Wedding Planning for celebrations that feel as good as they look

 Capstone Occasions

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Your celebration should feel like you—artful, intentional, and effortless from the guest experience to the final send-off. Capstone Occasions brings your vision to life with personalized planning, thoughtful design, and expert coordination that keeps every detail moving smoothly.

Your vision, thoughtfully planned and
beautifully executed

Elevated full-service planning experience so every detail is handled and every moment is truly yours for celebrations across Chicago, Rockford, Miwlaukee, Madion and beyond.

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The Capstone Experince

  • Thoughtful design - Celebrations tailored to reflect your story, style, and priorities.
  • Strategic Planning - Clear timelines and thoughtful preparation, and expert guidance through every stage of the planning process so nothing is left to chance.
  • Vendor Team Coordination - Close collaboration with your vendor team to ensure every detail comes together beautifully.
  • Calm, Guided Process - From our first conversation to the last dance, we provide a polished planning experience that allows you to relax and enjoy the journey.

Destination Weddings

Near or far, we handle the logistics so you can focus on the celebration.

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Weddings

From full-service planning to event management, we’ll make your wedding day feel seamless.

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Corporate & Social Events

Impress clients, teams, and guests with an experience that’s organized, elevated, and on-brand.

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Capstone Occasions proudly plans and coordinates weddings and events throughout Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and beyond.  As an experienced Chicago wedding planner, our team also regularly supports celebrations across Wisconsin and destination locations.

Whether your event takes place in the heart of the city, along the lakefront, or at a countryside estate, we bring the same calm, guidance, thoughtful planning, and meticulous attention to detail to every celebration we serve. 

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  • Bring your vision to life: design direction, refined details, creative personalization
  • Stay organized without the overwhelm: clear planning tools, timelines, and expert vendor recommendations
  • Enjoy every moment: we manage the behind-the-scenes so you can stay present

Planning should feel exciting—not overwhelming. We’re here to guide you through every step:

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Turning your vision into a day you’ll always remember

We went from panicking and stressing over wedding planning to feeling like we were getting everything we’re looking for

Hailey & Ethan

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She was essential in supporting all the things that mattered to us and made them a priority throughout the process. From the moment we hired her, we felt comfortable, and she made me feel supported by her from day one.

Natalie & Nick

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Planning a wedding can be very overwhelming, but she made the entire process feel effortless, organized, and most importantly, fun!

Meghan & Chris

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She orchestrated the day so seamlessly that my husband and I were able to simply be present, soaking in every laugh, every tear, and every dance without a single worry. By the end of the night, we looked at each other and realized it had been perfect. Not “perfect” in the way people say just to be polite, but truly, deeply perfect — the kind of perfect that will stay in your heart for the rest of your life.

Shae & Ernest

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She truly allowed us to be present on our wedding day and leave the day of details to her! Tia felt like a friend through the whole process and we are so grateful we had her. 

Allyson

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She immediately put us at ease with her warm personality, professionalism, and genuine passion for what she does.

Armie & Joseph

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Tia Lasswell is the award-winning force behind Capstone Occasions, with over two decades of event planning experience and a reputation for meticulous execution and heartfelt service. Her approach is equal parts creative and strategic—so your event feels beautiful and runs flawlessly.

The Heart & Soul of Capstone Occasions

Tia Lasswell

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