About Gracefully Planned Wedding Events
Planning with heart, executing with grace.
Welcome! I’m Carla, a wedding planner with a heart for covenant love and meaningful celebration. I specialize in designing weddings that honor the sacredness of marriage—whether in a church sanctuary or a sunlit garden, every detail is approached with prayer, intentionality, and purpose.
This planning service is rooted in Christian values and a deep reverence for traditional marriage. I believe weddings are more than events—they’re sacred milestones that reflect love, commitment, and legacy. My goal is to serve couples who value intentionality, authenticity, and a celebration that reflects the depth of their union.
I joyfully work with couples from diverse backgrounds who share a desire for a wedding that’s thoughtful, elegant, and purpose driven. From timeline creation to vendor coordination, I bring grace, professionalism, and heartfelt care to every celebration.
If you're seeking a planner who will honor your love story with excellence and design a day that reflects your values—I’d be honored to serve you.
Words From the Owner
Words From the Owner
“Hello! I’m Carla Monique, the owner of Weddings by Monique!
I’m a romantic, a connector, and an avid organizer. I’ve been known to organize events that I attend no matter the occasion. However, my passion has always been weddings. The act of two people coming together for a lifetime just makes me teary-eyed. It is one of the most intimate acts ever!
I’ve had the awesome opportunity to organize weddings since 2005. It has been a tremendously memorable experience to be a part of making a couple’s dreams manifest. I’m so honored and humbled by this wonderful opportunity to offer this service to people in and around St. Mary's County.
So, enough about me! I believe wholeheartedly that we can enjoy working together to turn the wedding idea you’ve envisioned into reality. We can also create a wedding you didn’t know that you could have.
Chat with me, and let’s discuss your needs.