September 28th, 2017
Jamie & Julie of Flair Event Design + Planning in San Francisco, California recently put a creative spin on a great Bar & Bat Mitzvah theme. Family game night is a favorite pastime of the Bar Mitzvah boy and his family. It was important to them to incorporate their love of this special pastime as well as some of their favorite games into this celebration. The venue was The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco.
Get ready to spin the wheel and roll the dice…Game On!
The photographer was Scott Lasky Photography.
Bar Mitzvah Logo
One of the many standout design elements was the logo, a combination of the Monopoly logo and Scrabble letters
The logo projected on the wall
Black and white checkered dance floor with logo decal
The logo was also used on the favor bags
Special Party Details
The family gathered near the Candy Land gingerbread pieces and greeted guests upon arrival
Mini Rubik's Cube key chains with names and table numbers were perfect place cards
An oversized Rubik's Cube served as a great sign-in and is also a keepsake night stand
Guests writing notes to Ethan
The custom cocktail napkins with popular board game quotes were fun
The custom menu
Bar Mitzvah Decor and Special Party Details
The Bar Mitzvah family opted for games as centerpieces with balloon accents. They donated all of the board games after the celebration
Balloons added to the festive feel
The kids all sat at one long Monopoloy themed table
Floral arrangements featured dominoes and scrabble tiles
An oversized property sign from the game of Monopoly reserved a seat for the guest of honor
And what better to go on the cheese table display than "Mouse Trap"
Checkers anyone?
Bar Mitzvah Candy Bags
A candy buffet with the Candy Land pieces was a perfect ending
All the candy was beautifully displayed with vibrant colors
We love these candy kebabs
Bar Mitzvah Project
Two of the Bar Mitzvah boy's favorite things are board games and the San Francisco Giants. He asked guests to donate board games to the Junior Giants, a free, noncompetitive coed baseball program for youth ages 5-18
Some of the board games collected
We thank Jamie Rose and Julie Ugar of Flair Event Design + Planning for sharing this great Bar Mitzvah celebration with our readers.
Venue: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco; Party Design and Planning/Candy Buffet: Flair Event Design + Planning; Photographer: Scott Lasky Photography; Logo Design: Party Favorites; Menus/Invitations: Sarah Schwartz Mitzvah Paper Company; Music Entertainment/DJ: Denon & Doyle; Caterer: MG Events; Florals: bloomin Couture; Dance Floor and Rentals: Standard Party Rentals
September 25th, 2017
The Levine family from East Brunswick, New Jersey celebrated daughter Lauren’s Bat Mitzvah on June 17, 2017 in a perfectly preppy way.
This family loves everything that has to do with the popular clothing brand, Vineyard Vines. So they decided to play on their last name, Levine and have a “vineyard levines” themed Bat Mitzvah.
The navy and pink color palette created a summer vibe and of course, the decor, details and favors featured the iconic whale!
Pictured above: Bat Mitzvah girl Lauren in the ballroom of the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Bobby Bates Photography & Videography was the photographer. You can find all the vendor information at the end of the spotlight.
Invitation and Service
The pink Bat Mitzvah invitation with navy lettering from It’s Your Party set the tone for the celebration
The kippot continued the color theme in pink satin with navy trim
Lauren started her special day at her service, reading the Torah in front of family and friends at Temple B’nai Shalom in East Brunswick, New Jersey
The family was dressed in navy and pink for the service. Pictured L-R: Mom Christiana, Bat Mitzvah girl Lauren, sister Allysa, Dad Paul
Lauren in between her proud parents up on the bimah
Bat Mitzvah Decor
The whale and logo were prominently featured throughout the party
Adirondack chair place cards for adults and a fun poster with the seating for kids
The party venue had a jaw dropping dome ceiling with a circular dance floor
Tables were decorated with tall floral centerpieces, alternating with low beach décor which included lanterns. Table names included preppy vacation spots like Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The table numbers were placed in whale frames
The kids' tables included favor bags with Lauren's "vineyard levines" logo
Special Party Touches
Lauren's friends all went home with a soft navy "vineyard levines" shirt created by Spencilli Designs. The pink whale design was for the girls and the white whale for the boys
Large lettering was used for the sign-in
Fun preppy colored mocktails for Lauren's guests
Bat Mitzvah Style
Lauren changed into a beautiful gown from Dream Dresses for her party. Christiana and Allysa also wore dresses from Dream Dresses. The whole family looked great!
