Chicagoland Wedding Planners
Chicagoland wedding planners serving couples in Chicago area and beyond who prioritize guest experience, thoughtful design, and a seamless planning journey.
Planning modern, experience-driven weddings rooted in authenticity and connection.
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.
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.
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Full-Service Wedding Planning
Comprehensive guidance, bespoke design, and complete event orchestration.
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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.
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Editorial Wedding Design
Editorial concepting, cohesive aesthetics, and elevated visual storytelling.
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Venue Curation Concierge
Personalized venue shortlisting tailored to your style, logistics, and vision.
“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.
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.
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.
Planning Tools & Resources
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Free Wedding Planning Starter Kit
Your calm, confident first step into planning.
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Venue Shortlist System
Find your perfect wedding venue in a fraction of the time.
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Planning Power Session
90 minutes of clarity, expert direction, and personalized next steps.
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.