January 13th, 2016
The Event of a Lifetime, Inc. recently planned a Bat Mitzvah for a girl who just received her black belt in karate.
Party planner Melisa Imberman incorporated the Bat Mitzvah girl’s love of karate with a great logo, a chic pink and silver color palette and the perfect tag line: Kick Ass Party.
The celebration was held at 404NYC an event space in New York City. Ron Holtz Photography was the photographer.
Here are some of the fun details:
Small Fry Press created the beautiful pink and silver invitation suite
The perfect tagline and logo for this karate kid
Maddy in her pretty pink gown standing in front of a logo’d wall
The multi-level event space is stark white so it was a great canvas to feature Maddy’s pink and silver color scheme
Custom logo’d pillows looked great on the pink couch
Custom cocktail napkins were another great detail
The sign-in canvas (right) now hangs in Maddy’s bedroom along with the glitter gift box (left)
Maddy makes her grand entrance into her celebration
The Gobo on the dance floor
Maddy and her friends enjoyed a game of Coke & Pepsi
The food from Encore was also beautifully displayed
Cute signage to hold a table for the “Baby Boomers and Older”
The candy buffet in pink and silver party colors
The gift bags were displayed under the logo
Hats, sweatpants and t-shirts with the logo were a great way to end the night
We thank Melisa Imberman, The Event of a Lifetime, Inc. for sharing this amazing Bat Mitzvah with our readers.
VENDORS: Event Planner/Napkins/Pillows/Wall Decal/Dancer T-shirts: Melisa Imberman, The Event of a Lifetime, Inc.; Photographer: Ron Holtz Photography; Venue: 404NYC; Invitation: Small Fry Press
January 10th, 2016
WANT TO WOW YOUR BAR BAT MITZVAH GUESTS WITH SOMETHING BRAND NEW?
Enter End Point’s Liquid Galaxy!
This is a popular interactive panoramic system using wrap-around high definition screens to create a fully visual immersive experience.
Watch guests interact with Liquid Galaxy by End Point at a Bar Mitzvah here
Through the interfacing of a 3D geographic experience, guests can fly around the world, see any location from the Grand Canyon to their favorite European city, rove under the oceans, and even fly to the Moon and to Mars and explore their terrains.
So cool!
For the Bar Bat Mitzvah child, you can create a personalized life-story by putting images, videos, pinpoint locations and much more right onto the map prior to your celebration. Want to show friends where your child plays sports or takes music lessons? It’s easy to build that story while adding videos or pictures of them playing, of their coaches or teammates, statistics, award ceremonies, and so much more.
Want to get the entire family and guest list involved as well? With End Point’s Liquid Galaxy a presentation can be created specifically for the event either beforehand, or even at the time of the event, and enjoyed by everyone. Show a history of where your relatives traveled from to get here, where they grew up, where they live now.
The Liquid Galaxy will engage your guests giving them the experience of a lifetime as they enjoy the immersive journey right at the Bar or Bat Mitzvah event. A copy of the story can also be created as a give-away for guests to take home as well.
And of course, everyone can enjoy free-flight, anytime they want. The Liquid Galaxy allows your guests to take in the entire world by the touch of their fingers. See Paris, your school, favorite vacation spots, instantly through this fully visual immersive experience.
Bring the world to your party or event! To learn more, visit End Point by Liquid Galaxy in our Vendor Directory.
Get a demonstration of End Point by Liquid Galaxy in person at the Celebrate! Party Showcase and Mitzvah Project Fair on Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 12-4pm. Pre-register for this FREE event at www.celebrateshowcase.com.
January 10th, 2016
The Forman family of Port Washington, New York, celebrated their daughter Charlotte’s Bat Mitzvah on September 26, 2015, at the Community Synagogue in Port Washington, New York. Later that evening, a reception was held at Haute Durvo, an event venue in Roslyn, New York.
A tennis player, Charlotte’s theme was CHARapova, inspired by tennis great, Maria Sharapova. The day and night were filled with friends, family and most of all, fun! Charlotte is one of Mitzvah Market’s teen bloggers, so we are especially excited to share her special day with our readers.
Pictured L-R: Mom Jen, Bat Mitzvah girl Charlotte, Dad Eric and Brother Dylan.
The vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.
The family worked with Alexis Siegel of Invite Me on the beautiful truquoise invitation.
Charlotte’s mom Jen Forman owns Charlotte’s Closet, a party dress rental company named after her fashionable daughter. You can borrow designer clothes from this online destination, so Charlotte rocked three great looks, one for the service and two for the party!
