Weddings with Intention, Not Just Itineraries
Wedding Planning & Design for Chicago Couples
We believe your wedding should be stylish, stress-free, and deeply personal—designed around your story, not someone else’s script. So swap the ballroom venue for an art museum, skip the cake cutting entirely, and cut your wedding party from 20 to two.
There is no right way to get married—just your way.
Whatever that is, Birdcage & Blushers will make sure your way is planned, designed, and produced to perfection.
“Our wedding day and vision was even more beautiful than we had ever imagined thanks to Alyson’s attention to detail and expertise in event planning.”
Love is Real
Keep it Intentional
Be Supportive
Connection Above All
Excellence in Execution
Celebration with Heart
Love is Real Keep it Intentional Be Supportive Connection Above All Excellence in Execution Celebration with Heart
Support Where You Need It Most
This may (or may not) be your first time doing this, but it’s not ours.
From the early overwhelm to the day-of details, we’re in your corner with honest advice, personalized recommendations, and a whole lot of encouragement.
Our goal? To help you feel supported, celebrated, and confident every step of the way!
A Planner Who Cares
Meet Alyson Thompson: a Chicago native and natural empath who believes a wedding is more than just a day—it’s a celebration of the journey you’ve taken to get here.
With a background in psychology and hospitality, she blends warmth, insight, and logical finesse to help couples honor their story with a day that feels unique, sophisticated, and completely true to you.
“I can use three words to describe Alyson as my wedding planner: advocate, passionate, and fixer. She truly stepped up as an advocate as we made (many) tough decisions. She is passionate about providing the wedding experience of your dreams. Her years of professional event and wedding planning expertise are displayed in the quality of the service provided.” — Chastinee
Chic & Sophisticated
Our portfolio is packed with sophisticated wedding designs and happy couples. The only thing you won’t find in there is your perfect wedding, because each event we plan is completely unique. Browse our portfolio to get inspired.
