Chicago Full Service Wedding Planner
Chicago Full-Service Wedding Planning for Couples with High Standards and a Distinct Point of View.
We lead the design and orchestration of wedding experiences that are visually elevated and seamlessly executed.
A wedding with a clear point of view requires direction.
You have ideas, preferences, and standards. Bringing them to life in a way that feels cohesive and elevated requires more than inspiration. It requires clarity, alignment, and steady leadership behind the scenes.
We lead the full planning process with calm precision, aligning every decision and detail so your wedding feels intentional, elevated, and seamlessly executed from start to finish.
“She absolutely nailed our somewhat unique vision for the event, and the result was even better than what I had imagined in my wildest dreams.” - Bride Carey
Thoughtful. Thorough. Seamless.
Care at Every Step
Planning becomes clearer and more decisive when you feel fully supported.
We bring clarity to complex decisions, advocate confidently for your priorities, and guide you through a thoughtfully structured process where every choice feels aligned.
Creativity With Depth
Your design story deserves more than beautiful décor — it deserves direction.
We blend editorial artistry with your personal aesthetic to create layered, intentional environments that feel distinctly you.
Calm, From Start to Send-Off
Luxury isn’t about excess. It’s about confidence, alignment, and ease.
We create the structure and communication that allow you to feel calm, confident, and fully present throughout your celebration.
Wedding planning services that prioritize clarity, experience, and thoughtful execution.
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Full-Service Wedding Planning & Design
Comprehensive creative direction and complete event orchestration from concept to execution.
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Partial Wedding Planning
Strategic support and expert curation for couples who’ve begun but want clarity.
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Destination Wedding Planning
Seamless planning and immersive design for celebrations around the world.
“Alyson is an incredible wedding planner. She is patient, fun, and knows exactly the right time to push so everything turns out perfect. I travel a lot for work and Alyson stepped in time and time again to ensure decisions were made in my absence.” - Bride Nicole
Design-Forward Weddings Rooted in Authenticity
Every wedding we design is rooted in story, emotion, and intentionally curated detail.
Meet Alyson
Alyson Thompson | Wedding Planner & Designer
With an artist’s eye and a strategist’s mindset, Alyson blends editorial design, emotional intelligence, and proven planning expertise to create weddings that feel deeply personal, intentional, and seamlessly executed.
As seen in: Rock n Roll Bride and Handled: A Wedding Planning Podcast
Editorial Design Rooted in Who You Are
From textured linens and sculptural florals to thoughtful floorplans and lighting, every design decision is made to support how your wedding feels — for you and for your guests. The result is a celebration that looks elevated in photos and feels effortless in the moment.
Ready for a wedding that feels like you — and feels taken care of?
If you’re craving a calm, intentional planning experience with an eye for editorial-level design, I’d love to connect. Share a few details about your wedding vision, and we’ll start building the experience around you.