Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Amanda + Derek

SHE loves when our couples like to mix it up design wise. It’s a chance for our team to be creative + create a magical night for all to enjoy! Amanda + Derek’s I Do’s was one of those nights!

As you can see from the photo’s captured by Joey Kennedy Photography below, right off the bat Amanda + Derek’s invitations gave guests a hint as to what colors they could expect at the reception. This wedding was all about the grays, blacks + mixed metals + SHE was here for it!

The black hanging light fixtures were focal points throughout the room that brought your eye up! Whenever guests weren’t looking up, they saw the floral centerpieces from Hens + Chicks that had hints of pink, white + gray that expertly played off the darker colors to create a romantic vibe. See below for more of Amanda + Derek’s gorgeous, romantic wedding!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: Heinz Chapel
Reception: Circuit Center
Photography: Joey Kennedy Photography
Videography: Traveling Heart Productions
Rentals: All Occasions
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Linens: Mosaic
Lighting: Every Event AV
Cake: Oakmont Bakery
Stationery + Branding: Loree Mayer Design
Catering: Fluted Mushroom
DJ: Modern Era Weddings
Entertainment: Cody Sabol
Chair Rental: Elegant Chair Cover Design
Hair: Courtney Benedetti
Makeup: Patty Bell

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Elizabeth + Aaron

It’s not everyday that SHE gets to build the perfect venue for high school sweethearts at the bride’s beautiful childhood home. The Weimer residence was the perfect backdrop for Aaron + Elizabeth’s dreamy outdoor celebration. The prettiest palette of blush hues, soft gray, white, + greenery set the tone from the invitation to the custom dance floor + everything in between. The organic branding throughout this design captured the effortless outdoor aesthetic the couple wanted.

Elizabeth + Aaron’s summer wedding was far from simple! Gorgeous eye-catching florals + greenery encompassed the tent + farm tables filling the air with a fresh floral fragrance. Beautiful crystal chandeliers intertwined with garlands of greenery hung from the tent which made the reception feel elegant + romantic. Soft textured linens topped some of the dining tables keeping the space airy + organic. This wedding was absolutely stunning + SHE loved planning every minute of it! SHE wishes you a lifetime of love + happiness!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: St. Louise De Marillac
Reception: Private Estate
Photography: Eva Lin Photography
Videography: Sho Films
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Linens: Mosaic
Lighting: Gray Phoenix
Cake: Bella Christie + Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique
Stationery: Loree Mayer Design
Catering: Medures Catering
Band: Bachelor Boys
Hair: Beauty Justified
Makeup: Beauty Justified

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Brittany + Stephon

Brittany + Stephon’s wedding day was special for many reasons, one of them being they got married on their own estate. SHE loves when couples pick their own property for their ceremony + reception, because it gives us a chance to creatively reflect our couple’s style as an extension of their home.

When SHE first stepped foot onto the property, we knew that the ceremony would look perfect on the front lawn in front of Brittany + Stephon’s entrance to their home. From there, guests moved to cocktail hour where they picked up their custom acrylic place card’s that were neatly placed on boxwood walls. Once cocktail hour was over, guests moved throughout the property to the gorgeous tented reception space.

This was not your typical tented wedding…but what else would you expect from team SHE. The entire interior of the tent was carpeted + the walls were draped with custom fabric, SHE even brought in beautiful, round glass tables to make guests feel like they were sitting at a dining room table. The entire mood of the wedding was simply chic +  SHE was so happy to create such a magical day for our sweet couple Brittany + Stephon!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: Private Estate
Reception: Private Estate
Photography: Adam Michael’s Photography
Videography: Emile Khoury + Jason Pischke
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Linens: Mosaic
Lighting + Design: Every Event AV
Desserts: Bella Christie + Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique
Stationery: Loree Mayer Design
Specialty Printing: Speedpro Imaging Pittsburgh North
Custom Draping + Chandeliers: BD3 Design
Band: Bill Henry Band
Cigar Station: Burn by Rocky Patel
Hair: Sarah Pelco Styling
Makeup: Blinc Bronx Beauty

