April 24th, 2011
We recently featured a terrific favor idea for a B’not Mitzvah or any family celebrating with siblings. That story was so popular, we wrote a Mitzvah Inspire about Bar/Bat Mitzvah invitation options for twins and/or siblings.
Here’s a great Bar/Bat Mitzvah theme idea because some things in life are very black and white. Especially in this case of a B’nai Mitzvah celebration.
Jersey Street Furniture collaborated with Judy Willsey’s Framings Event Design on this amazing theme. Together these event pros carried the black and white yin/yang symbol throughout the reception from the lounge furniture to the gobos to the beautiful flowers and decor.
All photography was taken by Mary Lou App of App Photography.
A gobo of the twins logo
The “yin/yang” is even built into the lounge furniture!
The same logo is used as a napkin ring
You can see the logo used on the plasma screens thru the doors
Check out the matching sign-in board
The shirt giveaways and the goody bags also incorporated this great logo
The Yin Yang symbols were a great visual to use to represent the perfect balance of these two special B’nai Mitzvahs. Thank you to Jersey Street Furniture for sharing this party with Mitzvah Market.
April 13th, 2011
The talented ladies from Levine & Fox did it again by producing a sophisticated Bar Mitzvah in Malibu, California. The service and celebration were held at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue which was filled with fun, games, good food & festivities set against a sophisticated & dramatic Vegas lounge backdrop!
Utilizing sleek furniture groupings, striking banners, creative lighting techniques by Images By Lighting, streamlined floral accents from Mark’s Garden & tasteful linens, the Vegas Lounge environment came alive. And in this case, “What happens in Malibu doesn’t stay in Malibu,” we had to share!
All photography was taken by Elizabeth Solano at John Solano Photography.
Yamulkes beautifully presented
Welcome to Dylan’s Bar Mitzvah – banners surrounded by blinking lights!
As night approached the banner was dropped and Dylan’s video montage and a live feed of the party played
Deep tones of indigo blue and brown were used in the lounge with chic furniture groupings
After the cocktail hour came to a close, glamorous mirrored panels were added to the walls and the sanctuary was transformed into a chic Las Vegas restaurant with buffet and dining tables
covered in silver and blue linens
High styled mirrored DJ booth
Sleek lounge furniture, dozens of over sized pillows tossed about for kids to relax on, stunning lighting effects and sophisticated floral touches combined to provide an amazing ambiance and perfect backdrop for the festivities
We want to thank Levine & Fox for sharing this terrific Bar Mitzvah with our Mitzvah Market readers.
April 6th, 2011
This cool Bar Mitzvah comes to us from Jamee Bryant of Setting the Mood in Indianapolis.
Setting the Mood specializes in artsy centerpieces, placecards, party favors, signs and props. They make almost everything and love to customize their events.
Her most recent party was that of a Bar Mitzvah boy named Danny who is into all things architecture. Jamee says, “He has an incredible creative mind and I have no doubt he will do something great in his future. So, for his party he wanted to theme it after skyscrapers around the world.”
All photography was taken by Sue Huffer Photography.
The skyscraper place cards
The place cards were cut into various building silhouettes and placed in alphabetical order so it would look like a city skyline
Dog tags with skyscrapers for each guest with napkins folded like buildings
Chair sashes were used to create a criss-cross table topper on each table
Overall look of Danny’s party room
Check out these adult centerpieces. They were glass cylinders with Danny’s favorite skyscrapers around the glass and topped with a stainless steel globe. They were under lit with LED lighting
The kids centerpieces were laser cut Plexiglas buildings with a blue water base and up lit again with LED lighting
Black and white dance floor
These table numbers were super sleek and from a home improvement store
The Eiffel Tower had an elaborate fruit, cheese and bread display and was switched out later in the evening to a fabulous french pastry/dessert display
Classic Cakes made this amazing cake to match the theme
Thank you to Setting The Mood for sharing this terrific Bar Mitzvah celebration with MitzvahMarket.com.
Two other Mitzvah Inspire stories from Setting The Mood are archived on MitzvahMarket.com. Check out the Facebook theme and Tennis theme.
March 30th, 2011
Just in time for baseball season we bring you this creative Bar Mitzvah for a young man named Evan. The celebration took place at Citi Field, we mean “Evan Field”, and all party details were coordinated by EK Productions. They helped the client design the menu complete with a food tasting! Pictures are courtesy of Visions Photography.
EK Productions provided some extras like custom bling glasses, 2 photo stations, green screen magazine covers and deluxe frames. Check out all the pictures below:
EK Productions worked with Barbara Becker from Dazzling Parties to create this was colorful decor!
