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It’s All(y) in the Name For Ally’s Bat Mitzvah Theme
August 31st, 2016

It’s All(y) in the Name For Ally’s Bat Mitzvah Theme

The Weiss family from Woodbury, New York, recently celebrated the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Ally on May 7, 2016, at Old Westbury Country Club in Old Westbury, New York. The theme was a play on her name Ally using the word “ALL.”  From the pillows and pictures around the room, to the decor, give-aways and favors, the family and guests were ready to: “Party ALLy Night,” “Dance ALLy Night” and be “Up ALLy Night.” It’s Ally in the Name!

Pictured L-R: Brothers Ben and Jordan, Bat Mitzvah girl Ally, Mom Stefanie and Dad Jonathan.

Colleen Murphy of Stephen Andrew Photography was the photographer and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the bottom of the Spotlight.

 

Mitzvah Style

 

Invitation/Decor/Sign-In

Tower Productions provided the furniture and lighting in a color palette of black, silver and fuchsia. The beautiful table centerpieces and flowers were done by Artistry in Flowers. Pictures hung on the walls were provided by Stephen Andrew Studios.

 

Mitzvah Music/Candle Lighting

 More Than Music with MC Kevin provided the music for this event.

 Giveaway’s/Favors

Ally’s friends received sweatshirt favors from And That and there was also a special surprise for “ALLy” of the Moms!

Vendor Directory

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

Photography: Colleen Murphy, Stephen Andrews Studios, 516-780-9100
Invitations: Dara Grunberg, Dear Friends, 516-367-7877
Decor/Furniture Staging/Lighting/Custom Mirror Sign-In: Cindy Zloof, Tower Productions, 631-501-2960
Florist/Mother’s Day flowers: Artistry In Flowers, 516-626-7673
Venue: Old Westbury Golf and Country Club, 516-626-1810
Music Entertainment: More Than Music/MC Kevin, 516-626-9400
Favors; And That, 516-364-9222 
Cake:
Shari Rosenblatt
Mom Stefanie’s gown: Kimberly from Runway Couture, 516-308-4639
Make up and Hair: Kerry Gilroy, 631-383-9025
Bat Mitzvah girl Ally’s dresses:  Ask Alice Boutique, 516-921-2464
Dad Jonathan’s suit: Mitchell’s, 631-423-1660
Brother’s Ben and Jordan’s suits: Kenny’s Menswear, 516-921-2660

A Bar Mitzvah Celebration On Fire Island
August 28th, 2016

A Bar Mitzvah Celebration On Fire Island

 

The Rallo family from Melville, New York, celebrated their son Max’s Bar Mitzvah on May 22, 2016, at the Fire Island Synagogue in Seaview, New York. Immediately following the service, guests walked a few minutes to Ocean Beach, (no cars on Fire Island), to Maguire’s Beach Front Restaurant for a fun, laid-back party with a Fire Island theme.

Pictured L-R: Dad Craig, Sister Andi, Mom Lauren and Bar Mitzvah boy Max.

The photographer was Hi Tech Photography Events and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.

 

 

Temple Service/Party Venue/Invitation

There were some adult guests who arrived by water taxi for the service, and Max’s friends arrived by ferry for the celebration.

Bar Mitzvah Style

The Rallo family were dressed in their best beach chic outfits. Mom Lauren’s dress was from Runway Couture.

Place Cards/Food/Decor Details

Hi Tech Photography Events created the decor using Fire Island as the inspiration.

Party Logos/Giveaways

Robin Levy from Party Favors by Robin created two logos and helped design the bucket hats, baseball hats and t-shirt giveaways that were a big hit! Kids went home with sweatshirts with Max’s logo to keep them warm on the ferry.

 Music/Entertainment/Candle Lighting

MC Carl from ET Events was in charge of the fun on the dance floor. Boom Event Source supplied the casino tables.

Mitzvah Exit Treats

 

 As the party ended the adults were handed a bag of Hampton Popcorn for the ferry ride home and the kids received a custom candy box with Max’s logo made by Midnite Snax.

Bar Mitzvah Montage

Max’s montage was created by their friend Marc Kravitz who has a video production company.

Bar Mitzvah montage
Watch The Story Of Max Rallo here

Mom Advice From Mom Lauren

“There have not been many Bar or Bat Mitzvah’s held on Fire Island, but we were lucky enough to find the Kaden Bat Mitzvah which took place in Ocean Bay Park and read about it on MitzvahMarket.com. It gave us so many ideas and made us realize that having a Bar Mitzvah in Fire Island was possible.”