Lauren wore custom Converse sneakers with anchor laces, made by Tags and Twirls. What a fun detail that coordinated with the navy and pink decor
Dad Paul pulled the theme together with his pink whale tie from Vineyard Vines
Mom and sister Allysa
Bat Mitzvah Music
Lauren making her entrance into the ballroom with the dancers from AJH Entertainment
One of the AJH dancers doing a back flip over Lauren
Dad Paul got into the action by body surfing
Lauren and Dad Paul had a special dance together
Lauren and her friends strike a pose on the dance floor
Sister Allysa, MC Adam and Bat Mitzvah girl Lauren
Cake and Candle Lighting
A whale of a cake for Lauren with a design inspired by the Vineyard Vines logo
Mason jars with floating candles were used for the candle lighting ceremony
Lauren and her family during her candle lighting ceremony
Bat Mitzvah Project
Lauren chose to team up with The Birthday Box as her Mitzvah Project. It’s an organization that helps kids-in-need celebrate their birthday. Lauren knows that her and her friends are very fortunate to have a celebration on their birthdays each year and would like those less fortunate to experience the same joy. Family, friends and co-workers were generous and donated toys, gift cards, birthday cards, boxes, wrapping paper, party decorations and supplies, as well as monetary donations for Lauren to purchase items.
Mom Advice from Christiana
“Definitely make a check-list. My daughter’s date was in June and that competes with weddings, so you must book vendors early. We decided to have a day party as we couldn’t justify paying so much more per person for an evening event, and the food was the same. We had our vendor use black out shades so you didn’t even know it was a daytime event. I also had a custom cake done for a relatively low cost for the candle lighting and pictures. We kept the torah cake that came with my package and served both cakes for dessert.”
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Lauren’s Bat Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: The Grand Marquis, 732-679-5700
Photography: Bobby Bates Photography & Videography, 732-887-5166
Invitations: It’s Your Party, 732-431-0999
Decor/Candle Lighting Display/Flowers: Marquis Florals and Event Design by Kim, 732-441-4800
DJs/Music/Band: AJH Entertainment LLC, 732-446-1329
Favors: Spencilli Designs, 908-421-3109
Cakes and Desserts: M&M Bake Shop, 732-387-8571
Fashion for Bat Mitzvah girl, Sister and Mom: Dream Dresses, 732-607-1112
Dad Suit: Bachrach, 877-522-2472
Tie: Vineyard Vines
Custom Converse: Tags and Twirls, 732-247-3152
Makeup: Pro Makeup Artistry by Dee, 732-470-6499
Beauty: Seraphim, 732-972-5177
Kippot: Weinfeld Skullcap, 718-854-3864
September 18th, 2017
For Mia Silverman’s Bat Mitzvah project, she is raising money and awareness for Kids of Courage, a cause very dear to her heart. Kids of Courage has changed her cousin Danny’s life. This extraordinary non-profit organization makes dreams come true for children and young adults who are living with life-threatening illnesses, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. She has reached her initial goal of $3500 hoping to get to $4000!
Pictured L-R: Danny Goldstein and Mia Silverman
We asked Mia a few questions about her Mitzvah Project.
MM: Can you give us details of your Mitzvah Project?
