April 6th, 2016
As every party planner knows, you must be prepared for all possible scenarios!
This came into play for Melisa Imberman from The Event of a Lifetime, Inc. when she was planning a Bat Mitzvah at the Manursing Island Club in Rye, New York for a girl who is an accomplished equestrian.
It was the weekend of Hurricane Joaquin and the plan was for a daytime celebration after Lily’s Bat Mitzvah service for family and family friends followed by a party that evening for Lily’s young friends (at the same venue). Problems started early in the day as strong winds blew threw the plastic walls that enclosed the area where some of the guests would be enjoying the cocktail hour. The club worked all morning repairing/replacing the plastic walls. As the water got higher, it gobbled up the entire beach area where the cocktail area was originally to take place.
Plan B quickly turned into Plan C. Melisa said, “I asked the MC to rearrange the timeline a little so guests would stay on the dance floor longer, we showed the montage & afterwards I had the MC announce, If you are seated at tables 6-10 your table is now by the bar. Everyone found their new seats, lunch was served and we thought we were home free. But alas the tide kept rising and there was talk of having to evacuate the club. The only way to get to the club was over a draw bridge and there was talk of the bridge closing. If evacuating wasn’t bad enough, this would also mean potentially having to cancel the evening party and quickly contact over 100 kids.”
Party Details
In the end, both celebrations took place. Take a look at the party details which reflected the Bat Mitzvah girl’s sophisticated style using a combination of aqua and gold. This equestrian celebration also featured a great tagline… Ride On.
The invitation suite, in the party colors, included the logo on the information card
The escort cards were containers of trail mix. There was a note included that read, "For wherever your ride takes you."
The gift card box featured Lily's logo and tagline, "Ride On."
There was a pillow with her logo for guests to sign
The floral centerpieces featured lilies in honor of Bat Mitzvah girl Lily
At each guests' place setting there was a logo'd napkin wrap
Socks for dancing were in an equestian wooden box
The lounge area included white couches and ottomans with Tiffany blue accents
The paper lanterns looked great hanging from the ceiling
The Nike Elite sock station was a big hit
Guests enjoyed the iMingle photo station
There was a flash tattoo station for Lily's friends
At the end of the evening, wheelbarrows of candy were rolled out and devoured by the kids
Hot cider and donuts in custom bags and cups were a welcome exit treat
Hurricane Joaquin
Although it was stressful, thanks to flexibility of all the vendors involved and Melisa’s leadership, both events were a success! Below are views of the water from inside the venue.
The water was getting rough
As high tide approached, the waves began bagging against the plastic wall of the room where the luncheon tables were and then the room began taking on water
The view from inside the venue as the storm was approaching
We thank Melisa Imberman for sharing this amazing Bat Mitzvah with our readers.
Event Planner/Invitation/Favors/Sign-In Pillow/Logo’d Paper Items/Mentalist Oz Pearlman: Melisa Imberman, The Event of a Lifetime, Inc.; Photographer: Ellen Dubin Photography; Venue: Manursing Island Club; Flowers: X-Quisite Flowers and Events
April 6th, 2016
As a family owned business, The Main Event has been providing services to thousands of satisfied clients since 1996.
Over the past few years, they have expanded to encompass more entertainment possibilities. Though they have grown in size, one thing that hasn’t changed are their core beliefs.
They build relationships with their families so your party becomes their “main event.” Their traditions of personalized attention, professionalism, excellent customer service, and exceptional value are what have made them the most well-liked company on the event circuit.
Although very well known for their photo favors, they now provide so much more for all type of special events. We sat down with The Main Event to learn more. Below you will find all the various products and services they provide Bar Bat Mitzvah families:
PHOTO BOOTHS
Each photo booth package comes with unlimited prints, personalized templates, free props, luxurious backdrops, and two professional attendants.
Kiosk: The Zing It! Kiosk is the best solution for large parties. With three touchscreens, up to three guests and simultaneously share, text, email, or print their photos
Our Coney Island Style Photo Booth blends modern looks with traditional nostalgia. Versatile, space-efficient, and perfect for any event!
Get crazy in our Curtain Style Photo Booth! Guests love the privacy to be silly, and there's plenty of space for up to 10 friends
Print and share your photos through text message, emails, social media with the Zing It! Social Booth
The Open Air Photo Booth allows you to pose and smile wherever you are. Flexible footprint, fast photos, fun to photobomb!