Vendor Information

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

Photography: Hi-Tech Events, 631-923-2260
Decor:
Janet Fitterman,  Hi-Tech Photography Events, 631-923-2260
Music Entertainment: MC Carl, Entertainment Tonite, 516-826-6900
Games/Amusements:
Boom Event Source, 800-862-780
Favors – Wearables/Photos/Novelties: Party Favors By Robin, 646-298-5601
Security
: Bar Mitzvah Bouncer Inc., 973-758-9800, 631-367-151
Venue
: Maguire’s Bayfront Restaurant, 631-583-8800
Invitations – Calligraphy/Stamps: Janice Chavkin, Janice’s Invites, 631-367-3790
Clergy and Service Preparations: Fran Kirschner, Synagogue Without Walls, 516-659-4017
Montage: Marc Kravitz, 917-414-4988
Mitzvah Exit Treats: Lara Fraum, Midnite Snax, 800-877-7629
Fashion for Sister Andi – Apparel/Jewelry: Milly, 212-395-9100
Mom’s Fashion – Apparel/Jewelry: Runway Couture, 516-308-4639
Fashion – Apparel/Jewelry:
Kenny’s Menswear, 516-921-2660
Transportation: Fire Island Ferries, 631-665-3600

Customize Your Bar Or Bat Mitzvah Kippa with Pic-A-Kippa
August 23rd, 2016

Customize Your Bar Or Bat Mitzvah Kippa with Pic-A-Kippa

Pic-A-Kippa creates beautiful custom picture kippot for Bar or Bat Mitzvahs. Imagine a full sized picture of your child or their Bar Bat Mitzvah logo on a kippah! 

The company was founded by two former Israeli Defense Force (IDF) lone soldiers, Uri Turk and Yehuda Moskowitz. The two men originally from Miami, Florida, decided that after going to high school and college together, they would enter into the IDF together.

Their mission with this company is to offer unique custom picture kippa and to give back. With each kippa, they donate 10% to The Lone Soldier Center in Israel assisting young lone soldiers during difficult times.

 

 

 

Their customization capability offers the ability to design a unique kippa by uploading your own images. They will email you a photo proof for approval before production.

Pic-A-Kippa offers more information on their Website or email them at info@picakippa.com.

Creative Mitzvah Guest Attire Requests
August 17th, 2016

Creative Mitzvah Guest Attire Requests

When setting the dress code for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration, it’s important to be clear on the invitation if you have a particular type of attire you would like your guests to wear.

Below are some inspiring and creative dress codes that add fun to the invitation and the party!


Julie Hanan Design created this luau themed Bar Mitzvah invitation that read, “Wear florals or khakis, but not too tacky!” To read more about the Greenberg Bar Mitzvah, click here

 
This camp themed B’not Mitzvah invitation from Suzi Evangelatos of Wow Creations was “Labor Day Cool” for adults and “Club Chic” for the kids. To read more about the Siegel B’not Mitzvah celebration at Tyler Hill Camp, click here

 Invitation House created this “ticket” invitation with the dress code “sneakers and sports attire” for a Bar Mitzvah celebration

The Gersten family requested “Jeans, Jewels and Jerseys” for their football themed Bar Mitzvah from Sincerely Staci
To read more about the Gersten Family Bar Mitzvah, click here

 

As part of the Max Miller Bar Mitzvah, guests were invited to wear ‘Nightclub attire in white, silver or black’ to celebrate a Mac themed celebration
To read more about the Max Miller Bar Mitzvah, click here

Emily’s Eatery had inserts stacked with fun and a “untraditional” sayings from Fabu Designs
To read more about the Eagleton Family spotlight, click here

The Brenner family wanted the opposite of “Black Tie,” so Ellen Futterman of Proper Notice created this invitation which tells guests “No Tie”
To read more about The Brenner Family Bat Mitzvah, click here

 Did you include a creative dress code on your Bar or Bat Mitzvah invitation? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.

You can also ask questions and get advice about invitations wording, RSVPs, dress codes and much more in our regional Facebook groups. Join here.

A Bat Mitzvah Celebration On Broadway
August 12th, 2016

A Bat Mitzvah Celebration On Broadway

The Stark family from South Florida, celebrated daughter Avery’s Bat Mitzvah with a week-long celebration in New York City. The service was held on Friday, March 25, 2016, at the Renaissance New York Times Square. The family moved to Florida from Long Island recently and since Avery is a musical-theater performer and loves Broadway musicals, they decided to head to New York City to celebrate.

During the week, Avery had her Bat Mitzvah service, enjoyed a week of seeing Broadway shows including her favorite, Aladdin, and a camp sleep-over at the hotel. From the invitations to the party decor, and even the sleepover, they had an “Aladdin and Avery On Broadway” theme.

 

Pictured above: Sister Hailey, Mom Dana, Bat Mitzvah girl Avery, Dad Robert and Sister Sydney.

 

Bat Mitzvah Invitation & Bat Mitzvah Service

The family worked with Pam Rottenberg on their very creative invitation.

