Pittsburgh Event Planner | In The Pocket With Charlie Batch

The Best of the Batch Foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the lives of children + families in distressed communities by building character, self-esteem, + appreciation for education. In The Pocket with Charlie Batch is the foundation's signature event. With dozens of sponsors + over 800 attendees, it promotes computer literacy and STEAM programs.

SHE has been so honored to work with Charlie + LaTasha Batch + their team these last two years to bring their visions to life for this phenomenal annual fundraiser. What they've done in + for the community is nothing short of amazing! It was a fun design challenge to be in the same venue again + SHE wanted to top the previous 90s theme. This year, SHE took everyone to the Old Town Road with all things Western! From the wild + fun mechanical bull ride, ring toss, delicious sweets provided by Bella Christie + Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique, down to the flash mob dance by K Theater Dance complex, it was a showdown you didn’t want to miss! Airheads Balloon Art blew us away again this year creating the perfect cactus + cow print balloons making the room really feel like the Wild Wild West. Guests got to feel like real cowboys at this event + that’s what SHE wanted!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Nova Place
Branding: 232 Creative
Photography: Fisher Foto Photography
Balloons: Airheads Balloon Art
Rentals: All Occasions
Desserts: Bella Christie and Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique
Linens: Mosaic
Bull Ride: Beringer’s Party Rentals
Photo Booth: ELFEntertainment
Dancers: K Theater Dance Complex
Staffing: Roxanne’s Catering

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

Live inspired + celebrate stylishly!