North State Events

Still dreaming about the Davis wedding at Irongate Garden Inn last month ✨
Setting up for this beautiful day was such a rewarding experience, and I’m so grateful to have worked with an incredible team of vendors who brought it all to life.

This review from the talented photographer behind truly meant the world to me:

“Working with Ashley is a dream! As a wedding photographer at Fire by Night Photos, knowing that the day is professionally planned and mapped out allows me to slow down throughout the day, rather than juggling all the details myself.

She brought a calm confidence to the Davis wedding at Irongate Inn, setting the tone for the entire day. Everything felt thoughtful, organized, and grounded in the couple’s vision — and that’s a reflection of Ashley’s leadership and care.

Her assistant, Alex, was incredible to work with as well. She stepped in during family portraits and helped keep groupings moving smoothly, which made such a difference in allowing us to stay on time and focused. Later in the evening, Alex continued to run the timeline with ease and grace, keeping everything flowing behind the scenes.

As a photographer, having a planning team like this makes all the difference. I was able to focus on capturing the story, knowing that every moving piece was handled with professionalism and kindness. I’d recommend North State Events to any couple looking for planners who bring both structure and care to a wedding day.”

Huge thank you to for these kind words — and to all the amazing vendors and couples who make this work so fulfilling. 💛 Here’s to more days like this! Photo: venue:

As a wedding planner, I’m a stern believer in having a seating chart and assignments. It’s honestly one of my pet peeves when there isn’t one! Here’s why: 👇⁣
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✅ Streamlines the Event – No wandering around trying to figure out where to sit.⁣
✅ Reduces Stress – Guests won’t have to worry about making awkward seating choices.⁣
✅ Encourages Socializing – Thoughtfully paired guests can spark new conversations and connections.⁣
✅ Helps with Guest Flow – Keeps everything organized, especially during cocktail hour and dinner service.⁣
✅ Avoids Family Drama – Keeps seating conflicts in check by placing people where they’ll feel comfortable.⁣
✅ Professional Touch – Shows you’ve put extra care into your wedding details.⁣
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Trust me, a seating chart is a small detail that makes a HUGE difference! 💕⁣
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Photo cred: the amazing Florals: .bloom.chico
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Thrilled to announce that Lexi + Ryan have officially signed on with North State Events for their July wedding at the breathtaking Lake Almanor! Their love story is one for the books — after seven years together, Ryan popped the question on November 30th during a Christmas tree cutting trip. Lexi knew it was coming any, but the timing was still a delightful surprise! 🎄

Their journey started back in junior high at Marsh in Chico, where they were friends. Years later, they reconnected when Lexi was working at Tres Hombres, and Ryan started visiting more frequently, sitting at her tables. Six months after rekindling their friendship, Ryan asked Lexi to be his girlfriend on New Year’s, setting the stage for a beautiful love story that’s led them to this exciting next chapter.

We’re so excited to help bring their dream wedding to life and celebrate their love up at Lake Almanor this July! 💍✨

In a little over 2 months we will have the pleasure of working with at for Ashmi and Umang’s wedding!!! 🎉❤️ 💍.
Ashmi and Umang met online in 2021 and totally hit it off and shortly after that Umang knew he wanted to propose to Ashmi. Umang had it all set up where he was going to propose to Ashmi at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory overlooking the beautiful view of the Berkeley hills but there was a bit of a snag. Umang was concerned that the custom ring he ordered wouldn’t be ready in time and the weather called for fog and misty conditions. By some miracle the ring was finished just in time and the sun started shining right before Umang was set to propose so the photographer was able to capture some beautiful shots, so it all worked out 🥰