Birdcage & Blushers

Chicago Weddings Planned from the inside out

It all starts with you

What are we planning?

Full-service Chicago wedding planning, Design and creative direction for couples with a distinct point of view.

Who you are shapes what your wedding expresses
and every detail that brings it to life.

a wedding
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A corporate event
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    Full-service wedding planning and design
     
     Partial planning & destination
     also available.

     






     










    event advisory support for Chicago-based
    teams who need clarity, structure, and
    seamless execution.

Experiences are how identity becomes tangible.

Through weddings and organizational events, we translate what matters into something people can enter, understand, and feel.

You are welcome here.

Proudly black-owned & woman-owned

They’re foundational.

Celebrating couples from

 all identities, color and love stories

Kindness, respect, and inclusivity

aren't marketing language here

My approach is strategic and deeply personal. I’ll ask the right questions, tell you the truth about design decisions, and make sure every choice connects back to who you are. Not what’s trending. Not what everyone else is doing. You.On the day itself, I’m the steady presence behind the scenes — making sure every detail lands exactly as it should, so you don’t have to think about a single thing except being there.

I’m personable, down to earth, and genuinely fun to plan with — but when it comes to your wedding, I don’t play. I’m a fierce advocate for your vision, your experience, and every decision that shapes your day. My eye for design isn’t something I learned — it’s something I’ve always had. From age seven I was drawing, painting, rearranging furniture, and obsessing over color, composition, and how spaces feel. 

The planner who starts where others don't

Meet Alyson

Edeline

“From our very first conversation, Alyson put us completely at ease.We were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment — which is the greatest gift any couple can receive.”

"Every detail was handled with care and intention, making the day itself felt effortless and joyful"

Carey

“She absolutely nailed our somewhat unique vision for the event."

"The result was even better than what I had imagined in my wildest dreams."

Conor

“Alyson did an incredible job planning our wedding…She is super easy to work with and helps ease all of the stress that comes with wedding planning. Her communication with our vendors was top notch.” 

"Every detail was thoroughly planned"

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Ready to plan a wedding your guests walk in 

and immediately know it's yours?