Keli Christenson, Founder of Monarch Weddings was so excited to be added to the Lodge at Torrey Pines preferred Partners list.

Here are a few images from Kelley & Chris’ “Love at the Lodge” wedding at the Lodge at Torrey Pines.

For more images and complete blog covering this rustic wedding click: LOVE AT THE LODGE 

 FOR MORE IMAGES FROM THIS WEDDING – SEE COMPLETE BLOG POST: LOVE AT THE LODGE

VENDOR LOVE

VENUE: THE LODGE AT TORREY PINES

WEDDING COORDINATOR: KELI CHRISTENSON, VIA CROWN WEDDINGS

FLORALS: SPLENDID SENTIMENTS FLORAL DESIGN

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA AULL PHOTOGRAPHY

PAPERGOODS: J GRACE, LUXURIOUS EVENT STATIONERY

SAN DIEGO WEDDING PLANNER –  MONARCH WEDDINGS, LLC
KELI CHRISTENSON – FOUNDER / CERTIFIED WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER
www.monarchweddings.com
PH. (858) 480.9332  /  E. info@monarchweddings.com read more

San Diego Wedding Planner, Monarch Weddings is Published in Ceremony Magazine San Diego.

THANK YOU TO THE WONDERFUL TEAM OF VENDORS ON THAT MADE THIS POSSIBLE!

For more images from Mandy & Jamie’s wedding: 

LOVE AT FIRST BLUSH

For complete coverage of this stunning French Vintage wedding at the Westgate Hotel  by San Diego Wedding Planner, Monarch Weddings, click these links below: 

Blush French Vintage Wedding at Westgate Hotel ~ Part 1 (Pre-Ceremony & Ceremony)

Blush French Vintage Wedding at Westgate Hotel ~ Part 2 (Details & Celebration)

VENDOR LOVE:

WEDDING PLANNER: KELI CHRISTENSON, OWNER OF MONARCH WEDDINGS

PHOTOGRAPHY: TRUE PHOTOGRAPHY

VENUE: WESTGATE HOTEL

FLORIST: KAREN TRAN FLORALS

PAPER ELEMENTS: J GRACE LUXURY EVENT STATIONERY read more

Check out this awesome condensed wedding video created by SidebySide Cinema of the Stunning blush French vintage glamorous wedding at Westgate hotel coordinated by San Diego wedding planner Keli Christenson, Founder of Monarch Weddings for Mandy & Jamie.  As you will see, this truly was a gorgeous and romantic wedding with many unique touches.

I loved reliving all the special moments of this wedding while watching the video!

Awesome job SidebySide Cinema – you really did a great job capturing the beauty & feeling of this special day!  read more

KORY & SARAH – THE DETAILS & CELEBRATION

COCKTAIL HOUR

MASON JARS FOR PLACE-CARDS

The place-cards were mason jars with a place-card tied to them, polished off with white and grey stripped straws  –
It’s not only cute, it’s also functional and acts as a favor for guests to take home.

MEMORY LADDER 

Ladders painted white with mason jars & flowers showcased pictures of the couples’ journey together.

IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED – MEMORIAL TABLE

In honor of the loved ones that couldn’t be there, there was a Memorial table decorated with a Manzanita Tree with flowers & candles delicately placed on the branches and a beautiful peony in special honor of Sarah’s mom. There was a sweet note and photos of those who have pasted in beautiful frames.  They were there in spirit!
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San Diego Wedding Planner, Keli Christenson, Founder & Planner of Monarch Wedding and Monarch Weddings Team

Hello and Welcome to SOCIAL BUTTERFLY, A MONARCH WEDDINGS BLOG!

My name is Keli Christenson, the Founder of Monarch Weddings, LLC in San Diego, CA.  I’m thrilled to be launching my new website and blog, showcasing some of my work and broadcasting to the world my passion for wedding planning!

I thought a good place to start my first blog would be at the beginning… my journey to becoming a wedding/event planner and business owner of Monarch Weddings started at a very young age – about 7 years old. My mom often shares stories of how I was awe-struck by anything glitzy, girlie and glamorous and laughs about how I would throw dress up parties for my friends in the backyard or garage and often would play “wedding”. read more