This pretty white dress is from French Connection
Short and sassy by Blush for the first hour
Followed by this beautiful aqua colored sweetheart ballgown by Tiffany designs
The family looked stylish
The location was Haute Durvo and they pulled out all of the stops when it came to room decor and design. The layout was the perfect combination of party, lounge and traditional seating.
Charlotte also made sure she added some original decor touches. Check out these custom pillows that incorporate her logo with her most favorite nickname.
Custom pillow
“C” these great pinnies that were given out on the dance floor
Even the food presentation was unique: these are custom “C” serving pieces. The caterer, Delicacies Gourmet, created the trays specifically for Charlotte.
When it came to the entertainment, Charlotte and her guests danced the night away with the help of a great DJ and an appearance of their family’s favorite band, Plunge, from Long Beach, New York. They brought guests to their feet!
DJ Scott of Sheehy Entertainment kept guests dancing
Singer Matt Wahl from the band, Plunge, had the house rockin’
Sami Cakes Boutique created a beautiful, (and delicious!), turquoise and silver tennis themed cake.
The tennis racket cake topper, with CHARapova along the rim, was a nice touch
The candle lighting was beautiful with glass cylinders with silver accents and floating candles.
Charlotte surrounded by her friends for her candle lighting
After partying the night away, guests enjoyed CHARbucks coffee, hot chocolate and coffee cakes, as Charlotte loves Starbucks! Notice the custom coffee cake sleeves the caterer provided!
Neil Aronin of TJ Promotions created the sweatshirt favors.
Black sweatpants with Charlotte’s logo
Charlotte focused her Mitzvah Project on animal rescue. She will donate even more time this year to volunteer with her Aunt Jill at Ruff House Rescue to care for dogs in need.
Some advice from Mom Jen:
“Take notes! I suggest writing down a list of those things you’ll need and want (you’ll forget everything the day of the party!): for example, write down your must-have photo shots as it tends to get quite hectic just before party starts and you might end up forgetting to take a picture with the entire family! Take a deep breath and keep telling yourself to enjoy the party!”
If that wasn’t enough to satisfy late night cravings, as guests stepped outside they were pleasantly greeted by a food truck serving Forman family favorites such as grilled cheese and chicken tacos from Odies Gourmet Grill!
The following vendors helped to make Charlotte’s Bat Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Haute Durvo, 516-801-4721
Caterer: Delicacies Gourmet, Rocco 516-484-7338/Sushi: Aiko of Port Washington 516-883-7253
DJ: Scott Sheehy Entertainment, 917-975-8240
Band: Matt Wahl/Plunge NYC, 516-528-1504
Flower Decor: Amaranthus on Main, 516-767-6601
Food Truck: Jon Younger, odiesgrill@gmail.com
Giveaways/Favors: Neil Aronin, TJ Promotions, 516-822-1236
Charlotte’s dress: Mom Jen Forman, Charlotte’s Closet, 917-692-0313
Cake: Sami Cakes Boutique, 516-209-8663
Mom Jen’s dress: Stella McCarthy, Bergdorf Goodman
Dad/Brother outfits: Nordstrom
January 6th, 2016
Who better to find the latest and greatest for all-things Bar Bat Mitzvahs than our own Mitzvah Moms?
When the Malamud family from Plainview, New York, planned their son Zach’s Bar Mitzvah celebration, they wanted to include their two older children.
Hi Tech Photography and Events had a creative idea. Dressing his siblings to match the basketball themed Bar Mitzvah, a clever poster was created.
Great poster and creative idea to include pictures of Zach’s older brother Brett and sister Jenna into the party
To see the rest of this celebration, click here.
Please share your Bar or Bat Mitzvah “Mom Find” with us at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
See more Mom finds here.
January 6th, 2016
NY Party Works is a full-service Bar Bat Mitzvah Event Planning company. They have coordinated thousands of events in the Metro area and beyond. High-end photo favors, photo booths, arcade games, virtual reality and interactive games are some of their specialties.
Whether you are looking for complete event planning or just looking to add some exciting entertainment to your Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration, NY Party Works can provide it all.
NY PARTY WORKS GLOW PARTIES
We’ve heard “Glowing” reviews about NY Party Works’ Glow Parties. Imagine your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration all aglow with fun games that guests of all ages can enjoy. NY Party Works offers classic LED table games, with changing colors, that will brighten up your room decor such as foosball, air hockey, ping pong, shuffleboard and mini golf.
