March 10th, 2014
EK Productions LTD. is a professional group of entertainers founded in 1986. Their company has grown from a successful DJ operation to a full scale event planning unit, specializing in videos, dancers, automated lighting and special effects, games, percussionists, MCs and other exciting entertainment for your affair.
EK Productions now offers a unique line of illuminated decor items to enhance a lounge setting or create a beautiful table top look. Each stylish accent piece adds warmth to your decor and creates an elegant ambiance to your event space.
Event designers at EK Productions are happy to help you decide the decor that works best for your Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration.
White Birch Vase Centerpieces: Perfect as an accent piece around the ballroom or as a centerpiece for your tables, these LED white birch centerpieces add an elegant ambiance to each event
Crystal Beaded Lamps: Available in both 24” and 28″ with an LED implanted in the center of each lamp, these lamps can be illuminated in your choice of color
Wax Globe Centerpieces: Customized to illuminate a color of your choice, these wax globes are simplistic, yet beautiful.
Remote LED Oversized Cylindrical ‘Lamp-Lites’: Color-Changing LED’s and white spandex shade add a modern, club style look to your event
Sports Centerpieces in tall cylinders with lampshades offer an upscale feel
Hanging crystals adds to the elegance
“Referee” striped lampshade, perfect for a football centerpiece
Baseball centerpieces with “All-American” blue lampshades
Any sports theme works with these colorful decor pieces
To learn more about EK Productions LTD, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
March 8th, 2014
Ryan Warter celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in October, 2013. His family and many friends in his Livingston, New Jersey, community were actively involved in his amazing Mitzvah Project.
Ryan is part of The Friendship Circle which extends a helping hand to families who have children with autism and other special needs involving them in a full range of Jewish and social experiences. The Friendship Circle is building a new state-of-the-art community center for children with special needs called Life Town.
Ryan (pictured left) has special needs and the Warter family wanted Ryan to experience all parts of becoming a Bar Mitzvah including having a Mitzvah Project just like other children, as well as “giving back” to others.
Since Ryan communicates in sign language, we spoke to Ryan’s parent’s mom Barbara, Dad Oren and his brothers Zach and Jake, regarding his Mitzvah Project.
MM: Can you give us details of Ryan’s Mitzvah Project?
The Warter Family: Friends, family and professionals donated money in honor of Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah towards the construction of Life Town. Something in the center will be named in honor of Ryan’s project. We formed Ryan’s Team and participated in the Friendship Circle Walk on October 21, 2013, to raise awareness and support for the organization and center. I, (Mom Barbara), was asked to present the opening speech to kick-off the walk and draw attention to the new building and project. It was an incredible time and a huge honor for our family.
Ryan’s Team during the Friendship Circle Walk
MM: Does Ryan’s project have a start and end date?
The Warter Family: No, while the Bar Mitzvah is over, the project is ongoing through August 2014. We have raised $12,574.00 so far!
MM: Why did you decide to take on this particular project/charity?
The Warter Family: We took on this project as a family, to honor Ryan, and support an incredible organization and venture that will provide support to our community for years to come. Thirteen years ago Ryan was born with a rare syndrome known as CHARGE Syndrome. Children with CHARGE suffer from a variety of significant medical as well as developmental challenges. Despite their challenges, these are some of the most amazing and determined children. Ryan is no exception. He is one of the strongest, funniest and most loveable children you will ever meet.
MM: What does it mean for your family to be involved in Ryan’s Mitzvah Project?
The Warter Family: When we first heard about a new community center it was Zachary, one of Ryan’s younger brothers, who came up with the idea to try and raise money for the cause. Life Town, really is a state-of-the-art center and the amazing people from the Friendship Circle continue to work hard to meet the needs for children of all abilities.
Brother Jake, age 5:
“My brother Ryan has special needs and he goes to the Friendship Circle. They help Ryan make new friends, have play dates and play soccer. I want to help Life Town for Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah because I know Ryan would LOVE the movie theater and pet store. (Ryan loves going to movies and he really, really loves animals). We could all go together and play there and meet other kids with special needs and their brothers too. I can’t wait till it opens!”
Brother Zach, age 10:
“We want to raise money to help build Life Town. Life Town is a community center that is being built right here in Livingston to help kids with special needs learn skills that they can’t always learn in the real world. They will have everything from music and dance studios to real stores and even a bowling alley! The people from the Friendship Circle have really helped a lot of kids with special needs. This new center will be a great way to help even more kids and families too. I have been able to volunteer for the Friendship Circle and am so excited for this center so I can help more and Ryan can do more things with his new friends too.”
