Pittsburgh Event Planner | Sienna's Royal 2nd Birthday Ball

Here Ye, Here Ye! Called princesses one + all, it was Princess Sienna Capri's 2nd Birthday + we had a ball! {SHE} can't believe baby Sienna is already TWO! Her Royal 2nd Birthday Ball was a party fit for a princess! Cinderella blue, white, + gold was the perfect palette to bring this princess party to life. By now you know that we're snobs for details + we insist on branding from start to finish! Guests received the most adorable scroll invitations to Sienna's Royal Birthday Ball, another one-of-a-kind invite designed by our friendors, Simply Fab Chic + Loree Mayer Design. From the pretty stems + adorable royal carriage to the glass slipper ice cream station + treats almost too cute to eat - it was a magical day. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique transformed Sienna + her guests into little princesses - hair, makeup, nails + of course dress-up too! Princess Sienna made a grand entrance along with Cinderella herself....no details were spared! We love that our clients continue to trust us to execute their visions + plan their life celebrations, stylishly of course! Our job is truly magical. Autumn Stankay is the Arias' family photographer + once again captured Sienna's birthday party so perfectly!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: NOAH's Event Venue
Photography: Skysight Photography
Floral Design: City Stems
Stationery Design + Branding: Loree Mayer Designs
Invitations: Simply Fab Chic + Loree Mayer Designs
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: Vintage Alley
Cake Design + Desserts: Bella Christie + Maestro Ice
Custom Cookie Favors: Yummyholic
Entertainment: Princess + Superhero Parties by leap of faith Pittsburgh
Dress: Isabella Couture
Hair, Makeup + Nails: Hair by Briana Rasicci

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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Stephanie + Brad

In our initial wedding planning meeting Stephanie expressed that her wedding colors would be a vivid shade of yellow, white + gold, + as we got to know this fantastic bride more and more, it was clear that no other color palette suited her better. She was truly a ray of sunshine all the time -- uber sweet with the brightest smile on her face! Steph had an aura about her that truly made working with her + Brad so much fun!  {SHE} helped to intertwine rustic yet elegant + unique details + design elements from farm tables, custom wooden signage, donut tower wedding cake + unforgettable centerpieces comprised of fantastic fresh florals, lemongrass trees + bowls of vibrant yellow lemons!  The couple also expressed that it was extremely important to have a party -- and that they definitely had.  They started this whole journey with one epic proposal story that consisted of a flash mob + front row tickets to Taylor Swift. Read more about it here! Steph + Brad set the bar high for their reception as they entered full of contagious energy -- exemplified when Brad swept her off her feet (literally) and twirled her around the dance floor.  Check out the magic of their I Dos captured by Timesmart Images!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony Venue: Schenley Plaza
Ceremony Music: Steve Vance Entertainment
Reception Venue: Pittsburgh Zoo
Photography + Videography: Timesmart Images
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks Floral Design
Stationery Design: Pink Toast Ink
Linens: Lendable Linens
Rentals: All Occasion Party Rental + Eventioneers
Lighting: Gray Phoenix
DJ: Paul Chambers
Cake Design: Bella Christie
Hair + Makeup: The Pittsburgh Stylist

Charlotte Wedding Planner | Nadia + Myron's Engagement Session

{SHE} met with Nadia and totally hit it off! So many commonalities and similar interests that we've been having too much fun at all of our planning sessions together!! Can't wait for the wedding!! Nadia + Myron's love story started in an accounting class going into their junior year at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC--their hometown. They started with simple conversations in class and later ran into each other at a party, shared a dance, and sparks flew! Fast-forward 15 years later, with two gorgeous children, and a journey that allowed them to fully mature and blossom their careers, friendship, and relationship! They are saying iDo at the beautiful Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC this October. Nadia's favorite things about Myron are that he is an amazing father and holds her accountable. He keeps her honest and true to who she is; he loves her for her, flaws and all. Myron can't stop gushing about Nadia's beauty, kind heart, love of family, nurturing spirit, and confidence. She drives him outside of his comfort zone to try new things. {SHE} always recommends at least two looks for your engagement session. The soon-to-be Kiels got fancy and then charmingly chic to hit the streets of their hometown for their engagement session. Nadia D. Photography's eye + use of light is incredible! She captured their love perfectly-simply stunning! 

