Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Cara + Conor

Cara + Conor’s wedding last year was a stunner! As soon as guests moved from cocktail hour to the ballroom, they walked through a tunnel of flowing white drapery, decorated with gorgeous pedestals of floral arrangements. The Omni William Penn’s ballroom was transformed with beautiful white florals, larger than life candles + upside down roses stemming from oversized lamp shades. The tables were a mix of traditional rounds + rectangles but made more modern with white leather curved couches for seating sprinkled into the layout. The dancefloor was a custom mirrored floor where guests danced the night away. It was a night to remember! SHE loves this family so much + wishes them all of the love + joy that they bring to everyone around them.

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Omni William Penn Hotel
Videography: Dorosh Documentaries
Photography: Cyndi Araujo Photography
Cake Design: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions
Floral Design: Hens and Chicks
Branding + Stationary: Loree Mayer Design
Linens: Lendable Linens
Dress: Bridal Beginning
Hair: Atelier Salon
Glam: Beats by Nesh

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 | Hannah + Michael

Like many couples these past two years, Hannah + Michael had to reschedule their dream wedding, not once, but twice. However, SHE made sure that the wait was SO worth it! Their ceremony took place at Jay Verno Studios where guests were greeted with champagne from Pittsburgh’s newest bubbly vendor, The Cork + Bubbly Machine.

After the ceremony, the main studio was flipped into a gorgeous dinner reception where the head table literally took center stage. With the mastermind, GreenSinner, behind the design, SHE knew this head table would be one for the books! Breathtaking white florals were suspended from the ceiling + hung in two asymmetrical designs over the head table to create the main focal point, while the other tables were mixed with tall + short artistic floral designs. It was a night to remember + SHE was so happy Hannah + Michael were able to have their dream wedding day!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: Jay Verno Studios
Reception: Jay Verno Studios
Photography: Skys the Limit Photography
Catering: Big Burrito
Rentals: All Occasions
Floral Design: GreenSinner
Wedding Dress: Ann Gregory + BHLDN
Bubbly Cart: Cork and Bubble Machine
Cake: Tasty Bakery
Entertainment: Bachelor Boys
Cupcakes: Le Cupcake Shope
Makeup: Marie Miclot
Hair: Jenna Degol

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Kaelyn + Steve

On the SHE blog this week, Kaelyn + Steve’s gorgeous + moody wedding takes center stage. It was a beautiful winter day that was a celebration of love. The ceremony was at the historic Saint Patrick Chuch where Kaelyn + her father made a grand entrance from the bottom staircase to a beaming Steve.

After the ceremony, guests traveled to the newest + trendiest hotel, The Oaklander, where the event space is located above the city on the top floor creating sweeping views of the city. Guests were able to find their seat from the custom black acrylic wall that read, Our Favorite People + later transitioned into the perfect photo back drop as the night progressed. An overflowing cascade of chic balloons marked the entrance to the ballroom where the designs only became more breathtaking! Take a look at the pictures below to see more of Kaelyn + Steve’s gorgeous wedding.

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: Saint Patrick Church
Reception: The Oaklander
Photography: Graceful Fawn Photography
Videography: ShoFilms
Ceremony Musicians: Hot Metal Strings
Floral Design: Hepatica
Linens: Mosaic
Table Top Rentals: Event Source
Drape/Tables/Chairs: All Occasions
Stationary: By Invitation Only
Lighting: Gray Phoenix
Balloons: Misselaineous
Escort Card Display: SpeedPro Image North
Cake: Bella Christie’z
Reception Band: Bachelor Boys
Bridal Party Transportation: Elite Transportation
Guest Shuttle/Valet: Pittsburgh Valet
Hair: Simply Captivating
Makeup: Valarie Panei

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Nicole + Matt

The first time Matt saw Nicole, it was at their place of work, PNC Bank, + after listening to Nicole give a presentation, Matt turned to his friend + said “I’m going to marry that girl”. It was a love story that was destined to happen + seeing Nicole + Matt on their wedding day, it was evident that they were made for each other.

They had an intimate ceremony in the Founders room at the Duquesne Club + from there guests moved to the Patio room for cocktail hour where custom velvet floral linens from Mosaic Inc. covered the tables. After cocktail hour, everyone traveled upstairs to the ballroom where there was no shortage of romance + details. Gorgeous elevatored florals by Hens + Chicks lined the head table + numerous other tables while the mix of muted + neutral linens lined the tables. It was a beautiful evening where guests did not leave the dance floor all night thanks to the sounds of the Move Makers Band. Congratulations again to our beautiful couple, Nicole + Matt!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: Duquesne Club
Reception: Duquesne Club
Photography: Steven Dray Photography
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella Event Rental
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Linens: Mosaic
Lighting: Every Event AV
Cake: Duquesne Club
Stationery: Loree Mayer Designs
Band: Move Makers
Hair: Justified Beauty
Makeup: Audra