The Alexander Bat Mitzvah Family Spotlight

The Alexander family from Old Bethpage, New York celebrated their daughter Emily’s Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, November 1, 2009.

The service took place at Midway Jewish Center in Syosset, New York and the Kiddush at Four Food Studio in Melville, New York.

On Sunday it was off to the twilight reception in Long Island City and the event space located in the Metropolitan Building. This family created an eclectic decor for Emily’s celebration combining vintage and shabby chic style with incredible results and many unique touches.

We thank the Alexander family for sharing their special day with us.

All vendor information is listed at the bottom of this feature.

Party photography was done by JoVon Photography. Pictured above L-F: Brother Joshua, Dad Jeff, Bat Mitzvah girl Emily and Mom Carie.

Mitzvah Invitation, Style & Venue

The entire family looked great.  Emily and Mom Carie got their dresses at Parisa Boutique. There were two venues used for Emily’s Bat Mitzvah celebration.

The custom fun invitation was in lime green and a pink font created by Ellen Futterman of Proper Notice

We love this picture of Emily striking a pose because you can really see her beautiful dress

The Alexander's chose Four Food Studio for the kiddush lunch...

...and The Metropolitan Building for the celebration!

Mitzvah Details

On Sunday evening the reception took place at the beautiful and unique Metropolitan Building.

"The Library" used for cocktail hour

A Klezmer band really rockin' the cocktail party

The space before....

…and after with beautiful linens in rich green and purple

Elegant crystal centerpieces and flowers were brought in by florist Robert Delassandro

Different table sizes were used for guest seating. Above a long table of rich ruby tones was the perfect setting for Mom and Dad's friends

The view outside The Metropolitan Building with the New York City skyline was pretty spectacular!

Emily's sign-in book was on an elegant table where guests could also leave gifts

For a different spin on place cards, Mom Carie loved the idea of a seating chart which was designed with Emily's fleur de lis logo

Once each guest found their table they were greeted with a beautiful personalized sash on their chair!

The food was catered by New York City caterer the Raging Skillet and for the Kosher meals, Regal Caterers was called in

Beautiful food displays

The guests had many food options to choose from throughout the party

Young guests received their own "Emmy Pie" (pizza) to munch on during the party

Dad Jeff spent some time on the phone checking on guests like his Dad, who was having trouble getting to the party because the party fell on the same day as the New York City Marathon!

Mitzvah Entrance

More Than Music, with MC Kevin kept both the kids and adults dancing all night. Here two of the dancers bring Emily into the reception.

Emily made her entrance with the help of two More Than Music Dancers

For the candle lighting ceremony, each special guest was invited to come up and receive an "Emmy" (Emily's nickname)

Emily calling her co-star up to get his candle...brother Josh of course!

As part of the entertainment, the Alexander's brought in Dave Maskin who creates beautiful wire names for each guest

Mitzvah Favor

Guests received many unique favors from this party all coordinated by planner Debra Beckerman. 

Guests received their own custom coffee mugs "America Runs on Emmy"

American Apparel long sleeve black t-shirts with hot pink jewels for the girls

More great details on the front

Vendor Directory

Here is a list of the Mitzvah Vendors who helped make Emily’s Bat Mitzvah special. If you call any of them, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com. Thanks!

Venue:  The Metroplitan Building 718-784-3716
Party Planner: Debra Beckerman Creative Concepts 516-942-7768
Florists: Robert Delassandro through Creative Concepts
Catering: The Raging Skillet 212-463-0872
Kosher Catering: Regal Caterers 516-437-2700
Photographer/Videographer: JoVon 516-922-3535
Music Entertainment: Music: More Than Music MC Kevin 516-626-9400
Entertainment: Wirenames.com Dave Maskin 201-358-1296
Lighting: Fusion (A Division of More than Music)
Photo booth:  Creative Concepts
Invitations: Ellen Futterman Proper Notice 516-621-9523
Dress for Mom and Bat Mitzvah girl Emily: Parisa Boutique
Men: Saks
Hair/Makeup: Nubest 516-627-9444