Let the planning commence! We are with you every step of the way. The most important first steps are to set a budget and make a guest list, and then when you come for your showround we can show you options that work best for you.
Give our Wedding Coordinators a call!Our @hardwickhallweddings Instagram account is full of real wedding inspo so you can begin to visualise your wedding day. We have a range of different wedding packages to suit your budget and themes, varying from season and day of the week. Don't forget to look out for our special offers that appear throughout the year. If you haven't already, you might want to create a wedding Pinterest board to save all your ideas to show to your suppliers.
Follow us on Instagram!Contact our dedicated wedding team, we are excited to hear about your dream wedding. We will discuss your wedding ideas so far and show you around all our different spaces, together figuring out which is best for you. Come prepared with an idea of the time of year you would like to get married and your estimated guest numbers.
Book your showround!It's time! We can provisionally hold your dream date for two weeks, take this time to contact Durham Registry Office: 03000 266 000 or your chosen church. Once you are ready to confirm, you will pay a £1000.00 deposit to secure your day. Then its time to send your save the dates! Pop the champagne you're changing your name!
At around 11 months to go, we recommend booking:- Photographer/Videographer Entertainment - Don't worry about a DJ, we have this covered in your package Florist and decor Cake Hair & make-up We have an extensive network of local suppliers to ensure every detail is covered. We are on hand for recommendations in all departments.
Supplier Spotlight10 months before the big day....it's time to find your wedding dress! There are lots of wedding dress boutiques in and around County Durham & Teesside, gather your bridal party and start shopping. You might try on 1 dress, or 100 dresses - but you'll know when you've found 'the one'.
Supplier SpotlightThis is where everything starts to come together... - Bridesmaid dress shopping - Menu choices - for your wedding breakfast & evening buffet - Grooms & groomsen suit shopping - Flower choices with your florist
Supplier SpotlightWith just 6 months to go you should be:- - Sending your invites to guests - Booking transportation to and from the church and venue (if required) - Deciding on some music choices (and practising that all important first dance) Your 50% balance payment will also now be required by your venue
First Dance Song ChoicesIt's time to visit your local travel agent (aka Google) and book your honeymoon!
Honeymoon Inspo!It's time to go shopping...again! This time it's for your wedding rings. With 4 months to go, now might also be a good time to visit your cake supplier to decide on flavours and design (skip lunch for this one!) If you are getting your hair and make-up done you should be booking in for your trial appointments now too. Whilst looking glam from your trials, why not visit Hardwick Hall Hotel with your bridal party for a glass of fizz and afternoon tea! A good chance to have the venue fresh in your mind as you begin to tie up all the finer details of your wedding day.
Cake and Fizz3 months to go! You will now have your final details appointment with your wedding coordinator at Hardwick Hall Hotel. You will go through:- - Final guest numbers - Menu choices - Dietary requirements - Timings of the day - Colours & themes - Entertainment Have you thought about your wedding favours?
Wedding Favour Inspo4 weeks to go and time to tick off the final tasks on your to do list... - Confirm all details with suppliers - Create your table plan - Pick up wedding suits - Wear in your wedding shoes (this is an important one!)
Hopefully your nerves are holding, hang in there this is the final stretch... Drop off your wedding favours and any additional bits and pieces with your wedding coordinator who will organise this for you on the wedding day. Check-in to Hardwick Hall's Celebration Suite, enjoy dinner in the Rib Room, sip champagne in the hot tub and try and get an early night...
