December 9th, 2015
EK Productions 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 Bar Bat Mitzvah celebrations.
They are a boutique entertainment company only engaging in three to four events a weekend. They pride themselves on having the most unique and elaborate entertainment set-ups in the industry. They only use the best sound and lighting and they also event plan for their clients at no extra charge.
Introducing TECHNOBOT!
It’s the latest craze in Bar Bat Mitzvah party entertainment! Their Technobot is a “dancing machine” that guests of all ages will love. He’ll do a meet and greet during your cocktail hour and his LED lights and CO2 guns add to the fun.
Book their Technobot for your Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration at a special package price
This Robot is a big hit with kids of all ages!
To learn more about EK Productions, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
December 6th, 2015
Pantone unveiled its 2016 Color of the Year and for the first time ever it’s two Colors of the Year.
A softer take on color, Serenity and Rose Quartz are hues of pale blue and pink and will be the in colors next year in fashion, make-up, interior design and event planning. With two colors to play with, there are countless opportunities for patterns and pairings.
Take a look at these beautiful shades!
Rose Quartz and Serenity
Check out how these Bar Bat Mitzvah vendors are already using these colors of 2016 in their Bar Bat Mitzvah planning!
The wall is bathed in the light of the Pantone colors at Chelsea Piers Connecticut
Rose Quartz and Serenity are combined for a Bat Mitzvah invitation from Cutie Patootie Creations
Pretty in Pink with pale blue accents at The Sands at Atlantic Beach
Hi-Tech Photography Events created a beautiful atmosphere using some of the Pantone colors of 2016
Lemon Leaf Prints creates a Bat Mitzvah invitation using both colors of 2016
H on the Harbor has a soft elegant look with soft pink and blue uplighting
Jaylor Party Favors created this Bat Mitzvah design on a pale pink sweatshirt and included blue Serenity in the design
A flower arrangement from Flower Power Designs made of hydrangea, stock, roses and snapdragons in the 2016 Pantone colors of the year… Rose Quartz and Serenity
We are sure we will be seeing a lot more of Rose Quartz and Serenity in the year ahead! Let us know if you use these colors for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration. We can be reached at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
December 6th, 2015
When it comes to delectable food and flawless service for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah, one name stands out above the rest: KOMBERT CATERERS.
Since 1952, they have been family-owned and operated and over the years have built a reputation on satisfying clients for each and every event, from dream weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs to corporate meetings and events.
Over the years, they have had small celebrations, large celebrations and everything in between. They have also seen every color combination and theme you can think of.
Here are some of the different looks of celebrations at Temple Avodah from Kombert Caterers:
A Rain Forest!
Pretty in pink!
A dressed up entrance
A sports theme
Purple accents
A pretty cake on display
If you would like to learn more about having your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah with Kombert Caterers, visit their extended profile page.
December 6th, 2015
The Gany family of Woodbury, New York, celebrated son Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah on January 17, 2015, at Temple Chaverim in Plainview, New York.
Ethan’s love of basketball sneakers naturally led to a Foot Locker theme for his celebration.
Pictured left: Mom Bonnie, Bar Mitzvah boy Ethan and Dad Glenn
The photographer was Simon Miller from Simon Elliot Events and the rest of the vendors are listed at the bottom of this story.
Along with Mom Bonnie, the referee-striped invitation was designed by Ellen Elmaleh from TripleEproduction and ordered from My Metal Business Cards. They were sent in a black padded envelope
Ethan was all smiles on the bimah at Temple Chaverim
Matching the colors of the celebration, the yarmulkes came from Cool Kippahs
Mom Bonnie’s dress was from PeachesBoutique.com and the boys, (including brothers Nicolas & Tyler), all bought their suits at Kenny’s Boys & Menswear
Inspired by Foot Locker’s Approved campaign, Ethan’s logo appeared on all of the decor elements, favors and signage
The place cards were an identical copy of the Foot Locker gift card and each one had a different dollar amount indicating which table you were seated at
The highlight of the room decor was a handmade coffee table replica of a Nike shoe box, created by Ethan’s Dad Glenn!
All the sneakers in the centerpieces were from Ethan’s own collection and the top portion of the centerpieces rotated!
All the sneakers in the stage belonged to MC Carl. It was a total coincidence that Carl loved sneakers too!
Black table cloths with red napkins and candles added elegance to the sneaker theme
Mom Bonnie added little red, white and black Converse high tops on the tables with votive candles inside
Other tables featured striking white flowers in black vases of varying sizes
Logo’d LED tables added to the decor
Authentic shoe sizers decorated the sides of the referee-striped lighted tables
Another highlight of the decor was the incredible referee-striped dance floor!
