Still can’t find “the one”
(and we’re not talking about your fiancé)?
Discover The Venue Shortlist System™ — a planner-backed framework that helps you find your dream venue without the overwhelm, endless spreadsheets, or wasted weekends.
Finding your venue shouldn’t feel like a full-time job.
Between Pinterest boards, venue directories, and well-meaning opinions from everyone around you, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters.
You know the vibe you want — you just need structure and direction to find it.
That’s exactly what The Venue Shortlist System™ was designed to do.
Created by a professional planner, this guide gives you the clarity and tools to make confident venue decisions from the start.
The planner’s framework for finding your perfect venue
Inside The Venue Shortlist System™, you’ll get the exact process I use with my full-service clients to help them narrow hundreds of options down to their top 3–5 dream venues — fast.
What’s Inside:
🪞 The Priority Pyramid – Get clear on what truly matters before you start searching.
🌿 The Non-negotiables Checklist – Define your must-haves and deal-breakers.
🗝️ The Venue Search Formula – Learn how to search like a planner (yes, I share my exact Google method).
💫 The Evaluation Sheet – Compare your top contenders side by side with ease.
You’ll walk away with clarity — not more questions.
✨ A curated shortlist of 3–5 venues that actually fit your priorities
🌿 Confidence to make decisions without second-guessing
🏛️ A clear understanding of what really matters to you both
🕯️ A proven planner framework — the same process I use with my full-service clients, for a fraction of the cost
Designed by a planner who’s been where you are
As a wedding planner (and a bride myself), I know how overwhelming it can feel to make the “first big decision.
This framework was born from years of guiding couples through the venue search — and seeing how much calmer and more confident they became once they had a clear system.
Now, you can start your planning journey with that same calm and direction — without needing a full planner on retainer.
-Alyson Thompson, Founder of Birdcage & Blushers Weddings
“I created this system because I’ve watched so many couples feel stuck and second-guess every decision. Clarity changes everything — it brings calm back into the process”
Planner-backed clarity for your venue search — all in one place.
A planner-created system to help you find your perfect venue — with calm, confidence, and intention.