Pittsburgh Event Planner | Helen's 30th Birthday

When a 30th Birthday trip to Miami is cancelled because of Co-Vid + our client calls us two weeks before the party date asking if we can plan a backyard celebration, SHE’s answer is always YES! This party was the perfect celebration for a fellow girl boss to say goodbye to her 20’s + hello to her 30’s!

Guests enjoyed a chic backyard celebration with individually packaged appetizers + sandwiches from the Duquesne Club + a custom signature cocktail of Rose, Limoncello + basil leaves. For dessert they could choose from custom mini cakes + cookies from Tasty Bakery that were personalized to our birthday girl! As the evening went on, Club Helen, opened on the opposite side of patio. SHE transformed our client’s patio, into the prettiest club complete with a balloon ceiling, pink lounge furniture + custom pillows. The partygoers danced the night away to the sounds of our favorite Pittsburgh DJ, DJ Digital Dave.

It was a chic + stylish 30th Birthday Party for a chic + stylish client + SHE was so happy to have been a part of this epic celebration!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Lighting: Every Event AV
Catering: The Duquesne Club
Photography: Bill Patterson Photo
Balloons: Misselaineous Balloon Design
Stationary: Sugar Taylor Design
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Linens + Pillows: Mosaic
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
DJ: DJ Digital Dave
Custom Sketch: The Handmade Highlights
Desserts: Tasty Bakery
Custom Signs: Speedpro + Compound Creations

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Sienna's 5th Birthday Carnival

Step right up to Sienna’s 5th Birthday Carnival! SHE loves our clients that become family + creating forever memories for them means so much to us. For Sienna’s 5th Birthday, SHE went all out with a backyard Carnival!

As soon as guests walked up to the driveway, they were greeted by a clown on stilts + got to play custom Carnival games such as Ring Toss, Balloon Pop, + Dunk a Duck. Then, after walking up to the custom Ticket Booth, they entered the balloon lined tent + made their way to the backyard, but not before grabbing a sweet treat off of the tiger caged dessert table. Once in the backyard, they grabbed a custom drink from the bar + hopped into the pool. It was a perfect summer party + SHE can’t wait to make more memories with this family!

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Stephanie's Bridal Shower

Celebrating love has never been more important + SHE was so grateful to plan this beautiful bridal shower for a client who is like family! SHE first met Stephanie when we planned her older sister’s wedding + have since watched Stephanie’s own love story evolve over the years. Even though Stephanie + TJ had to postpone their wedding not once, but twice, SHE was all about making sure one of their celebrations still occurred.

Stephanie’s bridal shower was held at The Oaklander Hotel in their top floor ballroom. As a fun surprise, Made by Mosaic provided guests with custom masks that matched the linens + napkins on each table. Additionally, not only did guests get their own Lit Soy Candle as a favor, they were also able to make their own floral bouquet from The Farmer’s Daughter’s custom floral cart. The balloon arch by Veronica Wallace Balloons + custom desserts by Tasty Bakery were other special + sweet touches for our bride to be. Even though this day was about her, Stephanie made sure to support numerous small businesses in Pittsburgh to help make her bridal shower one to remember + that is only one of the reasons why SHE loves her! We are so grateful for our clients + can’t wait to celebrate Stephanie + TJ’s love story in 2021

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: The Oaklander Hotel
Catering: The Oaklander Hotel
Photography: Michael Will Photography
Balloons: Veronica Wallace Balloon Design
Stationary: Loree Mayer Design
Floral Design: The Farmer’s Daughter
Linens + Masks: Mosaic + Made by Mosaic
Rentals: All Occasions
Candles: Lit Soy Candle Co.
Dessert Sketch: The SoulShine Co
Desserts: Tasty Bakery
Welcome Sign: Oh Joyful Day

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Town Hall: State of Operating Black in the Burgh

As a black + women-owned business, we’ve gone thru every emotion + self-reflection during this critical time to advocate + demonstrate change in order to break the barriers of systemic racism. The mass conversation + radical shift is long overdue to say the least. We recognize our own platform we’ve built + will always remain committed to our black community + how we can do more to be a part of the solution. We couldn’t resist moving to action, using our platform to connect, support, and uplift our black community in Pittsburgh right now. We hosted a two-part event - The State of Operating Black in the Burgh. It was an evening our city came together to learn + support the black community of entrepreneurs because when you support a black business you support a black family + their legacy.

The night started with the town hall panel full of black excellence that passionately discussed the deep-rooted division that society and our city has created + how we can make a change. Change including but not limited to moving outside of your comfort zone, having conversations that can lead to better understanding + supporting amazing talent. After the enlightening panel, we had a market style showcase that featured 50 amazing Pittsburgh black-owned businesses where guests could shop, network + support! It was a huge success for the vendors as they raved and expressed so much gratitude.

Events + conversations like these are just the beginning for our community. We are overjoyed to be able to bridge the gap between race in our city so that we can connect + support each other. We are committed to keep pushing forward for the black community + always showing our support + love to everyone.

Event Planning: Shayla Hawkins Events
Town Hall Venue: Slate Event Studio
Photography: Adam Michaels Photography
Photography: Wild Native Photography
Videography: Yamomz House
Cocktail Venue: Kingfly Spirits
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Linens: Mosaic
Balloons: Veronica Wallace Balloons
Lighting: Gray Phoenix
Decals: SpeedPro Pittsburgh North
Bartending: Roxanne’s Catering
Stationary: Sugar Taylor Co

Chair Covers: Elegant Chair Cover Designs
Food Truck: Cool Beans Taco Truck
Performers: K Theatre Dance Complex

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Lyon's 1st Birthday

When your name is Lyon, it only makes sense to have a Lion King themed 1st Birthday party! With Slate Studio as the venue, SHE created the Pride Lands of Africa as the backdrop for all of the guests to enjoy. The dessert table was filled with custom Lyon cookies, jungle cake pops + animal themed covered Oreos. We didn’t forget about drinks for the kids, each child had a custom juice pouch with the cutest caricature of Lyon’s face on it.

The best surprise came when Wild World of Animals came to the party with special reptile guests including, a yellow boa constrictor, a sloth, a turtle + a scorpion! All of the guests were incredibly brave, even Lyon who didn’t shy away from petting the reptiles. It was a wild party for all of the guests + SHE was so honored to be a part of it!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Slate Event Studio
Photography: Studio Hayes
Animals: Wild World of Animals
Stationery Design: Jerron Couture + Loree Mayer Design
Linens: Mosaic, Inc.
Foam Cutouts: Speedpro Pittsburgh
Dessert: Bella Christie + Lil’ Z’s
Balloons: Veronica’s Balloon Design