With an extensive background in fashion, entertainment, and event production, as well as experience in catering and interior design, Kristin creates unforgettable celebrations while bringing a fresh perspective to the mix.

Kristin Banta | Kristin Banta Events

Meet Kristin

KBE has been an innovator for over twenty years, setting the standard for high-end events – exclusive corporate galas, memorable brand activations, hip entertainment industry soirées, society weddings and destination extravaganzas – among a private and corporate clientele who all share a passion for the dramatically different. At the cutting edge of the latest trends in decor, catering and entertainment, KBE takes the client’s vision to an epic new level, orchestrating truly original celebrations in locations worldwide that are provocative and impact all senses, telling a distinct story to each and every guest.

Kristin served as the weekly wedding expert for Hallmark Channel’s “Home & Family, ” as well as host of Style Network’s “Keep the Party Moving.” In 2012, she had her own Bravo special, “The Ringleader,” which showcased her signature out-of-the-box style, revolutionizing the way couples look at their special day. Additionally, Kristin has appeared on Good Day LA, KTLA, TNT’s, “Wedding Day, ” Bravo’s “Millionaire Matchmaker, ” Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars, ” Syfy’s “My Big Fat Geek Wedding, ” and Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen.”

Featured as one of Los Angeles’ top event designers in both “The Art of Celebration” and “Southern California Weddings, ” she has also contributed to many of the leading wedding and event publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, Inside Weddings, InStyle Weddings, Modele Magazine, Brides, California Wedding Day, Frontiers Magazine, Los Angeles Weddings Magazine, The Knot, Modern Bride Southern California, Southern Living, Your Wedding Day Magazine, LGBTwed, LA Times, Carats and Cake, Snippet & Ink, Real Simple Weddings, Life & Style, Style Me Pretty, Junebug Weddings and Green Wedding Shoes.

KBE has been the recipient of numerous awards including Best Social Event, BizBash (2019), Best Wedding, Special Events (2020), Best Event Produced for a Private Individual, Special Events (2016, 2017), Achievement in Catering and Events (ACE) Award for Best Company in the West Region, Catersource (2017, 2018, 2019).

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