Chicagoland Wedding Planners

A Full-Service Chicago Wedding Planner Where Creative Vision Meets Calm, Strategic Execution

Serving couples in Chicago and beyond who want a beautifully designed celebration executed with clarity, care, and precision

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Planning modern, experience-driven weddings rooted in authenticity and connection.

Bride and groom laughing together at their beautifully designed reception table, surrounded by lush greenery, candlelight, and modern editorial décor.

Our couples value thoughtful details, meaningful traditions, and a wedding experience that brings their community together across the entire celebration.

From our first conversation to the final send-off, our work blends strategic planning with refined, editorial-inspired design. We create weddings that feel deeply personal—guided with care, grounded in clarity, and executed with an elevated eye for detail.

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Thoughtful. Thorough. Seamless.

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Care at Every Step

Planning is clearer, easier, and more grounded when you feel supported.
We simplify decisions, advocate for your priorities, and guide you with thoughtfully structured process so every choice feels aligned.

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Creativity With Depth

Your design story deserves more than beautiful décor — it deserves meaning.
We blend editorial artistry with your personal aesthetic to create layered, expressive, and intentional environments that feel deeply you.

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Calm, From Start to Send-Off

Luxury isn’t about doing more — it’s about feeling confident and supported.
We cultivate a calm, seamless experience where you can be present, feel confident, and truly enjoy every moment of your celebration.

“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

Wedding planning services that prioritize clarity, experience, and thoughtful execution.

  • Wedding ceremony in 190 S Lasalle Lobby with golden steps set with candles and greenery

    Full-Service Wedding Planning

    Comprehensive guidance, bespoke design, and complete event orchestration.

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  • bride and groom walking hand in hand in downtown chicago

    Partial Wedding Planning

    Strategic support and expert curation for couples who’ve begun but want clarity.

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  • Bride and groom looking at each other with architectural building in the background

    Destination Wedding Planning

    Seamless planning and immersive design for celebrations around the world.

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  • Five bookmark place cards with table numbers and names, each attached to a tassel, laid out on a dark surface.

    Editorial Wedding Design

    Editorial concepting, cohesive aesthetics, and elevated visual storytelling.

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  • Wide shot of wedding reception with champagne linen and round orb chandeliers

    Venue Curation Concierge

    Personalized venue shortlisting tailored to your style, logistics, and vision.

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“She made the whole process so much easier, even from afar. On our wedding day, everything flowed so seamlessly that we were able to just enjoy and be in the moment.” — Bride Lynne

Design-Forward Weddings Rooted in Authenticity

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.
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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.

Our Approach

Editorial Design Rooted in Who You Are

Elegant table setting with a blue tablecloth, gold utensils, blue glassware, a floral centerpiece, and a menu on a decorative charger plate at Penthouse Hyde Park in Chicago.

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.

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Planning Tools & Resources

  • Cover page of a wedding planning starter kit book with the title 'Wedding Planning Starter Kit' and the subtitle 'For couples who value meaning, design, and peace of mind.' The background features soft pink and peach flowers.

    Free Wedding Planning Starter Kit

    Your calm, confident first step into planning.

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  • Cover of a workbook titled 'The Venue Shortlist System™ Workbook' created by Alyson Thompson, wedding planner and designer, with a logo for Birdcage & Blushers.

    Venue Shortlist System

    Find your perfect wedding venue in a fraction of the time.

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  • Chicago Wedding planner blue blazer arranging a floral centerpiece on a wooden table decorated with flowers and candles.

    Planning Power Session

    90 minutes of clarity, expert direction, and personalized next steps.

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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.

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