MS: Many of my friends and I are lucky enough to attend sleep-away camp and have wonderful experiences. My cousin Danny has a life threatening disability, which requires daily medical care and assistance. Danny is unable to go to a traditional camp program or teen tour because of his complex health issues. For the last 6 years, Kids of Courage has given Danny the opportunity to have amazing adventures in a social and safe way by offering one on one counselor assistance and a full team of doctors and nurses to provide round the clock medical support. Danny has been to San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas and Orlando and has had non-stop fun for that week. I want to raise money for Kids of Courage so another lucky “Courager” can have a one week teen tour/camp like experience and forget about their various diagnoses and just be typical campers!
MM: In your own words, what does it mean to you to do a Mitzvah Project for your Bat Mitzvah?
MS : To me, a Mitzvah Project is doing kind acts for others, not for pay or a reward but because you truly want to do it. Being able to do a Mitzvah Project gives me the opportunity to think how I can give back to people who need help.
Mia's cousin Danny Goldstein has participated in many amazing events over the last few years thanks to Kids of Courage!
MM: How long and how can people donate to this charity?
MS: My Bat Mitzvah is on Saturday, September 23. I have reached $3500 hoping to raise $4000. I want to thank so many of my friends and family who have already contributed. I have a GoFundMe page and people can always donate to the Kids of Courage organization or visit their site at www.kidsoc.org.
MM: What are you doing to spreading the word?
MS: For further information about Kids of Courage, you can call them at 888-954-3762. You can also private message my dad Rob Silverman through Facebook.
We thank Mia and her family for sharing her great Bat Mitzvah Project with our readers and wish her much success in reaching her goal!
September 18th, 2017
We know our readers loved our story, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Themes From A-Z, so we thought we would do a round-up of the themes we have previously profiled. These stories show how the reception can be modern and fun for guests and still filled with meaning and memories.
So scroll down and join us on a trip down Mitzvah Theme memory lane as we share some of our readers most creative ideas.
The Hunger Games: In anticipation of this hugely popular movie, this Bat Mitzvah girl decided to go with her favorite book series as her theme
Ice Hockey: This Bar Mitzvah boy made a grand entrance not on ice skates, but the next best thing…roller skates
Winter Wonderland: This elegant Bat Mitzvah had a life sized snow globe that was the center of the decor for all to admire and have fun playing inside
Grand Prix Racing: For a Bar Mitzvah boy who wanted his celebration to be unique, sporty, off the beaten track and exciting, his racing themed party was a big hit
Flip Flops: This outdoor Bat Mitzvah in Atlanta had the guests flipped out over their creative celebration
Science: For this science themed Bat Mitzvah, for a very cool seventh grader, an interactive “mocktail bar” featured beakers of colorful juices and steaming dry ice
The Jewish Star: For this celebration, the Jewish symbol of the Star of David tied all their party elements together beautifully
Saturday Night Live: Very clever, “Saturday Nat Live” was the theme for a Bat Mitzvah girl named Natalie, with a SNL inspired poster and lots more
Facebook: Guests knew the theme of this Bat Mitzvah the moment they arrived
Hoedown: This Western Bat Mitzvah hoedown actually took place in New Jersey and featured bales of hay as part of the decor
Rock N Roll: A great Save-the-Date set the stage for this rock n roll themed Bar Mitzvah
High Flying Trapeze: This Bat Mitzvah really soared to new heights
Pink: The color pink was the perfect theme for two sisters who had a hard time agreeing on a theme, but both loved the color
Chocolate: The sign-in board for this celebration was a mirror in the shape of a chocolate kiss personalized with the Bat Mitzvah girl’s name and Mitzvah date
Sisters: It was double the fun for this B’nai Mitzvah for sisters at Lucky Strike Bowl
Football: This football themed Bar Mitzvah even had a tail-gate party!
Did you have a great Bar/Bat Mitzvah theme? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
September 14th, 2017
Lauren Perry Events worked with a great group of vendors in creating a Bat Mitzvah for a world traveler. This celebration was held at the historic Prospect Park Picnic House in Brooklyn, New York. Bat Mitzvah girl Sadie, who lives in New York City, is very well traveled so the theme was perfect and there was an abundance of first-class details incorporated.
