS

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book LIGHTING & DRAPING

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book wedding cake

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send invitations

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design table design

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confirm menu options

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book in menu tasting

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Consider candles, vases etc

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prompt wedding website

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book in prop hire

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finalise wedding vision

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review musician options

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review supplier quotes

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review cake quotes

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wording for invites

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approve table design

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choose menu options

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confirm availability

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review quote & approve

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populate wedding website

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review quote & approve

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approve wedding vision

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emily’s schedule:

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create table plan

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finalise floristry

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finalise prop hire

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Review logisitics

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finalise menu details

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finalise placesettings

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finalise timings

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finalise wine/drinks

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create morning schedule

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finalise stationery/signage

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consider guest seating

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review budget: florals

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choose song choices

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purchase confetti

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purchase guest book

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review info website

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COLLECT GUEST DIETARIES

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confirm wine/drinks

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approve morning schedule

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sign off stationery/signage

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emily’s schedule:

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submit final numbers

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submit dietaries/choices

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submit song choices

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submit final timings

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submit final logisitcs

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submit final photo list

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confirm access times with venue

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confirm final numbers

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Confirm dietaries / choices

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confirm song choices

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approve final timings

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pay remaining invoices

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confirm final photo list

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purchase wine/drinks

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emily’s schedule:

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confirm set up timings

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send driving directions

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Confirm collection timings

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create packing checklist

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be on hand for adhoc tasks

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purchase any last minute items

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Check dresses, suits etc

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GATHER ALL ITEMS TOGETHER

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Enjoy the final moments!

Your

Resources

Simply click on the folder links and you’ll find some helpful resources to assist you during your wedding planning journey!  

Supplier Overview

Church

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Caterer

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Content Creator

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Floristry

Make up

Marquee

Acoustic musicians

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DJ / Band

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Photographer

Videographer

Signage

Soft furnishings and Props

Stationery

Tableware

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Planner

Party Installation

Draping

Lighting

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Evening food

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Production

Emily Hardesty at Hardesty Event Design photographed with table set up at Glemham Hall in Suffolk by Emily Tyler Photography

With thoughtful design and meticulous planning, we will craft an unforgettable wedding experience just for you.

We hope this planning portal, along with our wedding planning services, elevates your entire wedding planning journey! Bringing you a sense of calm, reassurance, and, most importantly, joy throughout the whole process.

Here’s to a wonderful planning experience and a celebration that will be cherished forever!

All the best,

Emily & the HED team x