TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
The event was a true success, thank you! Each branded component was integrated organically and seamlessly, bringing the entire environment to life. It was beautiful! Your detailing and creative are masterful and you and your team could not be a more seasoned group of organized professionals from day one! Absolutely best in class!
Tiffany Iino
Vice President Creative Services/Events
-Disney Television Group
I hired Kristin Banta for one reason – she is a risk taker. She has the unique skill of giving her clients exactly what they want, while also challenging them to think outside the box.
Emily Negley
Special Events Manager
-Vulcan, Inc.
Kristin Banta Events shatters the concept of what events can be. Kristin’s design work, on the cutting edge of both fashion and technology, takes her clients’ vision to epic new levels as she orchestrates truly original and provocative experiences that indulge all senses while imparting a distinct story to each and every guest.
Jenna Blaha
Tech and Fashion Senior Editor
-ELLE Magazine
Many designers and producers push and challenge their suppliers for better pricing or to homogenize them into their creative vision. Kristin is different, she inspires, embraces, and empowers us to create with her, not just for her. I know it will always be an adventure with the end result being an event that exudes style, integrity and a cohesive guest experience.
Nathaniel "Nace" Neubauer
Owner & Executive Chef
-Contemporary Catering
We use no exaggeration or hyperbole of any kind when we declare that we unequivocally had the single most epic wedding of all time. A wedding so unique, so elegant, so gorgeous, so fun that our guests have quite literally not stopped talking about for the last two months straight. It will be remembered by our family and friends as the greatest party they were ever fortunate enough to be invited to and, without any doubt, it was all thanks to Kristin Banta Events.
Derek & Stefania Asaff
Professionalism, experience and genuine happiness is how we describe Kristin and her team. It was extremely important that our wedding planner had the capability of running the show while also being in my head. Kristin exceeded our expectations. The look and feel was beyond our imagination. When our blissful day came to and end, we both said, we want to get married all over again! Kristin totally captured the essence of who we are. We are forever grateful for turning our dream into a reality!
Susan Singer & David Alfonso
Kristin’s attention to detail is amazing. She is always available; she is never too busy to take a call – whether it’s just to be assured, or go over a specific detail. Her team works so hard and always with smiles on their faces. I truly cannot imagine another event planner with as much passion and creativity as Kristin Banta. She surrounds herself with the most talented people in the business – your cake WILL be delicious; your flowers and decor WILL be out of this world. . .
Robin Sackman
I’m sure everyone believes that their wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to, but literally because of Kristin Banta and her team, I would have to say this was definitely one for the books. She is not just an event planner, she is a true artist. She has the amazing ability in taking the craziest of concepts and turning them into a reality. It is her professionalism that allowed me (the control freak in the marriage) to sit back and actually enjoy our wedding. Not one thing had a hitch and even if did, was we had no clue about it. All of this is why recommended her to everyone we know.
Michael & Carlos Maya
On behalf of the Anne Neilson Home team, I want to THANK YOU for helping to make our Golden Globes gifting suite a success! Nothing I can say could translate the gratitude we have for you, your team, your execution, and delivery from the months leading up to especially the day of. Five stars isn’t a limit that could capture all you have done, but for those that know me best, know that when I say you are the best event coordinator we could have asked for, I mean it with all my heart. You are truly wonderful and it was an honor to work with you. You’ll be the first person I call if there is a project opportunity in the future!
Jessica Hood
Assistant Sales Director
-Anne Neilson Home
Kristin Banta Events will be creating any and all of our events FOREVER!!! To say Kristin is unique and creative is an understatement. She is also the most organized person. She has amazing vision and passion. The staff is friendly, calm, helpful and ON TOP OF IT!!! It’s not easy to blow peoples’ minds, this is L.A. but Kristin manages to do it, every time!
Marni Eshel
Client
“Done and done” – Kristin’s favorite phrase. At first I thought it was just a phrase but after Kristin executed a million dollar wedding, with a couple of months’ notice ensuring the details were taken care of down to a private dinner setting (during the wedding reception amidst a myriad of entertainers, guests, four different theme settings and a frantic fiancé) with ease; I knew it was more than a phrase. I trusted Kristin with all the details of a once in a lifetime event and she delivered what I wanted and more. Done and Done is all you need to hear to know whatever you want will be done.
M.G.
