testimonials
My clients helped me see the world from a new and exciting perspective.
— Kassandra
Best wedding planner ever!
Toronto — Canada
I can't even put into words how much I appreciate Fiona & all that she did for us. Throughout the planning process Fiona was efficient, communicative, transparent, and turned our vision into a reality. She was flexible with our schedule and never missed a beat. She took care of everything with our vendors, negotiated for us, and took care of every detail. She found every single vendor we used from photographers, make-up, rentals, etc. and we were so happy with them all.
But it's the little things that I will always remember Fiona for. Like how she walked from our hotel to the venue just so she really knew that I'd be able to do it on the day of in my wedding shoes. How she would remember little things mentioned in passing months before. That she always had a hello and a smile for our daughter. How great she was with all of our parents on the day of, and made sure everyone had everything they needed.
Choosing a wedding planner is such an important thing, especially when you are getting married halfway across the world in a country where you don't speak the language! Fiona made it easy. Thank you so much Fiona!
— Felicia
I would pick her a thousand times over!
San Francisco - USA
We were SO lucky to find Fiona! My husband and I interviewed a few planners. Most of the planners did not really listen to what we were saying when we talked about what we were looking for in our dream wedding, they only saw dollar signs. Fiona understood our budget and stayed within the confines of our price range. She kept us on track with timing, budgeting, and got us everything we wanted (and more!!). She is organized, hits the brief you give her, solves problems behind closed doors that I didn’t know existed in the moment, has a clear plan on how to bring your vision to life, and we especially loved that she is sustainable-minded, donating leftovers to those in need.
Her emotional intelligence is incredibly high and you can tell she is really passionate about finding the things she knows you will love. Fiona instinctively knows when a bride or groom is happy, satisfied, or is looking for something else. She knew I had a particular venue in mind and she did not give up until we nailed it!
She came with me to my catering tasting when I visited Paris (my husband unfortunately couldn’t make it), and showed me the things to pay attention to, asked questions on our behalf, took notes on everything I liked and didn’t like, and made me feel like I had a confidant and friend in her. She hugged me when I cried seeing my venue for the first time, and at the welcome dinner and on our wedding day, she was there every time I needed her with the sweetest, most calm demeanor and a big smile on her face.
I would pick her a thousand times over - the wedding industry can be overwhelming and finds so many ways to nickel and dime you - I knew I could trust Fiona to go to bat for us on costs and realistically push back when something did not make sense. We could not have planned a destination wedding without Fiona! Thank you so much Fiona, you made my dream wedding possible and exceeded my expectations of what my special weekend could look like. ❤️
— Kate
Unimaginable without formidable Fiona!
USA
We knew we wanted a wedding in Paris that felt chic and intimate, with exquisite food. Armed with nothing beyond that vague notion and a limited budget, we set out interviewing planners over Zoom. We spoke with several who offered packages in beautiful venues but with food or decor tastes that didn’t suit us, and others who believed our budget too meager to achieve the classic Parisian style we craved. Fiona stood out, not only by her warm nature, but also with her attitude that any feeling or concept could be achieved as she would find a way.
From countless phone calls about details to consider, to guiding me and my mom through a whirlwind several days touring Paris to see an array of places for the festivities, to inventing solutions to unforeseen problems, Fiona was by our side with not only answers, but questions and ideas we hadn’t ourselves considered. Fiona also made sure our personal style, tastes, and love shined through every detail. The result was a seamless wedding more extravagant than I imagined possible: we wanted an outdoor ceremony; she found the perfect hidden garden. We wanted a classy venue; she somehow secured the Georges V on our narrow budget. We wanted the dinner to be the star of the show; she negotiated for a three star Michelin prix fixe. She even surprised us day-of with a spectacular location for a photoshoot she secretly arranged on our behalf - my favorite photos from the day. Throughout the planning process and on the day itself, she made sure we were happy, stress-free, and fed. If anything went wrong on our perfect day, we were not aware as she filled any gap and covered every base. Truly, it was the perfect day, and both the planning and execution would have been unimaginable without formidable Fiona.
— Stephan
Fairytale wedding come true!
Singapore
If you're dreaming of a fairytale wedding in France, look no further than Fiona! Our three-day celebration at Chateau du Fey with 120 guests from over 20 countries was truly magical, thanks to Fiona's expertise and dedication. We dreamt of a intimate, elegant ceremony under a big oak tree, with lush florals and a whimsical feel. Fiona not only brought this to life, but she also helped us added a lot of cultural and thematic decorations which created the most magical atmosphere we could have ever imagined. It's no wonder our guests keep telling us it's the best wedding they've ever attended!
Having interviewed over 10 wedding planners, we knew Fiona was the perfect fit. Here's why:
1. A true listener: From day one, Fiona genuinely cared about our vision and helped us refine it into something even more spectacular.
