Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Ali + Christian

Ali + Christian wanted their wedding to be a representation of their fun event for all of their guests. After a beautiful ceremony in one of the Hotel Monaco’s ballrooms, guests moved upstairs to the rooftop for cocktail hour while the SHE team flipped the ceremony room to be one of the reception rooms. Sticking with the fun theme, Ali + Christian wanted a cocktail style reception where guests could move around to different food stations + sit at any of the high top, low top or lounge furniture spread throughout both ballrooms. The fun didn’t stop there as guests were on the dancefloor until the lights came on! It was truly such a wonderful celebration of an amazing couple + SHE could not have been any happier for Ali + Christian.

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: Hotel Monaco
Videographer: Sho Films Videography
Photography: Steven Dray Photography
Cake: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Stationary: Loree Mayer Design
DJ: Mike Medved
Linens: Mosaic
Lighting: Every Event AV
Hair: Beauty Justified
Makeup: Beauty Justified

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Laura + Ryan

The celebrations continue for Laura + Ryan with their gorgeous wedding on the blog this week. The ceremony took place in the outdoor garden at Phipps Conservatory, which was the perfect location for the stunning floral arch created by Hens + Chicks. After a cocktail hour in the outdoor garden, guests moved inside the Conservatory. The main event hall was transformed like never before with beautiful florals + a custom curved bar that was truly a statement piece with flowers stemming from the bottom. It was an amazing weekend full of love + SHE was honored to be part of it!

Event Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Reception: Phipps Conservatory
Videographer: Jeremy Scott Videography
Photography: Michael Will Photography
Cake: Bella Christie
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Stationary: Loree Mayer Design
Custom Bar: Vastmade Studios
Linens: Mosaic
Signage: Speedpro Pittsburgh North
Lighting: Every Event AV
Hair: Beauty Justified
Makeup: Beauty Justified

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Jessica + Corey

Jessica + Corey’s love story started years ago as friends, with both of their families having grown up together + spending weekends in Seven Springs skiing. As time passed, they reconnected + realized they were each other’s person for life.

When the time came to marry, it was only fitting they chose to get married where they spent those many weekends growing up. One of the family cabin’s was converted into a beautiful ceremony site + the other was used for the reception with a connecting white tent filled with tables + a dance floor to celebrate all night long. Jessica + Corey are the sweetest couple + SHE was so happy to be part of The Joseph’s wedding day!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: Private Residence
Reception: Private Residence
Photography: Alexis King Photography
Caterer: Kimberley Ashlee Catering
Rentals: J.V. Chujko
Floral Design: Linda Browns Floral
Linens: Mosaic
Wedding Dress: Bridal Beginning
Entertainment: 2nd || None Productions
Bride Makeup: Nik’d Beauty
Makeup: Glam to Go
Hair: Glam to Go

Transportation: Molly’s Trolley

Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Katie + Zemgus

When everything is blushing....the decor, the bubbly + the bride! Katie + Zemgus’ wedding at the Omni William Penn was the epitome of timeless romance with the most delicate details adorning the historic Grand Ballroom. Enchanting florals with gold gilded leaves atop crystal vases coordinated with crystal chairs. Uniquely knotted napkins with ribbon-tied custom menus and a florally laced dance floor were amongst the many details that made the couple’s celebration so special. 

Although Katie + Zemgus’ schedule was quite busy with the groom playing for the Buffalo Sabres + tons of traveling, the wedding planning didn’t skip a beat + no detail was forgotten — particularly as the dancing got underway. While guests were enthralled on the dance floor thanks to the uber talented Elite Show Band, they were also enticed to visit the Urban Room where they were greeted by servers with custom shimmery rose gold Happy Meals + the most stunning dessert table — a must for the couple who love their sweets. 

The evening was the absolute perfection + stunning in every single way. Enjoy all of the incredible imagery captured by Joey Kennedy Photography + ShoFims + witness how Mr. + Mrs. Girgensons celebrated stylishly!!

Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: Heinz Chapel
Reception: Omni William Penn
Photography: Joey Kennedy Photography
Videography: ShoFilms
Rentals: All Occasions + Marbella Event Rental
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Linens: Mosaic
Stationery: Loree Mayer Designs
Cake: Bella Christie
Desserts: Bella Christie
Entertainment: Elite Show Band
Head Table Chargers: Elegant Chair Cover Designs
Dance Floor: SpeedPro Image North
Makeup: Hannah Conard Beauty
Hair: Hannah Conard Beauty

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