Shayla Hawkins Events - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Emily M.

Dreams really do come true with SHE Events!

Working with Shayla was the best decision we made for our wedding. From the very first meeting to the last dance of the evening, our wedding planner was nothing short of AMAZING. She turned our vision into a reality, creating a weekend that was beyond anything we could have imagined!!

Her attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism were unmatched. She anticipated every need, handled every challenge with ease, and made sure we could enjoy our day stress-free. The decor, timeline, and overall flow of the event were absolutely flawless. I still get compliments about our special day from family & friends!

SHE Events truly made our dream wedding a reality, and we’ll forever be grateful for her dedication and hard work. If you’re looking for someone who will bring magic to your special day, look no further. SHE Events is the absolute best and only option for perfection!

Thank you for everything Shayla!

Ashley L.

We got married July of 2024 and we couldn’t have done it without Shayla and her team. From the initial call, I knew Shayla was going to treat me like the bride I wanted to be! We were talking with a few planners in the area and we connected with her from the start. Such an easy choice! She was fun, spunky and really listened to what my husband and I envisioned. SHE was on top of every detail from my color scheme, puppy cocktail napkins, and overall guest experience. It was nice having her Pittsburgh referrals and insight since we live in Ohio, and we always felt like Shayla was bringing us the best options.

I am Type A and felt completely calm and stress free the entire wedding process. Not to mention- the day of was FLAWLESS!!! I still talk to Shayla even though the wedding is over- such a genuine person. Hire them for your next event!! Best wedding ever.

Tyra B.

Shayla Hawkins Events (affectionately known as “SHE”) is simply the best! Planning our Pittsburgh wedding from the DMV area felt like a huge challenge, but Shayla made it all so seamless with her grace, professionalism, and impeccable taste. From contract negotiations throughout the entire planning process to her phenomenal vendor list, she brought together a dream team that truly understood our vision.

One of the most memorable parts of working with Shayla was the way she guided us through every detail. She arranged special trips to source rentals, select linens, attend food tastings, and preview floral arrangements—each one was a unique and enjoyable experience that made us feel truly involved, despite the distance. She didn’t just help with the wedding; she also took care of our families, recommending a beautiful rehearsal dinner venue and providing stationery advice to my in-laws.

On the big day, her SHE squad managed everything flawlessly, coordinating multiple vendors and keeping the day flowing with professionalism, a smile, and absolute grace. And as if that wasn’t enough, Shayla’s thoughtful Christmas gift and her follow-up messages of support made us feel truly cared for.

If you're planning a wedding in Pittsburgh (or anywhere— SHE travels!), Shayla Hawkins Events is the only choice. Thank you, Shayla, for making our wedding unforgettable!

Arianna B.

I wish I could give Shayla and her team 10 stars.
We got married in September of 2024, and I still receive compliments on almost every detail of our wedding.
Shayla is such an expert, she made this whole entire process absolutely seamless. From food tastings to choosing linens, contacting vendors, and booking appointments, it was a year and a half planning - and Shayla was a tremendous help, I don’t know what I would have done without her.
Plus, her being such a joy to work with is just an added bonus!
I had a million questions and she had insightful answers to everything.
Her recommendations were so useful to us, helping us find a photographer, DJ, and most other vendors that we also wanted to use.
The day of our wedding, she had everything coordinated so perfectly.
I knew I was in good hands, and had nothing to stress about, so I could focus on enjoying my wedding day.
Our reception room reveal was amazing to see all that hard work pay off from so many talented people.
The whole experience was more than I could have dreamed of.
I truly had so much fun planning with her, I would 100% do it again!

Rachel R.

My fiancé and I got engaged on a Sunday evening and I had reached out to SHE on Monday morning! After years of following Shayla and her team on Social Media, I knew that I wanted SHE to plan our Wedding. Sequoyah met with us that same week and toured venues with us the following weekend - it was a whirlwind, but we knew that we were in great hands!

Sequoyah quickly understood our vibe and brought our vision to life - introducing us to new ideas, concepts and vendors. And as we brought ideas to Sequoyah - she would make magic happen!

A sentiment that we continued to state throughout the Wedding Planning process was "Thank goodness for Sequoyah!". SHE made our Wedding Planning process fun and stress-free.

We were able to enjoy our Wedding Day as the Guests of Honor, as Sequoyah, Shayla and Meredith managed all aspects. We are forever grateful for the SHE team and hope to work with them again for future events!

Karlee C.

The SHE team has an undeniable reputation for being the best of the best in event planning and design and I am forever grateful for the wedding they dreamed up for us.

I contacted SHE just 6 months from our wedding date, stressed and unhappy with the planning services we were experiencing elsewhere. I was connected with Lead Planner Sequoyah Davis (Q), and she immediately eased my worries as we aligned on a vision and path forward. Q got to work right away, doing damage control and drawing up a wedding design that only the incredibly talented SHE team could envision. We worked closely together the next few months, Q always bringing me into decisions but never making me feel overwhelmed or unsupported. It was so much fun to be immersed in the creative process and to see first-hand how these ladies curate actual magic. Q had so many new and original design ideas to elevate our day, from a custom DJ stage surround, epic floral design and lighting, an escort wall turned dessert wall, and so.much.more. Q partnered with an all-star team of vendors to turn whatever they touched into pure gold.

Needless to say, our wedding day went off without a hitch. Thanks to Q, I had zero nerves other than pure excitement to see how the vision came to life. The reception reveal quite literally took my breathe away and I still cannot believe our day looked and felt LIKE THAT. Our guests were equally as blown away by the stunning design and overall wonderful evening. If anything went wrong, we had no idea because Q and Shayla coordinated all the behind the scenes. We were able to truly soak in all the wedding day goodness and have peace of mind knowing that SHE had it handled.

We are so thankful to Q for allowing us to have such beautiful, happy wedding day memories. We cannot recommend SHE enough and will certainly work with them again in the future.

Ashley H.

Shayla & the SHE team made our wedding day a dream come true .. I contacted Shayla in January of 2023 after seeing her incredible work and couldn’t wait to get started! The next year of planning consisted of a true partnership - where Shayla helped my husband and I stay true to our style in selecting a venue, florist, photographer, etc. that would fit our dream of a modern and timeless day. She was able to connect us with the best vendors in Pittsburgh, advise and guide us in a way that was unique for us but would also make our day move with ease, and also (and sometimes most importantly!) be a confidante through what can be a stressful process. I so appreciate her creativity, her organization, her patience!, and what the whole team did for us to make our day so special. Would recommend working with SHE again & again !!

Kelsey M.

From start to finish, our wedding planning process was seamless! I only had a rough idea of what I wanted (e.g., bright, colorful, fun, garden party), but Meredith was able to turn my ideas into the most beautiful, fun, and exciting day. It's like she could read my mind! She provided a variety of options for linens, rentals, etc., helped us to focus on the most important details, and respected our budget. If we started to feel overwhelmed with options, we knew that we could trust her to lead us in the right direction. SHE is the best in the business!