The Kita Events NW Team

We believe that Life & Love are Precious Gifts.
Life is to be celebrated and Kita Events Northwest believes that no matter where you come from and what you celebrate, we 100% support you and your event. We dedicate ourselves to quality event planning services no matter your age, race, economic status, occupation and event vision. No two couples, clients, communities or companies are alike and we promise to work hard to give you a truly unique experience that is founded in love and is all inclusive. We believe in family whether it is by blood or by bond, when you work with Kita Events NW you become a part of our family.

“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” - Rumi

Krista

Hello there friends my name is Krista and I am a life long Seattlite. I grew up in a family where holidays and special occasions were a big deal with good food on the table, beautiful handmade decorations about the house, and live music coming from the living room. I caught the “party planning bug” from my Mom. My first event I ever planned was a Halloween party in the 4th grade where I invited the entire class. I spent weeks cleaning out the old garage of my Mom’s 1920’s home to create the spookiest haunted house in town. My childhood friends still remembered it when we were at our 10 year high school reunion!

Some fun facts about me:

The name Kita came from my baby cousin, who 22 years ago could not say Krista…I wear that nickname proudly!
I may have a borderline addiction to peanut butter. So if you see me in the kitchen with a spoonful of peanut butter… just walk away slowly!
I love to dance and have been known to cut a rug at the most unexpected moments!
I met Robin Williams in “Old Portland”
I have never been able to wink an eye or raise an eyebrow and it makes me truly jealous!
My favorite anonymous quote is “Love life and life will love you back!”

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meet the team

Candie

Event Planner and Assistant Planner

Candie has had a love for weddings and planning events since she was a child and when she turned 16, she decided becoming a wedding and event planner was her dream career. She planned her own wedding and has enjoyed planning birthday for her three kids and husband over the last 14 years and weddings over the last five years! Candie enjoys anything about the water, which includes being with her family and friends on their pontoon boat, mermaids which are her favorite mythical creature and sea turtles are her spirit animal- low key and go with the flow!

Nevaeh

Event Planner and Event Assistant

Nevaeh is a social butterfly who loves all things events! When she is not planning weddings and events, she is working early mornings as a manager at one of Snohomish Counties largest volume coffee stands. She loves to make connections with everyone she meets as her positive vibe is contagious! Nevaeh caught the planning bug naturally in life, as she has taken on the role of the family event planner. She has planned more bridal showers, baby showers and family portraits than one can even count, which is bound to happen when you come from a family of five children!!

Her childhood favorite movies are, Bride Wars, 27 Dresses and the Wedding Planner (Shocking right!) She is a sucker for a good love story and a fabulous wedding!
She is a very proud Fire wife and dog mom. Shes also a newlywed herself!
She identifies as a solid 50/50 mix of Rachel and Monica from the TV show "Friends"!

Erica

Hey there, my name is Erica Simila I am 23 years old, and I work for Kita Event NW! I am currently a student at Northwest University studying for my masters in education. In my free time I like spending time with friends & family, hiking, working out, traveling and going on adventures! The love of my life is my gray cat named Titus. I was born and raised in Spokane Washington and moved to the Seattle area in 2018. I love the rain and am happy to be living in the beautiful PNW.

If you were wondering…

Julian

Julian is a recent graduate from Meadowdale High School. He has been influential with his peers at school and at his church, Northwest Church in Lynnwood. Julian is part of the Stage Crew for his school Productions. He is just got his first car for graduation! When his is not studying and working at Kita Events Northwest, he enjoys movie nights with his family on Fridays, playing video games, talking with his friends and watching Bones with his Bonus Mom.

Things that Julian won’t admit . . .

What makes Kita Events NW different?

With over 20 years of customer service, project management, catering, event coordinating, floral design and a life of community service; we are the ultimate partner you need for planning your next celebration!