Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Jalyn + Chris

Elegant table settings with fresh greenery combined to create a clean + chic design for Jayln + Chris on their wedding day! {SHE} loves when a client trusts us to make their dream design a reality. Before guests even stepped into the reception space, they were greeted with a statement escort wall that set the scene for the rest of the night. Once inside the Fairmont ballroom, guests were surrounded by gorgeous florals + greenery provided by the always amazing Hens + Chicks. It was a perfectly simple + romantic night for our lovely couple Jayln + Chris!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Photographer: Joe Appel Photography
Florals: Hens + Chicks
Stationery: Loree Mayer Designs
Rentals: All Occasions
Linens: Party Mosaic
DJ: First Class Entertainment
Cake Design: Fairmont
Chair Rentals: Elegant Chair Cover Designs
Venue: Fairmont

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Pittsburgh Event Planner | Women of Joy Luncheon

{SHE} was so honored to hold the first annual Women of Joy Luncheon hosted by the Alexis Joy D'Achille Foundation at our new chic + intimate Pittsburgh venue Slate Event Studio. The Alexis Joy D'Achille Foundation recently partnered with Allegheny Health Network + Highmark to open The Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Women's Behavioral Health at West Penn Hospital. The center will offer state of the art care + an array of services for women suffering from pregnancy-related depression. Slate was transformed with our wooden farm tables, feminine linens + gorgeous florals to provide an inspiring + awareness raising Luncheon for all those in attendance. The pictures below provided by the amazingly talented Autumn Stankay of SkySight Photography capture the beautiful mood of the afternoon. 

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Photographer: Skysight Photography
Florals: City Stems
Stationery: Loree Mayer Designs
Rentals: All Occasions, Marbella
Linens: Party Mosaic
Venue: SLATE
Music: Jason Kendall Productions
Catering: Acorn

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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Kelly + Chris

Marble + Mirror Table Tops, Rose Gold Everything + Glassware Galore are some of the bold details that made Kelly + Chris's special day one to remember. From the first look to first dance, the day was filled with love, laughter + chic details. {SHE} is an expert at slaying flipped spaces, transforming Kelly + Chris's intimate ceremony space into their fabulous dinner + dancing reception area. This couple's stylish happily ever-after began with a night of perfection!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Photographer: Caitlin Thomas Photography
Florals: Hens + Chicks
Stationery: Loree Mayer Designs
Rentals: All Occasions, Marbella
Linens: Party Mosaic
Lighting: Gray Phoenix
Band: No Bad JuJu
Catering: JPC
Cake Design: Bella Christie
Hair: Studio Raw
Makeup: Beauty Justified
Bridal Gown: Bridal Beginnings
Venue: Pittsburgh Opera

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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Melanie + Craig's Engagement Shoot

With their destination wedding in the works, Melanie + Craig made sure to show off Pittsburgh's skyline and stunning architecture in their styled engagement shoot. The bride + groom to be will say their iDo's in Miami, Florida in April of 2018 and can't wait!  Modern Romance and Fashion Realness was served by Mel + Craig who made sure every detail was shot to perfection thanks to Mecca Gamble Photography. A stylish happily ever after is definitely in the works for this  couple who is featured in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine! 

Planning: Shayla Hawkins Events
Florist: Jednay Luxury Roses
Photographer: Mecca Gamble
Hair: Tease Salon

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Pittsburgh Event Planner | SLATE is open!

BLANK. INTIMATE. CHIC. SLATE, the newest venue in Pittsburgh, is all of these things + more! Become frustrated at the modern + flexible spaces in the city, Shayla Hawkins and Alexis Allen of came up with a solution with unlimited possibilities. Exposed brick + natural lighting create the perfect foundation for any event to be styled at SLATE. celebrated the opening of SLATE by incorporating their love for details with the raw, organic beauty of the space. In the heart of the city, SLATE is the perfect venue to host your next event. To learn more about SLATE, visit www.slatepgh.com. 

Planning- Shayla Hawkins Events
Floral Design-Hens + Chicks
Rentals-All Occasions + Marbella
Linens-Mosaic
Branding + Signage-Loree Mayer Designs
Photography-Alyssa with Graceful Fawn + Hot Metal Studio
Emmai Alaquiva-Ya Momz House
Lighting-Gray Phoenix  
Entertainment-Modern Era Weddings
Food-big Burrito
Desserts-Bella Christie'z
Bartending-Ace Bartending
Performers-Pittsburgh Circus Arts Collaborative
Balloon Arrangement- Miss Elaineous Balloons

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