June 22nd, 2016
The MintBox provides Bar Bat Mitzvah edible favors that your guests can enjoy and save! Because It’s not just a Mint…It’s a Memory.
Choose from their large selection of designs to match your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah theme or color scheme. The candy tins come personalized with your child’s name and party date, and can be filled with everything from bubble gum to super sour candies. Each container is a high quality hinged box in your choice of colors.
The MintBox tins come with many different designs/colors:
Use as a “thank you” for your guests
Designs to match your child’s theme
Many designs double as place cards!
Personalize with your child’s photo
They have other cool items including these personalized favor bags and chocolate bars with custom wrappers
All orders ship in 7-10 business days and they are kosher. Get more information here.
June 19th, 2016
The Gruber family from Dix Hills, New York, celebrated their daughter Bari’s Bat Mitzvah aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. This “BoatMitzvah“ was celebrated by 50 family and friends including their Rabbi and twelve of Bari’s camp and school friends from February 13-20, 2016, during a school break. Cocktail parties and shore excursions brought everyone together to celebrate.
Pictured: L-R: Bat Mitzvah girl Bari, Mom Ruth, Dad Craig and Sister Charlie.
The vendor information is listed at the bottom of the spotlight.
BoatMitzvah Save-the Date and Invitations
Mom Ruth, along with friend Tracy Kleinberg, created a laminated itinerary book with daily party information and had them printed at Staples.
Guests received this package before the trip including a "Sea you soon" card designed by Bat Mitzvah girl Bari. Other items included luggage tags and grippers from TheCoolestGiveaways.com
We love this idea! Guests received a laminated "Bari's boatmitzvah" booklet with the daily party information
Bari's Bat Mitzvah invitation
The information card included in the packet of info
"Meet And Greet" - a great way for everyone to get to know each other!
Bari was born on Valentine's Day
Welcome to Jamaica!
A cocktail party before dinner
A fun excursion!
Friday night services
The BoatMitzvah Service
The Bat Mitzvah service was on the ship followed by a fabulous day at the beach.
Rabbi Wiesenberg from the family's synagogue, Temple Beth Torah and Bat Mitzvah girl Bari led a beautiful traditional service
It was a warm and intimate service with the people Bari loves most
Bat Mitzvah Style
Bari needed many different outfits since this was a 7-night cruise with a celebration every night! Bari and her younger sister Charlie’s dresses were bought at 2 Be Seen.
The entire Gruber family looked great
Bari is a fashionista showing off one of her many dresses standing next to her sign-in "B" by That One Special Touch
Her sophisticated black cocktail dress
This pink gown was the dress she chose to wear on February 14th, her birthday and Valentine's Day!
Bari surrounded by her friends in a beautiful pink shimmer gown
Decor, Favors & Fun Excursions
Everything was coordinated with the help of travel agent Joan Hyman at Lynx International. Party favors and giveaways by The Coolest Giveaways and Sign-In letter “B” by That One Special Touch.
Some of the party giveaways and favors by The Coolest Giveaways included: Pjs, beach bags, string bags, sunglasses and cocktail napkins
The Coolest Giveaways also created this awesome custom comfy sweatshirt
Created by That One Special Touch, the sign-in was a 3-D letter "B" in white acrylic with a stand. Her logo was added in silver sparkle with rhinestones down the side
Entrance decor for Bari's celebration included pictures from her pre-shoot taken by Hi Tech Events
Bright pink flower ball centerpieces
A beautiful pink cake to celebrate her Valentine birthday
Bari getting a kiss from her parents
A stop in Jamaica
And Cozumel, Mexico too!
Bari’s Mitzvah Project
Bari participated and donated on a weekly basis to multiple charities including the Israel Tennis Centers which forms bonds between Jewish and Arab children. Additionally, she was involved with Blessings in a Backpack an organization that provides food for children in Bari’s school who are at risk of hunger. Bari also donates to Camp Sunshine which provides an opportunity for children with terminal illnesses to experience sleep away camp in Maine. There are so many worthwhile charities that Bat Mitzvah girl Bari could not just pick one to support!
