Ask the expert - wedding planner

Meet Fiona Burton, the proud owner of Weddings by Fiona.

She’s always dreamt of owning her own business from a young age.

“Studying for an event management degree at university and following a career in wedding and event management in and around Pembrokeshire, I decided to make my dream a reality,” said Fiona. “I now plan and co-ordinate unique and fantastic weddings for the most amazing brides and grooms. I am here to take the stress and worry out of preparing for your big day, so that you can relax and enjoy your wedding experience on every level.”

When it comes to your wedding day or event, let Fiona take care of as much or as little as you like.

She said: “I offer a full wedding planning service, on-the-day co-ordination and bespoke wedding day help. I also offer a partial wedding planner service to assist in chosen aspects of your wedding planning, such as your venue search or sourcing suppliers.

“I pride myself on working with all budgets, so all wedding planning packages can be tailor-made to your requirements and can include anything you may need - for example sourcing of any suppliers you still need to find, venue set-up and styling, and preparation and management of a pre-wedding bespoke timeline, including payment schedules and checklists.”

Almost every couple these days is working within a budget, but everyone seems to think they can save on costs by ‘doing it themselves.’ A slew of money is spent in planning, but come the wedding day, the execution of everything is pawned off on an aunt, family friend, catering manager, or bridesmaid. Paying to bring someone on board who knows what they are doing puts the day at ease, no matter what the scale of the wedding.

So what can the bride and groom expect to receive should they book Fiona?

Fiona explained: “Your wedding day is such an important event, and my years of experience have shown me just how vital it is to have a planner who you feel comfortable with and trust to do everything they possibly can to make your wedding day your best day ever!

“I offer a very personal and bespoke service to couples to ensure their wedding day is everything they have ever imagined it would be! My complimentary consultation at the start of their wedding planning journey is to discuss all their wedding hopes and dreams and a chance for the couple to ask any questions they may have.

“I understand the stress couples can feel building up to and on their big day and therefore can offer bride and grooms a helping hand at any stage of their planning process. If they’ve just got engaged and are feeling overwhelmed or they’re worried about the day itself, I can be on hand with all the support and help they need.

“So let me take the stress away and all you’ll have to do is enjoy your special day.”