2. Dream team of vendors: She connected us with incredible talents, like our florist who created breathtaking bouquets and our photographer who captured the day's emotions perfectly.
3. Budget clarity: Fiona kept us informed and helped us make smart decisions, making the planning process stress-free and enjoyable.
4. Creative genius: She suggested incorporating a vintage Morgan car for our grand entrance, a touch that added so much charm and personality.
5. Personal touch: Fiona's warmth and kindness made the whole journey special. She surprised us with a guestbook made from vintage postcards, knowing our love for them.
Merci, Fiona, for everything. You turned our dream wedding into a reality that exceeded all expectations. Our celebration will be forever etched into our hearts. Don't hesitate to contact Fiona – she'll make your wedding dreams a reality!
— James
Dream wedding come true
Dallas - USA
When we first got engaged, we dreamed of having our wedding in Paris, our favorite city. Fiona was not only able to make this happen, but was able to give us a wedding celebration that far exceeded anything we could have imagined. The church was breathtaking, and the venue was gorgeous and absolutely perfect for what we wanted. She handled everything down to the finest detail, and the entire 3-day event went off perfectly. Our guests all loved the experience, and we could not be happier ourselves. We recommend Fiona 100% to anyone who might be looking to get married in the City of Live!
— Priscilla
Detailed oriented & thoughtful wedding planner
Singapore
Fiona was an incredible partner during our wedding planning process. She is highly experienced and guided us through each step from planning our timeline, introducing us to very talented and professional vendors, and coordinating each detail. Our wedding days were a fairytale, dream come true and stress free for me as a bride. I knew I could count on Fiona, and with no surprise she executed and delivered a magical wedding event! We had a three day wedding event in Burgundy and each day was perfect from the table settings, music, ambiance, food and entertainment. All our guests loved it and as the bride and groom, we also had time to relish the magic and enjoy our wedding with Fiona by our side. Fiona went out of her way to give our wedding a thoughtful personal touch - she ordered shoe stoppers to help our guests with heels walk on the grass, used her own personal vintage decor items that matched our 1920s theme, fixed my wedding dress bustle that broke on the day of, walked all the way back to help me get my comfortable shoes… I could go on and on! Our guests really appreciated the personal touches and many said it was the best and most thoughtful wedding they ever attended! Thank you Fiona for the continuous messages, calls and emails in the last year and a half to make our dream wedding possible and unforgettable. On top of all this, it was so lovely getting to know you as a person and friend 🥰 . If you’re looking for a wedding planner who is highly organised, thoughtful, creative with an elegant touch, has incredible rapport with extremely talented vendors and has a fun personality, look no further!!
— Cynthia
We loved working with Fiona!
Berkeley — California
We are so glad we chose Fiona as our wedding planner for our destination wedding in Paris! She is super organized, detail-oriented, and very responsive, which made planning our wedding from the US so much less stressful! Fiona took the time to understand our style and preferences to create a wedding that was unique and fitting for us. She did a wonderful job organizing our wedding, from finding vendors and negotiating contracts to setting up the decorations for our ceremony and reception and calmly handling unexpected issues on our big day! We really enjoyed working with Fiona and highly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding in Paris or France!
— Thomas
Amazing experience!
Toronto — Canada
We had a fantastic experience with Fiona and her company Hera et Lutèce while planning our wedding. Organizing a transatlantic wedding does not seem like an easy task and yet everything went off without a bad surprise. Fiona was receptive to our wishes, always responsive and our stress level remained quite light! Thank you Fiona and thank you for all your little attentions!
— Reese
She never gave up on any of our ideas
San Francisco - USA
Fiona was a wonderful person to work with. For me as the groom, she made the experience very comfortable. I never felt out of place, and she always made sure I had a voice in the entire process and that my opinion was valued. I appreciated that she never gave up on any of our ideas, even if they seemed unrealistic. She always helped us find a way to get what we were hoping for. The wedding planner/client relationship was professional and wonderful, but my favorite part is how it extended past that. I know that whenever my wife and I go back to Paris, we will be seeing her as a friend now.
— Robyn (Sarah & Ben)
Look no further!
New York - USA
Fiona of Hera et Lutece is a wonderful person, and an extremely creative and flexible wedding planner. She is very detail - oriented and able to overcome every challenge thrown her way. She listens carefully to the bridal couple's vision and makes that happen within their budget. We cannot thank her enough for her very hard work and dedication to my son and daughter -in-law's wedding.
I came across Fiona Sands while searching for a wedding planner. She was the first person I contacted and I looked no further. I found her to be so personable, easy to talk to and extremely creative.
Helping plan this wedding posed many challenges for Fiona, but she took them all in her stride. The bridal couple live in New York and the wedding was in Paris, so meeting with vendors and arranging calls and video chats was often difficult. However, Fiona managed to get everything organized and created a beautiful plan for the wedding, managing to work within the couple's budget and making their wedding vision a reality.
