Kristin Banta Events is a boutique event design firm in Los Angeles that specializes in distinctive, memorable affairs. Kristin and her staff are masters at relieving party planning stress by handling the burden of logistics, calming frayed nerves, and putting a contemporary spin on age-old traditions. Kristin has an extensive background in fashion, entertainment and international event production, as well as experience in catering and interior design. She will create an unforgettable celebration while bringing a fresh perspective to the mix. You will fall in love with Kristin as she transforms your wedding day dreams into reality. Thank you Kristin for your time.
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What’s your favorite trend for weddings at the moment?
I love that couples are finding their own voices beyond just the oversimplification of picking colors but are showing who they are in their events, looking beyond wedding magazines and traditional floral centerpieces to creating an environment that speaks to who they are and why they are together.
What FireFly package would you pick for your bachelorette party?
I am very clear on this: definitely Champagne or wine tasting, Manicure & Martini or Wine Tour & Hot Springs as I am clearly a lush.
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Name 3 famous people you’d invite on your bachelorette party? Why?
Carmen Electra or Kim Kardashian as both seem just sassy enough to spice things up and maybe Tim Gunn because he rocks.
What’s your most outrageous memory at a wedding?
A pick-pocketing mariachi followed by a freak wind storm which took out our centerpieces and ignited a number of small fires in the reception space, followed by a power outage, overflowing bathrooms, the mother of the bride falling in the pool, my staff and I having all of our clothes and shoes stolen and the fireworks guy getting arrested before he could set off the fireworks. After all this, ending the night by tumbling down cliffside stairs with 6 other vendors like drunk pirates on a ski slope…Clearly, this was in Mexico. And if I may brag, it was a masterpiece of coordination that we covered everything up so the guests had no idea that any of this happened including making new centerpieces in the 10 minutes before the guests arrived, putting out the fires, tripping the breakers to restore power, fixing and mopping the bathrooms, jumping in the pool with the mother of the bride to insinuate that it was an intentional pool party, stealing our clothes and shoes back from the vagrants who stole them and getting the fireworks guy out of jail then sending him out to sea in a rowboat so he could set them off from the ocean. All in a day’s work, my friends.
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Which wedding are you: Beach, Mountain, Forest, or Countryside?
Countryside or Mountain maybe forest…NOT beach. I’m not a fan of sand as it’s a total menace and gets into everything…and prevents a girl from wearing heals. Winter mountain scene with birch trees, furs and hot toddies could be amazing…long dramatic countryside tables are always fab – chandeliers over an open table overflowing with estate silver and crystal and mismatched china with rich bustled layered linens is always delicious…or a long reclaimed wood table in the forest with candelabras and heavy rustic glassware and china, bear skins and leather accents like a mid-century post battle feast – rad.
Who would you rather deal with: The hungover Groom, Interfering Mother of the Bride or a Bridezilla?
Hungover Groom EVERY TIME. Interfering mothers and overindulged bridezillas who take themselves too seriously I have no patience for.
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Finish this sentence: If I could give one piece of wedding advice it would be…
to make it your own. You have one shot at this and it’s the most important party you are ever going to throw….it shouldn’t be about anyone other than you and your beau. And if your groom isn’t involved, get him involved, find out which elements interest him as it’s as much his day as it is yours. And don’t forget humor – it should be as present in the wedding day as heart and style.
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Love to travel? Looking for great bachelorette party ideas? We’ve chosen 3 top cities to party in for your bachelorette party. We love these cities because they offer fun activities during the day time. The nightlife is amazing and everything is in walking distance or a short cab ride. There are plenty of quality restaurants, bars, lounges and nightclubs to choose from. Any of these places would make the perfect destination bachelorette party.
Heavy Equipment Theme Park – Denver, Colorado
