Pittsburgh Event Planner | Simon's Speedway Birthday Party

Start your engines + get in gear for Simon’s 2nd Birthday! SHE loves when we can be part of our client’s celebrations throughout the years. We have been there + grown with the Arias family throughout two baptism’s + multiple birthday parties that were nothing short of fabulous.

We raced into Simon’s 2nd Birthday with our sport cars + kept the race going with amazing custom desserts from Bella Christie + Lil Z’s bakery. From stop sign brownies, to car tire donuts, to speed limit cookies, it was a delicious stop at the race track. Though Simon is growing up TWO fast, SHE can’t wait to dream up + plan more parties for the Arias family.

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Zone 28
Photography: Fisher Fotos
Custom Car Two: The Compound Creations
Stationery Design: Bellamy + Belou
Linens: Mosaic, Inc.
Foam Cutouts: Speedpro Pittsburgh
Dessert: Bella Christie + Lil’ Z’s
Balloons: MissElaineous Balloons

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Charlie's 1st Birthday Party

It was a Dino-mite 1st Birthday party for our favorite one year old, Charlie! As the only girl cousin in her family, SHE had to make sure this Dinosaur party was not only a roaring good time but also had a few pink dinosaurs mixed in.

With Slate as the venue, it was the perfect space to fill with grasses + mini dinosaurs to make everyone feel as if they had just stepped into a Jurassic Jungle. From the Dino Egg Frittata to the Lava Pool Yogurt Parfait’s no Dinosaur, whether Stegosaurus or Carnivore went hungry. SHE made sure they even saved room for dessert whether that be custom Dino egg cookies, Dino cake pops or a slice of the cutest Dinosaur cake. It was a party to remember + SHE hoped everyone had a wonderful time stomping by!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Slate Event Studio
Photography: Fisher Fotos
Floral Design: GreenSinner
Stationery Design: Bellamy + Belou
Linens: Mosaic, Inc.
Foam Cutouts: Speedpro Pittsburgh
Dessert: Bella Christie + Lil’ Z’s
Balloons: MissElaineous Balloons

Pittsburgh Event Planner | In The Pocket With Charlie Batch

The Best of the Batch Foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the lives of children + families in distressed communities by building character, self-esteem, + appreciation for education. In The Pocket with Charlie Batch is the foundation's signature event. With dozens of sponsors + over 800 attendees, it promotes computer literacy and STEAM programs.

SHE has been so honored to work with Charlie + LaTasha Batch + their team these last two years to bring their visions to life for this phenomenal annual fundraiser. What they've done in + for the community is nothing short of amazing! It was a fun design challenge to be in the same venue again + SHE wanted to top the previous 90s theme. This year, SHE took everyone to the Old Town Road with all things Western! From the wild + fun mechanical bull ride, ring toss, delicious sweets provided by Bella Christie + Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique, down to the flash mob dance by K Theater Dance complex, it was a showdown you didn’t want to miss! Airheads Balloon Art blew us away again this year creating the perfect cactus + cow print balloons making the room really feel like the Wild Wild West. Guests got to feel like real cowboys at this event + that’s what SHE wanted!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Nova Place
Branding: 232 Creative
Photography: Fisher Foto Photography
Balloons: Airheads Balloon Art
Rentals: All Occasions
Desserts: Bella Christie and Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique
Linens: Mosaic
Bull Ride: Beringer’s Party Rentals
Photo Booth: ELFEntertainment
Dancers: K Theater Dance Complex
Staffing: Roxanne’s Catering

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Heyward House Homecoming

On the first Monday of November, The Heyward House, the Cameron Heyward Foundation held its 5th annual Gala + SHE was honored to be part of it! For those unfamiliar, The Heyward House, is Pittsburgh Steeler, Cam Heyward’s Foundation. The Heyward House is dedicated to impacting the lives of today’s youth through their events + causes.

This year’s theme for the Gala was Homecoming, where those invited could show off their school spirit + also rep the black + gold! Guests weren’t the only people who had fun with the theme, SHE loved creating an event that brought us back to our high school + college days. Any homecoming isn’t complete without balloons, pom-poms, + custom lockers supporting your favorite player! As the event went on, guests enjoyed upscale tailgate food, sat on the bleachers surrounding the dancefloor, watched a live artist, Cody Sabol create incredible paintings that would later be auctioned off + enjoyed the sounds of the Obama High School Marching Band who were a surprise performance for Cam + his guests!

It was a wonderful event that brought everyone together + raised a lot of money that will be used to help the youth, which is what it’s all about!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Carnegie Science Center
Caterer: Cullinaire
Photography: Fisher Foto Photography
Balloons: MissElaineous Balloons
Bleacher Rentals: All Occasions
Locker Rentals: Old Souls Vintage
Linens: Lendable Linens
Marching Band: Obama High School
Custom Branding: SpeedPro North Pittsburgh
DJ: DJ Digital Dave
Live Artist: Cody Sabol

Pittsburgh Event Planner | David Alan Fashion Show

SHE shut it down...literally! In October SHE had the honor of working with custom clothier, David Alan Clothing, + some of the best + most talented friendors (vendors) to shut down Grandview Avenue on Mt. Washington - one of the premier streets in the city of Pittsburgh with the most stunning view - to produce a charitable celebrity fashion show coined “Meet Me At The Top”. It was an evening for the books! Proceeds benefited UPMC Children’s Hospital and Cuddles for Kids + showcased a star-studded lineup for the catwalk who featured brand new custom suits. There was no shortage of photo opps, details amazing fashion + beautiful people — all with the city skyline as the backdrop. What an amazing event to be apart of!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Location: Grandview Avenue - Mt. Washington
Lighting: Event Event AV
Photography: Kevin Fischer
Sound Production: Gitano Productions
Rentals: All Occasion Party Rentals + Marbella Event Rentals
Linens: Mosaic
Custom Printing: Speedpro North