Ryan (age 13):
“I feel excited to go to the movies, bowling, dancing, swimming and play basketball. I want to work at the pet store with dogs and cats.”
Pictured L-R: Brothers Zach, Ryan and Jake
Rendering of Life Town community center
MM: If it involves a donation, what are you doing to spread the word?
The Warter Family: Visit our Website at www.wecare.fcnj.org/?/ryanbarmitzvah to learn about Ryan, our project and the center.
MM: How long can people donate to this charity?
The Warter Family: Life Town is still raising funds and Ryan’s personal donation site will remain open until building begins in August 2014. Any money raised in Ryan’s name will go towards a dedication to Ryan at the new building. People can always donate money or time to the Friendship Circle in Livingston, New Jersey.
We thank Ryan and his family for sharing his wonderful Bar Mitzvah project with our readers. Look for Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah family spotlight story soon.
March 8th, 2014
Are you looking to incorporate a Bar Bat Mitzvah theme into your child’s celebration but are not sure which one?
A theme provides a fun way to give your event its own style and decor.
With over 250 themed Bar Bat Mitzvah celebrations on our Website, we’ve gathered a sampling of some great ones for you to see!
Rock n Roll theme from Michael Jurick Photography
Facebook theme from Setting The Mood
Las Vegas theme from Townsley Portraits
Cruising theme from Beautiful Blooms
Project Runway theme from Occasions Online
“Saturday Night Live” theme from Abby Rose Photography
Miami Dolphins theme from Linzi Events
Broadway theme from Beautiful Blooms
Hoedown theme from Studio A Images
James Bond/007 theme from Diva With A Fork
Science Lab Experiment theme from 2 Sweet LLC
Hamptons theme from Eventful Productions
LSI: Denver theme from WM Events
Just ChillLAXing theme from Party Perfect
Juicy Couture theme from Brad Austin Florals
The Hunger Games theme from Caplan Miller Events
Boxing theme from Party Excellence
Julialand theme from Judy Paulsen Designs
Grand Prix Racing theme from Victoria Dubin Events
Chocolate theme from The Event Of A Lifetime
The Jewish Star theme from Felici Events
TV Show theme from Balloon Artistry
College Sports theme from Eventastic Parties
Makeup and bling theme from Oh So Fabulous Events
Baltimore Ravens theme from Evoke Events DC
Comedy Club theme from Fringe and Company
Did you have a creative theme? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
March 4th, 2014
The Sheps family from Plainview, New York, celebrated daughter Taylor’s Bat Mitzvah on March 2, 2013.
The party took place at The Holiday Inn in Plainview, New York.
With the theme, “Planet Sheps,” this party was Out of this World!
Pictured L-R: Bat Mitzvah girl Taylor, Mom Marci, Brother Jesse, Dad Robert and Sister Amanda.
The photographer was Richard Black Studio and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the bottom of the spotlight.
Ellen Futterman, of Proper Notice, worked with the family on this unique invitation. To surprise her guests, each invitation was personally delivered by Bat Mitzvah girl Taylor and a green alien in a space suit, (looking a bit like Dad Robert).
The invitations had a futuristic design with dozens of gumballs representing the interstellar planets
Taylor and her friendly alien hand-delivered each invitation in a custom box
Taylor looked beautiful in her pink organza and tulle gown with a beaded top.
Taylor’s gown from 2 Be Seen
The theme, “Planet Sheps,” was perfect for this space alien themed disco and club party. The logo really set the tone and was utilized in all decorations and favors. Mom Marci and Dad Robert designed and hand sketched the logo and saw it come to life with the help of graphic artist, Jen Chiodo.
Taylor’s “Planet Sheps” logo was incorporated throughout the party
The entire ballroom of the Holiday Inn Plainview glowed under the vision of Mario Simone of NY Lounge Decor. Elements of the theme included: pink and neon green draping, LED tables, white furniture and dozens of life size alien props. They used the Planet Sheps logo on everything from lounge pillows, food containers, and decals to decorate the bar.
Planet Sheps decorations included a large cabana set up called, “Taylor’s Lunar Lounge”
The pink up lighting, LED tables and clear Lucite chairs added just the right touch for an “Alien theme”
The light up bar was decorated with Taylor’s logo and futuristic alien decorations
Friendly aliens hung out in the corner
There was lots of great signage at this party including various large blow up pictures of Taylor on futuristic looking planets and backdrops. Even the food had “space” themes such as: Space Tacos, Flying Saucer Pizzas and Martian (non alcoholic) Jello Shots. Everything from alien straws, alien light up t-shirts, and alien space masks, kept the party theme going.
