Monique Gunn is a Chicago native. She credits motherhood as the conduit that allowed her to unveil and explore her creativity. From childhood, she has engaged in creative arts, such as singing and acting. However, she didn’t begin to express her creativity through her hands until she began to make celebratory moments special for her children. She innately has an eye for detail and perfection. Additionally, she has always cared for people in a way that causes her to go over and above the call of duty. These natural tendencies only enhance her drive and passion when it comes to curating design visions for her clients.
Monique has been afforded the privilege of engaging with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures. As such, she can connect with and serve a variety of individuals. Her inherent ability to be present for and care for people became apparent as far back as childhood and was built upon through her church community as a ministry leader, along with her educational pursuits and professional experiences that include obtaining her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work. From there, she was licensed as a social worker in 2010, serving in various settings, such as hospitals, community agencies, the foster care system, the older adult population, and currently within the school setting.
Her heart, compassion, and commitment to people, along with her love for making things beautiful exudes in her work as an event designer. Her commitment to being a lifelong learner allows her to execute event design with a distinct level of skill and dedication. Monique has undergone and completed training with IWED, backdrop design, floral design, and even woodworking for event prop building. She has had the privilege of working alongside some of the industry's top designers and wedding planners. With Monique being the lead designer, your event will always surpass your dreams. As her client, you will be treated with respect and compassion.
"we believe in Making Your Moment Matter by Executing a Design with YOU in Mind."