Birdcage and Blushers Weddings

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 2 – 4

About Birdcage and Blushers Weddings

Birdcage and Blushers Weddings

Wedding Planner and Creative Director

Birdcage and Blushers is a wedding planning and design firm rooted in one core belief: your wedding should feel like the two of you — not a trend, not a template, but a genuine reflection of your love story, your personalities, and what you value most. With over 13 years of experience across catering, venues, and hospitality, I bring a rare, behind-the-scenes fluency to every wedding. That depth of industry knowledge means every element of your day is thoughtfully considered and expertly executed. Birdcage and Blushers was built from a deep personal passion for creating memorable experiences and that passion shows in every detail.

I take an architectural approach to planning — every detail is intentional and connects back to something meaningful. But I also know wedding planning is emotional, not just logistical. I'm here to be the steady, experienced hand that keeps things moving while honoring what this milestone means to you. No two Birdcage and Blushers weddings look the same, because no two couples are the same — but every couple leaves with a day that is elevated and unmistakably theirs.

In three words: Collaborative, Empathetic, Fun

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Description

Full-service planning and design for intentional, modern couples who want a curated wedding planning experience from beginning to end.

Bespoke destination weddings that feel effortless, personal, and true to you. The same level of detail and support with full-service planning, we'll make sure your destination wedding planning is seamless as the wedding itself.

For couples who have their venue and a couple of key vendors, and want expert guidance and vision refinement throughout the rest of the wedding planning journey

Planning begins12 Months out12 Months out12 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Accommodation Coordination
Final Venue Walkthrough
Rentals & Linens
PricingStarts at $18,000*Starts at $19,500*Starts at $9,500*

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

5 reviews

  • DW

    Diallo W.

    Rating: 5
    •Mar 3, 2026

    Deeply carful and splendid

    Birdcage and Blushers Weddings was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication style was personable, kind, and deliberate throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work was detailed, passionate, friendly, understanding, and thoughtful. They accommodated our photo schedule and assisted both my partner and me, as well as all of our vendors, seamlessly. I would highly recommend Birdcage and Blushers Weddings to any couple looking for a wedding planning team that will make their special day unforgettable.

  • SB

    Selena B.

    Rating: 5
    •Aug 31, 2025

    The most amazing planner!!

    My husband and I had the pleasure of having Alyson's help with planning our wedding in under 6 months. From our first meeting with her she put us at ease that our vision could come to fruition despite only four months to plan. She listened to our vision and anything we were not sure about she had suggestions that she thought would compliment ideas. For every picture or description we had she listened carefully and then would get back to us with a list of vendors she thought would best be able to carry the task out, she did not just suggest vendors based on their popularity. Any vendor we found on our own she did not just shoot down, she kept an open mind and trusted our opinion on vendors we chose as well. She made planning everything so smooth even the hard decisions and she made the day of the wedding even smoother. If something did go wrong, we still know nothing about it. She was so patient with my family and all their questions. She is amazing, and I do not think the day would have been so successful without her expertise, professionalism, and patience. We thank her so much for making sure our day was special, and looked just like how we imagined it.

    Alyson Thompson•Sep 2, 2025

    Hi Selena, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Your words and feedback mean so much and it was absolute pleasure being your planner and helping you navigate the wedding planning process on an accelerated timeline. Your vision and decisiveness were so key in allowing me to bring your stunning vision to life, and I'm so glad you were happy with the end result and had a memorable wedding day :)

  • LW

    Lian W.

    Rating: 5
    •Feb 13, 2025

    Thank you!!!

    I was so happy to have Alyson as my day of coordinator for my wedding last September! From the first meeting, I was really impressed with how buttoned up she was! She handled all of the day of logistics & communication with vendors and had great recs and advice to help bring our vision to life. 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!! I couldn't have done it without her & can't recommend her enough!

    Alyson Thompson•Aug 30, 2025

    Hi Lian, thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm glad so glad you and Nick were able to be present and enjoy your wedding day! Wishing you both all the best and I hope you're excited for your upcoming 1-year anniversary!

  • TH

    Trevor H.

    Rating: 5
    •Feb 6, 2025

    Always a pleasure to work with

    I've had the pleasure to work with Alyson on multiple weddings and she is incredible. Her dedication to her clients, attention to detail and and overall professionalism help to make her stand out! She keeps her fellow vendors in the loop with her clear communication style. Her warm personality makes her so easy to work with. Alyson always has a smile on her face even when difficulties occur. If you're looking for someone to help bring your vision to life, Alyson and Birdcage and Blushers is where you should go!

  • JF

    John & F.

    Rating: 5
    •Feb 6, 2025

    A fantastic partner for details big and small

    Alyson served as our day-of coordinator in August of 2024, but she got to work well ahead of our big day. She spent a generous amount of time understanding our vision, our preferences, and our non-negotiables. She was on site with us for venue walkthroughs and established communication with our vendors ahead of time. She also checked in with us regularly to make sure we were on track. She was a bona fide problem solver, including helping our DJ sort out access issues with our venue, ensuring our guests didn’t walk through our aisle before the ceremony, and running across the street at the eleventh hour to buy eyelash glue. She even helped us bustle the wedding dress between the ceremony and reception when we couldn’t figure it out. We are really grateful for everything she did and we highly recommend working with her for your special day.

    Alyson Thompson•Feb 6, 2025

    Thank you so much for your kind words! You were both amazing to work with from day one and it was such a pleasure being able to ensure you had an amazing wedding day (and being introduced to Bosnian music - so much fun)! Wishing you all the best <3 -Alyson

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