Edward W. Hardy Reviews
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Emily Sent on 11/13/2025All-around wonderful person and musician
Edward was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. Beyond being a remarkably talented musician, he is kind, calm, professional, and an all-around wonderful person to collaborate with.
Edward played violin for our ceremony this August at Pier 17 in New York City. Before meeting Edward, my husband and I had no idea what music we wanted to play for the ceremony, or how we’d handle audio in an outdoor public plaza. This didn’t faze Edward in the slightest—always prepared, he shared a list of more than 500 songs (spanning classical music to pop) for us to choose from, with the option to request a song if we had something special in mind. He even had is own AV equipment and extra lapel microphones in case our officiants needed them.
Edward’s patience, professionalism, and creativity make him the ideal person to work with. He coordinated directly with our Day-of Coordinator to handle all logistics, so my husband and I never had to worry about the ceremony run-of-show. He even arrived early to reserve our ceremony spot on the pier! The AV equipment he brought worked perfectly: despite the city noise around us, every guest could hear him clearly, and his music set the fun, romantic atmosphere we had envisioned. Edward went above and beyond in every possible way and we are so grateful, it truly meant the world to us. -
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Sabrina Sent on 01/26/2026Highly recommend — 10 stars all the way!
I was completely amazed by Edward. From the very first note, his performance set the tone for our ceremony in the most beautiful and emotional way. Every time I hear the instrumental version of the song I walked down the aisle to, I still get goosebumps — that’s how powerful and unforgettable his music was.
He also played a special song for my husband, and he captured the essence, emotion, and meaning of it perfectly. As someone who played the violin growing up, I had very high expectations and knew how important it was to have the right violinist for our wedding day. Edward didn’t just understand our vision — he brought it to life and elevated it beyond anything I could have imagined.
Throughout the entire process, Edward was extremely professional, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Communication was smooth and reassuring, and he was incredibly accommodating, even with a last-minute request. He also went above and beyond by honoring a personal style request, which meant so much to me and made the experience feel even more special and thoughtful.
Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the music was, and I honestly can’t imagine our ceremony without him. I’m already thinking of another event just so I can hear him play again. -
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Jake Sent on 12/29/2025Elegant, unforgettable, and worth every penny!
Elegant, unforgettable, and worth every penny! Dr. Hardy elevated our NYC wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Guastavino’s, and our guests are still talking about the music! -
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Jessica Sent on 12/27/2025The perfect extra touch and went above and beyond!
I LOVE seeing all the pics and videos from our wedding day! Thank you for being the perfect extra touch and going above and beyond for us. -
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Marinela Sent on 12/27/2025Absolute perfection!
ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! Thank you so much for bringing our R&B vision come to life! -
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Katherine Sent on 12/27/2025The Talk of Our Wedding!
You’ve been the talk of our wedding!!! Thank you so much for making the night so perfect! -
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Daniel Sent on 12/26/2025The music was absolutely gorgeous!
Dr. Hardy, thank you for everything! It was absolutely gorgeous! And your other Taylor Swift selections, beyond of requests of "Enchanted" and "Wildest Dreams," were exactly what us Swifties wanted! -
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Patrick Sent on 12/26/2025Couldn't have been more perfect!
Thank you!!!!! You were everything and more!!! Truly one of my highlights of an incredible unforgettable day!!! -
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Leilani Sent on 12/24/2024
Exceeded Our Expectations!
My husband and I contacted Dr. Hardy via The Knot, he responded within the hour, scheduled a consultation the very next morning, and we sent our deposit (in full) the following day. His enthusiasm, trustworthiness, care, and credibility are unmatched.
On the day of our Central Park wedding, Edward performed at our ceremony, and we were absolutely blown away! It's just like his videos, but even better! And when he says "one-man band," he truly means it. Edward’s entire audio setup took about 10 minutes, and he even tested a few songs for sound levels. He also brought an extra microphone, which we desperately needed when the wedding officiant’s microphone stopped working—what a lifesaver!
His performance of "Bittersweet Symphony" as I walked down the aisle was breathtaking, and the music during the ceremony was absolutely perfect. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how amazing the music was, and they kept making requests, which Edward graciously played—especially for my mother.
Edward, you truly made our ceremony feel so special, and we can’t thank you enough. Merry Christmas!! -
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Christopher Sent on 12/23/2024Best Decision for Our Cocktail Hour!
We had Dr. Hardy perform during our cocktail hour, and it was hands down the best decision we made! His diverse song selection catered to all of our tastes—ranging from my parents' favorite rock classics to our love for both old and new hip-hop. Edward truly envisioned and brought to life an incredible performance that perfectly suited our event. We’re still getting compliments about his violin playing, and we will absolutely hire him again for future family functions. Highly recommend! -
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Emily-Maxine Sent on 12/21/2021Musical elegance and Black excellence!
Edward, thank you so much for making my wedding a truly unique experience. Our family and guests were so impressed! We love the way you play and pull at our heartstrings. Thank you again for being so accommodating with our crazy music selections. I can't wait to (officially) call you Dr. Hardy! God bless you, young man. Stay well.
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