July 18th, 2015
Treat House, billed as the first shop in the city dedicated to gourmet marshmallow-and-crisped-rice just opened its doors to rave reviews.
Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, owners Chris and Jennifer Russell came up with the idea for the store after helping their kids make Rice Krispies Treats for a charity bake sale. People started asking where they could buy them and a delicious idea was baked.
The gourmet treats are always made with the customer’s health in mind. Unless specified, all treats are Kosher, dairy-free, nut-free and some gluten-free.
They also give a portion of each purchase to the Food Bank for NYC, so you can really enjoy each delicious bite!
There are 12 original flavors at all times and 4 flavors that rotate seasonally. We think you need to treat your guests to these!
These are chocolate pretzels mixed with dark chocolate and caramel
Chocolate Mint mixed with chocolate chips and mint marshmallow, topped with chocolate ganache and a mint patty
How about some blueberry pie?
Toasted vanilla marshmallows are mixed into this s’mores-topped treat
They deliver both locally nationwide. Find out more about Treat House on their Website or by calling them at 212-799-7779.
July 15th, 2015
Lulu & Lattes, a popular blog by Amy Selling recently featured, Lulu’s Ultimate Camp Visiting Day Guide 2015, which included some of the “hot” items that parents can bring to their kids who are at sleep-away camp.
We think there are some unique Mitzvah Finds that can be used as save-the dates, place cards, favors and/or Mitzvah Exit treats and would be a great addition to any Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration.
StickerGum is a family-owned company that customizes gum with edible full-color images. It’s layered with edible wafer paper made from all natural ingredients and then customized with FDA approved edible ink. When you chew StickerGum, the novelty paper disappears! Minimum order quantity is only 20 pieces.
Pretty Please nail polish offers custom name nail polishes. There are over 26 colors to choose from. First you choose a shade of color, then you name the polish, then you pick the amount of bottles you would like. Nail polishes are $12 a bottle, but they drop in price if you order more than one.
Candy with a Twist is an online sweets boutique that specializes in custom candy designs and one of a kind edible favors and gift items. This S’mores kit is $6.75.
To see Lulu and Lattes complete Ultimate Camp Visiting Day Guide 2015, click here.
July 11th, 2015
Some families have been using large letters representing their child’s name as their sign-in board.
When we discovered CraftCuts.com, a craft company specializing in painted or unpainted wood lettering, we wanted to share!
Their products would be great to use as a sign-in, decor element or cake topper. They have a huge selection of styles, shapes and designs.
The custom design application is simple to use. Select letters, then a font style, choose a thickness of the letters and a finish, with very affordable pricing.
Standing letters come in different heights and thickness
Letters are available unpainted
Or painted, in a variety of colors and patterns
Custom made and hand painted wooden letters in any font and size
Visit their online store at CraftCuts.com
July 11th, 2015
The Feirstein family celebrated son Zachary’s Bar Mitzvah with the service at Temple Beth Emet in Cooper City, Florida, and the reception at Temple Solel in Hollywood, Florida.
Zack’s theme was Zack Airways as he has loved airplanes and travel since he was a small child.
Pictured L-R: Mom Melissa, Bar Mitzvah boy Zachary, Dad Andrew and younger brother Matthew.
84 West Studios was the photographer and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.
Mitzvah Invitation & Service
For their invitation, the family worked with Eric at Petite Acorn using a modern design in a royal blue and neon green color palette. The Saturday morning service was followed by a kiddush lunch at Temple Beth Emet.
The invitation included their logo and set the tone for the celebration
Clever wording for the RSVP included: "Please confirm your reservation on Zack Airways."
Zack posing with his prayer book
Zack and his parents up on the Bimah with the Torah
Mitzvah Details
The theme was Zack Airways to celebrate his love of travel and airplanes. The Feirstein family had a strong vision and collaborated with 84 West Studios to create a fun and cohesive look. The room had a lounge vibe, but also recreated an “airport experience.”