Bat Mitzvah girl Taylor on her “Moon Base”
Signage and decor for the taco station
For the pizza station
Kid-friendly Jell-o shots
Custom cocktail napkins
Abduction Wine bottles (yes it’s an actual brand) with aliens on their labels were used as place cards and favors for the adults
Taylor’s introduction was unique and kept with the alien theme. They also did an entrance video including a Star Wars sci-fi themed introduction.
Taylor being carried in on an alien “slave” table that was wrapped metallic and carried in by four aliens to Katy Perry’s Extra-Terrestrial song, “ET.”
MC Rocky of Hart to Hart and their entire team kept everyone on the dance floor.
Taylor is up for the horah
Everyone having a great time on the dance floor
Taylor with the Hart to Hart dancers
Brother Jesse getting into the action with one of the dancers who is wearing a custom alien shirt
Hart to Hart Entertainment also supplied some extra-terrestrial fun. Keeping with the theme, a space girl using multiple LED hula hoops, entertained guests. There was also a photo booth for guests to enjoy during the night.
Hooping it up for the guests
Guests also enjoyed the photo booth
Taylor and Dad Rob entertained with a father and daughter synchronized dance to “It takes Two” by Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock.
What a great moment!
The cake, from Buttercookey Bakery was decorated with planets and a green alien, just like on Taylor’s logo, sitting on top.
Candles surrounded the cake in glass holders
Taylor and her friends posed for a picture
The whole family together for the candle lighting
Hart To Hart Entertainment created the Pinnies and got the lava lamps that were given out as favors to Taylor’s guests.
At the end of the evening, a Panera Bread truck was there to offer a stellar lineup of breakfast treats such as bagels, cookies and muffins. There was also a futuristic candy wall lit up and glowing with pink and neon green rock candy…even the cotton candy was alien-themed!
Getting ready for setup
A cute alien sitting on bagels for the Mitzvah Exit treats
Brother Jesse striking a pose for his upcoming Bar Mitzvah
Taylor helped donate her time during Hurricane Sandy to help local families in need.
Some advice from Mom Marci:
“Consider attending one of the local Bar/Bat Mitzvah showcase events. It is helpful not only to pick up some great ideas, but also to remind you what you might have forgotten to do!”
The following vendors helped to make Taylor’s celebration special. If you give any of them a call, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue/Catering: Leslie, Holiday Inn Plainview, 516-349-1240
Party Planner/Decor: Mario Simone, NY Lounge Decor, 516-921-2011
Music Entertainment: MC Rocky, Hart To Hart Entertainment, 516-921-6008
Invitation: Ellen Futterman, Proper Notice, 516-621-9523
Party entertainment (photo booth, LED hula hoop girl)/Favors: Hart To Hart Entertainment
Logo: Created by Robert and Marci Sheps
Graphic artist: Jen Chiodo, chioj36@gmail.com
Custom Wine Bottles: Abduction Wine
Cake: Buttercooky Bakery, 516-354-3831
Exit treats: Panera Bread, 516-677-5380
Mom Marci’s dress: Mieka Boutique, 516-367-8755
Bat Mitzvah girl Taylor’s dress: 2 Be Seen, 516-921-5777
Sister Amanda’s dress: It’s Simply for You Boutique, 516-921-2863
Dad Robert/brother Jesse’s outfits: Hugo Boss
Hair/makeup: NuBest Salon, 516-627-9444
March 1st, 2014
With over 300 Mitzvah Family Spotlight stories since 2008, and new features each week, we know it’s hard to remember everything these creative families have done to celebrate their child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah milestone event.
Many families get creative with their Bar and Bat Mitzvah details. We love showcasing creative cakes, logos, fashion, entrances, place cards and themes. You can also get ideas in our FREE Invitation Guide.
Here’s a round-up of some of the unique invitations that have been featured and a link back to the entire spotlight story!
Get inspired!
A bold, graphic invitation set the tone for a night of FUN at Logan Horowitz’s Bar Mitzvah. Read more here
Jake’s invitation, by Out of the Box NY, was inspired by the colors of the MLB logo. Read more here.