Slim: Our elegant Slim photo booth has a small footprint, comes with unlimited prints, and can send selfies via text, email, or social media
Mirror: Amaze your guests with this high-tech mirror! Touch the Mirror Booth to take your photo, while the mirror compliments you and leads you through the process
Hashtag Printer: Guests use the designated event hashtag on Instagram or Twitter and our Hashtag Printer automatically prints off their photo in seconds!
Cube: Unique, impressive, and fun! Bright LED lights illuminate the Cube Booth to match your party's color
PHOTO FAVORS
With unbeatable service, selections, and savings, choose The Main Event for the best photo favors in the industry.
Canvas: These vibrant prints wrapped around durable wooden frames are high-quality favors and great for the home
Printed on high quality gloss photo paper, our flip books are the latest trend for personalized party favors and will make your event stand out from the crowd
Candy Boxes: Your guests can take home sweet treats with their photos superimposed on the label
Phone cases: Photo Phone Cases are popular, long-lasting, and useful favors for the hottest new Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxies
A variety of frames for photo favors
RENTALS
Our modern furnishings are flexible: play them up for an elegant atmosphere, or use them to transform your event space into the ultimate raging club
Circular seating arrangements are popular
Hi Boy light-up tables
Bars in all sizes can be rented as well
It cannot be overstated: cubbies are essential to keeping your event organized. Cubbies reduce clean-up time, letting you go home and relax faster
GAMES
Everyone loves the thrill of Table Games, and we offer larger than life versions to leave a lasting impression. Table Games are great for all ages and perfect for getting kids and parents to compete at air hockey, ping pong, and foosball
Challenge your guests in a test of speed and control with Slot Car Racing! This fast-paced entertainment sensation pairs perfectly with our table and arcade games to add that exciting atmosphere to your event
Our new truss system has 4 flat screen monitors, allowing 16 guests to play video games at the same time
DJs
The Main Event has the best DJ features, like tri-level staging, confetti blasts, costume changes, and intelligent light shows.
Our diverse packages and energetic emcees, DJs, and dancers will have your party going all night long! Choose from a wide range of bonus options: party giveaways, plasma screens, intelligent light shows, and so much more
EXTRAS
A unique alternative to sign in boards, all your guests' signatures and pictures are compiled into a professionally designed custom memory book. Our clients tell us that their books are easier to keep and cherish than large sign in boards
Write your own special message to the guest of honor
A great cocktail activity, let your guests create personalized dog tags for truly unique keepsakes. Your guests can choose colors, fonts, whatever saying they’d like engraved on aluminum dog tags
Caricatures are an ideal way to entertain your friends and family at your event. Kids and adults love leaving with caricatures as party favors
Temporary tattoos take real artists to make. Our friendly and multi-talented artists specialize in many different styles of event artistry, and have years of experience working with kids
Many styles to choose from
Kids love creating unique, personalized wax hands. Fun, artsy, and safe, wax hands are party favors that your guests will never forget
View hundreds of candid photos throughout your event live on plasma screens. Great for Mitzvahs where the TVs can also be used for displaying videos, slideshows, and montages for the guest of honor
To learn more about The Main Event, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
April 3rd, 2016
The Siff family from Plantation, Florida, celebrated son Zachary’s (Zac) Bar Mitzvah on November 7, 2015, with a service at Ramat Shalom Synagogue in Plantation, Florida, and a celebration in the evening at the Gallery of Amazing Things in Dania, Florida.
Zac is a huge basketball fan, but didn’t want a typical basketball theme so they came up with a unique variation: a Street Ball Jam Party.
Pictured L-R: Dad Larry, Bar Mitzvah boy Zachary, Brother Joshua and Mom Robin.
The photographer was Trevor Goldsmith Photography and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the bottom of the spotlight.
Invitation
Mom Robin created the navy and orange invitation. A guest framed the invitation as a gift to Zac.
Mitzvah Service
Zac did a great job chanting his prayers during his service at Ramat Shalom Synagogue
Zac carried the Torah around the synagogue
Mitzvah Wow!
The Siff family invited President and Mrs. Obama to his Bar Mitzvah and in return he received a letter from President Obama and his wife expressing congratulations.
