Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Brittany + Max

SHE just loves everything about Brittany + Max! Their wedding weekend was nothing short of amazing + a dream come true after the struggles of the previous year. Held in Youngstown, Ohio, family + friends gathered from all over the country to celebrate this amazing couple!

The details were a mix of glam meets modern simplicity created by Joe Mineo Creative. From the stunning cherry blossom trees that created a beautiful ceremony backdrop to the towering floral + greenery centerpieces during the reception, everywhere guests looked they were wowed! This wedding was one for the books + SHE is forever grateful to have worked with this sweet + gorgeous couple!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: The Butler Institute
Reception: Waypoint 4180
Photography: Lauren Renee Photography
Catering: Waypoint 4180
Rentals: Joe Mineo Creative
Floral Design: Joe Mineo Creative
Wedding Dress: Bridal Beginning
Stationery: Isidore Augustine
Cake: Kims Confections
Entertainment: Blue Water Kings Band
Photobooth: My Moxie Events
Videography: Just Hitched Films
Hair + Makeup: Beauty Justified

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Jayda's 9th Birthday

This past weekend, SHE created the sleepover of your childhood dreams, for a special young girl’s 9th Birthday party! Growing up, having a sleepover with your besties was one of the most special times, memories are made at these sleepovers that last a lifetime. This sleepover was no different + SHE could not have pulled it off without some help from our amazing friend vendors. Von Walter + Funk provided the most epic balloons, full of color, stars + unicorns. Don’t forget, every sleepover needs some amazing snacks + Bella Christie + Lil’s Z’s Bakery provided custom birthday girl cookies for everyone to enjoy. SHE was so happy to be part of this special sleepover + hopes Jayda had the 9th Birthday party of her dreams!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Photography: Ray Carrington Photography
Balloons: Von Walter + Funk Balloons
Desserts: Bella Christie + Lil Z’s

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Sienna's 5th Birthday Carnival

Step right up to Sienna’s 5th Birthday Carnival! SHE loves our clients that become family + creating forever memories for them means so much to us. For Sienna’s 5th Birthday, SHE went all out with a backyard Carnival!

As soon as guests walked up to the driveway, they were greeted by a clown on stilts + got to play custom Carnival games such as Ring Toss, Balloon Pop, + Dunk a Duck. Then, after walking up to the custom Ticket Booth, they entered the balloon lined tent + made their way to the backyard, but not before grabbing a sweet treat off of the tiger caged dessert table. Once in the backyard, they grabbed a custom drink from the bar + hopped into the pool. It was a perfect summer party + SHE can’t wait to make more memories with this family!

Pittsburgh Event Planner | Lyon's 1st Birthday

When your name is Lyon, it only makes sense to have a Lion King themed 1st Birthday party! With Slate Studio as the venue, SHE created the Pride Lands of Africa as the backdrop for all of the guests to enjoy. The dessert table was filled with custom Lyon cookies, jungle cake pops + animal themed covered Oreos. We didn’t forget about drinks for the kids, each child had a custom juice pouch with the cutest caricature of Lyon’s face on it.

The best surprise came when Wild World of Animals came to the party with special reptile guests including, a yellow boa constrictor, a sloth, a turtle + a scorpion! All of the guests were incredibly brave, even Lyon who didn’t shy away from petting the reptiles. It was a wild party for all of the guests + SHE was so honored to be a part of it!

Planning: {SHE} Shayla Hawkins Events
Venue: Slate Event Studio
Photography: Studio Hayes
Animals: Wild World of Animals
Stationery Design: Jerron Couture + Loree Mayer Design
Linens: Mosaic, Inc.
Foam Cutouts: Speedpro Pittsburgh
Dessert: Bella Christie + Lil’ Z’s
Balloons: Veronica’s Balloon Design

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