The mom of these B’nai Mitzvah boys searched Pinterest for design ideas to compliment their Amazon Adventure theme. The rustic wood grain invitations were custom made in Poland! Read more about this celebration here
This metallic invitation was Sealed with a Kiss. Read more about this celebration here
The invitation set the tone for their Fire and Ice theme! Read more about this celebration here
The invitation for this Cinco De Mayo themed party were laser cut with cute wording on the RSVP cards and direction cards. Read more about this celebration here
Dara Grunberg of Dear Friends created Sophie’s white hot invitation, which used a photograph of her and gave guests information about her South Beach theme. Read more about Sophie’s celebration here
The Friedman family used a customized viewfinder by Image 3D. The disk came packaged in a view-master, so guests could click through images. The text, with all of the important details about the B’nai Mitzvah, “floated” on top of each picture. Driving instructions and RSVP cards were slipped into each box. You will read more about this Family Spotlight in the next few weeks
The Dale family used invitations from the The Jewish National Fund (JNF). The invitation explains that a donation was made to expand water resources in Israel and it also served as Larissa’s Mitzvah Project. Read more about this celebration here
Mom Eileen Hirsch handmade all of the invitations to her son Bryan’s Bar Mitzvah. Read more about the celebration here
Event planner Michelle Farber created a beautiful invitation suite in a purple and silver color palette. Read more about this celebration here
Emily’s logo, colors, save the date, and invitations were created by graphic designer Amy Wohl of FabuDesigns.com. The boxed invitation, with a purple gatefold, had a personalized tag of the recipients name. Read more about this celebration here
This modern and colorful invitation was conceived by the guest of honor Miranda and her mom Pam, and created by Caroline Nussbaum of The Perfect Type. Read more about this celebration here
Photographer Sarah Merians created an “Emily Rose” invitation for her daughter’s Bat Mitzvah, giving guests a sneak peek at her upcoming purple themed celebration. Read more about this celebration here
The original graphics created for Jordan by his mother, Paula Gladstone, were used on his Bar Mitzvah invitation as well as the cocktail napkins. Read more about this celebration here
Jet Brittany Airways introduced the theme of Brittany Gendler’s Bat Mitzvah theme with her invitation. Read more about this invitation here
Rachel Brenner used her favorite color combination of turquoise and gold for her Luscious Verde invitation customized by Proper Notice. Read more about the celebration here
This party was done with a vintage feel and his logo, “Casey@ the bat” was taken from the famous baseball poem. Read more about this celebration here
Did you have a creative invitation for you child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
March 1st, 2014
Julie Cohen of It Events by Julie is a full-service special event planning company in South Florida. She created a unique Mitzvah theme that we had not seen before and we love!
Based on the popular book series by Jeff Kinney, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, this Bar Mitzvah boy has a great sense of humor and the decor is anything but Wimpy.
Check out the details below:
We thank Julie Cohen of It Events for sharing this very creative Bar Mitzvah with our readers.
Vendors: Party Planner: Julie Cohen, It Events, Decor: Jim Dalsimer, Dalsimer Atlas Event Floral Decorators, Video: Chad Ehret, Timeline Video
February 25th, 2014
Hollywood is getting ready for the biggest party of the year and so are you!
In celebration of this year’s 86th Academy Awards, we bring you Hollywood-themed ideas!
From centerpieces to favors, there are plenty of ways to make your Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration unique and make your child feel like a star!
Check out these ideas below:
These “Walking to the Bimah” invitations from Low Schmaltz will make this Bar Mitzvah a premiere to remember
Your guests will feel like a star with these place cards from Balloon Artistry
Ann Marie Casey Photography took a picture of this great Gobo on the wall for Emily’s Bat Mitzvah
Exceptional Events created this movie reel centerpiece
Total-Party Events Hollywood inspired centerpiece created with balloons
Carolyn Dempsey Design worked with event planner Melisa Imberman of The Event of a Lifetime on creating this red carpet entrance to a Mitzvah celebration
Artwork for favors from MazelTovGear.com
Hollywood East Videos gives this Bat Mitzvah girl an authentic Hollywood experience on the red carpet as the paparazzi looks on
A Hollywood themed montage from Lafayette Hills Studios which brings the Bar Bat Mitzvah child into movies – fun to shoot and a real blockbuster at the party!
