September 22nd, 2019
Jersey Street Productions, a full service event company specializing in custom designs, recently helped produce an incredible carnival themed Bar Mitzvah at Temple B’nai Jeshrun in Millburn, New Jersey. Building off of the Leshin family’s idea for a carnival-like atmosphere, Jersey Street Productions collaborated with Michael Marielli Events to bring their vision to life.
Carnival games, an MC/Ringmaster, balloon artists, jugglers and carnival food carts set the stage for fun. Custom furniture installations by Jersey Street Productions, including a one of a kind Dart Balloon Bar and a plush, vibrant kids’ lounge, created an interactive environment for guests.
The photographer for this event was Andy Foster Photography. A complete list of vendors follows at the end of this story.
Sam’s Spectacular Sideshow
A custom invitation featuring quintessential carnival red!
The Bar Mitzvah boy, Sam Leshin, and his parents, before Sam's service
A custom logo wrapped dance floor and jumbo sized LED screen led guests to the dancefloor
Jersey Street Productions created this showstopping Ballloon Dart Bar and lounge; The stuffed animals were donated to the Leshin's synagogue
The kids' lounge was the place to be for Sam's friends
Carnival food favorites including sliders, tacos and a gyro stand were set up in striped tents
Carnival games kept kids and adults busy and on their feet
Sam and his mother shared a special dance
The dance floor was packed all day
Before heading home guests enjoyed carnival staples: fried oreos, churros and of course, popcorn!
We thank Jersey Street Productions for sharing this fun Mitzvah Inspire story with us. Additional vendors who made this event special include:
Event Planning: Michael Marielli Events, 732-252-7429, Invitations: Julie Maloof Designs, 973-615,6952, Logos & Graphics: Bombshell Graphics, 862-210-8408 and Brand Your Mitzvah, 917-860-3825, Catering: Encore Catering NJ, 973-515-8000, Entertainment, Games, Photo Booth & LED Wall: Pure Event Group, 800-419-5355, Tents: Party Time Rentals, 877-572-7897
For more information on working with Mitzvah vendors in the New Jersey area, check out Mitzvah Market’s New Jersey Bar Bat Mitzvah Planning Group on Facebook. Live in another city? You can ask questions get advice in Mitzvah Market’s regional Bar Bat Mitzvah planning groups on Facebook.
September 15th, 2019
Growing up in a political household inspired this Massachusetts girl’s Bat Mitzvah theme. For Alexis Fridman discussing current events and attending political fundraisers and protests are a huge part of her life, so it was no surprise to her parents that she chose to bring American politics, and patriotism, to her Bat Mitzvah celebration.
In her 12 young years, Alexis has dedicated a lot of time and energy to social activism. Whether leading a petition or walkout at school or raising money and awareness for gun control and mental health education, Alexis is not shy about speaking up for what she believes in. Says mom, Nanette, “We are so proud that Alexis recognizes that even at a young age, she has a powerful voice and uses it for good.”
For her Bat Mitzvah, Alexis incorporated many hallmarks of the U.S. political system — red, white and blue, stars and stripes, political party conventions and of course, the White House. From logos, branding and a sign in board designed to look like The Constitution, to cleverly colored partisan cocktails, this Bat Mitzvah was bold, unique and totally Alexis!
The photographer for this event was Meri Bond Photography. A complete list of vendors follows at the end of this Spotlight.
Service
Bold stars and stripes were proudly displayed on Alexis's invitation
Alexis became a Bat Mitzvah at Temple Emanuel in Newton. She had a mincha service at which she read Torah and Haftorah and led the service. She was surrounded by family and her day school classmates (who joined her in song at the end!)
