Chicago Wedding Planning Services
A planning experience built around you—from the very beginning
Whether you want full guidance from day one or support refining what you’ve already started, every service is designed to create a wedding that feels cohesive, considered, and fully lived in.
We’ll talk through your wedding, where you are in the process, and what support would actually help.
Not sure what level of support you need? Start here.
Most couples come in thinking they need partial planning or coordination.
What they actually need is clarity, direction, and someone to guide the process from the beginning—so the decisions they make early on don’t create problems later.
If you don’t want to figure this out on your own, full-service planning is where we start.
You’re in the right place if…
You want a dedicated partner who cares as much about how your wedding feels as how it functions.
You want your wedding to feel considered and elevated—never generic.
You want to be fully present, not managing timelines, vendors, or decisions in real time.
And you value expert guidance—someone who can lead, refine, and make sure everything connects back to something real.
Full-Service Planning & Design
The most seamless way to plan your wedding—and the one most couples choose
For the couple who wants an expert in their corner before a single decision is made.
We start by establishing your foundation—your values, your priorities, and the experience you want to have. From there, we build everything on top of it.
We curate venues aligned with your vision,
We assemble the right vendor team,
We guide every decision through the wedding day—so nothing feels disconnected, rushed, or pieced together.
You don’t have to figure any of it out alone. And you don’t have to wonder if you’re making the right decisions.
This is for you if…
You want expert guidance before making major decisions
You don’t have time to manage vendors, logistics, and design
You want a cohesive, elevated experience—not something pieced together
You want to feel confident in every decision from the beginning
Partial Planning & Design
For when you’ve started—but want expert eyes to refine and elevate what’s already in motion
For the couple who has a head start but wants an expert to evaluate where things stand, course correct where needed, and round out the vendor team.
What was uncertain becomes clear.
What felt incomplete becomes cohesive.
You move forward with confidence—and walk into your wedding day knowing everything connects the way it should.
Destination Planning & Design
For weddings that extend beyond a single day—and beyond home
Everything full-service offers, with an added layer of expertise for the complexity that comes with planning away from home.
From sourcing trusted local vendors to managing travel logistics and designing a full wedding weekend experience, every detail is handled with intention—so the celebration feels effortless, even from afar.
Start Strong
Wedding Architecture Session
A focused working session designed to build your planning foundation, clarify priorities, set expectations, and map out exactly where to begin.
Venue Clarity Experience
A planner-designed digital guide that helps you define your non-negotiables, refine your search, and identify venues that are actually aligned with your vision—before you waste time exploring the wrong ones.
Full-Service vs. Partial: What’s the difference?
Full-service planning means we build your wedding from the foundation up—establishing your vision, guiding every major decision, and shaping the experience from the very beginning.
Partial planning begins after key pieces are already in place. From there, we refine, align, and bring everything together so it feels cohesive and complete.
The end result is the same: a wedding that feels like you.
The difference is how you get there—and how supported you feel along the way.
The way I approach every wedding
Great weddings aren’t decorated—they’re built.
Every wedding I plan follows an architectural approach, starting with a strong foundation and building upward from there.
Clarity — defining what matters most: your vision, your priorities, your point of view
Alignment — narrowing decisions to what’s actually right for you
Direction — guiding each step so nothing feels disconnected or arbitrary
Experience — how it all comes together, feels, and unfolds in real time
This is what allows your wedding to feel cohesive, intentional, and fully lived in—not just well executed.
“Alyson did an incredible job planning our wedding…She is super easy to work with and helps ease all of the stress that comes with wedding planning. Every detail was thoroughly planned and her communication with our vendors was top notch.” - Conor
You Might Be Wondering…
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Couples typically invest $70,000–$100,000+ in their wedding of 100 guests or more. They're looking for someone who will protect their vision and their investment, manage every detail, and make the experience as beautiful as the day itself.
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Yes. We proudly celebrate love in all forms and are committed to creating an inclusive, affirming planning experience for every couple and their community.
We work best with couples who value collaboration, trust professional direction, and care deeply about creating a thoughtful guest experience.
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I blend structured planning, cohesive design storytelling, and steady leadership behind the scenes. Vendors know who is guiding the timeline. Decisions feel aligned instead of overwhelming.
But beyond structure and strategy I care deeply about how your wedding feels to you and to the people you love. The result is a celebration that is not only beautifully designed, but intentional, immersive, and seamlessly executed from beginning to end.
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Start by reaching out through our inquiry form. We’ll confirm availability and schedule a consultation to understand your vision, priorities, and planning needs. From there, we’ll outline the level of direction and support that best aligns with your celebration.
“I didn’t have to look at my phone once! Alyson was organized, thorough, and attentive.” - Danielle
You don’t have to figure this out on your own
You can keep researching, comparing, and second-guessing your decisions.
Or you can start with a clear plan—and a partner who knows how to guide you through it.