Kristin Banta Events (KBE) is a premier luxury wedding planning and design firm renowned for creating bespoke celebrations that redefine tradition and push creative boundaries. With over two decades of expertise, KBE has become a leader in high-end weddings, known for meticulous planning, innovative design, immersive guest experiences and flawless execution.

Led by Kristin Banta, a trailblazer in the events industry, KBE blends artistry, storytelling, and cutting-edge design to craft weddings that are both deeply personal and visually extraordinary. Whether orchestrating an opulent black-tie affair, an intimate destination wedding, or a multi-day wedding weekend, the team delivers a seamless, high-touch experience tailored to each couple’s unique love story.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

KBE has earned widespread acclaim, including:

Event Designer of the Year - The 2025 Special Event Gala Awards (Nominee)
Best Event Designer - California Wedding Day's Best of 2025 (Nominee)
Best Wedding - The 2025 Special Event Gala Awards (Nominee)
Best Event for a Private Individual - The 2025 Special Event Gala Awards (Nominee)
Event Designer of the Year - The 2023 Special Event Gala Awards (Nominee)
BizBash's Industry Innovator Hall of Fame (for 2022)
Editor’s Pick, Best Invitation - California Wedding Day's Best of 2022 
The BizBash 500: Most Influential Event Professionals (for 2021)
Best Wedding - The 2020 Special Event Gala Awards 
The BizBash 500: Must Know Pros in the US (for 2020)
Best Social Event: 2019 BizBash Style Awards
Editor’s Pick, Best Event Designer - California Wedding Day's Best of 2019
Best Event Designer - California's Wedding Day Best of 2018
Best Event for a Private Individual - The 2017 Special Event Gala Awards
Best Event Designer - California Wedding Day's Best of 2017
Best Event for a Private Individual - The 2016 Special Event Gala Awards
Wedding Vendor of the Year - California Wedding Day's Best of 2014

SIGNATURE SERVICES 

• Luxury Wedding Planning – Full-service planning, concept development, and logistical expertise to bring dream weddings to life.
• Avant-Garde Event Design – Bold, high-impact aesthetics that merge modern elegance with artistic innovation.
• Destination Weddings – Seamlessly executed celebrations in breathtaking locations worldwide.
• Celebrity & VIP Weddings – Exclusive, high-profile weddings with unparalleled discretion and sophistication.

As a Women-Owned Business, KBE champions diversity, creativity, and originality in every celebration. By staying ahead of luxury wedding trends and pushing the boundaries of experiential design, Kristin Banta Events continues to set the standard for extraordinary weddings.

For couples who want a wedding that is as unforgettable as their love story, Kristin Banta Events delivers an experience beyond expectations.

Kristin Banta Events (KBE) is a premier luxury wedding planning and design firm renowned for creating bespoke celebrations that redefine tradition and push creative boundaries. With over two decades of expertise, KBE has become a leader in high-end weddings, known for meticulous planning, innovative design, immersive guest experiences and flawless execution.

Led by Kristin Banta, a trailblazer in the events industry, KBE blends artistry, storytelling, and cutting-edge design to craft weddings that are both deeply personal and visually extraordinary. Whether orchestrating an opulent black-tie affair, an intimate destination wedding, or a multi-day wedding weekend, the team delivers a seamless, high-touch experience tailored to each couple’s unique love story.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

KBE has earned widespread acclaim, including:

Event Designer of the Year - The 2025 Special Event Gala Awards (Nominee)
Best Event Designer - California Wedding Day's Best of 2025 (Nominee)
Best Wedding - The 2025 Special Event Gala Awards (Nominee)
Best Event for a Private Individual - The 2025 Special Event Gala Awards (Nominee)
Event Designer of the Year - The 2023 Special Event Gala Awards (Nominee)
BizBash's Industry Innovator Hall of Fame (for 2022)
Editor’s Pick, Best Invitation - California Wedding Day's Best of 2022 
The BizBash 500: Most Influential Event Professionals (for 2021)
Best Wedding - The 2020 Special Event Gala Awards 
The BizBash 500: Must Know Pros in the US (for 2020)
Best Social Event: 2019 BizBash Style Awards
Editor’s Pick, Best Event Designer - California Wedding Day's Best of 2019
Best Event Designer - California's Wedding Day Best of 2018
Best Event for a Private Individual - The 2017 Special Event Gala Awards
Best Event Designer - California Wedding Day's Best of 2017
Best Event for a Private Individual - The 2016 Special Event Gala Awards
Wedding Vendor of the Year - California Wedding Day's Best of 2014

SIGNATURE SERVICES 

• Luxury Wedding Planning – Full-service planning, concept development, and logistical expertise to bring dream weddings to life.
• Avant-Garde Event Design – Bold, high-impact aesthetics that merge modern elegance with artistic innovation.
• Destination Weddings – Seamlessly executed celebrations in breathtaking locations worldwide.
• Celebrity & VIP Weddings – Exclusive, high-profile weddings with unparalleled discretion and sophistication.

As a Women-Owned Business, KBE champions diversity, creativity, and originality in every celebration. By staying ahead of luxury wedding trends and pushing the boundaries of experiential design, Kristin Banta Events continues to set the standard for extraordinary weddings.

For couples who want a wedding that is as unforgettable as their love story, Kristin Banta Events delivers an experience beyond expectations.