Reception
Alexis and her family - mom Nanette, dad Jose and brother Jacob - took a moment on the dance floor before the party began
Before entering the reception, Alexis's guests had a chance to sign in and wish her well
The Constitution inspired board was just one of the clever nods to American politics
Gifts were deposted in a ballot box
The ballroom was transformed into a patriotic display of red, white and blue
Guests found their tables, organized by U.S. state, on this oversized seating chart
Table centerpieces were designed to look like delegate signs from national conventions; Each table represented a different U.S. state
The dance floor was wrapped in the Bat Mitzvah girl's logo
Alexis and her friends kept the dance floor packed
The White House also served as a backdrop to Alexis's candle lighting display
Special Touches
In keeping with the theme, the photographers wore media credentials
Alexis and her mom came up with the idea to use political quotes (and jokes!) on cocktail napkins. (Mom Nanette says the original idea came from her son's Bar Mitzvah where she used baseball quotes.)
Specialty cocktails for the kids kept the red and blue theme going
The food buffets were draped inn patriotic stars and stripes
Alexis sported customized Converse high tops with her logo and Mitzvah date
Family friend Rory Torstensson painted the sneakers for Alexis
Guests had a blast in the photo booth where they posed not only with political quote signs, but could also wear a mask of U.S. politicians past and present
Dance floor giveaways included patriotic (and comfy!) socks
Alexis's friends took home custom logo sweatshirts
Montage
Watch Alexis's awesome campaign video (aka montage!) created by Elissa Owens Montages
here
Mitzvah Advice
“Get day-of help so you can enjoy,” says mom Nanette, who brought in a professional event planner to coordinate day.
Mitzvah Project
Alexis raised funds for The Sandy Hook Promise which was founded after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. The goals of the organization are to educate children and adults about gun violence, prevent any person from becoming a victim and to teach about mental health issues.
While fundraising, Alexis explained: “At my school, my friends and I brought the conversation of gun violence and mental health awareness into our middle school. I have decided to take it a step further and on my own reach out to you for donations if you are so inclined (no pressure). . . When I speak about the topic of gun violence, or mention The Sandy Hook Promise, many people will ask me, ‘Why do you care?’ My answer to this question is I am part of a community that is bigger than myself, where it is my responsibility as a person in the community to take action and speak up when I see something wrong. Most of my life is being involved with my school and temple where I am taught everyday how to be an active member of my community and work towards repairing our world, no matter how big or small of step it may be. This is something that I value and will continue to value for the rest of my life. Also, my childhood has been marked by mass shootings. When I was in kindergarten, I remember hearing about the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school. Last year when I was in 5th grade I remember hearing about the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Florida. Even though I am not a direct victim of gun violence, hearing about all of these shootings and these senseless tragedies has definitely affected me. I am also deeply inspired by the activism that has come from tragedies such as these, and specifically been inspired by kids very close in age to me making a bigger impact than many of our politicians.”
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Alexis’s night unforgettable. If you contact them, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Boston Marriott Newton, 617-969-1000
Party Planner: Rachel Glazer, Rachel G Events, 617-835-1491
Music/MC/DJ: Johnny K, Pure Energy Entertainment, 978-646-9226
Photographer: Meri Bond, Meri Bond Photography, 617-823-3244
Montage: Elissa Owen, Elissa Owen Montages, 617-480-4935
Favors: All Sports Wear (sweatshirts), 617 244-4220
Logos/Sign-In Board: Lisa Thompson, Lisa Thompson Graphic Design, 508-930-8444
Invitations: Toby Dondis Ltd., 617-332-5253
Décor: Ashima Samuel, True Elegance Design, 603-233-9599
For more information on working with Mitzvah vendors in the Boston area, check out Mitzvah Market’s Boston planning group on Facebook. Live in another city? You can ask questions get advice in Mitzvah Market’s regional Bar Bat Mitzvah planning groups on Facebook.
September 15th, 2019
Cutie Patootie Creations, celebrating its 15th Anniversary this summer, is a boutique event design firm specializing in custom invitations, logos, decor, dance floor socks, sign-in boards, giveaways and event extras for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Owner/designer Stephanie Feldman explains that Cutie Patootie’s personalized design experience is what sets them apart. “We navigate a unique and creative process for each of our clients and work within every budget,” says Feldman. “Our one-stop shopping approach allows clients to take care of multiple Mitzvah needs with one vendor– simplifying the planning process and reducing stress.”
