About North State Events
Ashley Smith, Owner & Senior Planner
Photo by Amber Enos Photography
Hi, I’m Ashley Smith, a Californian gal who loves dreaming up the details to create a wonderful party. (Doesn’t everyone love a good party?) Tell me what your vision is, and I’ll make it a reality. I will take care of even the tiniest elements, so you can enjoy your event as much as your guests. Whether I’m planning a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, a birthday bash, baby/bridal shower or a corporate holiday soiree, I feel honored to craft a gathering that is as unique as the people it’s for.
All my life I have had a fervent passion and endless enthusiasm for creating, planning and coordinating custom and unique special events, always hitting it out of the park. My professional background includes over ten years of marketing experience, including planning corporate and special events.
In addition, along with my vast experience comes familiarity with the local area, which enables me to further assist my clients with recommendations of venues, photographers, caterers, DJ's - anything event related - in order to create an all-encompassing customized special event.
I have an eye for style and a thoughtful awareness for the finishing touches. Business-savvy while possessing good social graces, I am adept at negotiating contracts for the best price and can keep an event on track and on budget like nobody’s business. I am the calm in the eye of a storm, and I maintain a positive attitude throughout the entire process. I will always have your best interests at heart!
I am a native Californian, rasied in San Luis Obispo, and a Chico State graduate, who decided to make Chico my home. I keep busy in my off hours hanging with my husband and three young daughters, taking pictures, working out and, oh, of course, planning my next party for family and friends.
All my life I have had a fervent passion and endless enthusiasm for creating, planning and coordinating custom and unique special events, always hitting it out of the park. My professional background includes over ten years of marketing experience, including planning corporate and special events.
In addition, along with my vast experience comes familiarity with the local area, which enables me to further assist my clients with recommendations of venues, photographers, caterers, DJ's - anything event related - in order to create an all-encompassing customized special event.
I have an eye for style and a thoughtful awareness for the finishing touches. Business-savvy while possessing good social graces, I am adept at negotiating contracts for the best price and can keep an event on track and on budget like nobody’s business. I am the calm in the eye of a storm, and I maintain a positive attitude throughout the entire process. I will always have your best interests at heart!
I am a native Californian, rasied in San Luis Obispo, and a Chico State graduate, who decided to make Chico my home. I keep busy in my off hours hanging with my husband and three young daughters, taking pictures, working out and, oh, of course, planning my next party for family and friends.
Jolene Barry, Lead Planner
Jolene Barry is a North State native who grew up in Orland and has lived in Chico her whole adult life. She attended Chico State for both her Bachelors and her Master’s degree and continues to live in Chico, working and raising her family. She absolutely loves this area for its beauty and small town community feel, and can’t imagine life anywhere else.
Jolene has been a DJ for over 15 years and has extensive experience with onsite coordination of events. She also has worked with many of the vendors and has strong connections here in the north state. Her job as a DJ required her to MC the event as well as coordinate all of the details and act as a guide for guests and vendors alike to move seamlessly through each event. She is moving into a position with North State Events to focus of the coordination of events and her goal is to make sure that all of your special requests are met and that you leave your party elated!
Jolene has been a DJ for over 15 years and has extensive experience with onsite coordination of events. She also has worked with many of the vendors and has strong connections here in the north state. Her job as a DJ required her to MC the event as well as coordinate all of the details and act as a guide for guests and vendors alike to move seamlessly through each event. She is moving into a position with North State Events to focus of the coordination of events and her goal is to make sure that all of your special requests are met and that you leave your party elated!
Tory Powell, Lead Planner
Tory Powell is a Chico transplant who started grounding her roots with her family in the North State in 2012. She was born and raised in San Diego, went to school in the Pacific Northwest and Bay Area, and then quickly found her way to Chico. Family and friends are what brought Tory to Chico, but the feel good, small town vibe is what led her to stay and raise a family.
She has had extensive marketing experience in the digital spectrum but also has the creative passion for entertaining and bringing people together. In her eyes the success of a gathering is dependent on the food, music and most importantly, how at ease the host is. At North State events her goal is to make you feel at ease and be a guest at your own affair!
She has had extensive marketing experience in the digital spectrum but also has the creative passion for entertaining and bringing people together. In her eyes the success of a gathering is dependent on the food, music and most importantly, how at ease the host is. At North State events her goal is to make you feel at ease and be a guest at your own affair!
Suzie Bravo, Lead Planner |
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I am Suzie Bravo. I was born and raised in Willows, California and have always been a small town girl 😊 I am a graduate from Chico State and am currently a Social Worker. I love to help families better themselves as well as advocating for those who need a supportive person in their lives. I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. I enjoy the outdoors, working out, volunteering in local projects through Chico Sunrise Rotary, and plan and organize amazing fundraisers and parties. You will sometimes find me challenging my mind and body in the occasional Spartan Race! I have a passion for decorating and I would love to make your next party, wedding or event unforgettable!
"Every wedding or event is unique, and my goal is two fold: to leave your guests raving about your event and for you to be delighted by my service."
-Ashley Smith, Owner of North State Events
