Effortlessly Curated, Sophisticated Weddings
$3,999 starting price
Chicagoland Area, Midwest, Beyond
Service area
Alyson Thompson
OWNER
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At Birdcage and Blushers Weddings, we specialize in elevated, seamlessly executed celebrations for couples who appreciate quality, efficiency, and a truly unforgettable experience. We understand that your time is valuable, and wedding planning should enhance your excitement—not add stress. That’s why we offer a streamlined, expert-led process, carefully curating every detail so you can be fully present and enjoy every moment.
Blending modern elegance with timeless sophistication, our weddings are designed to feel refined, personal, and effortlessly stunning. From securing top-tier vendors to orchestrating every last detail, we turn your vision into an impeccably executed reality—without the overwhelm.
Founder and lead planner Alyson brings over a decade of experience in high-end catering, venue sales, and luxury hotel event planning. A Chicago native, she has an insider’s knowledge of the city’s best venues and vendors, giving her couples access to the finest options. Her strategic yet highly personalized approach ensures that planning feels seamless, enjoyable, and completely tailored to you. Known for her calm yet confident leadership, problem-solving expertise, and eye for detail, Alyson ensures that every aspect of your wedding flows effortlessly—so you can simply celebrate.
Let’s create a wedding that is as thoughtful, sophisticated, and extraordinary as your love story.
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Couples usually spend $7,499
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Destination Weddings
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Wedding Design
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After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
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After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Alyson Thompson
Owner
A Chicago native, I have a decade of experience in weddings and events. Having previous experience in various areas of events, my background gives a unique perspective and industry knowledge that allows me to guide my couples through the wedding planning process. With every couple, my goal is to help them create a wedding that is truly reflective of who they are and tells their love story. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the city's restaurant scene, keeping up with my weekly barre fitness, adding to my book collection, and snuggling with my Tuxedo cat Luna and my Frenchie Sunny
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5.0
out of 5.08 reviews
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Alyson from Birdcage and Blushers Weddings is hailed as an exceptional wedding planner, praised for her professionalism, organizational skills, and ability to bring wedding visions to life. Clients appreciated Alyson's communication, attention to detail, and her role in making their wedding days stress-free and enjoyable, with family and friends calling it one of the best weddings ever. Alyson's accommodating nature, firm yet kind character, and seamless coordination with vendors were highlighted, earning her strong recommendations for handling weddings in the Chicago area.- Top reviews
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Nicole B
5.0
2/26/2025
Alyson is simply the best! An absolute pleasure to work with! Her communication throughout the planning process was fantastic. She made our wedding seamless and stress free! Our wedding day and vision was even more beautiful than we had ever imaged thanks to Alyson’s attention to detail and expertise in event planning. She really brought our day to life. If you need a wedding planner you need to hire Birdcage and Blushers Weddings.
response 03/01/2025
Nicole!! Thank you so much for your high praise! It was so great working with you and Tomm...
y and I'm so glad I could play a part in your love story and helping you celebrate your special day!
Nicole M
5.0
1/25/2025
Alyson is an incredible wedding planner. She is patient, fun, and knows exactly the right time to push so everything turns out perfect. I travel a lot for work and Alyson stepped in time and time again to ensure decisions were made in my absence. She especially impressed my auntie which is NOT easy to do.
Because of Alyson, my husband and I were able to completely enjoy our day and our friends and family said it was one of the best weddings ever. Thank you Alyson! You are a blessing.
response 01/25/2025
Nicole! Thank you so much for such glowing feedback! It was such a pleasure being your pla...
nner and helping you execute your day so that you and you hubby can be present and enjoying being the bride and groom. I really appreciated your organization and attention to detail - a match made in wedding planning heaven <3 Wishing you all the best!
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Jadwiga K
5.0
11/02/2024
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Alyson as our wedding planner. She is thoughtful, professional, and organized. She helped with frustrating last minute delays and helped us throughout the whole process. She was there to help with any questions or decisions. Alyson is truly phenomenal at what she does.
response 11/07/2024
Jadwiga thank you so much! Working with you and you families to make sure you had the best...
wedding day was an honor and I was so happy to see you and Yonas have a memorable day. Wishing you and your baby boy all the best in the future!
Danielle C
5.0
10/22/2024
Alyson was great to work with and was a crucial part of our wedding day going smoothly. We could not pulled everything off without her. Our vendors also had nothing but nice things to say about working with her!
response 10/22/2024
Thank you so much Danielle! I'm so glad I could help you and Steven have a smooth and enjo...
yable day and it was such a pleasure being a part of your vendor team - everyone was amazing!
5.0
10/07/2024
We loved working with Alyson, she is such a kind, friendly and supportive person. We planned our wedding out of state and Alyson did amazing accommodating our conflicting schedules. We felt very comfortable and positive about the whole wedding process thanks to her. Alyson is great at keeping you to the schedule and reaching out to vendors, as well as being in charge when needed. Her kind but firm character is absolutely essential handling large amount of vendors and bridal party. She handled everything the day off and gave us peace of mind we needed on our big day. Thanks for everything Alyson, you are a gem! We will miss you but also recommend you to all our friends in Chicago area.
response 10/07/2024
Hi Greta! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you J...
ustin on your wedding and I was so happy to see you and Justin being present and enjoying your day. I sincerely hope our paths cross again in the future :)
Peggy G
5.0
8/29/2024
Alyson was great to work with. As another vendor, sometimes it's hard to align on timing, etc... but I had a great experience with her. Our team worked seamlessly together day of, and our couple was able to have a great experience! Highly recommend!
response 08/30/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Peggy! I look forward to getting the opportunity to...
work with you in the future :)
Marissa L
5.0
5/29/2024
Working with Alyson made the whole wedding planning process very simple and easy. We were often asked if we were stressed about the planning of the wedding and our response was always, "Nope, we hired a great planner." Beginning with the initial venue list, which was very thorough and helped us nail down our eventual wedding location, to the initial mood board and floral/decor recommendations, 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.
response 07/25/2024
Thank you so much for the kind words Marissa! Being able to work with you and Jereme was s...
uper special and it meant so much to see you both so happy on the actual day!
Danielle C
5.0
8/29/2023
I was referred to Alyson from another business that was already booked. She was a pleasure to work with! Her very first question was, "What are you most stressed out about related to your wedding day." I said, "That I'm going to be on the phone all day telling people where to go and what to do instead of being present." I didn't have to look at my phone once! Alyson was organized, thorough, and attentive. Highly recommend!
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