Amanda’s “Pandalicious” Themed Bat Mitzvah Celebration

Since 1986, Evan Karfinkel, owner of EK Productions has been producing Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations. So when it came time for his daughter Amanda’s Bat Mitzvah in February, 2016, there was just one question: Could he be a guest at his own daughter’s celebration without “working” the party?

The answer was yes! Evan and his team customized the entire event which took place at the Nicotras Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel in Staten Island, New York. The theme was “Pandalicious,” which was a play on Amanda’s nickname, Panda. As you will see below, every detail was customized by her Dad including the a new candle lighting table used at her event.

Pictured above: L-R, Dad Evan, Bat Mitzvah girl Amanda, Mom Debra and sister Brooke

Invitation

Their Bat Mitzvah invitation with a purple border was ordered online from SarahSchwartz.com.

Party Details from EK Productions

There were many customized details created just for Amanda!

EK Productions used their DJ illumination booth with Amanda's logo on three large screens

The black and white dance floor customized with a floor decal

The place card table featured one of the EK Production's illuminated lamps to match the decor

The place cards were in frames that would later hold guests' pictures from the photo booth

Custom menu card with an adorable panda

Guests enjoyed a Lids Station where they could have a hat customized with a choice of 12 different designs

EK Productions provided all of the light-up lamp centerpieces. These colors where set to match the decor

EK Production's feather centerpieces were used on alternating tables

EK Productions also handled the custom pillows on the couches and crystal centerpieces on the lounge area hi-top tables

Dad Evan created this custom light-up logo'd candle lighting table

Amanda during her candle lighting ceremony. Notice the candles Dad Evan found to match the party linens!

Guests left special written and video messages for Amanda on this Digi Sign-in from EK Productions

Music Entertainment From EK Productions

Amanda made a grand entrance

Amanda Karfinkle danced with MC Michael and EK's Stevie of KR Productions while making her entrance

MC Michael and Amanda are all smiles

Amanda had a great time!

EK Productions provided a drummer to entertain guests

T-shirts given to guests on the dance floor

Extra Fun

Guests enjoyed EK's Photo booth with Amanda's logo'd step n repeat as a backdrop

Guests loved EK's Star Pix photo booth. An interactive experience with the ability to immediately post on social media

Hamming it up in the Star Pix photo booth

EK also provided games

PacMan

Jet-ball

Amanda's friends enjoyed the Glitter Tattoo station

 Favors

EK Apparel Prints created these custom drawstring bags for the sweatshirt favors

Amanda modeled her sweatshirt hoodie

Delicious Treats

Amanda's cake from Jackie Cakes

Signage and candy buffet by EK Productions

As guests left, they grabbed delicious treats from the EK Dunkin' Station

  Dad Advice

Dad Evan: “Hiring an event planner who can handle all your details is a crucial part of creating a great event.”

Vendor Directory

The following vendors helped to make Amanda’s celebration special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their products/services on MitzvahMarket.com.

Venue: Hilton Hotel, 718-477-2400
Party Planner: Evan Karfinkel, EK Productions
Music Entertainment: MC Benny & Michael, EK Productions
Photographer/Videographer/All Party Decor/Games: EK Productions
Favors: EK Apparel Prints
Cake: Jackie Cakes, 718-477-1770
Dresses: Dream Dresses, 732-607-1112