December 18th, 2011
Gourmet food trucks are very popular, especially as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ending treat!
We have written about Tobo Foods, Gorilla Cheese NYC, The Frying Dutchman, Sweetery NYC, Eddie’s Pizza, Wafel and Dinges and Kosher To Go trucks.
Now we are bringing you another exciting truck option for your next event – cupcakes!
The Cupcake Stop has become an instant NYC favorite and now has storefront locations too. They can make a special stop at your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah where they can set up inside your event or serve your guests outside from one of their famous trucks.
The Cupcake Stop truck
Delicious cupcakes!
Bat Mitzvah girl Taylor in front of her customized truck!
Their fall collection includes: Sweet Potato Pie, Carrot Cake and Apple Pie A La Mode! Two of the best sellers are the Red Velvet and a French toast cupcake.
They also have a full coffee bar, and cookies and brownies.
Oh and in case you need to have a little more incentive, they won “Best Cupcake” on the Food Network’s “Food Feud’s.”
For more information or to book an event call 973-744-2400.
December 14th, 2011
We all like to personalize our child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah service and/or celebration.
The invitation is the first thing your guests will see and can set the tone for the event.
We wanted to share some creative and unique RSVP cards that can add fun and even more personalization to your event.
Zimesioncards.com created a basketball themed RSVP for a family with a sports themed Bar Mitzvah invitation.The card is cut in the shape of a shoe and the colors matched the colors of the event
This RSVP card from Party Perfect Orlando was for a Willy Wonka themed party. We love the cute rhyme reminiscent of the oompa loompa song from the movie
A cute RSVP card from Ribbon Box Events utilizing the fonts of a few board games…do you know them all?
We’ve seen many RSVP’s using the child’s name. This one asks guests for an email address in case of a Mitzvah emergency like the weather!
From Proper Notice, this RSVP incorporates the party’s tennis theme!
From the Farber “Adamcrombie” Bar Mitzvah Family Spotlight, this invitation looked like the packing slip from an Abercrombie store and featured a perforated RSVP postcard at the bottom
Did your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration start off with a clever RSVP? Let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com.
December 11th, 2011
While doing a color theme for a Bat Mitzvah might sound simple, Dylan’s version took color themes to a whole new level. Clearly Dylan loves pink!
Her “Pretty in Pink” party at the beautiful Crow Canyon Country Club in San Ramon, California was done to girly perfection by San Francisco Bay Area Event Planners “The Simcha Sisters.”
All photographs were provided by Cheryl Bigman Photography.
Dylan’s beautiful party sign combined glitz with frilly pink tulle.
Pink bows and beautiful table linens by Napa Valley Linens added to the classy decor of this event
The signage and balloon decor was created by Leanne at Balloon Thrills
Dylan’s beautiful dress matched the decor
Anne Mendenhall created the floral centerpieces that were made to look like cupcakes
Each table was named after a different type of candy
Dylan’s sign-in board and gift table featured a custom pink hat box for guests to place their gift cards and a looping slideshow of pictures taken that morning at the Bat Mitzvah. And yes, Dylan is a huge Justin Bieber fan so he had to be there too!
The custom gift box
Cocktail hour drink menu featured pink “Dylantini’s”
Adorable cupcake place card holders guided guests to their assigned tables
Dylan’s Candy Bar was a huge hit featuring all pink and white sweet treats, many of which came from the famous Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York
Beautifully presented with custom cartons for the kids to fill up with candy
We thank Cheryl Bigman Photography for sharing Dylan’s celebration with our readers.
December 7th, 2011
Displaying yarmulkes for your guests at your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah service can be a creative project for you and your child or another detail that can be handled by your florist and/or party planner.
It’s easy to do yourself, if you can find the time!
Many families find a cute chest, basket or box and attach their child’s invitation. This is especially important if you are sharing your service with another family. Your guests will know which basket to grab a yarmulke from.
You can decorate the basket with colors to coordinate with your invitation. The basket is usually placed in the lobby convenient to all your guests as they enter the sanctuary.
Don’t forget the bobby pins and/or clips!
