About North State Events
We are comprised of a team that loves people and what we do. We have fun, work hard and smart. We are helpful and stay positive always. We strive for excellence--we are North State Events.
Ashley Smith, Owner & Senior Planner
Ashley Smith, is a Californian gal who loves dreaming up the details to create a wonderful party. (Doesn’t everyone love a good party?) Tell her what your vision is, and she will make it a reality. She will take care of even the tiniest elements, so you can enjoy your event as much as your guests. Whether She's planning a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, a birthday bash, baby/bridal shower or a corporate holiday soiree, she feels honored to craft a gathering that is as unique as the people it’s for.
All of her life she has had a fervent passion and endless enthusiasm for creating, planning and coordinating custom and unique special events, always hitting it out of the park. Ashley's professional background includes over fifteen years of marketing experience, including planning corporate and special events.
In addition, along with her vast experience comes familiarity with the local area, which enables her to further assist her clients with recommendations of venues, photographers, caterers, DJ's - anything event related - in order to create an all-encompassing customized special event.
She has an eye for style and a thoughtful awareness for the finishing touches! Business-savvy while possessing good social graces, she is adept at negotiating contracts for the best price and can keep an event on track and on budget like nobody’s business. She is the calm in the eye of a storm, and maintains a positive attitude throughout the entire process. She will always have your best interests at heart!
Ashley is a native Californian, raised in San Luis Obispo, and a Chico State graduate, who decided to make Chico her home. She keeps busy in her off hours hanging out with her husband and three young daughters, taking pictures, working out at Orangetheory Fitness and, oh, of course, planning my next party for family and friends!
All of her life she has had a fervent passion and endless enthusiasm for creating, planning and coordinating custom and unique special events, always hitting it out of the park. Ashley's professional background includes over fifteen years of marketing experience, including planning corporate and special events.
In addition, along with her vast experience comes familiarity with the local area, which enables her to further assist her clients with recommendations of venues, photographers, caterers, DJ's - anything event related - in order to create an all-encompassing customized special event.
She has an eye for style and a thoughtful awareness for the finishing touches! Business-savvy while possessing good social graces, she is adept at negotiating contracts for the best price and can keep an event on track and on budget like nobody’s business. She is the calm in the eye of a storm, and maintains a positive attitude throughout the entire process. She will always have your best interests at heart!
Ashley is a native Californian, raised in San Luis Obispo, and a Chico State graduate, who decided to make Chico her home. She keeps busy in her off hours hanging out with her husband and three young daughters, taking pictures, working out at Orangetheory Fitness 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 18 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. Jolene loves focusing on the details of your event. 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 18 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. Jolene loves focusing on the details of your event. Her goal is to make sure that all of your special requests are met and that you leave your party elated!
Suzie Bravo, Lead Planner |
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Suzie Ditty was born and raised in Willows, California and has always been a small town girl. She moved to Chico after high school and received her bachelor’s from Chico State.
Suzie loves spending time with her new born son and husband. She enjoys the outdoors, working out, cooking and volunteering in local projects through Chico Sunrise Rotary.
Suzie has many years of experience planning and organizing fundraisers, parties, weddings and much more. She has a passion for decorating and always makes sure her clients have an unforgettable night. If you're one of the lucky ones to work with Suzie, you won't be disappointed!
Suzie loves spending time with her new born son and husband. She enjoys the outdoors, working out, cooking and volunteering in local projects through Chico Sunrise Rotary.
Suzie has many years of experience planning and organizing fundraisers, parties, weddings and much more. She has a passion for decorating and always makes sure her clients have an unforgettable night. If you're one of the lucky ones to work with Suzie, you won't be disappointed!
Jennifer Zepeda, Lead Planner
Jenn grew up in the Napa Valley and moved to Chico with her family in 2002. Jenn graduated from Chico State with a degree in Business & Marketing. Shortly after graduating from Chico State.
Jenn started planning events, as well as, creating candy tables and S’mores bars for events.
Jenn is very passionate about helping create truly amazing and memorable experiences for her clients. The best feeling for Jenn is knowing that she not only met but exceeded her client’s expectations.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, going fishing and camping and just being outside. Jenn is a member of the Chico VFW Auxiliary and is passionate about causes that support Veteran’s and their families. Jenn looks forward to serving you at your next event!
Jenn started planning events, as well as, creating candy tables and S’mores bars for events.
Jenn is very passionate about helping create truly amazing and memorable experiences for her clients. The best feeling for Jenn is knowing that she not only met but exceeded her client’s expectations.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, going fishing and camping and just being outside. Jenn is a member of the Chico VFW Auxiliary and is passionate about causes that support Veteran’s and their families. Jenn looks forward to serving you at your next event!
Skyler Anderson, Assistant Planner
Meet Skyler! She is a graduate of University of Nevada, Reno. She recently graduated with a Bachelors in Business Marketing. North State Events is lucky to have Skyler assist many of our events with her cheerful can-do attitude and happy go lucky personality. We hope you get the chance to meet and work with Skyler sometime soon!
"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