Based in North Carolina, Cutie Patootie Creations works with event planners and planning parents nationwide. Read on for examples of Cutie Patootie’s biggest sellers and hottest products.
Custom Invitations To Fit Any Budget
Creative Seating Charts, Place Cards & Sign-Ins
Unique Event Decor
Logos for Every Theme
Dance Floor Socks
Apparel & Exit Treats
Cutie Patootie Creations offers similar services for weddings, baby showers, Sweet 16s, Quinceaneras and more. For more information about Cutie Patootie Creations, visit their profile page in our Vendor Directory.
September 8th, 2019
Planning the perfect Bar or Bat Mitzvah can take months… or just one phone call!
With nearly 25 years experience, The Event of a Lifetime, Inc. is a full service event planning company that can assist you with all aspects of the Bar Bat Mitzvah planning process from budgets and vendors to event decor, entertainment and favors. “Personalized attention to each client is what sets us apart,” says Melisa Imberman, President. “We are insanely organized, creative and we think outside the box. We work with each client to build their event from the ground up. Our goal is to exceed your expectations by creating an event that truly reflects your child and your family.”
The Event of a Lifetime, Inc. maintains relationships with top Mitzvah vendors, allowing Melisa and her team to plan and execute as much (or as little) of the Bar or Bat Mitzvah process as each client desires. In addition to producing unique, eye-catching Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations, Imberman prides herself on the company’s relationships with clients, many of whom have worked with The Event of a Lifetime, Inc. on more than one affair. “There’s nothing better than being a part of such a special time in their lives and giving them the celebration of their dreams and alleviating their stress is just icing the cake,” she says.
Imberman says saving time, money and reducing stress are the top three benefits of hiring The Event of a Lifetime, Inc. She explains that clients have access to vendors they might not find otherwise, and as a self-described perfectionist, Imberman is totally invested in each and every event. “It’s not uncommon for me to wake up in the middle of the night with ideas for a celebration,” she says. “I lose sleep so you don’t have to!”
The Event of a Lifetime, Inc. recently unveiled a new Website which features a complete list of services, client testimonials, photo galleries and more. To celebrate the new site, Mitzvah Market asked Imberman to share a few of her all-time favorite Bar Bat Mitzvah pics. Imberman is also offering Mitzvah Market readers one free hour of event planning, when booking an event planning package.
Dazzling Decor
"This was a really dramatic, total room transformation. My clients chose this venue because it was convenient for a number of reasons, but they didn't love the space," explains Imberman. "I promised them it would be unrecognizable on the day of their Mitzvah... and it was! We draped the walls, covered the carpet, suspended lights from the ceiling, brought in different chairs and flooded the room with light. We also brought in a blue, mirrored dance floor, added beautiful linens, centerpieces and lounge furniture to create a room that was everything my clients wanted and more."
"This Bat Mitzvah was so whimsical and fun, with bright colors and Pop Art influences." says Imberman. "The Bat Mitzvah girl’s name was Della. She loved music and concerts so we started with Dellapalooza, but she also loved bright colors and art so we combined the ideas. We created oversized Warhol-esque photo art from her pre-Mitzvah shoot, and Lichtenstein inspired her logo, escort cards, table signs and menus. The result was totally unique and totally Della!" To see more from this celebration
click here
"Sometimes themes are obvious right away and sometimes I have to delve a little deeper," says Imberman of her creative process. "This Bar Mitzvah boy liked neon colors and caricatures. I embraced this by having him sit with a caricaturist prior to his celebration. Those drawings became décor at the party and, I also brought in a caricature artist to the event for guests. We used neon colors throughout: the Bar Mitzvah boy's logo was in the style of a neon sign, dance floor giveaways were neon, and the dancers wore neon accessories and makeup."
