Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Jennifer + Goke

Yes {SHE} travels! For Jennifer + Goke's gorgeous wedding {SHE} traveled to the Pinnacle Golf Club in Columbus, Ohio to create pure magic! {SHE} loves when couples want to include part of their culture into their big day! Jennifer + Goke both have a Nigerian background + SHE was able to highlight that through the Nigerian-inspired laser cut wall that stood behind them for their ceremony + at their sweetheart table. The beautiful linens + feminine flowers created a soft + dreamy vibe which can be hard to do for a wedding reception of almost 400 people! It was a wedding {SHE} will never forget + we wish Jennifer + Goke a lifetime of love + laughter! 

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Photographer: Mecca Gamble Photography
Videographer: Traveling Hearts Productions
Florals: Posy Floral Design
Stationery Design: Loree Mayer Design
Rentals: All Occasion Party Rental
Linens: Party Mosaic
Dessert: Bella Christie
Lighting: Hughies
Dress: Berta
Hair + Makeup: Anittria of The Hair ARTchitect + Almaz Faces by Yodit

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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | David + Ryan

When {SHE} met David + Ryan, we knew their sense of style, love for each other and love of Beyoncé (more on that later) were the perfect ingredients for their chic + modern wedding held at the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. Before the ceremony started, David + Ryan's guests were treated to a Veuve Clicquot Brut champagne bar which tied into their initial wedding invitation design + each guest's favor, their own individual Veuve Clicquot Brut champagne bottle to take home! After the ceremony guests made their way into the reception space + were amazed by the stunning floral design + ivory + gold interactive sequin linens that were so unique -- guests could not stop playing with them all night! Just when the guests were getting settled for dinner David + Ryan had one last surprise up their sleeve! For their grand entrance into the reception as husband + husband Ryan rode in on an exact replica of the custom bicycle Beyoncé rode in her Blow music video! It was the most fabulous start to any reception {SHE} has ever seen! 

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Carnegie Museum
Photography: Hot Metal Studio
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks Floral Design
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: Marbella
Cake Design: Cullinaire
Ceremony Music: Three Rivers String Quartet
Entertainment: Jeremy Ganss Productions
Transportation: Antique Coach
Makeup: Travis Klinger
Hair: Brett James

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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Shaina + Adam

There wasn’t a shade of purple omitted for Shaina + Adam’s gorgeous wedding day at the Omni William Penn — and {SHE} has not one complaint! From the pretty, purple linens + customized, gold foil pressed stationery to an exquisite floral design, impeccable lighting + unique floor plan featuring a diamond-shaped dance floor — the Grand Ballroom exuded the luxury + depth of this jewel-tone hue to perfection. Shaina + Adam hosted nearly 200 of their closest family + friends at one of the most regal venues the city has to offer; without a doubt, it was an evening that will not be forgotten! As guests arrived to the 17th floor, they were welcomed by a display of champagne flutes with purple ombré hanging scrolls as escort cards. And just when guests could not stop swooning over the cocktail space in the Urban Room, we opened the doors leading to the ballroom to leave everyone stunned! Mission accomplished. Leanne Marie Photography captured every magical moment + detail of Shaina + Adam's perfect day!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony Venue: Calvary United Methodist Church
Photography: Leeann Marie Photography
Floral Design: Mocha Rose Floral Design
Stationery Design: Loree Mayer Design
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: All Occasions Party Rental
Uplighting: E.F. Lighting
Entertainment: Elite Show Band
Gown: Hayley Paige
Hair + Makeup: Hannah Conard Beauty

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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Samantha + Jeff

If there is one thing that {SHE} loves, it's when a bride knows what she wants + dares to be different.  Samantha knew she wanted something non-traditional yet special + unique to she and her hubby-to-be. Samantha + Jeff elected to have an extremely intimate wedding ceremony amongst 10 immediate family members in their backyard. It was quaint, warm + beyond special. The pair then headed to the Pittsburgh Opera, the venue they chose because of its industrial chic vibe. It was pertinent to the couple that their celebration abandoned many of the standard "wedding elements" but rather had open-concept seating with a mixture of farm tables coupled with metal galvanized chairs, lounge furniture, and ultra clean-line cocktail tables + barstools.  Above the two lounge vignettes that anchored the space were brush brash industrial chandeliers to create an inviting ambiance for their family + friends to eat, drink + be merry! With a myriad of food stations + mini desserts along with the laid-back room layout truly promoted that mix-and-mingle atmosphere that Samantha + Jeff longed for! As guests departed, they were asked to take home a mini pie -- one of the couple's favorite sweets + a fantastic late night snack! Aaron Varga Photography captured the night with perfection!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception Venue: Pittsburgh Opera
Catering: big Burrito
Photography: Aaron Varga Photography
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks Floral Design
Stationery Design: Taylor + Hov
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: All Occasion Party Rental, Marbella Event Rental + Elegant Chair Cover Designs
Cake Design: Bella Christie
Shoes: Kate Spade
Hair + Makeup: Beauty Justified

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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Katie + Tony

Katie + Tony's wedding was a stunner and off the charts with branding, customization, + details! Actually, the entire weekend was beyond fabulous! The wonderful parents of the bride hosted their guests three days with beautiful events; we can't wait to share those pre + post functions but back to the wedding! Inspiration began with the bride's love of jewel tones, art, and her lotus ring design. In the words of the bride, "sometimes, as is often the case, nature is capable of depicting the beauty of love, marriage, and life in one small object. The lotus flower grows in shallow, muddy water and blooms beautifully each day towards the sky before sinking below the surface as night falls, to re-bloom again the next day. This peaceful daily rebirth has inspired artists for centuries and is the prominent motif in Katie’s engagement ring and wedding celebration." Throughout the design, we used variations of the lotus literally everywhere--from the monogram to the paper goods to the girls' getting ready sweatshirts to real lotus flowers floating on each table to the cake design to the picture by number guest book to the custom 35 foot gold laser cut wall behind the dance floor. The ballroom was a show stopper boasting a unique combination of rich color, gold metallic, art nouveau flair, sparkle, texture, flowers, and candles. There really are no words to describe the insane amount of design + detail captured beautifully by Michael Will Photography!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony Venue: Saint Mary of the Mount Church
Reception Venue: Fairmont Pittsburgh
Photography: Michael Will Photography
Videography: Yamean Studios
Floral Design: Mocha Rose Floral Design
Stationery Design: Loree Mayer Design
Linens: Mosaic
Rentals: All Occasion Party Rental
Rentals: Marbella Event Furntiure
Cake Design: Fairmont Pittsburgh
Entertainment: Three Rivers Entertainment
Gown: Miss Hayley Paige
Hairpiece: Vintage Grace Boutique
Shoes: Betsey Johnson
Tuxe: Samuel Barron Clothiers
Hair + Makeup: Beauty Justified

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