Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Tamara + James

Pittsburgh born + NYC living, Tamara served effortless chic for her wedding day. Tamara + James started their day with getting ready at the stylish Hotel Monaco before saying iDo and celebrating with their closest friends + family at the Garden Room at The National Aviary. With greenery + trees surrounding their space, we just loved their urban garden! The neutral + timeless palette of nude, white, and black set the backdrop to the clean aesthetic of the venue that boasts natural light and a perfect indoor/outdoor feel. Statement tables flanked the dancefloor and gave fabulous ‘Jeff Leatham’ floral vibes. Guests mixed and mingled in the garden before dining + dancing the night away. At the peak of the dancing the confetti cannon surprised everyone and was a whole moment. Such an epic happily- ever-after for the Hippolytes!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: The National Aviary
Caterer: Atria’s
Photography: Raif Rucker Productions
Desserts: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Stationary: Weigel Creative
DJ: DJ Finesse
Linens: Mosaic
Custom Suits: LaTouche
Lighting: Every Event AV
Hair: Bebe Beauty Lounge
Makeup: Beat by Nesh + Leandra Baldwin

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Harley’s Sweet 16

*Cue MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 theme song* SHE is taking you inside Harley’s Super Sweet & Lilac themed Sweet 16. This party was a blast to plan + a blast to attend. As soon as guests walked into the backyard of Harley’s family home, they saw the most amazing shades of purple balloon bunches spilling over the pergola + floating in the pool with gigantic foam letters spelling out the Birthday girl’s name. From the make your own taco spread to the custom juice boxes to the Cupcake ATM…yes, a real ATM for cupcakes…guests did not go hungry. With DJ Cake spinning hits throughout the night + guests sitting for a caricature that turned into a custom phone case there was something for everyone. Happy 16th Birthday Harley! SHE hopes this party was as sweet as you!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Private Residence
Photography: Skysight Photography
Caterer: Common Plea Catering
Cupcakes: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Stationary: Loree Mayer Design
DJ: DJ Cake
Linens: Mosaic
Lighting: Every Event AV
Balloons: Funk Balloon
Cupcake ATM: Vastmade Studios

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Ali + Christian

Ali + Christian wanted their wedding to be a representation of their fun event for all of their guests. After a beautiful ceremony in one of the Hotel Monaco’s ballrooms, guests moved upstairs to the rooftop for cocktail hour while the SHE team flipped the ceremony room to be one of the reception rooms. Sticking with the fun theme, Ali + Christian wanted a cocktail style reception where guests could move around to different food stations + sit at any of the high top, low top or lounge furniture spread throughout both ballrooms. The fun didn’t stop there as guests were on the dancefloor until the lights came on! It was truly such a wonderful celebration of an amazing couple + SHE could not have been any happier for Ali + Christian.

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: Hotel Monaco
Videographer: Sho Films Videography
Photography: Steven Dray Photography
Cake: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Stationary: Loree Mayer Design
DJ: Mike Medved
Linens: Mosaic
Lighting: Every Event AV
Hair: Beauty Justified
Makeup: Beauty Justified

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Laura + Ryan

The celebrations continue for Laura + Ryan with their gorgeous wedding on the blog this week. The ceremony took place in the outdoor garden at Phipps Conservatory, which was the perfect location for the stunning floral arch created by Hens + Chicks. After a cocktail hour in the outdoor garden, guests moved inside the Conservatory. The main event hall was transformed like never before with beautiful florals + a custom curved bar that was truly a statement piece with flowers stemming from the bottom. It was an amazing weekend full of love + SHE was honored to be part of it!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: Phipps Conservatory
Videographer: Jeremy Scott Videography
Photography: Michael Will Photography
Cake: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Stationary: Loree Mayer Design
Custom Bar: Vastmade Studios
Linens: Mosaic
Signage: Speedpro Pittsburgh North
Lighting: Every Event AV
Hair: Beauty Justified
Makeup: Beauty Justified

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Laura + Ryan

Laura + Ryan’s wedding weekend started off with not only an epic rehearsal dinner on Mount Washington, but also an ultra-fabulous welcome party hosted at the Carnegie History Center. As guests entered the welcome party, they were greeted with not one but two epic balloon installations. The first was when guests walked under the welcome sign + the second encompassed the grand piano + trailed all the way up the walkway to the second floor. The rest of the night guests enjoyed mini custom Casa Migos margaritas, champagne from the SHEcart + delicious food from Common Plea Catering. It was the perfect start to a beautiful wedding weekend for Laura + Ryan. Check back next week for a look into their gorgeous wedding at Phipps!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: The Heinz History Center
Caterer: Common Plea Catering
Photography: Michael Will Photography
Balloons: Funk Balloon
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Stationary: Loree Mayer Design
Custom Marquee Lights: Vastmade Studios
Linens: Mosaic
Signage: Speedpro Pittsburgh North
Lighting: Every Event AV
Hair: Beauty Justified
Makeup: Beauty Justified