Kids lounge area included a cubbie area
Logo on the dance floor!
They had full surround lighting and illuminations set up
The EK Productions team posing with Bar Mitzvah boy Evan
Evan “makes his entrance” with EK dancers in themed t-shirts
A sax player performed “live” during the cocktail hour and again in the main room
EK Productions produced the montage which was shown on this big screen!
To watch a video from this party, click here.
We would like to thank EK Productions for sharing this celebration with Mitzvah Market. To learn more about them, visit their extended profile page on MitzvahMarket.com.
March 26th, 2011
Awesome Events DIY Centerpiece kits are designed to save you time and money….we love that!
You get to choose the design and color options. Each kit contains detailed instructions and a photograph of what the completed centerpiece will look like. You will need a glue gun or spray adhesive to make the centerpieces, which include techniques that professional designers use.
Basketball
Awesome Events also has a recycle program. You have the option of returning the products you purchased for your event. You must pay the return shipping and the refund will depend on the pre-determined amount allotted for the specific product and the condition of the products returned.
Rock On!
Buying a kit from them takes out the guesswork. Yet, there is enough flexibility to change or add to the design if you need something unique. You choose your design and color options. Your kit will include detailed instructions and a photo of what the completed design will look like. They also provide some great place card templates and sign-in boards as well.
Football
For more information, check out their Website.
March 20th, 2011
It used to be that tie dye brought on thoughts of the 1960’s and hippies, but we’ve seen lots of tie dye over the years and it’s become a popular theme or decor element for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.
We recently saw tie dyed roses that we fell in love with! We felt an inspire on this trend was in order.
Check out all we found on the Web below:
These flowers are colored by injecting pigments into the stem using hypodermic needles – the beautiful roses were from a Bat Mitzvah celebration featured on Occasions Online Magazine
This colorful invitation has a touch of tie-dye from Stationary Station in Highland Park, Illinois
T-shirt covered tie dyed chairs from Culinary Crafts in Utah
Favor bags from Startrackinc in Farmingdale, New York
As we have reported in the past, (click here) these rubber tie dye water resistant watches are a great favor option
Tie Dye head covering from Mazel Tops Yarmulkes
Tie Dye invitations from Naptime Productions
Let Tie Dye Town come to your party – kids will have a blast making their own tie-dye favors
Boxercraft Tie Dye cotton sweatpants from LogoSoftwear.com
This Tie Dye Bat Mitzvah cake for Maddie is from Sweetricia’s in Atlanta
From MarlyssandStacey.com in Michigan the tie dye centerpiece on the left and gift box on right
If you have any tie dye ideas, let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
March 20th, 2011
One of the most important questions we get asked all time is about Mitzvah Projects.
Sometimes families struggle to figure out how to begin. Enter Crowdrise!
Crowdrise is a really cool Website that allows users to create their own fundraising pages for free and get friends, family and other Crowdrise participants to sponsor their volunteer projects.
For every dollar raised for charity, a user gets a Crowdrise point that can be used to win prizes. Donations are made through Amazon.com. For some great Mitzvah kids profiled on the site, click here.
Family and friends will want to follow along the leaderboard on Crowdrise and see how they are progressing which is updated daily.
For more info go to How Crowdrise Works.
Started by actor Ed Norton, some other celebrities who are on the site include: Kristen Bell, raising money for human rights organization Invisible Children and The Art of Elysium and Seth Rogen is promoting Kick Alzheimer’s In The Ass and The $10 To End (Malaria) Project for all the celebrities click here.
March 15th, 2011
The Milbauer family from Rye Brook, New York celebrated their son Mitchell’s Bar Mitzvah on October 2, 2010 at Congregation Kneses Tifereth Israel (KTI). Following services they were off to Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor, New York.
A lover of hockey Bar Mitzvah boy Mitchell wanted a hockey theme party and they transformed Trump National into “Mitchell’s Square Garden.”
Featured L-R: Dad Seth, brother Alec, Bar Mitzvah boy Mitchell, Mitzvah Mom Tracey and sister Gillian.
Vendor information is listed at the bottom of this feature. We thank the Milbauer family for sharing all their great ideas with our Mitzvah Market readers.
All party photography was done by Mark Leslie.
The Milbauer family did something unique. Their invitation, a DVD created by Soundshore Productions was sent to family and friends
Above: A screen shot from the video invitation
If you would like to see this invite video, download here
This clever phrase was inscribed inside his yarmulke, “Don’t go through life without goals.”