Mom to Mom Advice from Mom Ruth
“Bari’s Bat Mitzvah on the Oasis of the Seas was a huge success. People said we were crazy for doing this but we and our extended family can’t wait to do it again for our younger daughter, Charlie!”
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Bari’s celebration special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their products/services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
Rabbi: Rabbi Rachel Wiesenberg, Temple Beth Torah, 631-643-1200
Travel Agent: Joan Hyman, Lynx International, 305-308-6254
Invitations: Created by Mom Ruth and friend Tracy Kleinberg, printed at Staples
Step-N-Repeat/Pjs/beach bags/string bags/sunglasses/cocktail napkins/pillows/luggage tags: TheCoolestGiveaways.com, 516-466-5728
Sign-in Letter: Randi, That One Special Touch, 516-496-1025
Candle Lighting: Claudia, It Could Be Verse, 732-679-8093
Pre-Shoot photography: Hi-Tech Events, 631 923 2260
Bat Mitzvah girl Bari and Sister Charlie’s dresses: 2 Be Seen, 516-921-5777
June 15th, 2016
Extraordinary Productions recently styled a Tommy Bahama surfing themed Bar Mitzvah. Their unique inspiration board was elegant with beachy vibes, exactly what this Bar Mitzvah boy and his family wanted! Extraordinary Productions, and the amazing vendor team, created a SoCal vibe in New Jersey.
The venue was The Crystal Plaza in Livingston, New Jersey, and the photographer was Andy Foster.
In the teen lounge there was a Tiki Bar which was a big hit! The shaka sign which means "hang loose" in the surfing community, was used on branding elements throughout the room
The view from above shows the hip teen lounge with white modern furniture including: metal chairs, bars and coffee tables, adding a masculine touch to this Tommy Bahama inspired décor
This surf board table was a big hit
In the ballroom there were dramatic floor-to-ceiling white draping with blue and green up-lighting. Shaka Gobos were projected with the logo
For adults, there were alternating illuminated square tables and custom rectangular wood tables. The wood tables were made exclusively for this party
The centerpieces included limes, white star fish and elephant ears
Julie Maloof Designs created the custom invitation and branded the party with the shaka sign
The color palette of blue and green set the tone with the custom place cards
We thank Phyllis Skolnick of Extraordinary Productions for sharing this great Bar Mitzvah with our readers.
Event Stylist: Extraordinary Productions; Venue: Crystal Plaza; Entertainment: Total Entertainment; Photography: Andy Foster Photo; Invitations/Branding/Party Planner: Julie Maloof Designs; Favors: Peace Love Graphics
June 12th, 2016
The Needleman family from Short Hills, New Jersey, celebrated their daughter Julia’s Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, March 19, 2016, with a service at Temple B’nai Jeshurun followed by an afternoon party at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, New Jersey.
Julia knew exactly what she wanted for her theme – “got julia?” a play on the “got milk?” campaign. For this Bat Mitzvah girl with many interests, it worked perfectly!
Pictured left: Dad David, Bat Mitzvah girl Julia and Mom Ann.
At Home Studios provided the photography and the rest of the vendors are listed at the bottom of this story.
Invitation, Service & Mitzvah Style
The teal invitation with silver glitter was designed by Custom Parties by Bobbie Lonsk. Debbie's Designs mounted Julia's invitation to display at her service
Julia at her Bat MItzvah service
After her service, Julia quickly changed into her party dress from Red Carpet
Once the party started, Julia slipped into her custom sneakers by SWAK (https://mitzvahmarket.com/mitzvah-spotlight/family/a-got-julia-bat-mitzvah-theme/)
Decor and Details
Debbie’s Designs created the decor, centerpieces, sign-in, place cards/buddy board and candle lighting.
Julia's friends found their table assignments listed on the themed Buddy Board, entitled: "got seats?"