Mitzvah Style

Broadway Show and Party Details

The family worked with Sara Green and Tara Nawroth of SaraTara Events to coordinate the details and decor for the party.

 

 

Mitzvah Sleep-Over

The night ended with an amazing sleep-over for Avery and her camp friends at the hotel. The suite was complete with a custom candy bar, pizza, custom PJ’s and sweatshirts favors.

 

 Mitzvah Project

Avery volunteered at a children’s theater in Florida. She spent countless hours making sure that the little kids learned their lines, had costumes and make-up ready to go. During the performances, she helped them backstage and helped them remember their curtain cues. She will still continue with this volunteer work.

Mom Advice from Mom Dana

“My best advice to a planning mom is to know what your child wants and make their Bat or Bar Mitzvah is special for their likes and interests. Since we moved away from New York to Florida when my daughter was 11, I knew that I couldn’t have the traditional event for her like I had for my 16 year old twins. I used her passion for performing and created a special night for her. My next piece of advice if you are having a destination affair is to hire an event planner. Having her on board made the whole process stress free since I wasn’t in New York to do anything in person. Through technology I was able to see and make decisions with her on all aspects of the night.”

Vendor Directory

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

Locations/Venues: Renaissance Times Square Hotel, 212-765-7676
Event Planners/Party Decor/Sign-in/Bus Transportation: Sara Green and Tara Nawroth, SaraTara Events, 516-459-5732
Boxed Invitation and Labels/Stamp: Pam Rottenberg, 754-245-2105
Beauty: Glam Squad, 212-202-2938
PJ Favors – Wearables/Photos/Novelties: Promo Wear, 561-945-1083
Sweatshirts: And That, 516-364-9222
Bat Mitzvah girl Avery’s dress/Sneakers: Teen Angel Clothing Boutique, 561-496-3161/Cameron, Sneak Peek by Cam
Mom Dana’s dress: Neiman Marcus
Sisters Sydney and Hailey’s dresses: Saks Fifth Avenue

 

Bar Bat Mitzvah Candy Centerpieces
August 10th, 2016

Bar Bat Mitzvah Candy Centerpieces

Sweet Gifts by Star started when new mom Jennifer Star wanted to do something unique for the centerpieces at her daughter’s baby naming. She couldn’t find anything that made her say “wow” and decided she would make them herself.  She ended up making candy centerpieces and candles for each table and a new business was born.

She creates custom centerpieces, retro candy baskets, party favors and candles for Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations.

 

Jennifer also creates a basket called, Random Acts of Sweetness. She donates a special basket once a month to a child suffering from a debilitating illness and will take special character requests for the child to make it special for them.

As Jennifer would say: Life Is A Treat So Make It Sweet!

 

To learn more, visit their profile page in our Vendor Directory.

 

A Political Themed Bar Mitzvah Celebration
August 10th, 2016

A Political Themed Bar Mitzvah Celebration

In this an election year, it’s no surprise we stumbled upon a Bar Mitzvah with a political theme!

Sara Rene Events in South Florida planned a patriotic Bar Mitzvah for a boy with political aspirations.

Temple Dor Dorim in Weston, Florida, was the venue and the photographer was Ricardo Serpa of Ricardo Serpa Photography/Lux Images.

 

As you will see from the pictures, “We hold this truth to be self-evident”…this party is amazing!

 

 

Bar Mitzvah entrance video 
 For Jack’s entrance video, Ray Roman films produced a take-off on the Matthew McConaughey Lincoln car commercial-
A MUST WATCH!

We thank Sara Renee Events for sharing this amazing Bar Mitzvah with Mitzvah Market.

Event Planner: Sara Renee Events; Florist: Karen Cohen, Always Flowers; Photographer: Ricardo Serpa, Ricardo Serpa Photography/Lux Images; TJ Rose, Celebrity Entertainment; Entrance Video: Ray Roman Films; Venue: Temple Dor Dorim.

 

Check out These Stylish Bar and Bat Mitzvah Sneakers
August 7th, 2016

Check out These Stylish Bar and Bat Mitzvah Sneakers

Stylish Bar and Bat Mitzvah Sneakers

A fun and hip trend in footwear for bar and bat mitzvahs is stylish sneakers! A great way to customize a look and add a personal flair, stylish bar and bat sneakers are a great way to stand out. Kids can add their name, graffiti streetwear looks, bling, jewels, and more to create a style that is 100% them. They are also comfortable and last long after the bar or bat mitzvah is over.  Check out some of our favorite creative looks for stylish, happy feet below:

Rebootz Stylish Sneakers

For, stylish bar and bat mitzvahs sneakers, families can check out Rebootz. Founded by Hilary Berger and Debby Rifkin, they offer customized options for any kinds of sneakers. This includes adding a customized and personalized style to Converse, Vans, Superga, Adidas, Nikes or Keds. Debby Rifkin, founder of Rebootz, noted “the whole family loves to get customized footwear – they aren’t just for bar and bat mitzvahs.”

