Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Ali + Phil

For a couple who is beautiful on the inside + out, {SHE}, along with our fabulous team of vendors made sure to turn their vision into a reality! Ali + Phil's wedding was straight out of a fairytale. Ali's wonderful parents have been involved with the wedding scene + styling brides for years, owning Bridal Beginning-the number one spot to shop for a wedding dress in Pittsburgh! Talk about some pressure when it came to the gowns for Ali + her bridesmaids but all expectations were exceeded!! Ali was beyond stunning and her girls looked nothing less than amazing by her side. Can't forget about the guys--Phil + company were dapper too! As for the design, the Fox Chapel Golf Club never looked so good! The venue was transformed into a whimsical + romantic setting full of lush greenery + gorgeous linens. It was oh-so-dreamy! There really aren't any words to fully describe the picture perfect day for Ali + Phil, surrounded by their loving family + friends! 

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Photographer: Dawn Derbyshire Photography
Florals: GreenSinner
Stationery: Erin Masur
Rentals: All Occasions, Marbella
Linens: Party Mosaic
Lighting: Gray Phoenix
Band: Elite Show Band
Venue + Catering: Fox Chapel Golf Club
Cake Design: Bethel Bakery
Calligraphy: Judith Browne
Makeup: Makeup by Bo
Bridal Gown: Berta Bridal
Videographer: Traveling Hearts

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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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