Adults found their dual purpose place cards on a table in the lobby of the Crystal Plaza
Adults received a "got julia?" mirror with their seating assignment on an inside sticker
A large oversized mirror served as the sign-in board
The Crystal Plaza ballroom was converted into a "got julia?" theme
The adult tables featured the logo and the color palette of teal and hot pink
Each of the centerpieces on the kids' tables represented Julia's favorite things. This one, for example, represented her love of summer camp, Kennybrook
Julia's candle lighting display
Music Entertainment
Julia made her entrance flanked by Unique Musique dancers
The Needleman family with MC Bijan
Julia's friends had a blast
Fashion Statement: Bat Mitzvah girl Julia wore an aqua Terani
Couture party dress with a sweetheart neckline, a crystal-
embellished bodice, and a tulle bottom
Favors
Julia’s friends received long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts.
Drawstring bags were ready for Julia's friends
The t-shirts had Julia's logo on the back
Her Bat Mitzvah date was printed on the sleeve
Mitzvah Project
Julia loves animals and wanted to make bedding/blankets for animals in shelters. She chose St. Hubert’s in Madison, New Jersey, and she thought it would be great to recycle as well, so she asked for donations of t-shirts. She stuffed them and hot-glued them together to make soft blankets for the dogs/cats in the shelter.
Some of the pillows made from donated t-shirts for the shelter
Mom to Mom Advice From Ann
“Be organized. I almost missed a payment deadline because I wasn’t checking all the dates. They were very good about it and it wasn’t a problem. I tried to research as much as I could before selecting vendors and once chosen, I stopped reading about them because I didn’t want to second guess myself.”
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Julia’s Bat Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venues: Allan Janoff, Crystal Plaza, 973-992-8100
Photography/Videography: At Home Studios, 908-625-9099
Invitations: Custom Parties by Bobbie, 732-396-1297
Decor/Sign-in/Favors/Place Cards: Debbie’s Designs, 973-696-7930
Music Entertainment: MC, Bijan, Unique Musique, 1-800-556-6535
Custom Sneakers: SWAK
June 12th, 2016
Looking good can be expensive especially for tweens and teens during the Bar Bat Mitzvah year when they are “on the circuit.”
Charlotte’s Closet, is the top tween/teen spot to rent designer dresses for up to 75% off their original price.
Similar to the popular Rent the Runway Website for designer party fashions for women, Charlotte’s Closet has a great selection of Bat Mitzvah, prom, sweet sixteen and guest on-trend dresses your daughter will scream over; and moms and dads will love the price!
Here’s how it works:
Visit www.charlottes-closet.com to view the wide selection of designer dresses. Search by color, size, style or occasion.
Once you find a dress or two or three, select one size. (Charlotte’s Closet sends a second size as back up for no extra charge.) Enter the party date and the dress will be delivered the week of the event.
When you’re ready to ship the dress back, simply attach the pre-paid UPS return label provided in the original box and ship it back. No dry cleaning or waiting in line at the post office!
The styles, designers and glamour are endless and constantly changing with dresses from popular brands like: Milano Formals, Mon Cheri, Blush, Dave & Johnny, Hannah S, Tiffany, Un Deux Trois, Stella M’lia, French Connection, Nicole Miller, Jay Godfrey plus many more!
The bonus? You can visit their Port Washington showroom to try on a bunch of dresses and reserve up to six months before the big event.
Here are a few selections with pricing:
Floral applique of beads and sequins adorn corset bodice creating perfect silhouette. Waterfall style full-length ball skirt. Borrow for $165! Retail $460.
By Riva Designs
Illusion bodice with delicate crystals creates a stunning sheer halter. Jewels and embroidery drape figure. Flowy skirt and open back. Borrow for $120! Retail $379.
By Blush
Tank style ball gown with deep v-neckline, fully beaded bodice and ball skirt. Borrow for $155! Retail $419.
By Blush
Form fitted bandage style with cap sleeve and v neck. Zip back closure. Borrow for $65! Retail $188.
By French Connection
Get more information here, call 516-570-0200 or email owner Jen Forman at reservations@charlottes-closet.com.
June 8th, 2016
This vintage travel Bar Mitzvah celebration was created by Laurel Weissman of ‘licious by Laurel in Newport Beach, California, and featured on Kara’s Party Ideas.