Below are the globe-trotting details. The photographer was Ryan Jensen Photography.
Bat Mitzvah Decor
The theme was evident as guests entered the front of the venue
Actors who dressed as a flight attendant and pilot greeted guests and handed out "boarding passes"
The room decor was designed by Ed Libby Decor. There were acrylic tables with blue lighting and acrylic chairs for a modern sleek look
The front of the bar featured a map of the world
Centerpieces were designed beautifully to represent a travel destination
Vintage suitcases and globes were also incorporated
Guests knew the time in New York, Tel Aviv and Beijing
Bat Mitzvah Printed Material
Julie Maloof Designs did a beautiful job on the invitation
On the bar were custom cocktail napkins designed just for the Bat Mitzvah girl
The custom dinner menu
"Boarding passes" from Sadie Airlines were cleverly used as place cards
Special Party Touches
Cute signage to direct Sadie's friends
A globe was the perfect way for guests to leave Sadie a note from "all over the world"
A note asking guests to sign the globe
The dancers from ESP Productions were wearing Sadie's custom t-shirt which included iconic landmarks from around the world
Food From Around the World
A Falafel Bar
Crepes, Churros and Cakes
Peking Duck and Noodle station
Mitzvah Exit and Favors
An authentic news stand awaiting guests as they were ready to leave
Magazine covers had Sadie's picture on them
Classic airline travel bags were used for the party favors and looked great in the cubbies
We thank Lauren Perry Events for sharing this great Bar Mitzvah celebration with our readers.
Venue: Prospect Park Picnic House; Photographer: Ryan Jensen Photography; Mitzvah Exit News Stand: Creative Games; Invitation/Custom Menu: Julie Maloof Designs; Decor: Ed Libby Decor; Giveaway Bags: Jackhammer Promotions; Catering: Bartleby & Sage; Music Entertainment: ESP Productions
September 7th, 2017
The Zatman family recently celebrated the B’nai Mitzvah of sons Alex and Ryan with a morning ceremony at Adat Shalom in Cheswick, Pennsylvania. Later that evening, there was a party in their honor at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. Mom Shari is an event planner and this party was designed to recreate the excitement and energy of a packed sports arena from the marching band and tunnel entrance to the custom jumbotron, food and favors.
From left: Bar Mitzvah boy Alex, Mom Shari, Dad Jason and Bar Mitzvah boy Ryan.
The photographers were Goldstein Photography and Rhaina Taylor Photography. The vendor information is listed at the bottom of the spotlight.
B’nai Mitzvah Welcome
Guests were greeted by the University of Pittsburgh marching band as they arrived at the Heinz History Center
Next guests made their way through a tunnel of orange and blue balloons
B’nai Mitzvah Logo and Decor
Once through the tunnel guests saw this great banner of the boys
The main room was decorated as "Sports Central" and was kept a surprise from the boys until the night of the party!
All the special details were designed by Mom Shari, an event planner and her team at Perfectly Planned by Shari. The room décor celebrated the boys’ love of basketball and hockey
The dance floor was a combination of a hockey rink and basketball court with the logo incorporating both sports
The custom-made Jumbotron was a collaboration between Perfectly Planned by Shari, Gray Phoenix and Festivities. It showcased Ryan and Alex playing sports. It took over a year to create!
The basketball centerpieces included sneaker lace ups wrapped around tall cylinders
The hockey centerpieces incorporated hockey sticks to hold up the skate
B’nai Mitzvah Entrance and DJ
There was an awesome logo'd breakaway
The guests of honors made their way into the reception
The boys got another surprise when the Pitt Panther and cheerleaders made an unexpected appearance
Glyde Productions kept the kids busy with karaoke, games and dancing as adults mixed and mingled
It's Horah time!
Food Stations and Signage
Guest enjoyed lots of great food from Common Plea Catering
"Get your Grilled Cheese here!"