"This Bat Mitzvah girl wanted everything pink and 'sweet' and boy did she get both," says Imberman. "My team created a Pink Candy Wonderland: Guests entered through a pink forest of life size lollipops and cotton candy cones, the escort cards were displayed on a bed of jelly beans in an old fashioned candy cart, the tables glistened with pink, sparkly linens and centerpieces featured giant candy lollipops. The dance floor was wrapped in what looked like a sea of jelly beans, candy and the Bat Mitzvah girl's logo. Of course the evening ended with a (totally pink!) candy 'bar' to end all candy bars!" To see more from this celebration
click here
"Reinventing the wheel is one of our specialties, and this football Bar Mitzvah is a great example of that," says Imberman. "The Bar Mitzvah boy and his family love the Giants. They have season tickets and they love to tailgate at MetLife Stadium. Just my luck, the Bar Mitzvah boy's name was Matt, so Metlife became Mattlife Stadium. A branding dream! We created so many great logos and set up the party like a tailgate. Instead of the kids sitting on lounge furniture, they had stadium chairs and benches under tents and all of the food was concession-style, just like at the stadium."
"It’s not often that you find an Oregon Ducks fan in NY- I know from personal experience as I am one!- so it was really meant to be that this Mitzvah family found me, not knowing that I was a Duck too," says Imberman. "They had booked a venue prior to hiring to me and were concerned that their venue didn’t work with the Oregon Duck basketball theme. Their concerns were valid, but we made it work and then some! The centerpieces were built out of actual memorabilia (basketballs, sneakers etc.) along with the Bar Mitzvah boy's logos. Escort cards looked like mini basketball jerseys and were displayed in the stands of the Matthew Knight Arena. My favorite part of the celebration? When the Duck mascot walked in and surprised the Bar Mitzvah boy! A truly unforgettable moment." To see more from this celebration
click here
For more information about The Event of a Lifetime, Inc., visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
You can also ask questions and get advice in our regional Bar Bat Mitzvah planning groups on Facebook. Join here.
September 2nd, 2019
This NYC themed Bat Mitzvah had it all! From invitations featuring the scenic skyline to Metrocard place cards and a Statue of Liberty candle lighting centerpiece, Vanessa Tawil’s love of the city was clear. A black and white color scheme, with a pop of blush pink (to match Vanessa’s dress), created a sophisticated, feminine look for the Bat Mitzvah reception. Mitzvah Mom Jen, who planned the event herself, says parents don’t need to make the event “over the top.” “With a little creativity you can create a memorable event on any budget,” she says. Great advice for everyone!
Photo above (L-R): mom Jen, Bat Mitzvah girl Vanessa, dad Michael. The photographer for this event was Gregory Perry Photography. A complete list of Vendors follows at the end of this spotlight.
Service
Bold black and white invitations, with the NYC skyline, were made by mom Jennifer online
Vanessa and her family pose before her service at Temple Israel of Northern Westchester
The Bat Mitzvah girl was joyous as she carried the Torah through the sanctuary
Brother Miles performed the Hagba; lifting and opening the Torah before raising it in the air and turning to show the script to all assembled
The Tawil's were surrounded by a lot of love - and family members! - on their special day
Reception
The Tawil's enjoyed a light-hearted moment before the reception
The Bat Mitzvah girl and her brother, Miles
Adults, including mom, Jennifer (right), enjoyed an outdoor cocktail hour under a tent
When guests entered the reception they were greeted by this skyline sign-in board
A family friend created these unique placecards which were cleverly disguised as Metrocards
Close-up of place cards, with table assignments
Vanessa made her big entrance
Tables were named after NYC landmarks like Grand Central Station and Rockefeller Center
To add a pop of color, mom Jennifer chose to highlight the blush pink color of Vanessa’s dress which was reflected in the napkins and some of the balloons at the reception
Mom Jennifer built this centerpiece from Centerpieces by Awesome Events
The custom three tiered cake carried through the skyline theme, along with other hallmarks of NYC like taxi cabs and the Statue of Liberty
Vanessa's girlfriends joined her for a candle
The Bat Mitzvah girl and her friends wore their new swag during a fierce game of... Coke and Pepsi!