The logo front and center on the place card table
Place cards for the adults were mini-rolling suitcases with mini pretzel packs inside. The kids had custom cards to replicate a “frequent flyer” card
Mini rolling suitcase favor tins from Beau-coup.com with handle and wheels served as place cards for the adults
Zack holding up his own frequent flyer card
Guests were welcomed to Feirstein International Airport with signage outside the ballroom doors
84 West created a cool LED Departure/Arrival board
Zack's Sky Club was a great place for the kids to hang out
Custom logo'd airplanes decorated the adult tables. 84 West Studios built a custom base to support them which included beautiful skyline pictures
The ballroom was decorated in a royal blue and neon green color palette
These round cylinders were customized with Zack’s picture from his Bar Mitzvah pre-shoot. They had lights inside with a cutout “Z” on top which projected his initial onto the ceiling
Adults had a signature specialty drink called, "Mile High Martini"
Music & Entertainment
The Jammin’ Express dancers with MC Wes provided non-stop fun on the dance floor.
Zack making his "arrival" into the ballroom
Zack "up in the air"...oops, we mean "chair" for the Horah!
All the guests loved the great music which played all night
MC Wes of Jammin' Express
Lil bro Matthew bustin' out the moves
Zack posing with the Jammin' Express dancers and MC Wes
Mom Melissa and Zack have a dance
Eventz Photo Booth brought lots of fun props and signs
Susie of Susie's Scrumptious Sweets created this amazing Zack Airlines cake that looked like it was above the clouds
The candle lighting ceremony included tapered candles in the party color palette with a great background screen of Zack Airlines
Here Zack is lighting a candle with Mom and Dad
The candy buffet being wheeled out on a cart
The cotton candy was also a big hit
Mitzvah Favor
For the adults, there were custom chocolate covered Oreos from Danielle Ockman of Favor It Things. The kids received blankets from It’s a Wrap.
Beautifully wrapped and labeled
Zack's friends received logo'd blankets
As guests were leaving there was a "Next Departure” sign for brother Matthew's upcoming Bar Mitzvah
Mitzvah Project
Zachary’s Mitzvah Project supported Jewish Adoption and Foster Care (JAFCO). He did a back to school supplies drive to collect new school supplies and backpacks over the summer to be able to fulfill JAFCO’s needs for one of their wish lists. He collected supplies and money and was able to purchase over $500 worth of school supplies.
Mom to Mom
Some advice from Mom Melissa:
“Early planning and setting a realistic budget is my advice. My son’s Bar Mitzvah was 2 years in the making. The first thing we did was create a spreadsheet of all of the things we had wanted and the cost. That helped us decide the wants versus the needs and what we could afford to do. I had a binder that held all of my contracts, ideas, deposits, etc. to help me stay organized. This also helped me to not feel the financial pressure because I knew what my budget was. However, plan to go over it by a little, it always happens. 2. Relax and enjoy the moment. The day of the event, you will be bursting with pride for all that your child has accomplished. Enjoy the moment and your special day. Things may not always be perfect, but chances are no one will notice except you.”
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Zachary’s Bar Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com
Service: Temple Beth Emet, 954-680-1882
Reception: Temple Solel, 954-989-0205
Photographer/Videographer:Tony/Paul, 84 West Studios, 954-236-9000
Caterer:Brad Friedman, Artisan Food Inc., 954-983-5338
Party Planner: Mom Melissa
Invitation: Petite Acorn, 954-962-3144
Event Producer/Decor/Florist:Lisa Pierce, 84 West Studios, 954-452-2865
Music Entertainment/MC: MC Wes, Jammin’ Express, 954-659-3472
Blanket Favors: Olgui Lowell, It’s a Wrap, 954-600-3397
Mini rolling place cards: Beau-coup.com
Frequent Flyer place cards: 84 West Studios, 954-452-2865
Photo Booth: Elliot, Eventz Photo Booth, 561-391-9100
Party Entertainment: LED Black Jack Tables, Jammin Express, 954-659-3472
Cake: Susie, Susie’s Scrumptious Sweets, 954-748-4740
Custom Oreo Chocolate Favors: Danielle Ockman, Favor It Things, 954-263-6046
Custom logo’d crystal airplanes centerpieces: Dad Andrew Feirstein
Dresses for family members: Mom Service Dress, Nordstrom
Mom Party Dress: Mario Pucci Boca
Suits for family members: Jonathan Reed Clothing, 954-346-2533
Hair: Rob, Salon 180, 954-989-5228
Makeup: Lynette Demar 561-935-8342
Party security: Temple Solel, 954-989-0205
July 8th, 2015
Simon Elliot Events from Plainview, New York, photographed, provided entertainment and created many of the decor elements, for this dual-themed Bat Mitzvah celebration for the Beckett family.
