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

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

7 reviews

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Camilla A.
Rating: 5
•Jul 24
Multi faceted and very organized
Alicia made the entire planning seamless. Definitely worth getting a wedding planner. She even caught on that we didn’t really vibe with the first photographer and brought up other options til we found the perfect one. She helped make our Mexican-Filipino wedding come true
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Kayla
Rating: 5
•Nov 24, 2025
Worth every penny!
Hiring Alicia and the team at TrueJoy Weddings was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very first phone call, Alicia was prompt, friendly, and enthusiastic in her communication, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Her professionalism, easy-going demeanor, and ability to handle any last-minute hiccups (like when a vendor had to cancel on the day of our wedding) made the experience truly stress-free. Alicia's timeline and planning expertise ensured we didn't have to worry about a single detail, and it felt like we were planning with a good friend rather than a vendor. I cannot recommend Alicia and TrueJoy Weddings enough - they were worth every penny and played a huge role in making our wedding day absolutely perfect.
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Isabel M.
Rating: 5
•Oct 30, 2025
BEST Wedding Planners in Chicago!
Alicia and Deric met and exceeded any and all of our expectations in relation to our wedding day. We had a bit of a unique circumstance and ended up hiring the duo about two months before our wedding. We previously had a very poor experience with another wedding planner whom we had to terminate our contract with. Alicia handled our day-of coordination with ease and professionalism. We had about one call per week starting 7 weeks before our wedding and Alicia handled every last detail that I would have forgotten about. The day of the wedding, Alicia was present with me (bride) throughout the morning and made sure everything was on schedule and in order. She managed and communicated with our vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly. She had previously made a very detailed Day-Of Itinerary that we followed and additionally made a separate itinerary for our families to follow. Deric ensured everything at the venue was set up properly and ready for our reception to begin. Alicia and Deric continuously checked in on my husband and I, in addition to my family, which I thought was an incredibly thoughtful touch. My only regret is not hiring them sooner for full planning. Alicia and Deric, we are so grateful for your work. You made our day perfect.
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Hannah G.
Rating: 5
•Jun 25, 2025
Amazing experience
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.
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Rhys
Rating: 5
•May 3, 2025
Always making sure we have what we need
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!