Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Brandy + Kamau

Re-introducing the Gants! Brandy + Kamau celebrated their 10-year anniversary last year in style with a gorgeous vow renewal + celebration. Aspinwall Riverfront Park was the perfect location with the renewal happening on the pier + the party under the pavilion. The scene was set with larger-than-life greenery towering over the head table in the middle of the pavilion + dangling crystal chandeliers throughout the space. The branded details were everywhere you looked from the welcome sign to the menu to the custom dancefloor. It was a celebration to remember, cheers to the Gants, 10 years of love never looked so fly!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Aspinwall Riverfront
Photography + Videography: Raif Rucker
Floral Design: Hens and Chicks
Rentals: All Occasions
Linens: Mosaic Inc
Stationery: Le Penn Designs
Bride Makeup: Leandra Baldwin
Hair: Touched by Tee
Dress: MB Bride
Custom Tux: David Alan

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 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 Wedding Planner | Sara + Sam

Sara + Sam’s stunning wedding was extra special for a couple reasons. The first being their ceremony + reception took place on Sam’s family estate, (which is also a goat cheese farm titled Goat Rodeo Farm + Dairy, see pictures below for epic goat photobombs) + the second, Sara has a personal friendship with our very own {SHE} member, Meredith, who was one of Sara’s bridesmaids. {SHE} was extremely honored to create the most picture perfect day for Sara + Sam.

Their ceremony took place in front of a larger than life tree at the edge of the property, + from there guests moved to the outdoor patio for cocktail hour. Underneath the reception tent, a mix of farm tables, rounds + clear acrylic chairs created the perfect seating for an outdoor reception. The hints of dusty blue + gold brought color to the greenery + white florals lining the tables. It was a gorgeous day full of sentimental touches + loads of fun where the dancing didn’t stop until the wee hours of the morning! {SHE} loved creating this wedding + wish Sara + Sam years of love + bliss!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony Venue: Family Estate: Goat Rodeo Farm
Reception Venue: Family Estate: Goat Rodeo Farm
Caterer: Big Burrito
Photography: Steven Dray Photography
Floral Design: The Farmer’s Daughter
Stationery Design: Bellamy + Belou
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: All Occasion Party Rental
Cake Design: Bella Christie and Lil Z’s
Lighting: Gray Phoenix
Entertainment: Modern Era
Wedding Gown: Carlisle
Hair: Jenna DeGol
Makeup: Marie Miclot Makeup

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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Cassie + Dylan

When her venue abruptly closed its doors less than six months away from the big day, Cassie decided to call in some back up and we're so happy {SHE} did! Having to mesh your date with a new ceremony and reception venue is a big deal and no small fete--Cassie + Dylan handled it so well! This sweet pair were so organized, already picking an a-list of vendors who were flexible and accommodating so it made the transition and remainder of planning smooth and meant-to-be. Their romantic garden feel was a breath of fresh air with a sage, dusty blue, champagne, and peach palette. Some of our favorite details were the glass cardinal Dylan surprised Cassie with in remembrance of her late grandmother, the floral plate ware alongside the bird seed favors, the naked cake with the laser cut topper, the simplicity of the green garland runners on the blue linen, and the beautiful branding that tied all of the design elements together. The bride was effortlessly stunning. Sky's The Limit Photography captured the entire day beautifully!! It completely made our day to see the Holts featured in the current Whirl Wedding Magazine in print + online-check them out!! 

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony Venue: Heinz Chapel
Reception Venue: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Caterer: big Burrito
Photography: Sky's The Limit Photography
Floral Design: White Oak Florist
Stationery Design: Molly Knorr
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: All Occasion Party Rental
Cake Design: Mixed with Love Cake + Cookie Co.
Lighting: Ever Forward Lighting
Entertainment: Joel Lindsey Entertainment
Gown: Hayley Paige
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Hair: Brooke Rockwell Hair Design
Makeup: Simone Jene Makeup

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