Explore Wedding Venues in the Chicago Area
Ideal for couples who want expert guidance with wedding venue selection.
The Wedding Venue Curation Concierge is a strategic, standalone service designed for couples who want expert guidance navigating wedding venues in the Chicago area and beyond. I help you find and evaluate venues through a practical, design-informed lens—so you can confidently move forward with a shortlist that makes sense for your vision, priorities, and guest experience.
What’s Included:
Initial consultation to understand your guest count, overall budget range, aesthetic preferences, and non-negotiables
Targeted venue research for locations that align with your priorities, whether in Chicago or surrounding areas
A curated venue shortlist, including key pros and cons, general pricing guidance, and important logistical considerations
Suggested questions and talking points to help you navigate venue tours with confidence
Follow-up support, via call or email recap, to talk through your top contenders and next steps
Venue Curation Concierge is focused solely on helping you select the right venue. Planning and design services are not included, and there is no obligation to continue with additional planning support.
The Venue Curation Experience
A focused, expert-led process designed to bring clarity, confidence, and direction to one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the planning journey.
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Phase 1: Research & Evaluation
We begin by identifying venues that truly align with your priorities—filtering out what looks good online but won’t work in practice.
Curated shortlist of venues aligned with your guest count, budget range, and aesthetic
Availability comparison based on your preferred dates or seasons
High-level notes on pricing structure, inclusions, and logistical considerations
Evaluation of each venue’s design potential and overall fit
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Phase 2: Presentation & Recommendation
Your research is delivered in a clear, digestible format—so decisions feel informed, not overwhelming.
Custom PDF venue curation deck outlining each option
Pros and cons for every venue, presented through a practical and design-informed lens
Clear recommendations highlighting which venues offer the strongest overall alignment
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Phase 3: Guided Support
Once you have your shortlist, I remain available to support next steps—without extending into full planning.
Email support for 14 days following delivery of your venue curation deck
Assistance coordinating and prioritizing venue tours
High-level contract review for your selected venue to flag key considerations before signing
Venue Curation Concierge is a standalone service priced at $1,200.
This service is included for all Full-Service Planning clients. If you decide to move forward with additional planning support after completing venue curation, we’ll outline how this fee can be thoughtfully incorporated into your overall proposal.
Investment & Booking
From a real couple:
-Jereme & Marissa
“Working with Alyson made our wedding planning process very simple and easy…
Beginning with the initial venue list, which was very thorough and helped us nail down our eventual wedding location, Aly fully listened to our wants and needs and helped us execute them…
Overall, Alyson was great to work with, and we'd recommend her services to any couple looking for a great planner.”
