Full-Service Event Planning, Design & Production
The big picture.
Every last detail.
Kristin Banta Events is a Los Angeles event producer and experiential agency leading brand experiences, luxury weddings and private celebrations worldwide. We connect creative direction with venue sourcing, budgets, vendor management, guest logistics and on-site execution, carrying the vision through final strike.
01 / ENVISION
Shape the experience.
Concept, creative direction, spatial design and the guest journey.
02 / PLAN
Build the framework.
Venue scouting, budgets, vendor contracts, schedules and guest logistics.
03 / PRODUCE
Bring it together.
Design procurement, technical partners, catering and entertainment.
04 / DIRECT
Lead every transition.
Installation, event teams, live cues, guest flow and final strike.
Creative Direction & Environmental Design
A concept you can
step inside.
We establish the story, aesthetic and guest experience, then translate them into a complete design plan. Every selection, specification and creative partner works toward the same vision.
From Environment to Detail
A visual story expressed through scale, materials, objects and moments of discovery.
Ordinary Objects. Unexpected Ideas.
Familiar objects take on a new role, becoming installations that invite a closer look.
DEFINE
The creative foundation.
Concept development, aesthetic direction, color and material palettes, design boards and visual references grounded in your brand or personal story.
DEVELOP
The spatial experience.
Detailed layouts, guest flow, gathering areas, dining environments and focal moments. We coordinate diagrams, drawings and mock-ups to communicate the design clearly.
SOURCE
Every design component.
Selection and procurement of furniture, florals, linens, draping, tents, props, décor, china, glassware and flatware, with lighting, signage and graphics developed as part of the environment.
ALIGN
One cohesive vision.
Creative partner briefings, specifications, design reviews and order refinements. We connect environmental details with catering presentation, entertainment and staff attire so the experience feels considered throughout.
Venue Sourcing, Budgets & Vendor Management
Big ideas.
Solid groundwork.
Behind every extraordinary event is a network of decisions, agreements and moving parts. We identify the right setting, build the budget and manage the partners, keeping the creative vision connected to a workable plan.
FIND
The right place. The right possibilities.
Venue research, scouting and site inspections. We assess capacity, access, infrastructure and production requirements, coordinate walkthroughs and liaise with the venue on restrictions, permissions and permit needs.
ALLOCATE
An investment with intention.
Budget development, allocation and ongoing updates. We evaluate proposals, explain cost implications, track payment schedules and guide decisions about where spending will have the greatest impact.
ASSEMBLE
The people who make it possible.
Vendor sourcing and selection aligned with the design, budget and technical needs. We lead partner meetings, negotiate pricing and contract terms, refine proposals and orders, and coordinate requirements across the team.
ORGANIZE
Every partner. One coordinated plan.
Planning milestones, master timelines, contact lists and production documents. We consolidate floor plans, delivery schedules, access and parking instructions, venue rules and final confirmations so each partner understands their role.
What the Photograph Doesn’t Show
Site assessments. Partner negotiations. Order revisions. Delivery windows. A coordinated plan behind every visible detail.
Culinary Experiences & Hospitality
Hospitality is
part of the design.
We collaborate with culinary partners to develop fully custom menus shaped around your event, your guests and your story. From the first passed bite to the final late-night offering, we direct the culinary experience, presentation and service, with beverages designed to complement it.
From First Bite to Final Course
Custom menus. Thoughtful presentation. Complementary drinks. Seamless service. Every element comes together to make the meal part of the experience.
CURATE
A menu with a point of view.
Culinary partner selection, custom menu development and tasting coordination. We shape dishes, courses and service formats around your preferences, cultural influences, dietary needs and event concept—from cocktail-hour bites and seated dinners to desserts and late-night food.
PRESENT
Presentation with a point of view.
Food styling, serving vessels, interactive stations, tabletop rentals and printed menus. We connect the culinary presentation with the environment so every course and display belongs to the overall design.
POUR
Beverages that complete the experience.
Custom cocktails, wine and beverage selections, nonalcoholic offerings and bar design. We coordinate beverage partners, glassware and service locations to complement the menu and guest experience.
COORDINATE
Every course. Carefully coordinated.
1. Banquet event orders, meal selections, dietary accommodations, staffing plans and service timing. We align kitchen and service teams with speeches, performances and transitions so the meal unfolds naturally.
04 / Entertainment & Technical Production
Set the stage.
Move the room.
From an intimate live performance to a headline set, entertainment shapes the energy of an event. We source talent and coordinate the staging, sound, lighting and technical partners that bring each moment to life.
01 / BOOK
The right talent. The right energy.
Bands, DJs, musicians, headline artists and specialty performers selected for your audience and event concept. We coordinate booking, contracts, talent requirements and performance schedules with artists and their representatives.
02 / BUILD
The production behind the performance.
Coordination of staging, audio, lighting, video, projection and power. We align technical proposals, equipment needs, installation schedules and venue requirements with the design and performer requirements.
03 / ENGAGE
Moments guests become part of.
Interactive entertainment, experiential installations and programmed moments of discovery. We coordinate creative partners, branded visuals, presentations and playback assets with the technical team to connect participation and content with the event story.
04 / DIRECT
Every cue. Every transition.
Run-of-show development, rehearsals, sound checks and live cue coordination. We direct entrances, speeches, performances and transitions, aligning the program with food service and guest movement as the event unfolds.
From Performance to Production
Distinctive talent. Immersive staging. Coordinated sound and lighting. We connect the live experience with the production that makes it possible.