A great keepsake!
Decor and Details
The Gallery of Amazing Things was the perfect venue for a basketball/street ball party as it already has concrete floors and an industrial feel.
Guests found their table assignments by looking at the chalkboard seating charts in neon, created by Traci's Chalkboards
The family collected shoes, hubcaps, tires and broken jam boxes from friends
Signage for the kids' area
The main room was urban and elegant with neon napkins on black tablecloths
Posters of Zac playing basketball were hung around the room
The cocktail area had graffiti hi-top tables
The centerpieces were metal sculptures with basketballs on top
Zac posed on one of the couches in his lounge area
A sweatband napkin ring
Zac's name in large graffiti lettering
For his sign-in board, Mom Robin cut and attached white foam board behind the clear backboard so the writing would be visible. It's now in Zac's bedroom
Music and Entertainment
MC David and the crew of Pure Energy Entertainment entertained guests on the dance floor. There were many cool interactive activities for the Siff’s guests to enjoy along including an awesome airbrush artist for towels and a fun photo booth.
The Pure Energy with the guest of honor
Zac had a blast spinning some tunes
MC David led guests in a dance
Guests airbrushed towels that doubled as favors
The graffiti wall was a teen activity during the party - adding to the great decor
Guests enjoyed a photo booth with graffiti frames
Candle Lighting
The candle lighting display was awesome handmade by Mom Robin.
Zac Siff in front of his candle lighting display for his urban street ball theme
Kissed by his grandparents
Mitzvah Exit Treat
Guests received custom bagels in the letters Z-A-C, created by Broadway Bagels. Mom Robin bought the bagel boxes at Paper Mart and had custom stickers made at a local print shop.
The label read, “The best things in life are meant to be shared”
Mitzvah Project
Zac did multiple Mitzvah Projects. He signed up for Remember Us and was paired up for his Bar Mitzvah service with a child who perished in the Holocaust. He also has volunteered for the past two years assisting in Sunday school classes and organized and preserved prayer books in the synagogue. He still volunteers in the iServe program at his Temple, Ramat Shalom.
Zac promoted the Remember Us program by giving other Bar Mitzvah students bracelets to promote this worthwhile cause
Mom to Mom Advice From Mom Robin
“I fired my day-of coordinator three weeks prior to the event because he wasn’t making my son’s Bar Mitzvah a priority. It was the hardest thing I had to do. In the end, I found the best event producer. We are even good friends. I say she was the best thing to come out of the event.”
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Zac’s Bar Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Museums: Gallery of Amazing Things, 305-527-2266
Event Planner: Debbie Rosman, Creative Cousins, 305-903-6440
Caterer: Jeff Bouer, BCG Catering, 954-557-4007
Photography: Trevor Goldsmith Photography, 954-662-6135
Videography: Sean Harvey Amazing Takes Videography, 954-252-6230
Music Entertainment: Pure Energy, 954-782-6989
Interactive Activities: Art Spot, 772-812-3653
Rentals: Atlas Party Rental, 561-547-6565
Graffiti Letters: Franco Gilardino, Custom Letters Florida 786-290-3535
Chalkboard Seating: Traci Arnemann, Traci’s Chalkboard’s
Fences: Rent a Fence
Backboard sign-in: Walmart
Candy Buffet: Cindy Belime, Sugar Buzz Buffet, 754-422-9891
Letter shaped Bagels: Broadway Bagels, 954-424-3905
April 3rd, 2016
For nearly fifteen years, Professional Video, LLC. has been creating beautiful Bar Bat Mitzvah videos, capturing the most memorable moments in their clients’ lives.
They use the latest HD technology and implement the highest level of creativity in every video they produce. They focus on developing a productive working relationship with their clients so each video they produce is personalized to suit their individual visions and exceed their expectations.
Some Bar Bat Mitzvah celebrations begin with a creative entrance video and sometimes it’s the opener to a montage or speech. Whatever you are looking to accomplish, the experts at Professional Video can work with your family to create something memorable.