Here are some of those items in action:
Glow-in-the-dark version of classic Foosball changes colors
Two-player Air Hockey table with changing colors
Shuffleboard fun
Quad Air Hockey table – the next generation of fun with four players and pucks!
Picture your room decor with colorful ping pong
To learn more about NY Party Works, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
January 3rd, 2016
The Salem family celebrated daughter Samantha’s Bat Mitzvah during a fun-filled Labor Day weekend. The festivities were held at Indian Head Camp in Equinunk, Pennsylvania. Samantha wanted her Bat Mitzvah to be at her favorite place: sleep-away camp. This celebration was complete with fun foods, non-stop activities, fireworks and a campfire.
Pictured L-R: Bat Mitzvah girl Samantha, Mom Jamie, Sister Rebecca, Sister Claire, Dad Steve, Sister Jeanette and in front, brother Eli.
Will Cadena Photography was the photographer and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.
This invitation was created by Indian Head Camp and included S’mores! The information led guests to a custom Website with details about the weekend. Samantha’s Sister Claire is a graphic designer and created the logo which was used throughout the party
The back of the invitation/tube including S’mores
The custom Website, Samantha’s Camp Bat Mitzvah, was created by Amy Wohl of FabuDesigns. There were easy-to-navigate sections packed full of the important details guests needed to know about a weekend away at camp!
Guests who drove up to camp were given valet service. The camp hosts many events and the family was impressed with their professionalism in planning and executing their celebration weekend. This signage was a great welcome to guests when they drove into the camp grounds
Both Samantha and her Mom Jamie wore gowns from Lyn Kohls. Dad Steve and brother Eli were dressed by Neal Kusnetz, the creator of the Robert Graham brand of men’s clothing. Bat Mitzvah girl Samantha with her parents
Her gown looked just as beautiful from the back in this great picture overlooking the lake
Samantha’s outfit began as a gown, but had a hidden romper underneath. After her Havdalah service, she detached the gown and her romper appeared for her party
Brother Eli looking awesome in his Robert Graham outfit
Samantha wore special blinged out Converse sneakers
The festivities began at 12 noon on Saturday with a Welcome BBQ.. Delicious camp food with something for everyone
Beverages were served in a kayak, so clever!
Amazing buffet choices
Even some delicious sushi
Samantha’s bed created just for her and the custom bedding is by Barker Specialty
For the adult guests, private cabins were made up with linens and coffee mugs
The decor, created by NYFF, included chic couches, ottomans, and light-up coffee tables. Beautiful linens and pink orchid centerpieces were some of the chic decor details in this rustic setting
The Rec Hall was transformed into a club feel with up-lighting and lounge furniture
Fun seating arrangements
A nice spot to lounge around! This seating area included white leather furniture, custom pillows and white draping on the walls
Photos of Samantha taken from camp this past summer hung from the Rec Hall beams
The ice bar, by Indian Head Camp, took 3 weeks to complete!
Welcome gifts for guests on arrival kept with the camp theme and included flashlights with cabin numbers and custom water bottles
The program of weekend activities
Some guests enjoyed a nice cozy spot on the lake
Fun signage could be found around camp
Staff wore custom shirts with Samantha’s name and logo
Indian Head Camp organized great activities for guests of all ages including Tug-of-War
Building a campfire
Guests were able to design their own flip flops. These were used Saturday evening instead of socks so guests could walk to the midnight campfire
The custom Step-N-Repeat with Samantha’s logo
A picture of Samantha and her friend from the “Mitzvahgram booth” which included her hashtag #TheMostSamazingBatMitzvah
Having the Havdalah service on the lake was the perfect setting. Samantha arrived by boat!
Mom Jamie lit the candles
Guests had the perfect view of the ceremony from the grass
Lanterns were used for the candle lighting ceremony instead of candles. The 13 lanterns lit up the sky. The first one was a pink heart for Samantha’s grandmother who passed away when she was 3 years old
After the service, it was party time with the music entertainment provided by Boogie with Bob Entertainment and Deano as the MC. Guests had a blast!
At the end of this wonderful day, a few camp traditions took place. Samantha’s name in lights
A campfire for all to enjoy
A terrific fireworks show!
The candy display which Indian Head Camp provided
Amazing desserts including a chocolate cabin
You can’t be at camp without S’mores!