Pittsburgh is known for its love of this popular food
Drink signage for the adults' cocktails using the boy's names and basketball and hockey terms
The adult bar signage "Major League"
The teen soft drink bar was "Minor League"
B’nai Mitzvah Fun and Favors
Kids were able to customize their own heat press t-shirts on site!
Lots of great designs to choose from
Some interactive sports fun
B’nai Mitzvah Desserts
The party ended on a delicious note with a candy station
Famous Mercurio’s gelato
Belgian Waffles by Waffallonia with lots of toppings!
Mom Advice From Shari
“Be in the moment. I believe if you want to enjoy the celebration you will. If you go in worrying about the details you won’t get to enjoy yourself while it’s actually happening. Dance, eat, drink and talk with your guests. Don’t worry about the planning anymore once your party is underway, leave that to all of the professionals you have hired. I was so fortunate to have my team of assistants onsite which allowed me to focus on being a mom and hostess instead of wearing my Event Planner hat. If you need to, hire an Event Planner or Day-Of Coordinator that will allow you to be a mom and enjoy it like I was able to.”
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Alex and Ryan’s B’nai Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Heinz History Center, 412-454-6000
Event Planner: Shari Zatman, Perfectly Planned by Shari, 412-901-0082
Decor: Shari Zatman, Perfectly Planned by Shari, 412-901-0082
Signs/Balloons/Centerpieces: Festivities, 412-767-5995
Logo design: Perfectly Planned by Shari, 412-901-0082; Anne Lehman Designs, 724-272-0513
Photography: Goldstein Photography, 412-687-8333; Rhaina Taylor Photography, 412-916-1374
DJ Entertainment: Glyde Productions, 240-631-0598
Marching Band: University of Pittsburgh Marching Band, 412-648-8250
Custom Jumbotron: Perfectly Planned by Shari, 412-901-0082; Gray Phoenix, 412-415-0968
Catering: Common Plea Catering, 412-281-5140
Linens: Lendable Linens, 724-325-5555
Dance Floor Graphic: FastSigns of Wexford, 724-933-6999
Waffle Station: Waffallonia, 412-521-4902
Gelato: Mercurio’s Gelato, 412-621-6220
Candy Station: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, 937-247-5938
Interactive Sports: Snap Entertainment, 240-386-8042
Mom Shari’s dress: Carmen Marc Valvo, Neiman Marcus
Dad Jason’s suit: Nordstrom
Alex and Ryan’s party clothes: Vineyard Vines
September 5th, 2017
Jennifer Keller Styled Events located in Weston, Florida, was the planner and coordinator for a Bat Mitzvah that took place in South Florida with a clear Jersey girl vibe. The inspiration behind this celebration was the guest of honor’s roots. She lives in South Florida, but was raised a Jersey girl, so the family wanted to bring a bit of South Jersey to South Florida.
Congregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland, Florida was the venue and Jennifer Keller Styled Events worked with the family to make sure all the details were authentic. Everything from the décor to the piece of saltwater taffy on each place setting was Jersey-like.
Munoz Photography was the photographer.
Bat Mitzvah Decor and Tag Line
Videos of scenic shore highlights included amusement parks and plenty of beach footage
Over-sized “Jersey Girl” lettering made a WOW statement
The tag line used throughout the party and on favors
A day at the beach...indoors
Handmade moving Lego Ferris wheels with blinking lights on saltwater taffy-filled cubes were the focal points of the tables
Bat Mitzvah Fun and Games
The decor was so authentic that guests felt as though they were walking on the Jersey shore boardwalk
The cocktail hour was filled with boardwalk games including the infamous Rollerball horse race
Guests had a blast trying their luck at games and winning fun prizes too!
"French Fries anyone?"
Special Party Details
Sand sculptors were on hand creating a masterpiece
Saltwater taffy was a sweet surprise at each place setting
We thank Jennifer Keller of Jennifer Keller Styled Events for sharing this Bat Mitzvah with Mitzvah Market.
August 28th, 2017
Melisa Imberman, The Event Of A Lifetime, Inc. recently coordinated a beautiful and fun B’not Mitzvah for twins at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club in Mamaroneck, New York.