Glittering Nike's

Glittering Nike’s with an ode to pink.

Street wear, express your interests in style!

These bar mitzvah kicks surely scored a goal with a customized hand-painted logo.

 

Talk about dripping in crystals in these customized sneakers.

 
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Stylish Sneakers

Bar Mitzvah boy Jake’s wore customized Nike’s – with the New York Met’s logo and colors – for his baseball-themed celebration. Read more about Jake’s party here 

Bat Mitzvah girl Ellie stayed comfortable in these blinged out Adidas sneakers with pink ribbon laces which were made by her mom! To read more about Ellie’s Broadway-themed celebration, click here

Sparkling, rhinestone covered high tops took this Mitzvah girl’s glam from head to toe. To read more about this “Gabulous” celebration, click here

Bar Mitzvah fashion, Bat Mitzvah fashion, customized sneakers

Blinged out custom Converse sneakers with Morgan’s name and LED sneakers for Evan. To read more about this “E&M” B’nai Mitzvah, click here

The Event Of A Lifetime: Rydiculous

 Cool custom Converse sneakers with Ryan’s name and Bat Mitzvah date. To read more about this “Rydiculous” Bat Mitzvah, click here

Mazor style

Purple sneakers completed the look for Marlee Mazor whose sneakers matched her dress. To read more about this Bat Mitzvah,
click here.

 Tashlik style
Mom Mindy’s blinged out sneakers from Designing Dreams (featured left) and daughter Zoe changed from sparkle heels into her preferred lavender Superga sneakers that she enhanced with lilac satin ribbon shoelaces. To read more about the Tashlik Bat Mitzvah, click here.

 Carly_Hofferman style

For Carly Hofferman’s Bat Mitzvah, she wore “bling” on her feet with silver glittery sneakers. To read more about this Bat Mitzvah click here

Pollack Mitzvah Style.

Check out those cool sneakers that Lindsey Pollack wore from Nature Breeze. They are the Venus style purchased through iDeals Boutique on Ebay. To read more about this Bat Mitzvah, click here.

Madison Goldberg sneakers

Madison Goldberg’s sneakers with “bling” were comfortable and very chic. To read more about Madison’s Bat Mitzvah, click here.

Did you or your child wear stylish sneakers to their celebration?  Email us at info@mitzvahmarket.com.

 

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Basketball Themed Party Ideas
August 2nd, 2016

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Basketball Themed Party Ideas

 


Basketball is a very popular Bar & Bat Mitzvah theme. Whether your child plays or is a loyal fan, there are many ways to include creative ideas.

From invitations to logos and even dessert, families use “basketball” touches in inspiring ways. 

We hope the ideas below give you lots of inspiration!

 

Invitations

 

Details: Decor/Logo/Sign-In/Candle Lighting

 Desserts & Favors

Did your child have unique basketball touches at their Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.

Hannah’s Emoji Themed Bat Mitzvah
July 30th, 2016

Hannah’s Emoji Themed Bat Mitzvah

Stefanie Diamond Photography located in Bergen County, New Jersey, recently sent us a Bat Mitzvah she photographed for a girl who loves Emojis.

This Bat Mitzvah girl speaks in Emojis ?❤️ so picking her theme was easy! Hannah also wanted an intimate setting to share her special day with family and friends and found the perfect place, her backyard.

Friends and family all pitched in to set up, cook and bake for this special family.

 

Mitzvah Style

Invitation and Service Details

 Decor and Party Details

Dancing and Interactive Fun

Food and Dessert

From Mom Nadine: “Hannah kept requesting my cooking:  Can we have Greek salad? Salmon? Pizza? So I thought, why not?! When friends and family heard we were taking it on ourselves they insisted they contribute and the offers came pouring in! I could never have accomplished this on my own, I feel very lucky to know that we have friends that love our family so much.

 

We thank Stefanie Diamond Photography and the Teitelbaum Family for sharing these beautiful pictures with Mitzvah Market.

Photographer: Stefanie Diamond Photography; Catering: The Teitelbaum Family and Friends; Sushi: Epic Sushi USA; Logo: Feathered Heartprints; DJ: Stephanie Pearson, Aballoonfilledworld@yahoo.com;  Flowers: Robert’s Florals; Emoji Centerpieces: 3 Bubblegum girls; Place card Cookies: Sweet Kev; Water Bottles: Bella Mia Design Company; Step-N-Repeat: StickersBanners.com; Invitation: Paperless Post; Flatbreads: Strauss Bakery; Hannah and her sisters dresses: Zoe Ltd.