The Bar Mitzvah boy loves to travel and is looking forward to a future filled with visiting every country. The venue was Fig and Olive in Newport Beach, California.
Vintage photos hung over a table with guests' passports
Guests received their own passports which directed them to the country they were "traveling" to
Notes were "sent" to the Bar Mitzvah boy and placed in a vintage suitcase
Fun beverage signage using the travel theme
A vintage globe was used as a sign-in board
Tables were named for different countries
Mini map favor boxes filled with mints were at each place setting
Guests enjoyed the Passport photo booth
Custom labeled candy bags
Travel themed candy buffet featuring sweets and desserts from different countries
Japanese “sushi” rice krispie treats
Chinese fortune cookies, German pretzels and Mexican Pinata Candy
We would like to thank Kara’s Party Ideas for sharing this great Bar Mitzvah with our readers.
Party planning, candy buffet and decor: Laurel Weissman of ‘licious by Laurel; Photography: Pierce Larick of New Revolution Photography; Graphic Design: Lisa Garzon of Lisa Kay Designs; Venue: Fig and Olive; Featured on: Kara’s Party Ideas
June 5th, 2016
The Lasky family celebrated their son Dylan’s Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Temple Beth El in Chappaqua, New York. The weekend continued with a party the next evening in the Bar Mitzvah boy’s honor at 42 The Restaurant, a venue within The Ritz-Carlton, White Plains, New York.
There was a blue and grey color theme and logo using Dylan’s initials, DSL. This is the second celebration for this family; read about older sister Allison’s New York City themed Bat Mitzvah.
The photographer was Caryn Leigh Photography and the rest of the vendor information is at the end of the spotlight.
Pictured L-R: Dad Bob, Bar Mitzvah boy Dylan, Sister Allison and Mom Roberta.
Service and Invitation
Dylan's classic invitation from Leslie Goldberg of Out of the Box was in the party palette of navy and grey
Dylan with his proud parents
Carrying the torah
Decor/Sign-In/Party Details
The party was held at the elegant 42 The Restaurant on the 42nd floor of the Ritz-Carlton in White Plains, New York
House of Flowers created the floral decor
Dylan's sign-in board
On the menu was this great quote by Virginia Wolf: "A good dinner is of great importance to good talk. One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well."
The restaurant looked beautiful with an amazing 360-degree view of the tri-state area
Mitzvah Music/Candle Lighting
Jimmy Dee Entertainment with MC Alex had everyone on the dance floor!
Bar Mitzvah boy Dylan escorted into the ballroom
It's Horah time!
DJ Alex kept things fun on the dance floor
There was great music and energy all night
The Lasky family all smiles during the candle lighting ceremony
Dessert and Mitzvah Exit
Brownies by Susan Lawrence Gourmet were beautifully wrapped and a delicious send-off
Rock candy was also a fun treat
Favors
Grey and navy hooded sweatshirts with Dylan's initials
The back with the party tag line
Mom to Mom Advice from Mom Roberta
“Excel is your BFF. Write down all your ideas. Make a folder on your computer. Look at ideas on Pinterest. The party flies by, so enjoy every moment!”
Vendor Directory
If you call any of the vendors, please let them know you read about their products/services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Invitation: Leslie Goldberg, Out of the Box, 914-934-2323
DJs/Music/Band: Alex Lampert, Jimmy Dee Entertainment, 914-428-9231
Venue: Colin Mead, 42 The Restaurant, Ritz Carlton, White Plains, 914-761-4242
Photography/Videography: Caryn Leigh Photography, 917-544-2066
Decor/Flowers/Sign-In: Frank, House of Flowers, 914-698-2522
Favors: Jen Ives, Chives Creative, 914-244-0939
Gourmet brownies: Susan Lawrence Gourmet Foods, 914-238-8833
Bar Mitzvah boy Dylan’s suit: Lubin’s of Weschester, 914-713-0300
Mom’s Dress: Tadashi Shoji, Lord & Taylor
Sister Allison’s Dress: Everly, Nordstrom
Dad Bob’s Suit: Rothmans of Scarsdale, 914-713-0300
June 1st, 2016
Event planner Melisa Imberman of The Event of a Lifetime, Inc., created a New York Giants tailgate themed Bar Mitzvah at Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck, New York. Each detail of this celebration made guests feel like they were at a tailgate party outside of Metlife Stadium; only in this case, it was MattLife Stadium.