Posters of Ethan were hung around the room
The doors to the ballroom were covered with large posters of Ethan with the logo on top
Ethan made his entrance with the ET dancers wearing logo’d t-shirts
Ethan posed with the ET crew including MC Carl
MC Carl kept the party going
Ethan’s friends had a great time
Hasson Caterers provided the red, black and white Nike basketball sneaker cake. Mom Bonnie purchased pillar candles from Michael’s, alternating black and white to keep with the referee stripe theme. She added a touch of red using letter glitter stickers, also from Michael’s
The lounge set-up included sleek white sofas and lighted furniture with red logos and referee-striped accent pillows
Friends enjoyed playing, Ethan’s House of Hoops aka Mitzvah Madness. ‘House of Hoops’ in Foot Locker stores is an exclusive section showcasing Nike basketball shoes
Ethan’s friends had trouble deciding on a design at the Elite Feet kiosk
Guests enjoyed Stick-A-Pic photo favors also from Simon Elliot Events
Sweatshirt favors were creatively distributed in authentic sneaker boxes! The shoe boxes were ordered online. They arrived flat and Mom Bonnie put them together and affixed custom labels on each one
Sweatshirts with a cool urban logo were inside each shoe box
A “Friends and Family” sign promoted “FREE dance floor socks – today only!”
Water bottles wrapped in labels with Ethan’s custom logo
Hasson Caterers provided a Good Humor ice cream truck
For Ethan’s Mitzvah Project, this past fall he participated in the Lustgarten Foundation’s Walk for the Cure for Pancreatic Cancer. He did this in support of his dad’s childhood friend Paul Forman. Featured above: Ethan with Paul and Dad Glenn at Jones Beach after completing the walk
Advice from Mom Bonnie:
“It’s a lot of work. So many little details to juggle, but totally worth it when you see it all come together in the end result! I can’t stress enough how important it is to stay calm no matter what hiccups happen along the way. And they will! Just let the people you hire assist when they offer, and trust that they know what they’re doing. Also, if you’re going to do a lot of it yourself, as I did, it definitely doesn’t hurt to have a helpful husband and some good friends to run ideas by!”
The following vendors helped to make Ethan’s celebration special, if you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their products and services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Temple Chaverim
Catering/Cake: Scott, Hasson Catering,
Music Entertainment: MC Carl, ET Events
Party Planner/Favors: Mom & Ellen Elmaleh, TripleEproduction
Photographer/Videographer/Party Entertainment: Simon Miller, Simon Elliot Events
Invitation: Design, Mom & Ellen Elmaleh, TripleEproduction
Invitation: My Metal Business Cards
Logo Design/Water Bottle Labels/Hot Chocolate Labels/Shoebox Labels/Seating Cards: Ellen Elmaleh
Shoe Boxes: U-line.com
Shoe box Labels: Onlinelabels.com
Kippot: CoolKippahs.com
Décor/florist: Combination of Hasson Caterers (Tables, Draping & Balloons), ET Events (Dance Floor, Cubbies, Stage), Simon Elliot Events (All the Blow-ups, Mitzvah Madness, Green Screen & Elite Feet)
Suits for men and boys: Kenny’s Boys & Menswear
Mom’s dress: PeachesBoutique.com
Hair/makeup: Unique Salon Syosset
December 2nd, 2015
Sometimes it is hard to come up with a Bar Bat Mitzvah theme for your child. Thinking about their first name and initials can often spark an idea. As was the case for this Bat Mitzvah celebration.
With the help of LIghter Than Air Events, Emily’s Bat Mitzvah theme centered around her first name and her love of Emojis!
EM, as in Emoji’s, was tied into “Emily’s” theme in very creative ways since there are Emojis for all of her different emotions and expressions.
Get inspired with the below photos from this adorable celebration:
Emily’s celebration took place at Jewel in Melville, New York
The step n repeat, featuring her Emoji logo, was created by Party Harty who provided the music entertainment
Poster-size photos of Emily decorated the room at the Jewel Restaurant
The centerpieces included a logo’d lamp shade with a glass vase filled with yellow gumballs
The gumballs had smiley faces like the Emojis
The sign-in mirror decorated with the Emoji logo
The long tables ready for guests
Light-up cylinder centerpieces with Emily’s logo on tables in the kids’ area
Custom logo’d pillows for the couches
VENDORS:
Decor/Theme: Lighter Than Air Events
Music Entertainment: Party Harty
Venue: Jewel Restaurant
Photographer: White Light Photography & Videography
