Nina Furness (my dress designer) mentioned Ruth Hunter's name to me several times when I saw her for my various fittings and I always thought having a planner was a great idea. Months elapsed before I bumped into Ruth at a wedding fair. From that moment on my life became far far easier.....

Professional wedding planner isn't really a title I would use for Ruth....she is just so much more than that. Utterly reliable, creative, a person for whom only the best will do. Nothing is too much trouble.

During the many times when I couldn't see the 'wood for the trees', Ruth would provide a simple, clear and calm direction or solution. I quickly came to learn that Ruth could efficiently gauge/second-guess exactly what her clients required of her and just deal with problems.

Ruth calmly steered Richard and I and both families through the wedding planning, problems and organisation and both Richard and I knew that all would be absolutely fine as Ruth was at the helm.

In her dealings with our events teams, caterers, families, musicians, wedding party members and guests, Ruth was utterly professional (which was often commented upon by others).

Ruth's service to her clients extends beyond normal client relationships. Ruth could be contacted at all times, was responsive and reactive to any problem, was incredibly hard-working day and night and was happy to help any members of my family or wedding party with any problem.

Ruth's service is a complete package, she cares about each and every wedding, each one is a reflection of her time and effort and she takes exceptional pride in her service knowing that everything reflects back to Finesse Planning.

I would recommend Finesse Planning over and over again to any bride wondering about employing a professional planner. I don't know of many professional planners who can readily repair the hem of a bride's dress in the middle of a reception, develop photographs at the venue to be given as gifts at the reception or who have a full makeup bag ready with anything a woman could want!!

Finesse Planning made life so much easier. I can't thank you enough Ruth.

Hannah and Richard Strudwick - Pittville Pump Rooms - Cheltenham - 2009