Wedding Planning Services, Tailored to Your Journey

A wedding isn’t just a day—it’s an occasion. A recognition of everything you’ve walked through together to get here, and the beginning of a new chapter in your love story.

It’s proof that love is real, enduring, and worth celebrating.

So let’s celebrate. From our first conversation to your wedding day, we’ll guide you with intentional, expert-led planning—services designed to honor your emotions, embrace your style, and bring your story to life.

Wedding Planning Services

Planning fees are tailored to your celebration. Services start at $7,499

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    Full-Service Planning

    Every detail, every decision — expertly guided from day one.

    From your first idea to your final toast, we plan and design a bespoke wedding celebration that is thoughtful, meaningful, and that feels like the truest reflection of you.

    Explore the Full-Service Experience
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    Partial Wedding Planning

    You’ve started the planning — we’ll take it from here

    Partial Planning lets you stay involved in the decisions that matter most, while we refine, enhance, and bring your vision to life with professional polish and seamless execution.”

    Discover Expert Guidance
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    Destination Weddings

    Wherever love takes you, we’ll meet you there.

    Whether you’re planning a wedding in Chicago from afar or saying ‘I do’ across the globe, we handle the logistics so you can focus on the adventure and the joy of bringing your favorite people together

    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!

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Meet Alyson

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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

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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 $7,499 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.