Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Mackenzie + Michael

Mackenzie + Michael had the most gorgeous, intimate + Italy inspired wedding + reception this past fall at the iconic Pittsburgh Field Club. The couple became engaged in Tuscany + when their plans for an Italy wedding fell through, they decided to plan a small wedding in 3 months’ time! SHE was honored to help create this beautiful wedding. It was an unforgettable night, starting with a ceremony on the back patio followed by a chic dinner underneath thousands of twinkling string lights that truly created an atmosphere of dinner underneath the Tuscan stars. It was a magical evening + SHE was so happy to help Mackenzie + Michael’s dream of an Italy inspired wedding come true.

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: The Pittsburgh Field Club
Caterer: The Pittsburgh Field Club
Photography: Kristi Telnov Photography
Cake: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: GreenSinner
Stationary: Blush Paper Co
Linens: Mosaic
Entertainment: Jason Kendall Band
Lighting: EF Lighting
Hair + Makeup: Kiss and Makeup

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Christie + Alex

Christie + Alex’s wedding was one of elegance + beauty. Their cocktail hour + reception was held at the Pennsylvanian, a location that SHE has worked numerous times, but this time we transformed the space into a unique + detail focused design. It started at cocktail hour with a custom display that housed the place cards + welcome beers + rose.

Once guests went inside to the reception, the bar became the focal point of the room with the 10ft draped floral pergola overtop of it. It was truly stunning + added height to the room along with the tall gorgeous floral designs from Hens + Chicks Floral Studio. The mix of chairs + chargers + napkins, specific to each set of tables added even more of the design details that SHE loves to incorporate into each event. It was the perfect night for a beautiful couple that SHE was so honored to work with!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: The Pennsylvanian
Videography: Jeremy Scott Films
Photography: Anna Laero Photography
Cake: Tasty Bakery
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks Florals
Stationary: K Flower Designs
Caterer: Big Burrito
Linens: Mosaic
Entertainment: The Chozen Few
Lighting: Every Event AV
Hair + Makeup: Beauty Justified
Dress: Anne Gregory

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Amber + Wasi

Amber + Wasi had the most incredible wedding weekend! It all started on Friday with their colorful + full of energy Mehndi celebration. The patterned + colorful dancefloor in the center of the room was the focal point for the dances later in evening as Amber + Wasi sat on their throne, complete with a comfy swing + surrounded by four pillars of gorgeous flowers.

The next day, the reception was held in the same room as the night before but completely transformed thanks to the magical elves of GreenSinner who worked through the night to flip the colorful theme of Friday to a gorgeous + chic all white reception, complete with a mirrored dancefloor. Amber + Wasi’s wedding weekend was unforgettable. SHE was honored to help make their vision come to life + wish them years of happiness!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh
Videography: Ketanuva Photography
Photography: Ketanuva Photography
Floral Design: GreenSinner
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Lighting Design: EF Lighting
Branding: Sugar Taylor Co
Custom Backdrop: SpeedPro Pittsburgh North
Entertainment: DJ Sunny Entertainment
Glam: Flawless Beauty by Pauline
Gowns: Elan Official + Ali Xeeeshan Studio

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Katie + Ryan

Katie + Ryan knew exactly what they wanted for their July 3rd Wedding Day + that was an intimate + tasteful dinner with music from a live band + dancing afterwards. However, in Katie’s mind, there was one more (maybe impossible) thing that would make their July 3rd wedding absolutely perfect…Fireworks. Little did she know, her future mother-in-law + the SHE team were hard at work organizing the most stunning Fireworks display to surprise Katie + Ryan on their big day.

The day was perfect with a beautiful ceremony on the Oakmont Country Club green, followed by cocktail hour on the patio + then an absolutely delicious 4 course meal served by the exquisite Oakmont chef + staff. When it was time for the big surprise Katie + Ryan had absolutely no idea + it made the moment that much more special as they gathered on the patio to watch the Fireworks with all of their friends + family gathered around them. SHE loved working with Katie + Ryan + wish them many more fabulous memories!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: Oakmont Country Club
Videography: Jeremy Scott Films
Photography: Jess Vogelsang
Cake + Desserts: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Allison McGeary Florist
Stationary: Fresh Cut Prints
Fireworks: Zambelli Fireworks
Linens: Lendable Linens
Entertainment: Jason Kendall Band
Makeup: Marie Miclot
Hair: The Studio by Sarah McCarrison
Ceremony Violinist: Josh Huang

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Christina + Will

Christina + Will are a couple that has turned into family + are so special to SHE! They were one of our first couples that had to postpone their wedding from 2020, but they took it in stride + trusted the planning process + had the most spectacular wedding weekend in 2021!

The weekend started off with a beautiful welcome reception on the rooftop of Hotel Monaco + then it was time to get these two married! When guests arrived to the reception at the Omni William Penn Ballroom, everyone’s eyes immediately looked up to the thousands of twinkling lights hanging above the entire ballroom. It was truly a dreamy site to see + set the tone for a magical night. From the custom wrapped dancefloor to the monogrammed greenery backdrop to the monogrammed cake, no detail was left untouched. SHE is so happy Christina + Will finally got to have their magical day + wish them all the love + blessings in the world!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: Omni William Penn Hotel
Videography: Sho Films
Photography: Leann Marie Photography
Cake: Oakmont Bakery
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: MochaRose Florals
Stationary: Loree Mayer Design
Custom Dancefloor: Speedpro Pittsburgh North
Linens: Mosaic
Entertainment: Elite Show Band
Lighting: EF Lighting
Hair + Makeup: Beauty Justified
Dress: Bridal Beginning