Pittsburgh Event Planner | Jayda's 9th Birthday

This past weekend, SHE created the sleepover of your childhood dreams, for a special young girl’s 9th Birthday party! Growing up, having a sleepover with your besties was one of the most special times, memories are made at these sleepovers that last a lifetime. This sleepover was no different + SHE could not have pulled it off without some help from our amazing friend vendors. Von Walter + Funk provided the most epic balloons, full of color, stars + unicorns. Don’t forget, every sleepover needs some amazing snacks + Bella Christie + Lil’s Z’s Bakery provided custom birthday girl cookies for everyone to enjoy. SHE was so happy to be part of this special sleepover + hopes Jayda had the 9th Birthday party of her dreams!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Photography: Ray Carrington Photography
Balloons: Von Walter + Funk Balloons
Desserts: Bella Christie + Lil Z’s

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Town Hall: State of Operating Black in the Burgh

As a black + women-owned business, we’ve gone thru every emotion + self-reflection during this critical time to advocate + demonstrate change in order to break the barriers of systemic racism. The mass conversation + radical shift is long overdue to say the least. We recognize our own platform we’ve built + will always remain committed to our black community + how we can do more to be a part of the solution. We couldn’t resist moving to action, using our platform to connect, support, and uplift our black community in Pittsburgh right now. We hosted a two-part event - The State of Operating Black in the Burgh. It was an evening our city came together to learn + support the black community of entrepreneurs because when you support a black business you support a black family + their legacy.

The night started with the town hall panel full of black excellence that passionately discussed the deep-rooted division that society and our city has created + how we can make a change. Change including but not limited to moving outside of your comfort zone, having conversations that can lead to better understanding + supporting amazing talent. After the enlightening panel, we had a market style showcase that featured 50 amazing Pittsburgh black-owned businesses where guests could shop, network + support! It was a huge success for the vendors as they raved and expressed so much gratitude.

Events + conversations like these are just the beginning for our community. We are overjoyed to be able to bridge the gap between race in our city so that we can connect + support each other. We are committed to keep pushing forward for the black community + always showing our support + love to everyone.

Event Planning: Shayla Hawkins Events
Town Hall Venue: Slate Event Studio
Photography: Adam Michaels Photography
Photography: Wild Native Photography
Videography: Yamomz House
Cocktail Venue: Kingfly Spirits
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Linens: Mosaic
Balloons: Veronica Wallace Balloons
Lighting: Gray Phoenix
Decals: SpeedPro Pittsburgh North
Bartending: Roxanne’s Catering
Stationary: Sugar Taylor Co

Chair Covers: Elegant Chair Cover Designs
Food Truck: Cool Beans Taco Truck
Performers: K Theatre Dance Complex

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Lyon's 1st Birthday

When your name is Lyon, it only makes sense to have a Lion King themed 1st Birthday party! With Slate Studio as the venue, SHE created the Pride Lands of Africa as the backdrop for all of the guests to enjoy. The dessert table was filled with custom Lyon cookies, jungle cake pops + animal themed covered Oreos. We didn’t forget about drinks for the kids, each child had a custom juice pouch with the cutest caricature of Lyon’s face on it.

The best surprise came when Wild World of Animals came to the party with special reptile guests including, a yellow boa constrictor, a sloth, a turtle + a scorpion! All of the guests were incredibly brave, even Lyon who didn’t shy away from petting the reptiles. It was a wild party for all of the guests + SHE was so honored to be a part of it!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Slate Event Studio
Photography: Studio Hayes
Animals: Wild World of Animals
Stationery Design: Jerron Couture + Loree Mayer Design
Linens: Mosaic, Inc.
Foam Cutouts: Speedpro Pittsburgh
Dessert: Bella Christie + Lil’ Z’s
Balloons: Veronica’s Balloon Design