Wedding Architecture & Execution
Full-Service Planning & Design
Full-Service Planning is the complete application of the Wedding Architecture Framework—from initial clarity through final execution.
Full-service planning is for you if:
You want a dedicated partner to lead and manage the entire planning process—not just the final weeks—so nothing feels rushed, reactive, or overlooked.
You care as much about design as you do logistics, and want your wedding to feel cohesive, intentional, and elevated—never generic or overdone.
You’re planning in Chicago or beyond and want trusted guidance on venues, vendor partnerships, and how to bring everything together within thoughtful, realistic parameters.
You want to experience your wedding weekend feeling calm, prepared, and fully present—not managing timelines, vendors, or decisions in real time.
You value expertise, trust professional direction, and want a wedding that feels as good as it looks.
What’s included is not just a list of tasks—it’s a fully guided planning and design experience, shaped around your priorities and executed with intention.
Comprehensive wedding planning and design, guiding you from engagement through wedding weekend with clarity and direction
Venue strategy and selection, including research, shortlisting, and tour guidance aligned with your guest experience and vision
Vendor team curation, with tailored recommendations that reflect your aesthetic, priorities, and overall investment
Editorial design direction, including concept development, design deck creation, and cohesive styling across every touchpoint
Timeline creation and flow management, ensuring the entire wedding weekend unfolds seamlessly
Budget guidance and refinement, so decisions feel informed, intentional, and aligned—not reactive
Planning management and communication, maintaining steady momentum without overwhelm
Wedding day production and oversight, so you—and your families—can be fully present in the experience you’ve created
The Full-Service Wedding Planning Experience
Every wedding I plan follows a thoughtful, phased approach—designed to bring clarity early, reduce decision fatigue, and ensure each choice builds toward a cohesive, elevated experience.
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Phase 1: Clarify the Vision
We define your priorities, aesthetic direction, and guest experience so every decision moving forward is aligned and intentional.
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Phase 2: Develop the Design
Your vision takes shape through refined concepts, cohesive styling, and thoughtful design direction.
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Phase 3: Curate the Team
We assemble the right vendor partners—aligned with your vision, priorities, and overall experience.
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Phase 4: Structure the Experience
We organize logistics, timelines, and flow so the day feels seamless, natural, and well-paced.
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Phase 5: Direct the Execution
We lead and manage every detail of your wedding weekend so you can be fully present in the experience.
Investment & Booking
Full-service wedding planning and design begins at $18,000.
For celebrations requiring expanded scope, production, or guest experience considerations, I offer percentage-based pricing (typically 12–15%) for budgets over $150,000.
We’ll walk through your vision, priorities, and logistics together to determine the level of support that best aligns with your celebration.
Client Experience
-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.”
Let’s Connect About Your Wedding
Looking for a planner who can hold both the logistics and the design with clarity and intention? I’d love to connect.
Schedule your consultation below or reach out directly here.
For couples earlier in the process, this guide to planning a wedding in Chicago offers a helpful starting point.
