July 12th, 2017
Planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah for your child changes your life. Once you go through the planning process, you will become an expert!
After your celebration, you can give words of wisdom to others that only a Bar or Bat Mitzvah parent can understand.
We asked those who have celebrated this milestone event for their child to reflect on practical, silly and funny things that only this unique group can relate to!
THE 10 THINGS ONLY A BAR BAT MITZVAH PARENT CAN UNDERSTAND
- Your son or daughter will actually learn their Torah portion and make you proud!
- After your montage is done, you will lose sleep worrying if you left a particular family member out. But this montage will make you cry each time you watch!
- You will need slippers or something flat on your feet for the car ride home.
- There will be lots of No RSVPs – some you can predict and others will shock you.
- There will be some people who never send a gift or even RSVP!
- You will forget to eat the entire night and 5 hours will feel like 5 minutes.
- You might spend more money than you budgeted, but it will be on something special you had to have!
- There will probably be one guest (or a few) that will drink too much that everyone will be talking about.
- Don’t stress over the things that go wrong, you are the only one who knows they were supposed to happen.
- It WILL be one of the best weekends you spend with your family!
If you have celebrated your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah and are interested in sharing your ideas and experience with our readers in the form of a Mitzvah Family Spotlight story, please click here
July 10th, 2017
Summer is all about the beach, sunglasses and surfboards. A touch of summertime always makes a great Bar Bat Mitzvah theme.
We collected some examples of how to bring summer fun into your celebration…
Enjoy!
Todd Yahney Entertainment helped Claire celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the NY Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City (no longer open) for an all-white themed celebration. Guests were shuttled over from NYC to enjoy tons of sports games and interactive inflatables on the beach. The party went into the evening with a beautiful view of the NYC skyline
Balloon Artistry created this photo cube centerpiece with 3D topper for Brooke’s Beach Club Bat Mitzvah
Photo credit: Dora Diamond Photography
Jersey Shore inspired escort cards from event planner, Melisa Imberman, of The Event Of A Lifetime
Sarah Merians Photography & Videography captured a “beachy” moment at a Mitzvah celebration which included miniature beach chair place cards in a tray of sand created by Balloon Artistry
A beach towel favor from MazelTovGear.com
Beth Fink Events set the tone for this “Coney Island” theme Bat Mitzvah. The place cards were on sticks of salt water taffy stuck in a scene of famous Coney Island props including Nathan’s Famous hot dogs and Cyclone roller coaster. Photography: Ivan Piedra Photography/Airgraphics Entertainment
The Unique Musique dancers are dressed in white and ready for a super stylish beach Bat Mitzvah!
Jennifer Keller Styled Events recreated the boardwalk for a “Jersey Girl” themed Bat Mitzvah
Stephen Andrews Photography captured Sophie as she made her entrance on a surf board from Surfboard Beach Art. Read more about this celebration here
EK Productions designed this logo which incorporates a sea shell
Melissa Imberman of The Event of A Lifetime used starfish as place cards and brought the beach feeling into all the decor
At a DanceJock Productions Bat Mitzvah celebration, the guest of honor rode the waves on their popular surf board simulator
From Interactive Entertainment Group, CoolPix allows guests to experience a day at the beach no matter where your celebration is. This Disney quality photo system uses green screen photography technology to super-impose guests into amazing 5″x 7″ hi-resolution images
Ava’s invitation is the center of this rectangular pillow and is surrounded by the bubbles drawn from the envelope lining. As a finishing touch The Pieced Palette created the back fabric from a cool “under the sea” logo
Pat Glenn Productions threw a beach Mitzvah! Guests had fun with flip flops and rubbing their feet in the sand!
Favors: And That
Jaylor Party Favors has designed many beach inspired themed Bar and Bat Mitzvah logos for wearable favors
Great favors and giveaways for a Bar and/or Bat Mitzvah themed beach bash from The Mitzvah Mavens
NY Party Works has Virtual Backgrounds that are perfect for your beach or summer themed Bat Mitzvah celebration
A Promos USA/The ImageMaker creates trendy summer wearable favors in many “beachy” themes
Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, The Sands at Atlantic Beach offers a venue called, Beach. It features a Wave Lounge with incredible oceanfront views
Creative Photography By Maya captured this “beachy” themed Bat Mitzvah place card table
From creating parties on the beach to recreating a beach at their event venue, Mora Mora, Garelick & Herbs makes every celebration a day at the beach like they did for Berger Beach Club
An Under the Sea cake photographed by Sweet Dreams Studio and created by Kara
Enjou Chocolat flip flops in dark chocolate make a great summer themed edible favor
Parties! Rare to Well Done provided a creative way to make a summer themed place card and favor. On the back of the frame guests were invited to take home the frame for their photo booth photo strips and the question of how to display the place card on the table was easy!
