Editorial Design. Intentional Planning. Unforgettable experience.
Bespoke Wedding Planning | Chicago | Worldwide
Birdcage & Blushers thoughtfully plans and designs sophisticated, deeply personal weddings for couples with refined taste and a love for meaningful details.
Where intentional wedding planning meets editorial design.
From the first conversation to the final send-off, our work blends thoughtful strategy with refined, editorial-inspired design. We create weddings that feel deeply personal—crafted with intention, guided with care, and executed with an elevated eye for detail.
Intentional. Editorial. Effortlessly You.
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Care at Every Step
Planning becomes clearer, easier, and more grounded when you feel supported.
We simplify decisions, advocate for your priorities, and guide you with thoughtful structure 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, magazine-worthy 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 more held.
We cultivate a calm, seamless experience where you can be present, feel confident, and truly enjoy every moment of your celebration.
“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
One-of-a-kind celebrations for intentional couples.
Every wedding we design is rooted in story, emotion, and intentionally curated detail.
Wedding planning services crafted to meet you where you are — and elevate everything from there.
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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.
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.
Meet Alyson
Alyson Thompson | Chicago-based wedding planner & designer
Part artist, part strategist — Alyson blends editorial design, emotional intelligence, and logistical mastery to create weddings that feel deeply personal, beautifully modern, and thoughtfully orchestrated.
“I can use three words to describe Alyson as my wedding planner: advocate, passionate, and fixer. She truly stepped up as an advocate as we made (many) tough decisions. She is passionate about providing the wedding experience of your dreams…” — Destination Wedding Bride
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.