Here are some examples below:
From the Goldenberg Bar Mitzvah, this family framed their invitation and placed it along side their custom made service programs, yarmulkes and ladies head coverings
Ivory flowers with ribbon adorned this basket of gold yarmulkes from Simply Invitations and Party Planning
If you don’t want to “do it yourself,” here’s a great basket from That One Special Touch
The Rofe Family did a beautiful job displaying their yarmulkes along with the invitation and giving a bit of a hint on Kara’s art theme
A close friend of the family created this display for the Davidovich Family. It included a selection of yarmulkes in a Fall motif basket along with the invitation
Custom white linen yarmulkes with orange trim on a silver tray from Linzi Events
A nice presentation of the yarmulkes, programs and a collage of old photos showing the Bat Mitzvah girl’s parents when they celebrated their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs from Chuck Robertson Photography
Did you have a creative way to display your yarmulkes? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
December 3rd, 2011
We are excited to bring you this “Spur Her On” Bat Mitzvah and introduce our readers to Cheryl Style.
Not only will you find all types of amazing party ideas, but CEO and Creative Catalyst (Event Planner) Cheryl Najafi gives you the template and instructions on how to do it yourself!
This was a show-stopping Bat Mitzvah celebration with equestrian decor, a themed buffet and an opportunity for guests to share their “blue ribbon” wishes for the guest of honor. The party featured a color palate of khaki, ruby red, navy blue and hunter green.
This was a wonderful party with lots of horsing around!
This 3-D invitation features a real English-riding spur hot-glued onto the card
For the place cards, Cheryl used small stop signs that said, “WHOA” and each guests’ name. We also love the fabulous plates!
These miniature boots with a few roses served as centerpieces
Look how creatively the crudite was displayed
Show ribbons, a trophy and plaid table cloth really add to the decor
Guests wrote down their good wishes for the Bat Mitzvah girl on these blue ribbon wish cards attached to a saddle
We want to thank Cheryl Style for sharing these ideas from this Bat Mitzvah. If you would like to create the invitation, place cards or sign in, just visit Cheryl Style and download the templates!
December 3rd, 2011
Many families are having one service and one celebration for their twins or siblings close in age.
What to do when it comes to planning for two? Whether it’s twins, sisters, brothers or one of each, many are holding double simchas!
We have gathered many great ideas from a variety of Mitzvah vendors who have come up with clever ways to make each child feel special.
It might be daunting to figure out how to put two names on an invitation in a creative way. We hope the examples below will give you some inspiration!
Real Card Studio gives each child has their own invitation side by side with a center pocket for all the related details. Yellow and silver is a great gender-neutral color combination for a B’nai Mitzvah
Proper Notice created a beautiful invitation for a boy and girl
Also from Proper Notice, a two sided invite
Also a great color combination for a boy and girl from Write Next Door
Write Next Door also created this “circus” theme invite for a brother/sister
It’s hard enough to find one Mitzvah outfit, but when there’s two, it can be even more difficult. Check out how these twosomes coordinated below!
The Weilheimer Family wore beautiful coordinating custom dresses from Diane & Co.
From Karen Ard Photography, here’s a Bnai Mitzvah for first cousins
These sisters wore coordinating dresses from 2 Be Seen for their celebration coordinated by DJS Events
From photographer Wendy Robinson, these twins are celebrating “Lucky 13” with different shirts and ties
Here are some ideas for letting your guests know where to sit!
The Krantz Family used a cute picture of the boys taken when they were younger for the place card table
The Weilheimer Family had backstage passes printed up for their rock theme using both girls names
Sometimes it’s the special touches that are the most clever!
We love this iTwins theme from Mitzvah Event Productions
The party sign for these twins Rachel and Adam read,”Twin Bottling Company” from La Soiree Chic
Balloon Artistry created picture cube centerpieces for the Horowitz Triplets
A clever way to have guests sign-in for both guests of honor!
From Balloon Artistry a movie poster theme sign-in for two!
The Kratz Family used two lockers as the sign-in board for their twin boys
A unique and clever favor idea when the giveaway is from two!
Why not have each child design one side of a reversible sweatshirt! The black side says, “Think We Not Me” and the gray side says, “Peace In Our World” from Steffsstuff2@aol.com
The cakes below were all created for B’nai Mitzvahs. Whether it’s two boys, two girls or one of each, their likes and interests were well represented!
Pink Cake Box created this cake for a B’nai Mitzvah of twin boys. Their theme was Ben’s and Oliver’s world and the cake represented their respective interests
Carlo’s Bakery aka the Cake Boss created this beautiful cake for twin girls. He even captured their Mitzvah dresses as the toppers!
This amazing ski slope birthday cake was made by Angie Hough
The Cake Boss was asked to make a cake that had a hockey table with figures that could actually be played!
Here are a few Mitzvah Project ideas from twins, a brother/sister and triplets!
Check out Dear Soldier
Check out Reaching Out To Help Out
Check out Blythedale Hospital
Did you throw a celebration for twins and/or siblings and have a great idea? Let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com.