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Shana + Nate

For a couple as sweet as Shana + Nate, it was only right that SHE made sure that their vision of a cotton candy-inspired wedding came to life. As you know by now, SHE prides ourselves on being detail snobs + this wedding design was no different. Starting the unique design was the “seating chart” which was comprised of three acrylic hollow structures filled with monochromatic chic floral design + adorned each guest’s name + table assignment. 

From there, the sophisticated twist to the pastel cotton candy motif continued beyond the Omni’s Grand Ballroom doors where the space was engulfed by an ultra chic, intense monochromatic design — each table was either a dusty rose, gray or slate blue from the linens, chair pads, napkins, water goblets, candle sticks, tables numbers + of course florals. Because SHE can’t make the wedding cake just one color amongst a room of such amazing hues, it was created with delicate, holographic sugar paper cascading down the front. It was a hit + so was the inside flavor…Funfetti which perfectly describes this fun couple!

No detail was left untouched that we will just let the photos speak for themselves, but one element that SHE would be remiss to not note — the custom circular dance floor that anchored the ballroom. The marbling of rose, slate blue, gray + lavender which was an exact replica of the invitation design truly satiated every sweet tooth + wedding dreams. Congratulations Shana + Nate!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: Sacred Heart Parish
Reception: Omni William Penn
Photography: Adam Michaels Photography
Videography: Yamean Studio Films
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Linens: Mosaic
Cake: Tasty Bakery
Desserts: Bella Christie + Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique
Invitation: Taylor + Hov
Specialty Printing: Speedpro Imaging Pittsburgh North
DJ: DJ Scottro
Hair: Caryn
Makeup: Makeup By Ashlea

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Ashlee + Toner

Our fierce Beyonce-loving bride, Ashlee married the Jay to her Bey, Andy aka Toner! Their love was certainly on top and they shared a stunning day for family + friends to remember forever! As the daughter of the premiere wedding dress shop in Pittsburgh, Bridal Beginning, Ashlee served looks like no other!! So of course slaying details was a must! SHE completely transformed the ballroom at Valley Brook Country Club with their Tuscan garden wedding. Guests entered this magical celebration through a hand draped white tunnel adorned with greenery, lighting, and romantic statues. The foyer entrance certainly gave guests something to talk about as they found their seat on the ornate mirrors on the floral boxwood walls while white-gloved hands passed through the same wall to give them a pretty signature cocktail. It was too good to be true!

The build up and drama continued as you entered the ballroom boasting villa vibes and modern romance with an abundance of greenery + all white florals. The custom faux wood pergola anchored the room with thousands of roses over the dance floor; it was absolutely breathtaking. Acrylic tables tops were styled with their own floating green oasis while others had acrylic details paired with crisp white linens or a beautiful floral sequin overlay, all working together and complimenting perfectly with each centerpiece design! The garden glam fun continued on the patio with the custom swing that was the perfect social media moment and kissing spot! SHE couldn’t be happier with this spectacular production and we so humbled to share another dream wedding with this family who are not just clients but our dear friends…Ti Amo Toners!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: St. Louise de Marillac
Reception: Valley Brook Country Club
Photography: Megan Lee Photography
Videography: Traveling Heart Productions
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: greenSinner
Linens: Mosaic
Lighting + Design: Illume
Cake/Desserts: Bella Christie + Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique
Invitation: By Invitation Only
Specialty Printing: Speedpro Imaging Pittsburgh North
Day-of Stationery: Purple Wagon Designs
Band: Nightsong of Entertainment Exchange
Wedding Dresses: Bridal Beginning
Hair: Hannah Conard Beauty
Makeup: Makeup By Ashlea + Shannon Cole Makeup