The ceremony was held outside the club overlooking the Long Island Sound and the theme, “#TWINNING,” was used throughout the party. Melisa took the Mitzvah Exit treats to a whole new level creating double the yum!
The photographer was Ray Karaman Photography.
B’not Mitzvah Decor
The place card table with its beautiful floral arrangements created an elegant entrance. In the background are the two monogrammed sign-in boards displayed on easels
The whole room was pink and white with pops of silver for a dramatic feel
The adult tables featured beautiful towering centerpieces that were adorned with flowers and suspended crystal drops
The kids were in for double the fun in their VIP lounge
The kids' lounge also had high top tables with pink tablecloths
B’not Mitzvah Special Touches
The candle lighting spelled out "#TWINNING"
The girls' logos appeared throughout the party. In this logo used on the lounge pillows, the word #TWINNING had the "I's" replaced with a silhouette of each Bat Mitzvah girl
Another logo used each of the B'not Mitzvah girls' names
B’not Mitzvah Exit Treats and Favors
As guests left, they got a pair of TWINkies and a bottle of water with a custom logo and a message from the girls saying, “We hope you had double the fun!”
The kids’ favors were two of the hottest trends, clear bags and hand cut logo'd shirts
We thank Melisa Imberman and The Event of a Lifetime, Inc. for sharing this B’not Mitzvah with our readers.
Event Planner: Melisa Imberman, The Event of a Lifetime, Inc.; Photography: Ray Karaman Photography;Venue/Caterer: Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club; Decor and Flowers: X-Quisite Flowers & Events, Inc.
August 17th, 2017
The Chaiken family from Greenwood Village, Colorado celebrated their children Louis and Adam’s B’nai Mitzvah at Mile High Station in Denver, Colorado. Family and friends loved the L&A Power Daze ski theme with its great decor and special party touches.
Many of the party vendors were discovered by this family on Mitzvah Market including their entertainment company, who was flown in for the special occasion.
Pictured L-R: Mom Lisa, Bar Mitzvah boy Louis, Dad Ken, Bar Mitzvah boy Adam and Sister Jana.
The photography was by InSync Photography and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the bottom of the spotlight.
B’nai Mitzvah Ski Themed Save The Date, Invitation and R.S.V.P.
Guests received a scratch off Save the Date with a hidden message - we love this idea!
The modern and festive custom invitation suite set the tone for the theme to come
B’nai Mitzvah Ski Decor
As guests entered the venue, snow was falling on them with the help of a snow machine
The family posed with life-size cut outs of the B'nai Mitzvah boys
Mom Lisa is an event planner and her company Celebrations! did a fabulous job on the room decor
The view of the ballroom from above
Pop art designed posters of the boys lined one wall
3D ski themed photo cube centerpieces from Balloon Artistry incorporated great pictures of the boys on the slopes
A beautiful winter mountain backdrop lined another wall
The adult table centerpieces included a variety of real winter paraphernalia like logs, snowflakes, skis and ski poles
The family had fun naming the tables like this one "Adam's Alley"
The kids' table
Special Party Touches
Large snowflake cutouts were used as sign-in boards
Each place setting had a S'mores kit with custom logo’d marshmallows
Guests enjoyed these custom Hershey chocolate kisses!
Valets placed the Emoji balloon key rings on guests keys when they parked the cars
Fun socks for dancing!
Custom labeled water and Gatorade were at each kid's place setting
Music and Entertainment
Thanks to New York Exclusive there was lots of fun on the dance floor. A roving caricature artist entertained as guests mingled. There was also a “floating DJ” along with MCs, dancers, a drummer and saxophone player.
The New York Exclusive team kept everyone moving on the dance floor
There was a "floating DJ" that was suspended above the crowd
There were also live musicians and dancers. They were all flown in for the party!
The boys were the center of attention!
