Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Birdcage & Blushers different?
We blend heart and logistics, style, and substance. Our unique approach prioritizes making you feel comfortable and understood from the moment we meet. This helps bring calm, clarity, and care to every celebration—always with your unique story at the center.
Do you work with all couples?
Absolutely! We proudly support and celebrate love in all forms—every background, identity, and orientation are welcome here. This is a safe space for you and your guests.
How much are wedding planning services?
Services begin at $7,499.
Do you take on multiple weddings per weekend?
We only do one wedding per weekend to ensure our couples have our undivided attention on their wedding weekend.
Do you offer wedding coordination?
We no longer offer traditional “day-of” or short-term coordination. Over the years, we found that stepping in just a few months before a wedding didn’t give our couples the seamless, supportive experience they truly deserve.
Instead, we now focus on Partial and Full-Service Planning (as well as Destination Weddings). These services allow us to thoughtfully manage logistics, elevate design, and bring your vision to life with professional polish — so you can enjoy your day feeling calm, cared for, and completely present.
Will you help us with our timeline?
Of course! addition to creating the timeline for your wedding day, you’ll also receive a custom planning timeline to keep you on track with to-dos leading up to the wedding day.
How often will we meet?
It depends on the level of service you choose.
With Partial Planning, we’ll typically meet once a month over the course of 8–9 months. You’ll attend most tastings and vendor meetings on your own, but I’m always happy to join in for key moments if you’d like the extra support.
With Full-Service Planning & Design, our meetings happen as often as needed. I’ll be by your side for vendor consultations, tastings, and design sessions, ensuring every detail is aligned and nothing slips through the cracks.
For Destination Weddings, we’ll create a custom meeting schedule that blends virtual and in-person touchpoints, so you feel supported no matter the distance.
And no matter which service you choose, I’ll be there in person for your final walkthrough and wedding rehearsal to make sure everything is ready for the big day.
Who will be at our wedding?
Owner and Lead wedding planner Alyson Thompson and a planning assistant. Depending on the complexity and logistics of your wedding an additional assistant can be added at an additional cost.
How do you meet with couples?
Most meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. We’ll have opportunities to meet in person prior to the wedding day i.e. venue walkthroughs, menu tasting, and wedding rehearsal.
Do you do destination weddings?
Yes! Wherever there is love, we’ll travel! We take destination wedding clients on a case-by-case basis to give our destination couples the same high-quality planning experience as our local couples.
Do you charge a percentage on the entire wedding spend, or just vendors you book?
We calculate our planning percentage based on your total wedding budget—including all vendors, venue, rentals, and design elements. This ensures we can offer full-scale support and remain involved in every facet of your celebration, even if you’ve already booked a few vendors. We do not include attire & accessories, wedding rings, honeymoon, personal gifts, marriage license, insurance, or travel/lodging
How do we get started?
Start by reaching out! First, you’ll fill out the contact form and we’ll confirm our availability for your wedding date. Then, we’ll schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about each other and find the best fit for your planning needs.