About Keli Christenson

Keli Christenson ~ Founder / Designer / Certified Wedding & Event Planner

An energetic creative, natural organizer, and hopeless romantic at heart, Keli truly loves what she does. With a passion for design and a heart for serving others, she brings a blend of creativity, professionalism, and calm confidence to every wedding she plans. Her role isn’t just to organize the details — it’s to listen deeply, honor each couple’s vision, and make the journey feel effortless, inspired, and yes, even fun.

Before founding Monarch Weddings in 2012, Keli spent over a decade immersed in events — first in corporate planning, then alongside one of San Diego’s leading wedding planners — gaining the skills, connections, and perspective that now shape how she guides each celebration. In 2011, she earned her Event Management Certification from the University of San Diego, and she continues to seek fresh ideas and insights in an ever-evolving industry.

What brings her the greatest joy is supporting couples during such a meaningful chapter of their lives — creating celebrations that aren’t just beautiful, but also personal, joyful, and unforgettable from beginning to end.

“I consider myself so fortunate to be pursuing my passion! It’s a privilege to guide couples through this exhilarating (though occasionally challenging) phase of their lives. My goal is to instill confidence and provide peace of mind to my couples throughout the planning process so they can enjoy their engagement to the fullest. A moment I truly treasure on the wedding day is when I escort the couple into their ballroom for the grand reveal, just before inviting their guests.  This allows them to immerse themselves in the experience as if they were a guest and take in all the little details we co-created and carefully crafted just for them. Witnessing their authentic reactions as they see their vision and months of meticulous planning come to life is truly so fulfilling. The genuine expressions of joy, often accompanied by tears, never fail to move me!  Knowing I had played a vital role in helping them achieve their dream wedding is incredibly rewarding and deepens my appreciation for the work I do.” ~ Keli

FUN RANDOM FACTS ABOUT KELI:  San Diego Native | Ambidextrous | Passionate about Yoga & Travel | Former Freelance Makeup Artist for MAC Cosmetics | Was in 2 TV Commercials | Has Skydived (Loves Adventure)