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Based out of Chicago, IL, truejoyweddings is an esteemed wedding planning service run by a husband and wife duo, Alicia & Deric. They understand that every wedding is unique, so they strive to provide a bespoke experience to bring couples' visions to life. Whether you need someone to take care of everything or just lend a guiding hand, these wedding planners are an excellent choice.

Originally from Canada, Alicia moved to Chicago in 2020 after meeting and marrying the love of her life and now business partner, Deric. Alicia has a background in chemistry, which sets her apart from other wedding planning services. Working in a lab with explosive materials has given Alicia impressive attention to detail. With Alicia by your side, you can rest assured that every aspect of your celebration will run seamlessly.

Alicia's husband, Deric, jumped on board in 2021 after seeing the passion for weddings exuding in his wife when she would plan and even just talk about her couples. Adding not just an extra set of hands and eyes over the day of the wedding, Deric plays a vital role in ensuring all parties involved are heard, seen, and taken care of. From calming the groom down with a pep talk right before the ceremony to finding grandma a wheelchair at the venue, Deric adds an extra bit of insurance to the exceptional service truejoyweddings provides.

truejoyweddings would love to host a consultation to discuss your dreams for your special day. You can choose from four primary services: month-of coordination, partial planning, full planning, and consulting. Alicia & Deric will listen to your desires and create a personalized package just for you to ensure you receive everything you need. They will strive to design an occasion that celebrates and represents your love story authentically, bringing a little piece of Heaven on Earth through your wedding celebration!

Services Offered

truejoyweddings would love to host a consultation to discuss your dreams for your special day. You can choose from four primary services: month-of coordination, partial planning, full planning, and consulting. Alicia & Deric will listen to your desires and create a personalized package just for you to ensure you receive everything you need. They will strive to design an occasion that celebrates and represents your love story authentically, bringing a little piece of Heaven on Earth through your wedding celebration!

  • Black-owned
  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of truejoyweddings

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The planning team provided exceptional day-of coordination for a 250+ South Asian wedding, keeping the event on schedule and even finishing the ceremony early. They were organized, attentive, and available throughout planning, managing vendors, timelines, logistics, and special requests so the couple could relax. Professional, detail-oriented, and highly recommended.

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The planning team provided exceptional day-of coordination for a 250+ South Asian wedding, keeping the event on schedule and even finishing the ceremony early. They were organized, attentive, and available throughout planning, managing vendors, timelines, logistics, and special requests so the couple could relax. Professional, detail-oriented, and highly recommended.

Arjun
Arjun Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly supportive wedding planners

Alicia and Deric were so kind, calm, encouraging and supportive to us, both as we planned our large South Asian wedding and on the day of when we had some mild anxiety about the timeline of events. They reassured us, checked in on us throughout the day, and implemented our vision with little to no hiccups. I am so glad we entrusted them with helping plan our wedding. Any future bride and groom or guest who attends a wedding Alicia and Deric plan will have an amazing experience.
Aratrika
Aratrika Sent on 09/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Planners for South Asian Wedding

Alicia and Deric were absolutely perfect in executing our South Asian wedding with 250+ guests. They were so amazing with their day of coordination that we ended up finishing ceremony 30 mins early! They were detailed, meticulous, patient, and kind. I highly recommend this husband + wife duo!!
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Kayla Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny!

Alicia was amazing and worth every penny! She was professional but it also felt like I was planning with a friend. She allowed me to not stress about all the decisions I had to make leading to the big day and I was able to enjoy my special day with all my friends and family.
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Isabel Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

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.
The
The B. Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So professional and creative

We love working alongside Alicia and the team! They are so professional and organized. We always know things will go smoothly when they are in charge
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Zoe R. Sent on 11/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Very helpful!

Very helpful in getting everything in order and ready for the big day! So much less stressful to have Alicia and Derek’s help!!
Abby
Abby Sent on 03/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So organized and on top of everything!!

Alicia was truly a life saver!! She not only made day-of coordination smooth and worry-free (for us), but also assisted us with communication between other vendors, organization of the timeline, and filling in the smaller details we didn't even consider. Her and Deric were such a wonderful hype team and checked in on us, and our parents, throughout our wedding night (which was such a nice touch). They thought of everything and were always just a quick email away if we had any questions. Cannot recommend this team more!!!
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Dawn Sent on 12/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding come true!

Alicia was an amazing Wedding Coordinator.
We work a lot of clients and she was so organized. She stayed even after the wedding couple left for the evening to make sure the event was finished to standard. She was with the bride and groom for the entire duration of their event. Every detail was planned out. She and her team worked so well with us at Chicago Theater Works venue. We look forward to working with her again.
Thank you,

Chicago Theater Works
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Becca Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Easy and Professional!

It was a pleasure working with Alicia - she was very professional, quick to respond, and organized. I look forward to working with her again in the future!
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Eric Sent on 09/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You!

I worked as a DJ alongside Alicia with truejoyweddings this summer and was blown away by her professionalism, kindness and organizational skills. Our event ran smoothly from start to finish and the process of planning with Alicia was easy and seamless. Highly recommended!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

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