Daniel Florist and Events created the adults decor with hockey elegance. The kids sat in Mitchell’s VIP hockey lounge fully equipped with bleachers, lounge furniture and benches separated by hockey boards. The place cards were chocolate hockey pucks displayed on a plexiglass rink!
Mitchell’s lounge area was splashed with his favorite teams colors – the Rangers of course!
The ballroom was black and silver with mini Stanley Cup centerpieces
Ranger goalie Henrik Lundqvist or Mitchell Milbauer!?
The official time and scoreboard hung for all to see
The sign-in locker, also from Daniel Florals and Events was filled with some of Mitchell’s hockey equipment
Talk about “making an entrance’ – we love this! Mitchell got introduced under a tunnel of hockey sticks held up by his hockey teammates!
The sweatshirts for the boys had a Mitchell Square Garden logo and the ones for the girls said Peace Gloves Hockey (as pictured above).
Here is a list of the vendors who made Mitchell’s Bar Mitzvah special. If you call any of them, please let them know you heard about their services on MitzvahMarket.com. Thanks!
Venue: Trump National Golf Club 914-944-0900
Music: Avisso Events MC Exsence and percussionist Jason 516-798-8880
Decor/Sign-in: Daniel Florals and Events, 914–481-5528
Entertainment: Creative Games: photo booth, live goalie to shoot on, arcade games, and traveling trivia guy
Favors: Special Forces Art Department and printing by Aztec Screenprint
Photographer: Mark Leslie Photography, 973-305-1088
Videographer/Invitation Video: Soundshore Productions 914-914-933-0792
Mom’s dress: Fontanas
Daughter’s dress: All Dressed Up
Boy’s Suits: Lubin’s of Westchester 914-713-0300
Hair/Makeup: Magnolia Salon 203-354-3564
March 12th, 2011
Have you noticed that banquet tables are coming in all shapes and sizes?
Of course there are still round tables at Bar/Bat Mitzvah venues for 8-10 guests. But nowadays tables come in all shapes and sizes and many Mitzvah celebrations are mixing it up.
So what is the new “it” table? Linzi Etzion of Linzi Events in Boca Raton, Florida is our guest columnist today and she has put it all in perspective for us.
Check out her descriptions below:
Standard Round Table and Banquet Chair
Reception halls normally will offer you a standard round table with ballroom chairs.
The table can be dressed with a fun linen and the chair covered with a chair cover and sash to work with the table linen
Bamboo chiavari chairs can be used instead of the ballroom chair
Square Tables
For a more modern cutting edge feel Chiavari chairs are best used with square tables.
Chiavari chairs can be rented in gold, silver , white, mahogany as well as fun primary colors
Royal Table
The Royal table is a 8′ by 4′ banquet table which seats up to 12 guests. Floral decorations are set across the length of the tables creating a beautiful look. Royal tables are often joined together to create long lines of table seating.
In this picture above, white leather Valencia chairs from Classic Party Rental were used
When designing your space you can also combine tables. We have done Royals with Square tables and Squares with Round tables to create a fun eclectic look for the reception.
We want to thank Linzi from Linzi Events for her valuable insights and tips. Be sure to check out more of her fabulous events on her Website.
March 12th, 2011
With so many of our readers planning B’nai (used for two boys or a boy and a girl) or B’not Mitzvahs (used for two girls) we thought we would do a round-up of cool invitation options.
Trying to plan a celebration for two unique personalities can be challenging. Serving these multiple desires takes great planning and attention to detail to keep everyone in the spotlight.
Finding the perfect invite is challenging enough when there is one child, we can only imagine how much more difficult it becomes when there are more decision makers!
The invitation above is from Brighten My Day Studios. This modern invite with pops of color is ala Lichtenstein.
Check out these additional samples below:
The clever invitation by Dear Friends was an authentic Teen Vogue magazine with a customized front and back cover.
Elegant and appropriate for a boy and a girl from Proper Notice
This colorful invitation for twin girls is from MyPaperCapers.com
We loved this idea from Dear Friends 516-367-7877. This invite is two-sided, so each child got their own creation
Also from Proper Notice, invitations using photos
Two Paper Dolls designed a very masculine invitation and used a different font for each child’s name
Custom made by award-winning artist Michelle Rummel of Mitzvah Artistree
Nota bene created a custom die-cut and beautiful floral pattern for twin girls
Outoftheboxny.com created a light blue and yellow modern card for this B’nai Mitzvah
If you had a creative invitation for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration, please let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com.