Casual Candids Photography created this sign-in board for the Bat Mitzvah girl
Picture Us Perfect can create an authentic Hollywood step and repeat – a great backdrop for photos with your guests
A collage of Hollywood ideas from TheCoolestGiveaways.com
Flower Power Designs created a scene with the Bat Mitzvah girl and blow-ups of Taylor Swift and Channing Tatum on the red carpet
From A Promos USA/Imagemaker, Hollywood shines in 2014 with new fabric that sparkles
Customized Hollywood Step and Repeat backdrop from Lighter Than Air
From Ruth Ridgeway Designs this Hollywood decor includes hanging “Walk of Fame” stars and Oscar colors in the lounge area for “The Brandon Awards” at The Bijou Theater
From Bluefin Works these tent style movie film place cards are perfect for a Hollywood themed celebration
Strolling Table has a Hollywood theme table to offer hors d’oeuvres, desserts, place cards, or party favors to your guests
Did you have a Hollywood theme at your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
February 25th, 2014
The Weinstein family celebrated daughter Eliana’s Bat Mitzvah on November 9, 2013 at Temple Beth Shalom in Lawrence, New York.
For a Bat Mitzvah girl who loves to act, the party theme was Holl”E”wood.
Lucky for Eliana her mom is a talented graphic artist who thoughtfully integrated the theme with amazing details. We loved the invitations, Website, decor and hysterical montage which deserves an Oscar!
Pictured L-R : Dad Jonathan, Bat Mitzvah girl Eliana, Mom Michal, Sisters Meira, Reva and Brother Jacob.
The photographer was Jerry Meyer Studio and the rest of the vendors are listed at the bottom of the spotlight.
Since the family is Orthodox, there was no service, but the reception was held at Temple Beth Shalom.
The custom service program and kippot were red and black keeping with the party color palate
The invitation gives guests a hint of what’s to come at the celebration, so the Weinsteins chose to create a pop-up invite that definitely conveyed the theme of the party! Instead of response cards, they opted to create a Website, partywitheliana.com where guests could RSVP and get to know all about Eliana. It was customized to go with the invitations and theme. The Website and invitations were done by Mom Michal’s company MLW Design.
Mom Michal designed the pop-up invitations
Custom stamps were used as a finishing touch
The Weinstein family looked very Hollywood chic. Eliana wore a custom Zoe Ltd. cocktail dress.
Dad wore a custom David Lance New York Suit, Mom wore a beautiful Lavan couture dress. The girls are wearing Zoe Ltd Custom
Eliana was very much the star
Bat Mitzvah girl Eliana is into acting, so naturally it felt right to go with the Hollywood theme.
Eliana posing with some of her favorite life-size characters
Danielle of Party Excellence made the decor process easy using a color palate of red, black and gold. With the help of Dina from D Squared, the linens added a beautiful touch of glamour. They used gold and black velvet cloths as well as red leather cloths for the buffet.
No Hollywood theme is complete without a step and repeat background and a red carpet
“Welcome to HollEwood” signage and celebrity cut-outs greeted guests as they entered
There were black and red feathers in LED vases and custom E! centerpieces
Custom “E!”centerpieces
Eliana’s friends enjoyed their own lounge area
The sign-in was a gold mirror that now hangs in Eliana’s room.
Malka Entertainment provided the non-stop dancing and music entertainment.
Eliana and her dad both up in the air!
Making her way into the room for her entrance
The guest of honor with her parents
Everyone was on the dance floor
Great polka-dot headband give-aways
Eliana’s parents created a clever song for their daughter that parodies the pop hit, “I Love It.”
This song was featured in her montage. Watch it here
The Weinstein family created a very funny and unique montage by going to a big Hollywood montage maker!
Watch their montage here
Eliana’s friends got a variety of favors…or “swag” as they called it.
Bloomingdale’s-inspired swag signage for the “little brown bag”
Each bag had a custom pencil case with ear buds
Custom made with the “E” printed on each
For Eliana’s Mitzvah Project, she invited over 20 of her friends who helped create beautiful necklaces. The family delivered these to children at a cancer ward on their trip to Israel for Sukkot holiday.
Eliana proudly showing her beautiful bracelets
Many different styles and colors were created
Some advice from Mom Michal:
“I started early booking the venue and DJ and started gathering pictures and videos for the montage early too. The earlier you start the less stressed you are. I also kept a notepad where anytime I saw a great idea I jotted it down. I used Pinterest to pin great Hollywood ideas.”