Client
Simply put, Kristin Banta is the best of the best. Whether she’s shining on camera, or working behind the scenes of one of her larger-than-life weddings – she has an exceptional ability to transform other people’s vision and direction into something that can be enjoyed by everyone. Her professionalism, grace and humor have not only made her the go-to event planner for people looking for the perfect party…but also for many of my (and many other’s) television projects. Warm, intelligent and ready with a joke, Kristin is an absolute dream to work with whether it be a new television series or my own wedding, I hope to do it again very soon.
Andy McAtee
VP of Development
-Cineflix Productions
We loved how it turned out and more importantly so did our guests. Many of them felt it was the best wedding they ever attended. Everything from décor, food, officiating, ambiance, photos and videography was perfect. We’ve pretty much decided all future events we plan are going to Kristin and we always bring her name up when someone mentions an event they need to put together. Kristin Banta and her team made our wedding day truly one of the greatest days of our life and a great start to our life together.
Mark & Lisa Wong
Client
I interviewed 5 wedding designers, who all had the boring cookie-cutter wedding approach. Once I met with Kristin, I KNEW my wedding would be special! Her approach was completely personalized and unique. Kristin’s intense attention to wedding details, which I was too busy to deal with as a working bride, her phenomenal sense of style and most accommodating team, made my wedding unforgettable. My guests are still talking about our wedding, 5 years later! One word to describe this designer – “BESPOKE.”
Deekla Weiss
Client
Kristin and team made my wedding a dream come true. Picking Kristin as our wedding planner was a no-brainer. Not only did we get to soak in and enjoy every minute of our wedding (compared to the experience many others told me about wishing they could be a guest at their own wedding), but all of our guests had the best time. The wedding was so beautiful and organic. Every detail down to the lighting of the room was impeccable. Kristin was able to really understand who we are as a couple and infuse our personality into the decor and feeling of the day. We are so grateful to Kristin and team for planning such a gorgeous and joyous celebration of our love.
Jessica & Brian Lacher
Client
I feel so so lucky to count Kristin Banta Events as one of my favorite clients of all time. She brings incredible artistic vision to her events, she is clear about what she needs and at the same time gives you the room to do your job and I have never seen her lose her cool. She and her entire team are the most professional, problem solving and fun crew I have ever had the pleasure to work for. What I love about Kristin is that no matter how stressed she is, how close to go time we are, she always takes a moment to say thank you – she is by far one of the most gracious people I have ever met and any vendor would thank their lucky stars to work with her and her team.
Suzanne Down
Owner & Lead Producer
-Cirque Berzerk
Kristin, you are such a doll. We enjoyed the experience so much. We really appreciate you and were absolutely touched by your kindness and sincerity — Juan still talks about what a class act you are and how much he was impressed by you, and he doesn’t rave about just anybody! You are such a joy and you gave so much to make our day unforgettable; I could never express to you what that means to us. So, your kind words are even more meaningful knowing how absolutely spectacular you are. Thank you from the very bottom of our hearts.
Michelle Haro
Client
KBE was, hands down, the best decision I made in this wedding process. I am so in awe of you, Kristin. You are beautiful, smart, level-headed, organized, and super cool! You are also very talented and good at what you do. I was very out of my element with much of the planning and you were always so patient and clear with your explanations. Bottom line, I was blown away by how beautiful the wedding turned out. It was, by far, the best day of my life and I don’t have enough words to thank you for making my dream a reality. THANK YOU!
Camille Kirkpatrick
Client
From day one, Kristin and her team took our vision and ideas for our Hotel Bel-Air wedding and put them into fruition in the most amazing way. Her organization, style and creativity far exceeded our expectations. From the many emails and meetings, Kristin patiently addressed every concern and managed to take all of our ideas and put her unique touch on everything. KBE made sure that the entire wedding day was effortless and enjoyable for everyone involved. From day one, Kristin made us feel comfortable in every decision and provided a level of service that we could have only dreamed of.
Cara & Ryan Collins
Client
When Nat first told me she wanted a wedding planner, you have no idea how against it I was. I thought it was an extra cost that was totally unnecessary and fought even having the meetings. Now that everything is said and done a year later, there is no doubt that hiring you was the best decision we made regarding our wedding. You helped us in so many different ways, and there is no way we could have pulled it off without you. Thank you so much. If you ever need a referral for a potential client… especially a reluctant husband to be, please have them call me.
Steve Caric
Client