A roving caricature artist entertained as guests mingled
B’nai Mitzvah Highlight Reel
New York Exclusive put together this video highlight reel from the B’nai Mitzvah celebration.
B’nai Mitzvah Photo Fun
The photo booth was an actual chairlift
Guests enjoyed head cutouts of their guests of honor
Mom and Dad got into the fun!
B’nai Mitzvah Favors
The boys' guests received comfy hooded sweatshirts created by Gotham T-Shirts in New York
They were packaged in bags with their custom logo
Mitzvah Exit Treats
The adult breakfast boxes, by Catering by Design included mimosas
There were custom labeled Pop Tarts for the kids
B’nai Mitzvah Project
The boys participated in the Remember Us Bar Mitzvah program and shared their service with two brothers that were victims in the Holocaust. They also volunteered and donated games, crafts and toys to Bags of Fun, a charity providing backpacks full of activities for children in hospitals.
Mom Advice from Lisa
“Visualize your party with all of the details….then switch it up…think about different options and mix and match them until you get the right mix for you. Decide what you want to emphasize and where you want to spend money..or not! Take a step back and think about things from a distance- what really matters and what does not? What will you remember? Find out what matters to your child. Let them pick some elements for the party.”
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Louis and Adam’s B’nai Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Mile High Station, 720-946-7721
Caterer, Breakfast Boxes: Catering By Design, 303-781-5355
Event Planner/Decor/Invitation/Save the Date: Mom Lisa Chaiken, Celebrations!, 303-548-4468
Sweatshirt Favors: Howie, Gotham T-Shirts, 516-676-0900
Photo Cube Centerpieces/Custom Breakfast Boxes: Balloon Artistry, 845-352-2828
DJs/Music/Band: New York Exclusive, 877-860-2246 x 701
Party Extras- Snowflake Sign-In/Custom Pop Tarts/Socks/Emoji Key Rings/Hershey Kisses: Mom Lisa Chaiken, Celebrations!, 303-548-4468
Photography/Videography: In Sync Photography, 303-336-9501
Party Caricature: Mark Hall, 720-312-1220
Mom’s dress: Missoni
Dad’s suit: Nordstrom
Adam and Louis’s party clothes: Heritage House
August 14th, 2017
Event Planner Lauren Pasternack of Lauren Perry Events planned a memorable weekend to honor Bar Mitzvah boy Archie. The two-day celebration started in New York City at the family’s synagogue. After a beautiful service, there was a Kiddush luncheon that incorporated carnival themed decor elements.
The next day at the family’s home in Westhampton, New York, there was a kids’ carnival complete with a pie eating contest and a stilt walker. Consistent and clever branding using the guest of honor’s name, Archie, made both celebrations “all fun and games.”
Ryan Jensen was the photographer.
Saturday: New York City Kiddush Luncheon Decor
After services, guests walked into the "Fun House" for a delicious luncheon
The seating cards resembled ticket stubs
The tables were covered with red and white checkered linens for the feel of a carnival tent. Floral centerpieces were placed in popcorn containers
Guests hung out on red couches with custom pillows
The Bar Mitzvah boy's name in lights behind the colorful cake
Sunday: Westhampton Carnival Decor/Party Touches
A stilt walker welcomed and entertained guests
Tables were set up on the deck which overlooked the water. Vintage posters used at the Kiddush luncheon were placed around the railing for all to enjoy again
The Day of Event breakdown written right on a chalkboard for all to see
Cups and napkins had the fun "A" logo similar to the "A" in Archie comics
Westhampton Fun and Games
Like a real carnival, guests could redeem prizes at the Redemption Center
Lots of fun prizes to choose from
There were fun activities and inflatables
Archie and the gang loved the pie eating contest!
Bar Mitzvah Favors
The favor bags were filled with branded neck pillows, playing cards, ear buds and bottled water
Each guest also received a stadium seat which was custom air-brushed
What would a carnival be without cotton candy?
Custom logo'd water
We thank Lauren Perry Events for sharing this great Bar Mitzvah celebration with our readers.