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The following vendors helped to make Eliana’s celebration special. If you give any of them a call, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Beth Shalom of Lawrence, 516-569-3600
Party Planner/Pop-Up Invitation/Favors: Mom Michal Weinstein, MLW Design, 917-301-2584
Photographer/Videographer: The Jerry Meyer Studio, 516-688-7722
Music Entertainment: Malka Entertainment, 718-946-4441
Decor: Danielle, Party Excellence, 516-790-1361
Party entertainment photo booth: Naomi Cohen, 516-849-6047
Graffiti booth/Sign-In Board: Parties by Gail, 516-569-3962
Montage: Lenny Manzo Productions, 516-241-5036 and MLW Design
Linen: D Squared Events, 516-697-8949
Mom’s Dress: Lavan Couture, 347-374-1376
Bat Mitzvah girl dress: Blimi, Zoe Ltd. Custom, 516-857-1256
Dad’s Suit: David Lance New York Suit
Hair: Stacy, Elements Salon, 516-295-4900 x:537
Makeup: Elena from Makeup Essentials, Elements Salon 516-295-4900
February 25th, 2014
By Elyse Goldstein, www.parentingmovesu.com
To date, my family and I had the wonderful experience of planning two incredible Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah celebrations. Neither one was traditional.
For our older son Matthew, we chose to go to Israel to mark this milestone event. Matthew along with his best friend Sam became Bar Mitzvahs on Masada. My friend Debbie and I planned the trip and it was truly the experience of a lifetime. Twenty-six family members joined us, including grandparents! We hiked, participated in an archeological dig, and enjoyed each and every area that we explored. It was by far one of the most incredibly meaningful moments in all of our lives. The following year, Matthew reread his Torah parsha and we hosted a luncheon in his honor which included family and friends. We had a mentalist and magician working the room. He loved it, and so did the many kids, family and friends that attended. It was fun to do something different.
As incredible as Matthew’s Bar Mitzvah was, nothing could prepare us for what was coming next. On September 16, 2010 we celebrated another life enhancing event in our family, our youngest child Hank was born! Our daughter Emily’s Bat Mitzvah was scheduled for September 25, 2010, talk about blessings, this was one for the books! I had a really great pregnancy and our kids were so excited about the possible notion of having a Bris and a Bat Mitzvah in the same weekend. My husband and I laughed at the notion. We didn’t even know the sex of the baby and my amniotic fluid for some reason was high the whole pregnancy and the doctors thought I would deliver early. I didn’t even have a dress for myself. I refused to commit to wearing something maternity, adjustable or “tentish.” After-all, I figured that I would have a little time.
I guess we have to always believe in the power of prayer, and our kids must have prayed hard. Their WISH was ANSWERED! Our son Hank was born on the 16th with a little jaundice. As a result, the date of his bris was Sunday September 26th. Thus making this the “Bris Mitzvah” weekend.
The children who prayed hard for their Bris Mitzvah weekend!
Pictured clockwise: Bat Mitzvah girl Emily holding baby Hank, Matthew, Simon and Charlotte
Our family was thrilled, and Emily was beaming being photographed at her Bat Mitzvah with her less than two week old brother. I was in disbelief, excited, enthusiastic and recovering from a C-section. My friend Lisa suggested a personal shopper on the miracle mile for a dress and everything came together, I bought a dress off the rack and it was perfect.
The baby was only photographed with my immediate family at the synagogue, and then he was whisked away to the Lawrence Club, where Emily’s party took place. We were extremely comfortable with the nurse because we had her previously – that was a big load off of my head.
There were some mishaps that night and I was alternating between attending the party and nursing the baby (who remained upstairs in a bridal suite with the nurse) so there were some things that were out of my control. The evening was incredible and we arrived home at 2am, to get ready for our next event.
The bris took place at 9am in the morning, at our house and we used the fabulous balloon centerpieces from the night before, to give Hank’s day a festive flare. For months I heard that people were talking about our incredible weekend.
I am so glad to have shared this incredible story with Mitzvah Market, and remember, no matter how hard you plan, sometimes the unexpected happens. Ultimately, what’s important is that the people that matter are in the room to share in your celebration.
My father Hank Held, whom our son Hank was named for, always said, “Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed and sometimes what seems impossible to achieve becomes your finest hour.” I live by those words and cherish my 5 incredible children, my husband and our good friends and family.
Elyse and her husband Andrew with their 5 beautiful children
Mazel Tov to the entire Goldstein family and we thank them for sharing their special weekend with our readers.
February 23rd, 2014
You put so much work into planning the most special Bar/Bat Mitzvah day for your child. We know how many details go into the planning.
That’s why we loved these products by Abbey & Izzie Designs on Etsy.
We think your guests will love the sophistication of these one of a kind party favors.
A cool custom lottery ticket holder for your guests!
Custom favor bags a la Tiffany & Co.
Give your guest a custom CD filled with your favorite music
To see the rest of their products, visit their Website.
