June 14th, 2015
Meet Interactive Entertainment Group.
They are a nationwide direct source and full service event production company. They produce unforgettable events for their clients which include the following elements: DJs/MCs, photo favors, lighting, cocktail hour entertainment, light-up lounges, specialty acts, interactive games, montages, entrance videos, fun food carts, a variety of craft and party favors, and party endings.
What makes them different? They set new event trends and customize all the above elements to meet their clients’ style, vision, and budget.
We spoke with Interactive Entertainment Group to learn about their Top Ten List for Bar Bat Mitzvah party entertainment. In no particular order, here’s what’s hot:
Urban Hoops
Giant Lite Brite
Plunk It!
3D Live Photo – more on Live Photos here
Giant iPhone
Virtual Graffiti Wall
InstaCam Photo Booth
Giant Strip Photo Booth
Giant Arcade Games
LED Sports Games
To learn more about Interactive Entertainment Group, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
June 10th, 2015
Cupcake Cuties is a great find for those who like to bake and/or want to include cupcakes for their Kiddush reception, party or Mitzvah Project bake sale.
These fun designer cupcake kits can be customized for your special event or you can choose from a variety of fun themes.
You bake and they help you decorate! Some customers give cupcake kits to their local baker to finish off their cupcakes!
Each Cupcake Cutie Kit comes with 24 themed wraps, and all the necessary toppings to create the design that is pictured
Each kit comes complete with themed wrap sleeves and all the custom toppings needed
Summer Fun!
Cupcakes that look like hamburgers!
For every Cuties for the Cure sold, 5% of the sale will benefit Susan G. Komen LA.
You receive 3 designs and even the pink ribbon confetti to complete awesome cupcakes
For more information about Cupcake Cuties visit their Website.
Mitzvah Market readers, use promo code Mitzvah and receive 25% off your order.
June 8th, 2015
On the Mitzvah Circuit…by Carrie Berk
Today we welcome our newest teen blogger, Carrie Berk. For her first installment, she is telling us about her friend David’s Bar Mitzvah which took place in Manhattan.
David Ruff and I have been great friends since second grade, and I was so excited to attend his B’nai Mitzvah in honor of him and his twin brother Harry. Both of the Ruff boys like to have fun, and I knew their reception would be an over-the-top, non-stop party.
It took place at Arena Event Space in New York City. As soon as I walked in, I noticed video screens flashing the slogans, “Life is RUFF!” “RUFF and Ready!” and “Play RUFF!” Love the puns!
Pictures of Harry and David riding Harley motorcycles were hung over the bar: In a word: COOL!
It would be hard to forget who’s party you were at: everything was “branded” with Harry and David’s images or initials, from tabletops to vests and beanies to the candy boxes piled high to form a “Candy Cube Cake.”
Signage was everywhere including on these tabletops
Candy boxes piled high to form a “Candy Cube Cake”
As I walked upstairs, I discovered a beauty bar, fully stocked with every kind of makeup you can imagine—in case us girls need a little touch up or just wanted to try out a new shade of lipstick. So thoughtful!
The boys’ fave foods were everywhere, from kiddie cocktails to chicken nuggets and a pasta bar with every kind of noodle and sauce imaginable.
David wanted everyone to get on the floor and dance (he’s an amazing hip-hop dancer), and the deejay and “Discoball Dudes” from Total Entertainment kept the crowd revved up. There were strobe lights, sparklers, and a pounding techno beat; at one point, there were people dancing on the bar!
Everyone kicked their shoes off and got down on the dance floor
And when we were too tired and needed a break, there were plush, comfy couches to lounge on with the H/D “ying-yang” logo pillows.
I couldn’t help but notice the attention to personal detail. There was a bowl of colorful rubber “Cartier” love bracelets since the family likes Cartier jewelry
Lastly, at the end of the night, we all left with awesome favors: black hoodies with a bulldog on them that read, “It was a RUFF night!” I’m so happy for the Bar Mitzvah boys, and that I was able to be a part of their amazing event!
(L-R) Hayley Solomons, Bar Mitzvah boy David and Carrie
VENDORS: Music Entertainment/Photo booth, Total Entertainment; Venue & Food: Arena Event Space; Candy cake: Sugarfina; Party planner: Amy Shey Jacobs, Chandelier Events; Photographer: Michael Jurick
ABOUT CARRIE
I am a 7th grader in Manhattan who loves ballet, blogging and writing my own bestselling children’s book series, The Cupcake Club (Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky). In my spare time, I take Soul Cycle classes, sing, model, and hang with my friends in the city and the Hamptons. Follow me on Facebook, www.fashionacademybook.com and on Instagram @cbgirliegirl.
June 7th, 2015
The Sands at Atlantic Beach offers a tradition of quality along with impeccable taste. Its innovative additions allows for you to throw a party that is unique along with memories that will last a lifetime.
Recently, they hosted a Jamaican themed Bar Mitzvah on the beach under a tent which was added to their Beach Club and Lounge venue.
See pictures below:
The Bar Mitzvah boy is all smiles
Before guests headed outside to the tent, they could stop by this tropic bar for something to drink
Some of the Jamaican inspired signage
Young guests enjoyed playing on the congas
The red, yellow and green Baked By Melissa cupcakes matched the Jamaican color scheme for guests to enjoy as a Mitzvah Exit treat
The Bar Mitzvah cake is presented by staff in matching themed shirts
A good time was had by all
To learn more about The Sands at Atlantic Beach, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
June 3rd, 2015
It Events by Julie, an innovative special event planning company in South Florida, recently created a lacrosse themed Bar Mitzvah for the Dalley Family.
Event planner Julie Cohen incorporated Bar Mitzvah boy Jordan’s passion for lacrosse as inspiration for all of the decor and creative elements starting with the great logo, LAX is Life.
So many great elements including a stage that rotated 360 degrees when the Bar Mitzvah boy was revealed from behind after his entrance video. The venue was the beautiful Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida.
LAX check it out!
The programs, lacrosse-themed kippot and candy on display for guests
Lacrosse sticks hung from the ceiling above the place card table
The place cards included the logo and a lacrosse stick
The logo was used on the dance floor, pillows, centerpieces, bar, dance floor and favors
A view of the ballroom
The ballroom washed in blue up-lighting
Chocolate covered pretzels and lacrosse stick lollipops were at each place setting
Signage into the kids’ lounge area
The kids’ lounge area decorated with white draped couches, custom bolster pillows and coffee table
The stage rotated 360 degrees and Jordan was revealed from behind after his entrance video
The DJ was set up in the middle of the bar with a LED front
Hung above the kids’ buffet, a great shot of Jordan in his uniform taken at his Bar Mitzvah pre-shoot
An authentic lacrosse stadium candle lighting display complete with cheering fans!
At the end of the evening favors were displayed; hot pink for girls and blue for boys. The candy concession stand
was a big hit!
As the final treat of the evening, a BFF (Best French Fries) truck was waiting for guests as they left. Life-size cut-outs with Jordan thanking his guests celebrating his special day
We thank Julie Cohen of It Events by Julie for sharing this great Bar Mitzvah with our readers.
Event Planner: Julie Cohen, It Events by Julie, Photography: Munoz Photography; Decor: Dalsimer Atlas Floral and Events; Logo Design/Party Favors/Yarmulkes: A Special Favor, Venue: Woodfield Country Club; Music: Rock With U Entertainment; Montage: Timeline Video Productions;
Food Truck: Best French Fries
