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 | Isa + Anthony

Isa + Anthony’s wedding weekend started off with the most fabulous Welcome Party hosted at the groom’s family home in Pittsburgh. As soon as guests entered the home, they were greeted with the most gorgeous + grand staircase adorned with greenery + florals. From there guests mingled throughout the foyer + first floor before making their way outside to the backyard. The party continued outside as guests enjoyed the entertainment + 360 photobooth. It was a party for the ages + SHE was honored to be part of it.

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: Private Estate
Videography: Studio Hayes
Photography: Joey Kennedy Photography
Caterer: Big Burrito
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Fox + the Fleur
Stationary: Purple Wagon Designs
Cusom Ice Bar: Mastro Ice
Linens: Mosaic
Entertainment: Jason Kendall Band
Balloons: MissElaineous Balloons
Lighting: Every Event AV
Photobooth: Moxie Events

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Sienna's 1st Birthday Luau

If there is one thing {SHE} loves -- it's keeping it in the family! Recently we posted an ultra fab 60th surprise birthday party for Roberta + now we have the pleasure to feature her granddaughter's incredible 1st birthday luau.  The family's backyard provided the perfect setting to create a tropical paradise + it didn't hurt that the weather was literally picture-perfect!  Guests initially learned of this fantastic celebration with a one-of-a-kind invitation -- a gold foil tube containing colorful stationery + a Hawaii lei, which they were asked to wear on the birthday girl's day.  Upon arriving at the party, they were greeted by Polynesian dancers amongst a 15' tall balloon arch with "Aloha" on top.  The family's gazebo was converted to a 4-sided tiki hut bar with the cutest grass skirt stools.  The dessert table was far from simplistic which was comprised of a grass-covered table with not one, not two, but three birthday cakes -- because every fantastic one-year-old, like Sienna, needs 3 cakes! Behind delicately hung coconut cups with florals spilling over + gold painted pineapples.  The kiddos didn't go home empty-handed -- the favors were an array of colorful sand buckets filled to the brim with flip flops, fluorescent zinc sticks, sunglasses, flip-flop straws + a custom cookie. And as if that wasn't enough -- the day was topped off with Polynesian dancers perform with dances and song. Skysight Photography + Post Script Productions did such an unbelievable job, allowing all of us to commemorate the day!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Photography: Skysight Photography
Videography: Post Script Films
Floral Design: City Stems
Stationery Design: Loree Mayer Designs
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: All Occasions Party Rental
Rentals: Prop Shop
Cake Design + Desserts: Bella Christie
Entertainment: Tuika's Polynesian Island Magic

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Pittsburgh Event Planner | Roberta's Stylishly 60th Surprise Birthday Celebration

{SHE} has had the pleasure of knowing Roberta for several years and she has always been admired for her sweet personality, warm heart, love for family, + of course her impeccable taste. So when we were asked to plan her surprise 60th birthday party, we knew this definitely needed to be a stylish celebration to match the guest of honor.  Hotel Monaco's rooftop space + Rialto Suite provided the absolute perfect backdrop for this soiree.  With a trendy yet elegant color palette of blush, ivory, rose gold + taupe, the space was decked out with ultra chic linens, lounge furniture, custom pillows, jaw-dropping floral designs + the focal point -- two 9' boxwood walls with a photo montage of Roberta + her favorite people in rose gold frames. Because the details didn't stop just there (because duh -- we are #detailsnobs) guests could reminisce of commemorative events that occurred the year Roberta was born on ivory + rose gold foil cocktail on napkins + enjoy a lengthy list of what made the birthday girl just so so so special on customized acrylic signage.  Also, knowing that coffee flavored ice cream was one of her favorite desserts, it was a no-brainer to serve it in delicate coffee cups made out of chocolate! About 60 (how appropriate!) of her closest family + friends patiently awaited Roberta's arrival, who thought she was simply attending a work event for her son-in-law, Simon.  As she gracefully walked through the doors, thinking nothing of it, she was overwhelmed with wonderful emotion as everyone shouted "Surprise!" Love engulfed the chic space throughout the entire night with tears of happiness, big smiles + loads of laughter.  Skysight Photography images captured every deed + every moment beautifully!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Hotel Monaco
Photography: Skysight Photography
Floral Design: City Stems
Stationery Design: Papered Wonders
Branded Decor: Ten 23 Designs
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: Marbella Event Furniture + Decor
Cake Design + Desserts: Vanilla Pastry Studio

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Pittsburgh Event Planner | Masquerade Bash for Latasha Wilson-Batch

Over the weekend we celebrated stylishly with one of our favorite girl bosses! Latasha serves as the executive director for the Best of the Batch Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to improving the lives of children and families in distressed communities by building character, self-esteem, and appreciation for education. Latasha's other title is superwoman! During the planning process we were able to see her wear many hats and witness her amazing work ethic in action. Her schedule never lets up from spearheading the foundation, speaking all over the city and country, advocating in the community, mentoring youth, empowering women, attending a gazillion events all over, serving on a multitude of boards...the list goes on! Knowing her personally, her leadership and passion is beyond inspiring and seriously worthy of a celebration! Planning this milestone, Latasha wanted it to be a memorable event for closest friends, family, and colleagues-mission accomplished with masks required, a swanky venue in the city, bold + beautiful details + color palette, food + desserts overload, and a fun party! Latasha also wanted to highlight the foundation and everything that's happening for it after 17 years of commitment and hard work. In lieu of birthday gifts, {SHE} asked her guests to donate to the foundation. This is SO true to who Latasha is--selfless, giving, and always putting others first. We could not be happier to see her start a new decade oh-so-fabulously with a smile, happy tears, and surrounded by love! Crushing on these images by Kamron Khan Photography! 

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Revel + Roost
Photography: Kamron Khan Photography
Videography: Emmai Alaquiva
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks Floral Design
Stationery Design: Taylor + Hov
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: Marbella Event Furniture + Decor
Lighting + Draping: Gray Phoenix
Cake Design + Desserts: Bella Christie'z
Cake Topper: Jenn + Jules
Entertainment: DJ Nate the Barber
Hair + Makeup: 4Ever L'Amour Studio

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