Photographer: Nadia D. Photography
Hair: Dedra Hines of Amaka's International Hair + Spa
Makeup: Brittani Hines of Flawless Smooch
Bride's First Look: Dress-Alexia Maria; Shoes-Aldo
Bride's Second Look: Dress-Ted Baker; Shoes-Jimmy Choo
Groom's First Look: Suit-Banana Republic; Shirt-Hugo Boss; Shoes-Cole Hann
Groom's Second Look: Sweater + Jeans: J Crew; Shoes-Johnston + Murphy
 

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Sienna's 1st Birthday Luau

If there is one thing {SHE} loves -- it's keeping it in the family! Recently we posted an ultra fab 60th surprise birthday party for Roberta + now we have the pleasure to feature her granddaughter's incredible 1st birthday luau.  The family's backyard provided the perfect setting to create a tropical paradise + it didn't hurt that the weather was literally picture-perfect!  Guests initially learned of this fantastic celebration with a one-of-a-kind invitation -- a gold foil tube containing colorful stationery + a Hawaii lei, which they were asked to wear on the birthday girl's day.  Upon arriving at the party, they were greeted by Polynesian dancers amongst a 15' tall balloon arch with "Aloha" on top.  The family's gazebo was converted to a 4-sided tiki hut bar with the cutest grass skirt stools.  The dessert table was far from simplistic which was comprised of a grass-covered table with not one, not two, but three birthday cakes -- because every fantastic one-year-old, like Sienna, needs 3 cakes! Behind delicately hung coconut cups with florals spilling over + gold painted pineapples.  The kiddos didn't go home empty-handed -- the favors were an array of colorful sand buckets filled to the brim with flip flops, fluorescent zinc sticks, sunglasses, flip-flop straws + a custom cookie. And as if that wasn't enough -- the day was topped off with Polynesian dancers perform with dances and song. Skysight Photography + Post Script Productions did such an unbelievable job, allowing all of us to commemorate the day!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Photography: Skysight Photography
Videography: Post Script Films
Floral Design: City Stems
Stationery Design: Loree Mayer Designs
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: All Occasions Party Rental
Rentals: Prop Shop
Cake Design + Desserts: Bella Christie
Entertainment: Tuika's Polynesian Island Magic

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Pittsburgh Event Planner | Roberta's Stylishly 60th Surprise Birthday Celebration

{SHE} has had the pleasure of knowing Roberta for several years and she has always been admired for her sweet personality, warm heart, love for family, + of course her impeccable taste. So when we were asked to plan her surprise 60th birthday party, we knew this definitely needed to be a stylish celebration to match the guest of honor.  Hotel Monaco's rooftop space + Rialto Suite provided the absolute perfect backdrop for this soiree.  With a trendy yet elegant color palette of blush, ivory, rose gold + taupe, the space was decked out with ultra chic linens, lounge furniture, custom pillows, jaw-dropping floral designs + the focal point -- two 9' boxwood walls with a photo montage of Roberta + her favorite people in rose gold frames. Because the details didn't stop just there (because duh -- we are #detailsnobs) guests could reminisce of commemorative events that occurred the year Roberta was born on ivory + rose gold foil cocktail on napkins + enjoy a lengthy list of what made the birthday girl just so so so special on customized acrylic signage.  Also, knowing that coffee flavored ice cream was one of her favorite desserts, it was a no-brainer to serve it in delicate coffee cups made out of chocolate! About 60 (how appropriate!) of her closest family + friends patiently awaited Roberta's arrival, who thought she was simply attending a work event for her son-in-law, Simon.  As she gracefully walked through the doors, thinking nothing of it, she was overwhelmed with wonderful emotion as everyone shouted "Surprise!" Love engulfed the chic space throughout the entire night with tears of happiness, big smiles + loads of laughter.  Skysight Photography images captured every deed + every moment beautifully!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Hotel Monaco
Photography: Skysight Photography
Floral Design: City Stems
Stationery Design: Papered Wonders
Branded Decor: Ten 23 Designs
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: Marbella Event Furniture + Decor
Cake Design + Desserts: Vanilla Pastry Studio

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