Nicole’s Bat Mitzvah took place on March 14, 2015, at Temple Or Elohim in Jericho, New York. She loves animals, especially her Golden Retriever Maggie and a beloved Golden named Bella who passed away several years ago.
As is the case with most 13-year-old girls, she also has a sweet tooth, and simply could not make a decision between the two themes, so the family found a very creative way to combine both.
The day was also distinct for its numeric importance 3-14-15, known as Pi Day, which the family also acknowledged during the celebration.
The custom invitations were purchased through stationer Celia Offir through Luscious Verde. The illustration was done by Bonnie Marcus, who has a stationary line and is a friend of the Beckett family
The RSVP had some “sweet” verbiage and was also a clever way to order correct sizing for the kids’ sweatshirt favors
To creatively embrace the dual theme, the paw print logo with candy outline was created by a local graphic designer Lindsay Moore
The custom LED tower with Nicole’s logo around the border stood at the venue’s entrance and had the guests’ table seating listed
The centerpiece cut-outs were created by Hi-Tech Studios from pictures taken from Shutterstock.com. They included photos of some of Nicole’s favorite animals. They were put in vases that held coordinating candy for that particular animal. The candy above was dog-bone shaped
This cute and colorful centerpiece held gummy carrots for the Bunny table
The Beckett family filled mini buckets with candy for guests to enjoy
Custom pillows were created with pictures of Nicole and her logo
The photo area included a custom Step-n-Repeat and Selfie Booth both from Simon Elliot Events
Fun props for the custom photo booth
The Bat Mitzvah girl was picture perfect
Each guest who took pictures received their own photo album with custom cover wishing them a “Happy Pi Day!”
Entertainment Tonite provided the music entertainment had everyone on the dance floor
The Beckett family during the candle lighting ceremony
Embracing the themes, this amazing cake was from Hasson Caterers
Simon Elliot Events created the favors. For the girls, purple hooded sweatshirts with the Pi sign on front
The back of the sweatshirt with the adorable logo
Here is the boys’ version
A very sweet ending to a wonderful night included a candy buffet
The adult dessert party favor were custom packaged Pi(e)s from Martha’s Country Bakery
Nicole next to a version of herself on the LED Tower with signage thanking her guests for celebrating with her
We thank Simon Elliot Events for sharing this great Bat Mitzvah with our readers.
Photography/Videography/Montage/Interactive games/Seating tower/Favors: Simon Elliot Events;
Venue: Temple Or Elohim; Invitation Rep: Celia Offir; Invitation: Lucious Verde;
Invitation Illustration logo; Bonnie Marcus Collection; Logo/sweatshirt sizing card: Lindsay Moore; Caterer/Cake/Candy wall: Hasson Caterers; Music Entertainment: Entertainment Tonite; Live Animals: Your Connection To Nature; Dessert adult party favor: Martha’s Country Bakery; Centerpieces Cutouts: Hi Tech Studios; Animal centerpiece photos: Shutterstock; Candy centerpieces: Candy Warehouse; Extra party giveaways: Rhode Island Novelties; Kippot: Kippah.com; Calligraphy for invitations; Ink Spun
July 8th, 2015
In celebration of National Ice Cream Month in July, we bring you refreshing ideas for an Ice Cream themed Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration — a perfect year ’round theme for your ice cream loving child!
Here’s the scoop on some creative ice cream ideas:
Give your guests a sneak peek into the theme by starting off with these fun stamps on Zazzle.com
Full Scale Productions took the Baskin-Robbins 31 flavors and made it 13!
Full Scale Productions used colored carnations in ice cream vases as a centerpiece
Balloon Artistry used Ben & Jerry’s ice cream containers/flavors as centerpieces for an Ice Cream themed Mitzvah!
Party 411 created dual-purpose seating cards/favors by personalizing ice cream scoops with ice cream themed ribbon
EPropsource has many themed centerpieces like these yummy swirl ice cream cones
Customized ice cream spoons from Paper Cup Design
From Event Savvy Atlanta, styrofoam balls wrapped in yarn!
From Beau-coup ice cream towel favors
Ice cream cup cake from Michelle Goldberg at Cake Central
Also from Cake Central, believe it or not, the Bat Mitzvah girl’s last name was Hagen, and this cake is made from Rice Krispie treats!
Have you been to or had an ice cream themed Bar/Bat mitzvah party? Let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com so we can share it with our readers!
