truejoyweddings

Name: truejoyweddings
Address: Chicago, IL, 60707, US
Price range: Starts at $500
Rating: 5

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 2

About truejoyweddings

truejoyweddings

Based in Chicago, IL, truejoyweddings is a distinguished wedding planning studio led by husband-and-wife team, Alicia and Deric. With a shared passion for celebrating love, they specialize in crafting JOY-filled weddings that are thoughtfully curated to reflect each couple’s unique story. Their personalized approach ensures that every detail is intentional, meaningful, and seamlessly executed. Whether you're seeking comprehensive planning or expert guidance along the way, truejoyweddings offers an elevated, heartfelt experience designed to bring your wedding vision to life with intentionality, grace, and joy.

Originally from Canada, Alicia moved to Chicago in 2020 after marrying the love of her life—now her partner in both marriage and business. With a background in chemistry, she brings a rare blend of precision and creativity to planning, refined through years in scientific labs. In 2021, Deric joined her in business, inspired by her passion for celebrating love stories. More than an extra set of hands, he brings a calm, attentive presence, ensuring everyone feels genuinely seen, heard, and cared for. Together, they are the heart of truejoyweddings—where thoughtful planning meets heartfelt service and every celebration is crafted with true joy.

In three words: Organized, Resourceful, Thoughtful

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $5,000

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $3,500

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $2,000

Event design

Pricing starts at $500

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $2,500

A la carte

Pricing starts at $500

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Amazing experience
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•Hannah G.•Jun 25
Alicia and Deric were amazing. They helped us plan our wedding in 3 months and we couldn’t have done it without them. They are communities, flexible, detail oriented, and the day of, were indispensable.
Always making sure we have what we need
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•Rhys•May 3, 2025
We love working with Alicia. She always makes sure we have what we need as vendors and clearly communicates if things are changing on the fly. Definitely makes our lives easier! Hope we see you again soon, Alicia!
Great to work with!
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•Old North F.•Apr 23, 2025
We had a great experience with Alicia on one of our couple's wedding day! She kept communication clear and consistent, and allowed for a seamless flow of events for our team. She was friendly and kind and great to work with! We'd love to work alongside Alicia again.
Not only organized but creative too!
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•Amy•Apr 23, 2025
Alicia and the team at truejoyweddings were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their communication was prompt, lively, and highly engaged throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was excellent - they were efficient, flawless executors who helped create a truly unique musical experience for our guests. Alicia is a wonderful planner who truly cares about her clients; she kept everything running smoothly at the wedding at the Metropolitan Club and made the entire day so easy for us as vendors but also for the couple. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planning experience.