about sustainable soirées
Thoughtful planning begins with calm leadership.
At Sustainable Soirées, we believe wedding planning should feel supported, not overwhelming.
Our role is to manage the details, guide the decisions, and create the space for our couples to fully enjoy this season of life. We want you focused on celebrating your engagement, enjoying time with the people you love, and soaking in the moments that make this time in your life so special.
From your first planning conversation through the final moments of your wedding weekend, we're here to guide the process with intention, care, and calm confidence.
How We Work
peace of mind
We believe wedding planning should feel like having an expert in your corner.
Planning a wedding involves hundreds of decisions, countless moving pieces, and moments when it can feel difficult to know what comes next. Our approach is designed to remove that uncertainty.
We create structure where it's needed, provide guidance when decisions feel overwhelming, and remain several steps ahead so you can move through the process with confidence.
The result isn't simply a beautiful wedding. It's knowing someone is looking out for you every step of the way.
A planning experience built around
thoughtfully integrated.
Sustainability,
It is woven into the way we plan through thoughtful sourcing, intentional design choices, and strategic logistical planning that reduces excess while preserving the integrity of the celebration. We guide our couples toward decisions that align with their values while maintaining the level of refinement and hospitality their celebration deserves. The goal is never compromise, but care.
Sustainability at Sustainable Soirées is never performative or prescriptive.
your celebration
One of the things we're most proud of is that every couple receives the same thoughtful experience, regardless of which planner is guiding their celebration.
We believe couples deserve prompt communication, honest guidance, proactive problem solving, and a planner who genuinely cares about their experience.
While each planner brings her own strengths, personality, and perspective, every member of our team shares the same commitment to helping couples feel cared for and confident throughout the journey.
The same care no matter who is leading
Meet the Team
Meet Bristol
she / her
Founder & Creative director
Sustainable Soirées was founded on a simple belief: weddings can be both beautifully executed and thoughtfully considered.
After years working within the wedding industry, Bristol saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between elevated event design and environmentally responsible practices. She created Sustainable Soirées to help couples celebrate in a way that feels intentional, meaningful, and deeply personal without sacrificing the beauty, hospitality, or guest experience.
Known for her calm leadership and attention to detail, Bristol approaches each wedding with foresight, care, and steady guidance. Couples often remark on how composed she remains throughout the planning process and in high-pressure moments, maintaining a sense of poise even when faced with the most complex situations.
What Bristol loves most about wedding planning isn't the timelines or logistics, it's the people. She is endlessly inspired by the moments that make a wedding meaningful, such as a parent seeing their child dressed for the ceremony, lifelong friends gathered around a dinner table, a packed dance floor at the end of the night, and the quiet moments in between that often become the memories couples treasure most.
Outside of weddings, Bristol enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter, catching up on the latest Bravo shows, and gathering fresh design inspiration wherever she goes.
heartfelt speeches that bring tears to the room, iconic wedding fashion moments, and unforgettable dance parties.
Bristol loves:
Meet Grace
she / her
Associate lead Planner
Grace brings precision, warmth, and a natural gift for organization to every celebration she supports. Known for her detail-oriented approach and steady presence, she ensures timelines flow smoothly and every element of the day is thoughtfully managed behind the scenes.
She has a deep appreciation for the small, personal touches that make a wedding meaningful. Grace especially loves when couples incorporate details that reflect their story — from heirloom pieces to handwritten notes for guests. One of her favorite moments came from a couple who wrote personal letters to every guest, creating a room filled with emotion as loved ones read their messages at the dinner table.
Originally from Indiana, Grace carries a strong sense of Hoosier hospitality in the way she approaches planning. She believes couples should feel genuinely cared for throughout the process and able to fully enjoy their celebration knowing every detail is thoughtfully handled.
Outside of weddings, Grace enjoys baking with her sourdough starter, hosting cozy dinners with friends, and spending time tending to her summer garden. During the holidays, you’ll likely find her curled up with popcorn, a Hallmark movie, and a deep appreciation for a good love story.
handwritten details, meaningful traditions, and the small touches that make a celebration feel personal.
Grace loves:
Meet Hilary
she / her
Associate lead Planner
Hilary approaches wedding planning with a blend of creativity, organization, and calm composure. With over a decade of experience supporting celebrations of varying scales, she excels at guiding couples through the planning process with clarity and thoughtful reassurance.
Known for her meticulous attention to detail, Hilary has a particular love for the logistical side of weddings — from building seamless timelines to thoughtfully organizing floor plans so every part of the celebration flows effortlessly. Her goal is always the same: ensuring every detail is carefully handled so couples can remain fully present and savor the experience.
While she values precision and structure, Hilary is equally drawn to the emotional moments that make weddings meaningful. Some of her favorite parts of a wedding day are the quiet in-between moments — a knowing look between a couple, or a parent sharing one last hug before the ceremony begins.
Hilary believes planning should feel supportive, organized, and even joyful. Whether she’s bustling a dress in record time, tracking down a missing boutonnière, or gently guiding a lively group of groomsmen into place, she approaches every wedding with calm confidence and care.
Outside of weddings, Hilary enjoys spending time with her husband and their three kids (along with their pup, ChipBob). She’s an avid reader who easily finishes around 100 books a year, loves tending to her ever-growing collection of plants, and is always happy to swap book recommendations.
perfectly structured timelines and the quiet emotional moments between them.
Hilary loves:
Meet Alanna
she / her
Associate lead Planner
Alanna approaches weddings with equal parts creativity and care, bringing a thoughtful perspective to every celebration she supports. She thrives in the behind-the-scenes rhythm of a wedding day: keeping plans on track, solving small challenges before they’re noticed, and helping couples feel relaxed and fully present for each moment.
What excites her most about wedding planning is how every event reflects a couple’s story in its own way. Alanna loves seeing personality woven into the experience for guests, whether through meaningful traditions, unexpected design details, or moments that encourage everyone to slow down and connect. One moment that has stayed with her was when a couple passed their rings around during the ceremony for a quick blessing from each guest - a quiet gesture that made the ceremony feel even more intentional.
Outside of weddings, you'll often find Alanna with her husband exploring everything Chicago has to offer (unless it's too cold outside). She is an avid home cook and baker who enjoys experimenting with new recipes and hosting low-key gatherings with friends. When she’s relaxing, you’ll often find her with a good book - the perfect way to unwind after a day spent celebrating love.
Alanna loves:
meaningful traditions, thoughtful design touches, and the quiet moments that bring guests together.
Welcome Here
All Love Is
At Sustainable Soirées, we believe every couple deserves to feel celebrated, respected, and fully supported throughout the planning process. We are honored to work with couples of all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, cultures, and faiths, and we approach every celebration with openness, care, and genuine enthusiasm.