Fiona's recommended vendors - especially her videographer, photographer and beauty artists were not only extremely talented but also very reasonably priced. I cannot praise her enough.
— Chiara & Sean
Look no further!
Dublin - Ireland
Héra et Lutèce is Wedding Coordinator you’ve been searching for!
We opted for the on the day wedding coordinator package and it’s safe to say we would have been lost without Héra et Lutèce and Fiona’s skills. Fiona is highly professional, organised and definitely someone you want by your side on one of the most important days of your lives. Fiona is extremely personable, has a high attention to detail and we would not hesitate to recommend Fiona to anyone who is planning their wedding in France.
— Maurizio & Sébastien
She did such a fantastic job.
Île de France - France
You definitely need Fiona and here is why… This was the best moment in our life. It was well-prepared up to the very little details. It turned out that Fiona was very helpful and also of good advice throughout the overall planning process which we meant to manage on our own. She always found the right words and ideas to guide us into the direction we wanted. We did under estimate the effort needed for decoration and making the location look pretty. Fortunately we could buy this service from Fiona. She and her associate did such a fantastic job. Up to the very little details they turned a very "cold" Château to a warm and welcoming place, for the day and for the night. They had a perfect idea on where to place what. It made us and everyone else feel comfortable that day. Even today, everyone thinks back with a smile and still feels the love that was in the air. Obviously not everything works as planned during the wedding day but we did not notice anything thanks to Fiona’s professionalism. She and her associate managed all challenges behind the scenes and made our day perfect. Today we laugh about all those details that went wrong without us noticing and finally turned out perfectly well thanks to the professional management of our wedding planners. I recommend everyone warmly and without hesitating Fiona if you want to have a beautiful, customised and successful wedding. The team is definitely worth every penny.
— Pia & Luc
Beyond expectations.
Vincennes - France
Our wedding day was way beyond expectations ! Everything was perfect thanks to Fiona. She is very organized, extremely attached to details and above all she has her heart set on making anything that would make your dream come true even if what you have in mind is very specific. Fiona would make the impossible happen (with a wide smile). Highly recommended !
— Tony Valadez (Photographer)
Every couples dream.
Dallas - Texas (USA)
Fiona was just simply amazing and a delight to work with. I am a traveling wedding photographer and have traveled to all parts of the world to photograph weddings and portrait sessions and one of my couples was getting married in Paris, France - I quickly reached out to their wedding planner, Fiona, and she was a boss from the get go. She was extremely helpful providing me with full details of great locations to photograph them aside from the touristy areas. She is any photographers life saver and definitely every couples dream. Long story short - she is ACES in my book!
— Pauline & Clément
Excellent care & diligence.
Paris - France
Wonderful ! I cannot describe in enough details how fantastic Fiona was. She handled us, our families and our vendors with excellent care and diligence. We would strongly recommend working with "hera & Lutece" for your wedding.
— Maéva
A beautiful reality!
Paris - France
A big thank you to Héra and Lutèce for organizing our PACS! Proposals of places and caterers, decoration, management of providers (caterer, venue, photographer, DJ ...), monitoring and to do list on https://heralutece.com/login/ in our dedicated space, the organization D-Day ... Everything has been done to simplify our life and make our dream a beautiful reality. A big heart and a great professionalism <3
— Didier (a guest)
Call them without hesitation.
Paris - France
I participated in a wedding organized by this agency. If tomorrow I get married, I call them without hesitation. Congratulations to Fiona for his professionalism and the quality of the service !!
— Hervé
Scheduled with a touch of magic.
Paris - France
What a wonderful 2 days event! Everything was well organized, well scheduled with a touch of magic. We were with my wife and all our friends and family under the spell! Thanks a lot Fiona.
— Anïs (Foodtruck - La Brigade)
A lot of professionalism!
Paris - France
A lot of professionalism! The Food Truck Brigade team is delighted to have collaborated with Héra and Lutèce to organize a wedding! All returns were satisfactory!
— Bruno
Takes care of everything and more.
Paris - France
Wedding Planner on top for our dream wedding. You can go there with your eyes closed, she takes care of everything and more. Many thanks again Fiona for your professionalism, your joy of living, and all your good advice so precious.
— Christelle
Stress Free
Paris - France
What a good idea to have trusted them for the organization of our wedding .... It was just perfect and stress free!!
Our very first testimonial!
August, 2011
Thank you very much for everything Fiona! Living in London the organization would not have been the same without you! You found the place of our dreams, and everything was perfect even the small details. Oh yes, do not forget the perfect accommodation for guests from Canada, England and France, gathered in a beautiful home! We wish you a lot of success for the future and I am happy that you throw 100% in your agency. I do not doubt that you will fulfill the desires of all your customers.
Pauline & Francis
London, UK