July 1st, 2015
Melisa Imberman of The Event of a Lifetime Inc., recently planned a Bat Mitzvah in Westchester County, New York, for a girl named Ryan. The result was a Rydiculous and fabulous night at the Salem Golf Club in North Salem, New York.
Once the color palette and logo were set, Melisa used these elements for all the party details. Everywhere you looked, there was hot pink, silver and Ryan’s initial.
The photographer was Peter Oberc Photography.
The hot pink kippot were presented in a beautiful pink trimmed basket
Multi-colored crystals embellished the Bat Mitzvah girl’s gown
Custom converse sneakers with the name and date of the Bat Mitzvah girl (https://mitzvahmarket.com/mitzvah-ideas/decor/a-rydiculous-bat-mitzvah-from-the-event-of-a-lifetime-inc/)
A beautiful arrangement of cherry blossoms adorned the place card table
The place cards featured the letter “R” for Ryan in the hot pink dot
Melisa worked with X-Quisite Flowers & Events on the décor to create the perfect atmosphere with hot pink table linens and seat cushions on the silver Chiavari chairs
The adult table centerpieces were hot pink and silver rhinestone orbs with wild silver branches – making a striking statement
Bejeweled votive candle holders complemented the pink and silver linens
Additional bling on the silver napkins
The hot pink cocktail napkins featured Ryan’s logo
The logo projected on video screens around the ballroom
The kids’ lounge area was a hip and chic place to hang out
Custom pillows on the hot pink couches
A custom pillow
Custom logo’d coffee tables — a great decor element
The “R” Gobo on the dance floor
Custom labels for the water bottles given to guests at the end of the evening
The Bat Mitzvah girl’s favor bags with custom logo and hot pink bags with silver paper
Custom t-shirts worn by the dancers and given out during the party
Ryan’s friend’s received logo’d burn-out hooded sweatshirts
On the way out guests were treated to coffee and delicious cookies
What a Rydiculous way to end the night!
We thank Melisa Imberman for sharing this great Bat Mitzvah celebration with our readers. To learn more about The Event Of A Lifetime, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
Photographer: Peter Oberc Photography
Decor: X-Quisite Flowers & Events
June 28th, 2015
The Rothenberg family from Rockville, Maryland, celebrated son Jack’s Bar Mitzvah at B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville, Maryland, and the reception at Lakewood Country Club in Rockville, Maryland.
The theme, “Jack’s March Madness” was incorporated everywhere and because of the special date, 3.14.15, special Pi Day elements added to this great celebration.
This is the second celebration for this family, read about older sister Andie’s Bat Mitzvah here. – See more at: https://mitzvahmarket.com/mitzvah-spotlight/family/the-molly-steinberg-bat-mitzvah-spotlight/#sthash.gapxY6zJ.dpuf
This is the second celebration for this family, read about older brother Danny’s Bar Mitzvah here.
This is the second celebration for this family, read about older sister Andie’s Bat Mitzvah here. – See more at: https://mitzvahmarket.com/mitzvah-spotlight/family/the-molly-steinberg-bat-mitzvah-spotlight/#sthash.gapxY6zJ.dpuf
Pictured L-R: Brother Danny, Mom Shelley, Dad Steve and Bar Mitzvah boy Jack.
The photographer was Bradley Images and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.
The family worked with Lee Altobello of Invitinglee on the black and orange invitation. Here is the front of the invitation
The back of the invitation celebrates Pi Day; the day of Jack’s Bar Mitzvah celebration
Jack was ready to recite his Haftorah and Torah portion and help to lead services at B’nai Israel Congregation
The Rothenberg family outside of their synagogue
Mom Shelley and Dad Steve own Talk of the Town, a special events company in Rockville, Maryland, that provides interactive entertainment, props and decorations. The ballroom was everything basketball!
Black lounge furniture throughout the room with orange accents
Basketball pillows and side tables incorporated the theme
The double bar had Jack’s logo on the front and screens on either side of the bar showing basketball videos
LED tables and cocktail tables decorated with custom logos and basketball court table tops
The dance floor was made to look like a basketball court with blue uplighting
Jack posed on the dance floor with his name as a floor decal
Some of the special details included orange pillar and votive candles along with custom cocktail napkins.