Hi Tech Photography Events provided the photography, videography, photo favors and décor for this “beach themed” Mitzvah Celebration. The room was decorated with 9 foot palm trees, surf boards, a tiki bar, tropical flowers, and a lifeguard stand
Impressions Photo and Video captured great beach decor at this celebration
Simcha Events created a great tiki bar for “Beach Bummin’ with Blake.” To read more about, it click here
Greeting friends and family as they arrived was this twelve-foot beach ball that doubled as a
seating chart Occasions Online. To read more about this Bat Mitzvah click here
Wood surfboard Invitation from Pish Posh Party on Etsy.com
Did you have a unique beach themed Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration? Email us at info@mitzvahmarket.com and let us share your ideas with our readers.
July 5th, 2017
Melisa Imberman of The Event Of A Lifetime, Inc. coordinated a technology inspired Bar Mitzvah recently. This celebration at the Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut used the iconic “b”, found on the Beats by Dre, as the logo for Bar Mitzvah boy Bennett. The Museum was turned into a cool hi-tech lounge. The tech theme was incorporated into the decor, menu, lounge, bar, activities and unique candle lighting showpiece.
The photographer was Chad David Kraus Photography.
Bar Mitzvah Decor
The sign in the front of the Stepping Stones Museum "b Party This Way" gave guests a hint as to what they were going to see inside
The venue was lit like a hi-tech lounge
The entire night was centered around the interactive dance floor and over-sized screen which projected images of various tech gadgets such as iPhones and computers
The LED tables and Acrylic chairs completed the modern look
The "b" Gobo was projected on the dance floor
Signage over the kids' soft drink bar read "bennett's bar"
The "b" logo on the front of the adults' bar looked awesome
Custom logo'd pillows
The other custom pillow with #bennettbarmitzvah
Bar Mitzvah Candle Lighting
There were iPads instead of candles inserted into holes of the kiosk. Each one had Bennett's logo
When guests were called up, they touched the iPad and the logo turned into a lit candle with a flickering flame!
After all candles were lit, Bennett blew them out and the screens went blank
Special Details
Escort card display was a giant laptop with the “b” logo screensaver with personalized cards for guests that resembled an iPhone with a text conversation telling them where to sit
There was also a message from Bar Mitzvah boy Bennett
At each place setting, there was a menu card in the shape of a iPad with a text conversation about what’s for dinner
The yarmulke inscription included #Bennett Bar Mitzvah
Guests were encouraged to take pictures and post it on social media with the hashtag #bennettbarmitzvah
Interactive Fun
This Twister game was projected on the dance floor giving Bennett's friends the ultimate Twister experience. The “b” from Bennett’s logo was in the blue circle
With all the old-fashioned Twister fun
Guests got to slip on their virtual reality goggles and play video games
Bar Mitzvah Favors
The theme continued until the end with Bennett's guests leaving with favors in goodie bags that read "bye" with the "b"logo
Custom water labels read "thanx 4 coming"
We thank Melisa Imberman for sharing this great Bar Mitzvah celebration with our readers.
Event Planner: Melisa Imberman, The Event of A Lifetime, Inc.; Photographer: Chad David Kraus Photography; Venue/Caterer: Stepping Stones Museum for Children; Decor: X-quisite Flowers and Events
July 5th, 2017
Balloon Artistry is a full-service Bar Bat Mitzvah decorating company famous for transforming parties into magical, unforgettable memories. Balloon Artistry’s legendary balloon creations, personalized themes and breathtaking centerpieces capture the exact mood you desire.
They are experts in the area of all-things-decor for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration. They’ve offered up the key elements for planning your decor; everything from Entrance Decor, Room Decor and Centerpieces, to Lounge Decor, and yes, even Exit Decor – Balloon Artistry does it all!
Entrance Décor– This is important because it’s the first thing your guests see when they arrive. It sets the mood for the event and introduces your child’s theme. Ideally, you’ll want to give a good first impression. Balloon Artistry is full-service in this area: they offer seating cards/displays, sign-in boards, sign-in books, gift boxes, life-size cutouts, balloon trees and blowup photos.
Dance Floor & Room Décor– There are elements that make a big impact in a room that can completely transform a space such as lighting, wall statements, dance floor creations and ceiling treatments. Balloon Artistry offers clients LED lighting, backdrops, wall murals, pipe & drape, names in balloons, balloon canopies, ceiling draping and LED Lanterns.
Centerpieces– Make your tables beautiful by adding height and color to the room with centerpieces that pull your child’s theme and/or color scheme all together. Balloon Artistry decor staff creates custom themed centerpieces, photo cubes, balloon centerpieces, orchid centerpieces and lampshade centerpieces.
Lounge Décor– To create a beautiful lounge there are three very important elements: layout– making sure the furniture fits and flows well with the space, décor– adding a logo to the tables, custom pillows, mini centerpieces and a backdrop-a statement piece that pulls it all together. Balloon Artistry offers many options in lounge décor such as couches, ottomans, serpentine benches, LED tables, custom logo pillows and hightop centerpieces,
Exit Décor– Make a lasting final impression with a beautiful candy display with signage & custom candy bags, because who doesn’t love candy? Mitzvah Favors are an important part of the experience for young guests, so give them something memorable. As the final step of the Bar Bat Mitzvah planning process, Balloon Artistry offers custom candy bar displays, party favors and custom water bottles.
To learn more about Balloon Artistry, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