The photographer was Dejavu Studios.
LOGOS
All great parties start with a theme or logo. Melisa came up with a few for this celebration.
The iconic Giants logo was changed to include the Bar Mitzvah boy's last name
The NY Giants logo was adjusted to include the Bar Mitzvah boy's initials
Luckily the Bar Mitzvah boy's first name was easy to incorporate by changing Metlife Stadium to Mattlife Stadium
The kids’ lounge area featured all of the logos
DECOR & DETAILS
Mini stadium seating was used to hold the football jersey place cards directing guests to their seats
Guests loved the custom
NY Giants football jersey place cards from this Bar Mitzvah celebration
The kids' lounge area featured branded canopies, couches and sports chairs
Custom logo'd pillows
One of the custom centerpieces included the logo and a miniature turf football field and helmet
This centerpiece featured a football displayed in an acrylic cube
Custom Rally towels at each chair
This sock basket held New York Giants sneaker socks
The family had custom shirts made
Cubbies for guests' shoes and giveaways
MITZVAH FUN & FAVORS
Geo Events were on hand to provide the music and interactive entertainment.
The team from Geo Events were decked out in custom t-shirts with Matthew's logo
Virtual reality photos with football players
Football version of Pop- A-Shot was a big hit for friendly competition
Giants Cornhole bean bag fun
The favor bags were in NY Giants team colors with Matt's logo
We thank Melisa Imberman of The Event of a Lifetime, Inc.,for sharing this great Bar Mitzvah with our readers.
Event Planner: The Event of a Lifetime, Inc.,; DJ/Music: Geo Events; Photographer: Deja Vu Studios; Venue: Hampshire Country Club
June 1st, 2016
Lounge area seating for young guests at a Bar Bat Mitzvah party continues to be a popular option for room decor.
Some families have taken this a step further and have created very unique areas for kids, AND adults!
Pictured left: Save the Day Events put long rustic tables together creating a vintage library feel for a Mitzvah kid who loves books.
Check out what we found below:
Linzi Events used park bench seating for Devin’s camp themed Bat Mitzvah celebration
Dejuan Stroud made a stadium style lounge area for the kids at this celebration
Lawrence Scott Events had lounge chairs set up for this beach themed Bar Mitzvah
Allison Sargent Events featured communal tables and elegant draping for this Bat Mitzvah
At this Bar Mitzvah celebration, sent to us from Jimmy Dee Entertainment, bleacher seating was used for the kids area
Victoria Dubin Events created this modern chic look for the kids area
For a Bat Mitzvah on the soccer field at Chelsea Piers NY, NY Lounge Decor set up seating right in the middle of the action!
A Hoedown Bat Mitzvah in New Jersey featured seating on bales of hay from Hatch Creative Studio
Partie Girl Events created this cheerful kids lounge area with bean bag chairs in vibrant colors
A Moroccan inspired Bat Mitzvah party had tables with pillows for chairs from Pictures by Todd
For a swimming themed celebration, Charming Chairs created tables for the kids section to look like swimming lanes
X-Quisite Flowers and Events provided a trendy kids lounge area at The Pierre Hotel with gold armless tufted sofas that complemented the adult centerpieces in the background
Did you have creative seating for the kids at your Mitzvah? Let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com.
May 29th, 2016
The Sorkin family celebrated their daughter Kyra’s Bat Mitzvah on November 14, 2015, with a Havdalah service followed by a party at Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn Heights, New York.
Kyra didn’t have a specific theme, but the colors and logos created by Fabudesigns.com set the mood for this glamorous, chic celebration.