Favors were tagged and placed in cubbies
The kids’ favors which included: a sweatshirt, drawstring bag, cups and water bottles
Samantha’s logo looked great on the pink cup
Click here to watch the re-cap of the weekend that the Salem’s guests received! Guests loved the Thank You video that videographer Joe Buquicchio created! When it arrived, via email, the text read: “Samantha would like to thank you all so much for being such a special part of her incredible day! Please enjoy this video as a small token of our gratitude for sharing in such a special milestone, Samantha’s Bat Mitzvah! Please click the link below to view her thank you video. With Love,The Salems.”
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Samantha’s Bat Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue/Catering: Indian Head Camp, winter phone number, 914-345-2155
Event Coordinator/Party Planner: Matthew Layman, Indian Head Camp, 914-345-2155
Decor/Florist: Jillian Redash, NYFF Events, 516-822-6400
Music Entertainment: MC: Deano Tracey, Boogie with Bob Entertainment, 718-382-1957
Photographer: Will Cadena Photography, 347-829-6545
Videographer/Video thank you: Joe Buquicchio, joevox61@gmail.com
Camp Bed Designer: Briana Mirzo, Yanni Erbeli Salon, 732-268-7465
Invitation S’mores: Indian Head Camp, winter phone number, 914-345-2155
Website: Amy Wohl, FabuDesigns.com, 312-513-1698
Logo graphic designer: Sister Claire Salem, 732-995-9744
Extra Entertainment: Photo Booth, Flip Flop Decorating Booth, Mitzvahgram, NYFF Events, 516-822-6400
Camp Custom bedding/logo’d Favors: Barker Specialty, 800-227-5377
Adult table linens: Indian Head Camp, winter phone number, 914-345-2155
Transportation: Shafer Bus, 607-797-2006
Dresses for Mom and Samantha: Lyn Kohls, 973-467-7800
Samantha’s blinged out Converse sneakers: Briana Mirzo, Yanni Erbeli Salon, 732-268-7465
Party clothes for Dad Steve and Brother Eli: Neal Kusnetz of Robert Graham
Hair: Yanni, Yanni Erbeli Salon, 732-268-7465
Make up: Briana Mirzo, Yanni Erbeli Salon, 732-268-7465
January 3rd, 2016
Rachel is an animal lover so she dedicated her Bat Mitzvah Project to saving the lives of shelter cats who are most at risk of being euthanized.
The funds she raised were for the Shelter Run Program of the Golden Paw Society, located in Huntington Station, New York. The Golden Paw Society is a volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing cats who have been in municipal shelters for an extended period of time and is committed to finding forever homes for them.
Rachel was among four honorees recognized for her fundraising efforts. She was presented with a plaque for her contribution to the Golden Paw Society at its annual “Golden Gala” fundraising event.
Rachel shared the details of this great Mitzvah Project with Mitzvah Market:
MM: Can you give us details about your Mitzvah Project?
RH: My goal was to raise $1800 to save the lives of 18 cats through the shelter run program of the Golden Paw Society. Why 18? In Judaism the number 18 represents the symbol of Chai. Chai means life. I beat my goal and raised over $2,400 for the Shelter Run Fund to date, allowing 24 cats to be rescued.
MM: Why did you decide to take on this particular project?
RH: A “shelter run” is when volunteers visit the municipal town shelters and rescue cats that have been there for an extended time or who are having trouble adjusting to shelter life. It costs about $100 to pay for medical/food/care expenses for an animal to be rescued. I worked with the Golden Paw Society to create a page on their website so that funds could be channeled to this cause.
MM: In your own words, what does it mean to you to do a Mitzvah Project for your Bat Mitzvah?
RH: He who saves a single life, saves the entire world. This is a quote from the Talmud, the book of Jewish law. While I am not necessarily sure that this was written to include animals, I can’t say for sure that it excluded them either. As an animal lover, the most horrifying thought is for a cat to be euthanized or left in a cage alone and scared for too long because someone thinks it is un-adoptable. Many of these cats, if they had the chance, would make good companions. They need time, love and the chance to get out of a cage. I am hoping to help some of those cats with this project.
Rachel taking good care of one of her rescue cats
Anyone wishing to make a donation to Rachel’s project can visit her web page on Golden Paw Society’s website. Her page contains photos of some of the cats whose lives were saved thanks to Rachel’s Mitzvah Project. For more information on The Golden Paw Society visit their Website or contact the organization at goldenpawsociety@gmail.com.
We thank Rachel for sharing her Mitzvah Project with Mitzvah Market.