The sign-in board was a clear basketball backboard table
Adults enjoyed great dinner stations including sushi, brisket sliders, and a hot dog station with Chicago-style hot dogs and pastrami dogs. Kids enjoyed classic sliders, bacon cheeseburger sliders, chicken and waffles and french fries
Mom and Dad made a special basketball sideline chair for Jack to use during his Horah celebration
MC Spots of Washington Talent was in charge of all the action on the dance floor
In his special Horah chair
MC Spots up on the stage risers
Guests on the dance floor had fun with the Rothenberg family
The kids had their own area during the cocktail hour filled with basketball entertainment from Talk of the Town Entertainment. Some of the interactive fun included: “Urban Hoops,” “Plunk It” and “Pac-Man Battle Royale.” There was a stilt walker with a basketball hoop, an airbrush tattoo artist and an InstaCam green screen digital photo booth
“Plunk It” gave guests a chance to test their skills
Guests also enjoyed the “Strike a Light” game
In honor of Pi Day, 3.14.15, mini pies and milk shakes were passed for dessert
Kids’ favors were t-shirts with a custom logo. Displayed on a table and under the Step-n-Repeat with the same logo
The t-shirt favor for Jack’s guests
Some advice from Mom Shelley:
“Your son/daughter should be your main focus when planning the day. Don’t feel pressure from anyone else.”
The following vendors helped to make Jack’s Bar Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com
Venue: Lakewood Country Club, 301-762-5430
Photographer: Bradley Images, 410-902-6664
Music Entertainment: MC Spots, Washington Talent, 301-762-1800
Décor/Florist/Party Entertainment: Dad Steve Rothenberg, Talk of the Town Variety Entertainment, 301-738-9500
Favor person: Lisa Schneider, Party Favorites, 301-807-9513
Invitation: Lee Altobello, Invitinglee, 301-983-3354
Montage: Mom Shelley
Sign-In chair/Basketball Court Floor: Dad Steve Rothenberg
Mom Shelley’s dress: Nordstrom Tyson’s Corner
Suits for family members: Dad Steve, Jack and brother Danny: Nordstrom
Hair: Paula, Salon 4, 301-984-1177
Makeup: Stacy Ferguson, 301-233-5323
June 24th, 2015
Danto Photography located in Los Angeles, California, recently shot a Bat Mitzvah in Michigan that we couldn’t wait to share.
The venue was the Lafayette Grande Banquet Facility in Pontiac, Michigan, which embodied the party’s theme, Izzy’s Black and White Ball. Guests were asked to dress in black and white.
Bat Mitzvah girl Izzy created her own version of a Bat Mitzvah ceremony having all the women in her extended family join her in the Havdalah service, one of many special moments.
The Havis family welcomed guests to the historic Lafayette Grande Banquet Facility
Izzy decided she wanted to share the Havdalah ceremony with all the female members in her family
White frames served as both the place cards and adult favors
The signage on the place card table says it all
The beautiful ballroom dressed in black and white
The classic art deco elements of the ballroom complimented the party’s black and white theme perfectly
The table numbers were photographs of the Bat Mitzvah girl holding numbers
There was lots of fun on the dance floor
It’s Horah time with Izzy up in the chair!
The black and white guest attire added to the decor
Dad giving a toast to the Bat Mitzvah girl
The black and white picture of Izzy was the perfect backdrop for her sign-in board as guests wrote messages in colored pens
One of many special gifts from Izzy’s friends
The elegant cake
The favors featured her logo which read, Izzy’s Black and White Ball
We thank Joel Danto of Danto Photography for sharing this very special Bat Mitzvah with our readers.
Photographer/Montage: Joel Danto, Danto Photography; Venue: Lafayette Grande Banquet Facility; DJ/Entertainment: Music in Motion
June 21st, 2015
Laceycakes makes customized mini cupcakes using your own photos, logos, or wording as edible decorations.
These cupcakes are loved and shared on social media by singer Pharrell, Lucky Magazine, People Magazine, Brides Magazine and MTV, to name a few!
Perfect on your Bar Bat Mitzvah dessert table or as party favors. The cake flavors include: yellow cake, chocolate, yellow confetti, red velvet, and gluten-free yellow confetti. They can be delivered throughout NYC and Long Island.
They taste as good as they look!
Your photo plus a cupcake = a cool and tasty treat!
Mix and match images
They come in packs of 12, 6 or 2
Just email them an image and they will place it on the frosting
For more information on Laceycakes email them at contact@laceycakesnyc.com.
