Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Mady + Alex

Mady + Alex’s wedding was a special one for SHE’s own, Meredith, as Mady + Meredith were college roommates + still best friends today. When Mady asked Mer to plan her wedding in Nashville, TN, the answer was ABSOLUTELY! The wedding was an intimate + chic celebration of about 80 people at the iconic Nashville restaurant + bar, The Acme Feed + Seed. The third floor started out as a blank canvas + was transformed into a romantic ceremony, cocktail + reception space. The beautiful fall florals, mixed in with the burnt orange linens + rustic farm tables created a gorgeous fall wedding for Mady + Alex. It was the best trip + a fantastic wedding celebration!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Caterer: TomKats Catering
Venue: The Acme Feed + Seed
Photography: Haley George Photography
Ceremony Musicians: Craig Duncan Music
Rentals: Please be Seated
Floral Design: LMA Designs
DJ: 3rd Coast Entertainment
Officiant: Great Tennessee Officiant
Makeup: Marie Miclot
Hair: Hannah Elisabeth Beauty | Colette at HE Beauty
Bride Spray Tan: LP Glow

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Mackenzie + Michael

Mackenzie + Michael had the most gorgeous, intimate + Italy inspired wedding + reception this past fall at the iconic Pittsburgh Field Club. The couple became engaged in Tuscany + when their plans for an Italy wedding fell through, they decided to plan a small wedding in 3 months’ time! SHE was honored to help create this beautiful wedding. It was an unforgettable night, starting with a ceremony on the back patio followed by a chic dinner underneath thousands of twinkling string lights that truly created an atmosphere of dinner underneath the Tuscan stars. It was a magical evening + SHE was so happy to help Mackenzie + Michael’s dream of an Italy inspired wedding come true.

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: The Pittsburgh Field Club
Caterer: The Pittsburgh Field Club
Photography: Kristi Telnov Photography
Cake: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: GreenSinner
Stationary: Blush Paper Co
Linens: Mosaic
Entertainment: Jason Kendall Band
Lighting: EF Lighting
Hair + Makeup: Kiss and Makeup

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Elena + Ramy

Just give a girl her dog and her Choos and she can conquer the dreadful COVID realities to still magically marry the man of her dreams! After a year of planning what was set to be a detail-crazed, over the top, NYE wedding with over 300 guests, Elena + Ramy had a wedding for two---yes two! No family, no friends, just the priest and their planners as witnesses. Knowing they had to downsize significantly, the first change of plans initially was a dinner party for 50 of their closest friends and family at The Hotel Monaco. However, just two weeks prior to their holiday wedding, The City of Pittsburgh shut down through January 4 making it impossible for any venue to have indoor dining or gatherings of any kind on NYE. The couple was not entering the New Year without being husband and wife and made a bold decision to safely get married their way!

After walking down the historic aisles of one of the city's oldest churches to say 'I do' to frolicking through the city streets as Mr. & Mrs. with the best photographer, the fabulous Nubanis went back to their condo for a fine dining experience with a private chef and table scape styled to perfection. Looking back they both agree that after the rollercoaster of emotions, unknowns, heartbreak, and disappointment of having to drastically change their plans and vision, it may not of been what they thought they wanted but it was exactly what they needed and wouldn't change a thing. 

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: St. Stanislaus Church
Reception: Couple’s Condo
Photography: Hot Metal Studio
Caterer: Private Chef Jamilka Borges
String Duo: Steve Vance Entertainment
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Linens: Mosaic
Wedding Dress: Anne Gregory
Tuxedo: Tom Ford
Stationary Design: Handmade Highlights
Makeup: Janneth Avila
Hair: Jennie Sample

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Carrie + Mike

When Carrie + Mike first started planning their wedding, SHE began calling it the Wedding Conference because it was going to be a whole weekend of events over Labor Day. Since covid made that impossible, Carrie + Mike switched their plans + had the most perfect + intimate outdoor ceremony + reception at Aspinwall Riverfront Park.

Once guests arrived, they enjoyed a small cocktail + then were witnesses to Carrie + Mike marrying themselves in a ceremony with their daughters. From there, all moved to the dinner reception where each couple had their own table + enjoyed 5 courses each with its own wine pairing + musical or comedic entertainment after each course. It was truly a beautiful night filled with what really matters, love + friendship.

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: Aspinwall Riverfront Park
Reception: Aspinwall Riverfront Park
Photography: Michael Will Photography
Caterer: JPC
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella Event Rental
Floral Design: GreenSinner
Linens: Mosaic
Stationery: Loree Mayer Designs
Custom Masks: Made by Mosaic
Entertainment: Steve Vance Entertainment