Full-Service Wedding Planning
Ideal for couples planning in Chicago or out-of state seeking a refined, fully guided planning experience from beginning to end.
You’re already managing a full life — one that requires focus, leadership, and constant decision-making. Planning a wedding, especially one that’s thoughtfully designed and expertly executed, deserves the same level of intention without adding unnecessary stress.
Full-Service Wedding Planning & Design is designed for couples who value expertise, clarity, and calm. From the very beginning, I lead the process — from venue scouting and vendor curation to bespoke design direction, logistics, and seamless wedding-day production — so nothing feels rushed or reactive. You’ll make the meaningful decisions; I’ll manage the details, ensuring your wedding feels elevated, cohesive, and deeply personal.
This is for you if:
You want a full-service wedding planner to lead and manage the entire planning process — not just the final few weeks — so nothing feels rushed, reactive, or overlooked.
You care as much about design as you do logistics, and want your wedding to feel editorial, intentional, and cohesive — never generic or overdone.
You’re planning in Chicago or beyond and want a trusted partner who understands venues, vendor relationships, and how to build a beautiful celebration within thoughtful, realistic parameters.
You want to step into your wedding weekend feeling calm, prepared, and genuinely excited — not depleted from managing every decision yourself.
You value expertise, trust the process, and want a wedding that feels just as good as it looks.
What’s Included:
Comprehensive full-service wedding planning and design, guiding you from engagement through wedding weekend with clarity and intention
Venue research, shortlisting, and tour strategy, aligned with your guest experience, priorities, and vision
Vendor curation and recommendations tailored to your aesthetic, planning style, and overall investment—leveraging trusted relationships and local expertise
Editorial wedding design, including a custom creative concept, design deck, color palette, floor plans, and cohesive styling direction
Full wedding weekend timeline creation and management, ensuring every event flows seamlessly
Budget guidance and ongoing refinement, so decisions feel informed, realistic, and aligned throughout the process
Regular planning meetings and ongoing email support, providing steady momentum without overwhelm
Rehearsal and wedding day coordination, led by an experienced on-site team focused on calm execution
Wedding day production and vendor management, so you—and your families—can be fully present and enjoy the experience you’ve planned
The Full-Service Planning Experience
Every wedding we plan follows a thoughtful, phased approach—designed to protect your time, reduce decision fatigue, and ensure each detail builds toward a cohesive, elevated celebration.
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Phase 1: Vision & Foundation
We begin by establishing a clear creative and logistical foundation—so every decision that follows feels aligned and intentional.
In-depth design and vision discovery session
Full-scale planning roadmap and custom checklist
Budget development and allocation strategy
Venue research, comparison, and selection guidance
Guest experience framework to inform flow, priorities, and touch points
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Phase 2: Design Development
This is where the design takes shape—moving from concept to tangible, experiential details.
Refined and final design deck
Tablescape and styling mockups
Collaborative floral design development
Rental, linen, lighting, and specialty décor sourcing
Production schedules to support seamless execution
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Phase 3: Vendor Team Curation
With your vision and priorities defined, we thoughtfully assemble the right creative partners to bring it to life.
Custom vendor shortlists aligned with your aesthetic and planning style
Outreach, availability checks, and strategic recommendations
Contract review and communication management
Story-driven design presentation to guide vendor collaboration
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Phase 4: Logistics & Coordination
As the wedding approaches, we shift focus to precision, timing, and flow—ensuring nothing feels rushed or reactive.
Master wedding weekend timeline
Detailed floor plans and layouts
RSVP and guest flow support
Transportation, lodging, and hospitality block coordination
Final walkthroughs and vendor alignment
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Phase 5: Wedding Week Execution
During your wedding week, our role is simple: manage everything so you don’t have to.
Rehearsal coordination
Final vendor confirmations and logistics checks
On-site styling, installation, and production oversight
Full-day wedding management with an experienced on-site team
Post-event wrap-up and gratuity guidance
Investment & Booking
Full-Service Planning & Design begins at $18,000.
For weddings with guest counts, venues, or production needs that require expanded scope, I offer percentage-based pricing (typically 12–15%) for budgets over $150,000. We’ll walk through your vision, priorities, and logistics together and I’ll recommend the structure that makes the most sense for your celebration.
From a real couple:
-Marissa & Jereme
“Working with Alyson made our wedding planning process very simple and easy. Now the first thing I tell people planning a wedding is to hire a great planner!
Beginning with the initial venue list, which was very thorough and helped us nail down our eventual wedding location, to the initial mood board and floral/decor recommendations, Aly fully listened to our wants and needs and helped us execute them.
She had great insight on vendors around the city, especially makeup, which we used. Overall, Alyson was great to work with, and we'd recommend her services to any couple looking for a great planner.”
