Interview with Los Angeles Wedding Planner Kristen Banta

As Mother of the Bride or Groom, the wedding planning process can be overwhelming and confusing. While you want to be involved with planning your child’s special day, you don’t want to overstep any boundaries and infringe on the couple to be. We interviewed expert event planner, Kristin Banta, to get the inside scoop on the do’s and don’ts for Mothers of the Bride and Groom on the big day.

What is your biggest advice for mother of the bride or groom on the big day?

Remember that this is a day that should be reflective of the couple and encourage your bride or groom to make decisions based on what is authentic to them, even if it is in opposition to traditions that are important to you. Though we understand how difficult it can be for a parent, who is often paying for the wedding, to sign off on a vision that they don’t agree with, we have had many parents acquiesce to the vision of the bride and groom, knowing it’s their day – and they have not had any regrets. 

What is a mother of the bride or groom fashion faux pas that you have seen on the day of?

Generally, the most important thing to remember for any mother of a bride or groom is to not upstage the couple with a selection that is overly revealing or not in alignment with the style and tone of their day. I have seen all sorts of fashion show up but the most memorable was when the bride’s mother showed up essentially in a white bridal gown. The bride was visibly shaken when they had their “first look.”

Is there any wedding etiquette or decorum that the mother of the bride or groom should be aware of?

It’s important to respect the party funding the wedding and to accordingly be respectful regarding input and number of guests added to the master list. We have had our fair share of groom’s parents insist on inviting everyone on their list while contributing nothing, forcing the bride and her family to cut from their list. It’s a shame when the bride and groom have to cut their friends from the guest list so that the parents can have attendees that the couple has never met.

Kristen has been an innovator for over fifteen 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.

At the cutting edge of the latest trends in decor, catering and entertainment, Kristen 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.

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