Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Katie + Ryan

Katie + Ryan knew exactly what they wanted for their July 3rd Wedding Day + that was an intimate + tasteful dinner with music from a live band + dancing afterwards. However, in Katie’s mind, there was one more (maybe impossible) thing that would make their July 3rd wedding absolutely perfect…Fireworks. Little did she know, her future mother-in-law + the SHE team were hard at work organizing the most stunning Fireworks display to surprise Katie + Ryan on their big day.

The day was perfect with a beautiful ceremony on the Oakmont Country Club green, followed by cocktail hour on the patio + then an absolutely delicious 4 course meal served by the exquisite Oakmont chef + staff. When it was time for the big surprise Katie + Ryan had absolutely no idea + it made the moment that much more special as they gathered on the patio to watch the Fireworks with all of their friends + family gathered around them. SHE loved working with Katie + Ryan + wish them many more fabulous memories!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: Oakmont Country Club
Videography: Jeremy Scott Films
Photography: Jess Vogelsang
Cake + Desserts: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Allison McGeary Florist
Stationary: Fresh Cut Prints
Fireworks: Zambelli Fireworks
Linens: Lendable Linens
Entertainment: Jason Kendall Band
Makeup: Marie Miclot
Hair: The Studio by Sarah McCarrison
Ceremony Violinist: Josh Huang

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Helen's 30th Birthday

When a 30th Birthday trip to Miami is cancelled because of Co-Vid + our client calls us two weeks before the party date asking if we can plan a backyard celebration, SHE’s answer is always YES! This party was the perfect celebration for a fellow girl boss to say goodbye to her 20’s + hello to her 30’s!

Guests enjoyed a chic backyard celebration with individually packaged appetizers + sandwiches from the Duquesne Club + a custom signature cocktail of Rose, Limoncello + basil leaves. For dessert they could choose from custom mini cakes + cookies from Tasty Bakery that were personalized to our birthday girl! As the evening went on, Club Helen, opened on the opposite side of patio. SHE transformed our client’s patio, into the prettiest club complete with a balloon ceiling, pink lounge furniture + custom pillows. The partygoers danced the night away to the sounds of our favorite Pittsburgh DJ, DJ Digital Dave.

It was a chic + stylish 30th Birthday Party for a chic + stylish client + SHE was so happy to have been a part of this epic celebration!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Lighting: Every Event AV
Catering: The Duquesne Club
Photography: Bill Patterson Photo
Balloons: Misselaineous Balloon Design
Stationary: Sugar Taylor Design
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Linens + Pillows: Mosaic
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
DJ: DJ Digital Dave
Custom Sketch: The Handmade Highlights
Desserts: Tasty Bakery
Custom Signs: Speedpro + Compound Creations

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Charlie's 1st Birthday Party

It was a Dino-mite 1st Birthday party for our favorite one year old, Charlie! As the only girl cousin in her family, SHE had to make sure this Dinosaur party was not only a roaring good time but also had a few pink dinosaurs mixed in.

With Slate as the venue, it was the perfect space to fill with grasses + mini dinosaurs to make everyone feel as if they had just stepped into a Jurassic Jungle. From the Dino Egg Frittata to the Lava Pool Yogurt Parfait’s no Dinosaur, whether Stegosaurus or Carnivore went hungry. SHE made sure they even saved room for dessert whether that be custom Dino egg cookies, Dino cake pops or a slice of the cutest Dinosaur cake. It was a party to remember + SHE hoped everyone had a wonderful time stomping by!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Slate Event Studio
Photography: Fisher Fotos
Floral Design: GreenSinner
Stationery Design: Bellamy + Belou
Linens: Mosaic, Inc.
Foam Cutouts: Speedpro Pittsburgh
Dessert: Bella Christie + Lil’ Z’s
Balloons: MissElaineous Balloons