Have a seat, grab the popcorn and get inspired by these creative videos:
KYLE’S BASKETBALL ENTRANCE VIDEO
Kyle is an amazing basketball player who has played on several leagues and at school and camp. Professional Video shot him playing in an empty court so they could get some amazing moves and tricks and some really cool angles. They pieced it together to showcase his skill and talent in a unique and fast paced, fun to watch video. All the guests at the reception were in awe of Kyle before he made his way into the party
WATCH KYLE IN ACTION
MITZVAH TIP: Play up your child’s special skill or talent in a video.
PRETTY LITTLE ELIZA – Incorporate your child’s favorite television show as part of the montage!
Like many Bar Bat Mitzvah families, this one was unsure of which direction they wanted to go for their daughter’s montage. After the Professional Video staff found out that Pretty Little Liars is one of Eliza’s favorite TV shows, their creative wheels were set in motion. They recreated the opener to this popular TV show making Eliza the star. This was the creative start to her Bat Mitzvah montage:
WATCH PRETTY LITTLE ELIZA BAT MITZVAH MONTAGE OPENER
MITZVAH TIP: When you have a shy child, (like Eliza), this is the perfect way to involve her and keep her in the spotlight without making her uncomfortable. Professional Video works hard to make sure that the families and children are happy with the final products and everyone is within their comfort zone.
SNL – Twin brothers Spencer N’ Logan had the perfect initials for a Saturday Night Live entrance spoof!
Professional Video took the real opener to SNL and put the family in the show, along with almost 20 of their friends. They reenacted what some of the cast members did in the real opener – made their family the “cast” and the twins the hosts. As if it were an actual SNL episode, all eyes were glued to the huge screens on the ceiling and walls at a New York City venue as this opener played and introduced the brothers into their celebration!
WATCH THIS CREATIVE SNL BAR MITZVAH ENTRANCE
MITZVAH TIP: Give the Professional Video team your kid(s) name, nickname and initials to come up with a clever play on a saying, movie or TV show.
TENNIS MONTAGE INTRO – A re-enactment: the events leading up to the Bar Mitzvah boy’s entrance to the world!
This family was looking for a unique video to truly tell the story of their son’s life/times, but the Bar Mitzvah boy was not interested in being the center of attention or being on-camera. Since all their guests know his mom is obsessed with tennis, the experts at Professional Video found a funny way to incorporate the whole family without making the Bar Mitzvah boy uncomfortable. This short video was the open to their montage and played right before the baby photos. Guests loved it!
WATCH THIS TENNIS INTRO TO A BAR MITZVAH MONTAGE
MITZVAH TIP: Your intro video can include your not-so-camera-friendly child and the story of their life without shooting them.
MAD ABOUT MADDIE – A creative intro to a Bat Mitzvah montage!
For this family, Professional Video wanted to produce a creative introduction to Maddie’s montage that incorporates her “MAD ABOUT” theme which showed where it all began for her! They used the family’s home video footage to create a funny depiction of Maddie growing up including her Dad’s memories of Maddie as a baby. The combination of pictures, videos, and personalized graphics created a unique presentation. Her Mom as the narrator was the perfect touch to keep the video personal and meaningful explaining the stages of Maddie’s life
WATCH THE MAD ABOUT MADDIE MONTAGE INTRO
MITZVAH TIP: Show all home footage/home movies of your child’s earlier years to Professional Video. They could come up with something clever!
SARAH’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS– Part of the Dad’s Bat Mitzvah speech!
Professional Video created this opener to be a part of the father’s speech to his special little girl. He felt that video clips of his daughter would portray who she really is since Sarah loves to take crazy videos when people aren’t watching. The family had a ton of footage, but the montage was already getting long. The decision was made to create an additional video to share these special moments in fun way to keep the audience interested during a different part of the party
WATCH SARAH’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS
MITZVAH TIP: Start going through your old video of your kids, you might find something perfect!
MARA’S ENTRANCE VIDEO – Incorporate your child’s interests and activities into their entrance video
Since there was no particular theme for this Bat Mitzvah party, the family wanted a video for Mara’s entrance. Professional Video took a lot of Mara’s interests and activities to create a unique and creative entrance video. The fast paced pictures and colors kept the audience interested and set the perfect scene to introduce the Bat Mitzvah girl
WATCH MORE OF MARA
MITZVAH TIP: Not all Bar Bat Mitzvah celebrations have a theme, but a creative entrance video can start the party off with a bang!
Learn more about Professional Video, LLC, by visiting their profile page in our Vendor Directory.