Pictured Left: Top Row Kyra with her Mom Stephanie and Dad Jeff, Bottom Row Sisters Lea and Mallory
Stephen Andrews Photography took all the photos and the rest of the vendors are listed below.
Invitation
The Lucite invitation with silver faux crocodile and a purple border was created by Dazzle By Debbie.
Kyra showing off her invitation during a pre-party photo shoot
Surprise guest New York Mets player Noah Syndergaard autographed the invitation!
Bat Mitzvah Service
Krya and her family on the bimah during her service
Beige linen kippot with an embroidered "K" from DavidKippot.com
Mitzvah Style
Kyra sparkled in her dress from Designing Dreams. Her sisters were all smiles in their dresses designed by Infinity
Mom Stephanie's custom gown designed by Runway Couture
Kyra's glam sneakers from Designing Dreams
Decor, Place Cards, Sign-In Pillow & Fun Cake!
Metro Florist, who also did the centerpieces, had the idea for the Lucite light-up table with faux grass
Mirror compacts served as place cards with guests' names in calligraphy
Kyra posed in front of her dance floor logo
Custom pillows were created by Infinity. The phrase "Sealed With A KisS" came from Kyra's initials, KS
The lounge area for Kyra's friends was designed by Metro Florist
The tables looked beautiful with floral arrangements in shades of pink and purple
The long tables looked great with lucite chairs
Custom menu cards matched the color scheme
Kyra's logo appeared on screens around the room
Infinity designed the sign-in keepsake pillow
Guests left Kyra special messages with purple markers
Beth Shalom provided this amazing macaroon cake inspired from a picture Mom Stephanie showed them!
Music Entertainment
More Than Music provided the music entertainment with Sugar as the MC
Guests had fun all night!
Favors were thrown out to guests on the dance floor
Kyra with a big smile up in the chair
Young guests loved the pop-a-shot
Extra Fun!
"Live" painter Martin Hardy captured the evening on canvas
Kyra is a fan of Noah Syndergaard who surprised her guests and made an appearance!
Kyra posed with Noah
Photo favors provided by More Than Music
Young guests also enjoyed computer stickers by More Than Music
Favors
To match the lips and lipstick in Kyra’s logo, a make-up bar was set up like a store.
Guests received a make-up case with one of the many custom logos by FabuDesigns.com. This one read, "Kiss and make up"
More Than Music provided the display case and staff for the make-up bar
Mom Stephanie had aprons made that read: "Kyra's Beauty Bar"
Guests were able to shop the make-up store to fill up their bag with items like blush, assorted lip glosses, eye shadow palettes and nail polish
Drawstring bags from Infinity were personalized with each child's last name
Each bag had Kyra's tag
Customized favors by Infinity
Young guests modeled the hats
Montage
Simon Elliot Events produced this unique Bat Mitzvah montage which magically features Kyra’s appearances on The Ellen Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. It also includes a terrific singing performance by Krya! Please watch here.
Vendor Directory
If you call any of the vendors, please let them know you read about their products/services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Temple Beth Sholom
Caterer: Joseph Craig, 516-621-8200
Photographer: Stephen Andrews Photography, 516-780-9100
Invitations: Dazzle by Debbie, 917-721-9170
Montage: Simon Elliot Events, 516-586-6822
Logos: Amy Wohl, FabuDesigns.com, 312-513-1698
Lounge Decor/Centerpieces/Place card table: Metro Florist Great Neck, 516-466-6151
Music Entertainment/Games: More Than Music, 516-626-9400
Mom’s custom dress: Runway Couture, 516-308-4639
Dad’s Tux: Victor Talbots, 516-625-1787
Kyra’s Dress/Sneakers: Designing Dreams, 516-248-1988
Lea and Mallory’s custom dresses: Infinity, 516-374-1180
Favors/Custom pillows: Infinity/Chelsea Blake, 516-374-1180
Makeup Bar: Cargo Cosmetics
Mirror Compacts: NicePriceFavors.com
Linen Kippot: DavidKippot USA Inc.
Live Painter: Martin Hardy, 201-965-3441
