About Keli Christenson

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

An energetic creative, natural organizer, and hopeless romantic, Keli brings a thoughtful blend of creativity, experience, and genuine care to every wedding she plans. Known for her calm presence and attention to detail, she helps couples navigate the planning process with confidence while creating celebrations that feel personal, meaningful, and uniquely their own.

Before founding Monarch Weddings in 2012, Keli spent more than a decade in the events industry, building her expertise through corporate event planning and working alongside one of San Diego’s leading wedding planners. She earned her Event Management Certification from the University of San Diego in 2011 and continues to stay inspired by new ideas and evolving industry trends.

What Keli loves most is building relationships with her couples and being part of one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives. Her goal is simple: to create a seamless, joyful experience that allows couples to be fully present and truly enjoy every moment of the engagement and their wedding day.

“ I feel incredibly fortunate to be living out my passion every day. It is truly a privilege to walk alongside couples during one of the most exciting, and sometimes overwhelming, seasons of their lives. My goal is to bring a sense of calm, confidence, and joy to the planning process so couples can fully savor their engagement and enjoy every step of the journey.

There are a few moments on a wedding day that never get old. One is when a couple sees each other for the first time. No matter how many weddings I’ve planned, that moment still moves me. Another is escorting them into their reception space for the grand reveal before guests arrive. It is a quiet, meaningful pause where they can take it all in together and see the vision we’ve brought to life.

Watching their genuine reactions, whether it’s joy, awe, or happy tears, is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. Knowing I played a small role in creating a celebration that reflects their love story fills me with gratitude and reminds me why I love this work.”  Keli