November 20th, 2011
Evoke Events located in Washington, DC. had an EZ time putting this Bar Mitzvah together for a young man named Ezra with the nickname EZ!
This Bar Mitzvah boy has a laid back personality which gave Jodi Moreau and her team the ability to create a fun and exciting atmosphere for his family and friends.
EZ & his friends started the night off with airbrush tattoos and “Shakie” a lemonade expert, and then danced the night away with Lance from Washington Talent.
The other vendor used were: Capital Decor and Events, Frost Lighting, Sugarplum Tents, The Write Image, Small Wonders Gifts, Design Cuisine and Geoff Chesman Visuals.
Guests enjoyed “Shakie” the lemonade expert!
The Life Is EZ logo and theme was used on decals…
…and napkins
In keeping with the theme, the kids area was comfy with bean bag chairs and lots of pillows
This laid back area went perfectly with the theme
Guests could grab a snack at the trail mix bar
The Asian Station with delicious food from Design Cuisine
The EZ Cantina
Young guests received sweatshirt favors which were stored in cubbies
Little stickers were on the cubbies with each child’s name!
Check out these cool flip flops
We would like to thank Evoke Events for sharing Ezra’s creative EZ celebration with our readers!
November 16th, 2011
Sara Getzoff from Plainview, New York is celebrating her Bat Mitzvah on November 26, 2011 at the Plainview Jewish Center.
For her Mitzvah Project, Sara presented teddy bears to Hugs Across America. This organization was honored by the Nassau Region of Hadassah which Sara and her mom are part of.
Hugs Across America is a national organization that distributes teddy bears to young children that are facing hard times. The organization started after the attacks of 9/11.
Hugs Across America Inc., has provided over 410,000 teddy bears to victims in traumatic circumstances such as house fires, natural disasters and medical emergencies.
We got the chance to speak with Sara to learn more:
MM: Why did you decide to take on this particular project?
SG: I am a 4th generation life member of Hadassah.
Sara giving Hugs Across America Executive Director Sue Lucarelli a Teddy Bear
MM: Why did you decide that Hugs Across America would be the beneficiary of your Mitzvah Project?
SG: This charity was honored by the Nassau Region of Hadassah for their work . They donate the teddy bears to young children who face a crisis.
MM: In your own words, what does it mean to you to do a Mitzvah Project for your Bat Mitzvah?
SG: A Mitzvah Project is a way to give back.
MM: Can you give us details of your Mitzvah Project?
SG: I collected money from recycled water bottles and from my savings. I then bought and presented teddy bears to this organization when they were being honored at the Nassau Region Hadassah meeting. They were very touched.
MM: For how long can people donate to this charity?
SG: It is an on going project and they have local chapters.
We want to thank Sara for sharing her project with our readers.
November 9th, 2011
Are you looking to create your own custom labels for your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah? We caught this Mitzvah Find on The Today Show and wanted to share it with our readers.
My Own Labels specializes in personalized labels, place cards and favor tags perfect for giveaways, water bottles labels and labels for CDs.
Oh, and did we mention favor packaging? Yep, they have that too!
What we loved most about My Own Labels is that not only do they allow you to customize your design but they make it easy to shop by color. Simply click on the design to see all of the colors available. They now have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah section:
At pennies per label, they are very affordable and you can even upload a picture of your child as part of your design.
Labels, stickers and seals are pre-cut and come on peel-and-stick sheets with 6-48 per sheet; small return address labels come 100 on a sheet for a special price of $3. What are you waiting for, go get your own labels!
For more information, visit their Website.
November 9th, 2011
The team from Party Perfect Orlando threw a creative lacrosse themed Bar Mitzvah and we had to share.
They wanted to incorporate the theme but not make it the main focus of the party. Using lots of orange and black, they accomplished what they set out to do!
The Lacrosse theme was known to guests as soon as their invitations arrived!
The traditional Bar Mitzvah invitation also included a fun LAX theme RSVP card below
The decor of the room had a “South Beach” feel with draping on the walls and lighting
A seating chart, with a lacrosse silhouette, let guests know where they were seated
Guests could drop off their gifts into the cool gift box
Clear acetate menus informed their guests of the delicious food being served
Cool throw pillows were used in the lounge area with modern white furniture
A cool black and white dance floor
Young guests received these logo’d backpacks filled with delicious treats
Some of the orange treats inside
Cookie box favors were created with a custom image from Cookie Cousins. They were all elegantly displayed in their own window boxes, tied with black grosgrain ribbon
Mazel Tov to Brandon. Thank you to Party Perfect Orlando for sharing this ChillLAXing party with our readers!
