Planning Services Designed to Meet You Where You Are

Celebrations with Heart

A wedding isn’t just a day—it’s an occasion. It’s a recognition of all you’ve been through as a couple to get to this point, and the mark of a new beginning in your relationship. 


A wedding is proof that love is real, enduring, and worth celebrating. 


So let’s celebrate! From our first day together until your wedding day, we’ll help you navigate this life milestone with intentional, expert-led planning services that honor your emotions, embrace your personal style, and tell your love story.

Wedding Planning Services

Planning fees are tailored to your celebration. Full-service begins at 12% of your event budget. Coordination begins at $3,999.

  • Full-Service Planning

    From first inspiration to the final send-off, we guide you through every step of planning a personalized, elegant celebration—so you can enjoy your engagement without the overwhelm.

    Investment: 12-15% of total wedding budget

    Minimum fee: $12,000

    Explore the Full Experience

  • Partial Wedding Planning

    You’ve started the planning—we’ll take it from here. We refine, enhance, and bring your vision to life with professional polish and seamless execution.

    Investment: Flat fee or hybrid model available

    Minimum fee: $7,499

    See How We Can Support You

  • 90-Day Coordination

    You’ve done the planning—now hand off the final details. We’ll manage your timeline, vendors, and wedding day so you can be fully present.

    Investment: Starting at $3,999

    Take Planning Off Your Plate

  • Destination Weddings

    Planning from afar? We curate and coordinate destination weddings that feel personal, intentional, and completely stress-free—wherever you’re celebrating.

    Investment: 12-15% of total wedding budget

    Minimum fee: $13,500

    Let's Plan From Anywhere

On the day of, she was ready for anything and everything went so smoothly!! We were able to fully enjoy the day and it was the best!!”

— Lian

How We Get You to the Aisle 

📱Get In Touch

We’ll schedule a complimentary consultation to get to know you and learn how we can support you. If we’re a match, we’ll customize your services that best meet your needs and send over a contract to secure your date.

📋Plan with Purpose

From timelines to table settings, we’ll move through planning and designing your wedding with total transparency and intention. We’ll take you along for the ride, making the stressful parts easy and the fun parts the highlight of your engagement.

🪩Celebrate with Confidence

You enjoy your day while we make sure it all unfolds flawlessly behind the scenes. From set-up to break-down, our team will take care of every detail so that you can show up like a guest and feel celebrated!

Meet Alyson

Alyson Thompson is a Chicago native, hospitality pro, and the heart behind Birdcage and Blushers Weddings. With a background in psychology and years of service experience across catering, venues, and hotels, she brings calm, connection, and deep care to every celebration. Her approach is all about honoring love stories with intention, empathy, and a whole lot of joy. She’s your planning partner, hype woman, and advocate rolled into one—and she’s here to make sure your wedding is as personal as it is beautiful. No “supposed to’s”—just what feels right for you! 

“Alyson is hands down the reason our wedding was so amazing. She kept track of all the details, made sure vendors understood our vision, and handled decisions on our behalf when I was traveling.” —Nicole

Your Wedding, Your Way

We’re here to make sure your wedding doesn’t feel overwhelming or lonely. Whether you know exactly what you want or you’re still figuring it out, we will guide, support, and cheer you on every step of the way! 

Ready to feel confident and cared for?

You Might Be Wondering

  • Most of our couples invest a minimum of $4,000 and $12,000 on our planning services, depending on the level of support they need. Our contracts are often for more than the minimum, however, because we’re always happy to customize our packages to align with your vision and priorities.

  • Absolutely! We proudly support and celebrate love in all forms—every background, identity, and orientation is welcome here. This is a safe space for you and your guests.

  • 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. 

  • 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.