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.

Thoughtfully Directed. Seamlessly Executed.

“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

Authentic, Design-Forward Weddings

No two weddings look the same. Every wedding we design is rooted in story, emotion, and intentionally curated detail.

Wedding reception table at The Library at 190 with greenery, candles, and tableware, viewed from above.
Indoor Lacuna Loft wedding ceremony setup with chairs on each side of a wooden aisle, floral arch at the front, candles along the aisle, string lights overhead, and a white backdrop.
Two brides in wedding dresses holding hands, at the Wellsley Chicago walking down the aisle at a wedding ceremony with guests seated on either side, white floral arch in the background, and modern chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

Meet Alyson

Alyson Thompson | Wedding Planner & Designer

Chicagoland wedding planners smiling sitting in white chair

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.

When You’re Ready for a Wedding That’s Thoughtfully Directed and Seamlessly Executed.

If you’re seeking a planning experience defined by clarity, thoughtful direction, and refined design, I invite you to share the details of your celebration. From there, we’ll begin shaping an experience that feels distinctly yours and confidently executed from start to finish.