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Cloud 9 Weddings

Your Dream, Your Day
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$2,500 starting price
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Chicago & Chicago Suburbs
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About this vendor

Vendor
Ally Alford
OWNER
Cloud 9 Weddings is a wedding planning company based in Chicago, IL. Cloud 9 has one vision: you. I want this to be everything you want in a wedding while I am beside you as your guide. Ensuring that your dream and your day are about you is the most important part of my business. I cannot wait to become part of your dream team and make all your dreams come true. What separates Cloud 9 from other planning companies is that I will always try to take the stress out of planning. I want this experience to be fun and personally curated to what works for you and your partner. Whether this is a hands-on project, completely customized, or working together closer to your wedding day, I will be there for you and all of your needs!
Woman-owned Business
+1 year in business
Speaks English
1 team members

Prices & packages

Day of Coordination
$2,500 starting price
Day of Coordination
$2,500 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Day of coordination for at least 9 hours
Day of coordination for at least 9 hours
Final walkthrough scheduling & leading
Final walkthrough scheduling & leading
Worksheets, Spreadsheets & Templates
Worksheets, Spreadsheets & Templates
Vendor recommendations & Contract reviewing
Vendor recommendations & Contract reviewing
Open communication
Open communication
Itinerary building
Itinerary building
Budgeting assistance
Budgeting assistance
Most popular
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Wedding Coaching
$3,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Wedding planning guide throughout
Wedding planning guide throughout
All day of coordination services
All day of coordination services
Unlimited contact / communication
Unlimited contact / communication
Full Service Planning
$7,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Design & logistics
Design & logistics
Bi-weekly calls
Bi-weekly calls
Day of coordination
Day of coordination
Vendor reach outs & reccomendations
Vendor reach outs & reccomendations
Worksheets, Spreadsheets & Templates
Worksheets, Spreadsheets & Templates
11 hours the day of wedding
11 hours the day of wedding
Unlimited contact & communication
Unlimited contact & communication
Venue search & touring
Venue search & touring
  • Day of Coordination
    $2,500 starting price
    Day of Coordination
    $2,500 starting price
    Contact for hours
    Contact for hours
    Day of coordination for at least 9 hours
    Day of coordination for at least 9 hours
    Final walkthrough scheduling & leading
    Final walkthrough scheduling & leading
    Worksheets, Spreadsheets & Templates
    Worksheets, Spreadsheets & Templates
    Vendor recommendations & Contract reviewing
    Vendor recommendations & Contract reviewing
    Open communication
    Open communication
    Itinerary building
    Itinerary building
    Budgeting assistance
    Budgeting assistance
  • Most popular
    .
    Wedding Coaching
    $3,000 starting price
    Wedding Coaching
    $3,000 starting price
    Contact for hours
    Contact for hours
    Wedding planning guide throughout
    Wedding planning guide throughout
    All day of coordination services
    All day of coordination services
    Unlimited contact / communication
    Unlimited contact / communication
  • Full Service Planning
    $7,000 starting price
    Full Service Planning
    $7,000 starting price
    Contact for hours
    Contact for hours
    Design & logistics
    Design & logistics
    Bi-weekly calls
    Bi-weekly calls
    Day of coordination
    Day of coordination
    Vendor reach outs & reccomendations
    Vendor reach outs & reccomendations
    Worksheets, Spreadsheets & Templates
    Worksheets, Spreadsheets & Templates
    11 hours the day of wedding
    11 hours the day of wedding
    Unlimited contact & communication
    Unlimited contact & communication
    Venue search & touring
    Venue search & touring
  • Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
  • Couples usually spend $2,500
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Details

Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Circle Message
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Meet the team

Vendor
Ally Alford
Owner
Ally is a passionate planner who is dedicated to making each couple's unique vision come to life. She has worked in the wedding industry since 2021, embracing her love of planning and celebrations by starting her own business.

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3/26/2025
Ally from Cloud 9 Weddings was an absolute lifesaver for my wedding! She helped me with everything from recommending amazing vendors, to creating a timeline that made our wedding weekend stress free. Ally was so fun to work with and always made me feel supported throughout the planning process with weekly check ins and planning docs! She was there for the rehearsal and on the big day, making sure everything went perfectly. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing, and actually got to enjoy my wedding day with my husband. If you’re looking for someone to help make your wedding day perfect, Ally is your girl!
Response from Cloud 9 Weddings on 04/03/2025
You are the best, Brooke!! LOVED working with you!!!!
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4/02/2025
Ally has lifted such a weight off my shoulders in the whole wedding process. She's my day-of coordinator and has been so helpful in creating timelines and communicating with my vendors to make sure it all runs smoothly. She's got so much industry experience, she's been able to help me avoid common traps and set things up for a smooth day. Ally is such a positive fun person and I know she's going to keep me calm on the big day. Super glad to have her on my team!!
Response from Cloud 9 Weddings on 04/03/2025
Jody!!! I appreciate you so so much!!!

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