The BM girl also led her friends in a trivia game about... who else? Vanessa!
Vanessa's dance with her dad was a special moment
Special Touches
An airbrush artist provided entertainment for kids during the cocktail hour... and a memorable keepsake
Vanessa's custom sneakers were purchased online and bedazzled by a local mom!
A balloon arch framed the candle lighting table
Mitzvah Advice
“Don’t feel any pressure to ‘go over the top’ with the reception, says mom Jennifer. “With a little creativity you can create a memorable event on any budget. In my opinion, the two things that matter most are the food and the DJ. Everything else is supplementary.” Jennifer adds: “Do your research on Google, Pinterest and Social Media to get ideas and ask friends for recommendations. Luckily, this was the second mitzvah I planned so I was very organized and I knew which items need to be prioritized and which could be placed on the back burner. This was especially important because I was also supporting my husband’s local election campaign at the same time! This last aspect is what required me to get ‘creative’ with where I needed to spend the most or the least amount of money. So stick to your budget and I promise you will not look back on this special day wishing you had spent more money on the decor ”
Mitzvah Project
Vanessa participated in three Midnight Run events organized by her synagogue. Midnight Run coordinates groups to distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of New York City. The late-night relief efforts create a forum for trust, sharing, understanding and affection. That human exchange, rather than the exchange of goods, is the essence of the Midnight Run mission.
Vendor Directory
The following companies helped to make Vanessa’s celebration unforgettable. If you contact them, please tell them you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Vittoria’Z on the Lake, 914-245-0630
Party Planner: Mom, Jennifer Fields-Tawil
Music/MC/DJ: Total DJ Entertainment Group, 914-494-8015
Photographer: Gregory Perry Photography, 646-345-7077
Videographer: Neil Fennell Video, 402-202-4729
Candle Lighting Centerpiece, Centerpieces by Awesome Event, 888-443-4267
Favors: ooShirts.com, 866-660-8667
Logo/Place Cards/Table Card Cards: family friend and graphic designer Amy Yules
Invitations: Zazzle.com, 888-892-9953
Cake: Homestyle Desserts Bakery, 914-737-4659
Balloons: The Westchester Balloon Company, 914-862-2292
Sign-In Board: family friend and graphic designer Amy Yules (design); SBS Shipping and Business Services (printing), 914-923-8115
Dresses: Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman (mom); All Dressed Up (Vanessa), 914-690-1593
Suit: Macy’s (brother Miles)
Hair/Makeup: Shine Salon and Spa (hair), 914-762-6675; Justine Golfo (makeup), 914-434-5820
Custom Sneakers: Zazzle.com (printed sneaker), 888-892-9953; Kïrsten Harzewski (bedazzling), 914-469-3979
Dance Floor Socks: Eros Wholesale, 1-888-EROS-PRO (376-7776)
Planning your own DIY Mitzvah celebration? Ask questions and get advice in Mitzvah Market’s regional Bar Bat Mitzvah planning groups on Facebook. Join here.
September 2nd, 2019
The Montage Maven, a boutique production studio specializing in creative videos for all of life’s important events, creates memorable Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah montages with everything from home videos and photos to favorite TV and movie scenes.
Always striving to create unique, custom products, The Montage Maven produces videos to meet the specific wishes of their clients. Take Bar Mitzvah boy Asa, for whom an original song was composed. The Montage Maven’s talented song writer created original music and lyrics to reflect the photos his family had submitted; next The Montage Maven’s editing team seamlessly matched the photos to the lyrics into the video. The result? A one of a kind song that no one else will have.
Watch Asa's custom Bar Mitzvah montage with original song
here
The Montage Maven also followed the lead of Bat Mitzvah girl Farin who loves drawing and anime, a Japanese style of animation. Through the use of 2-D animation and a talented editing team, they created a clever montage introduction that truly captured her sprit. See below!
Watch The Montage Maven's custom "draw my life" Bat Mitzvah anime
here
For more information about The Montage Maven visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
August 17th, 2019
Choosing a fun, clever Bar or Bat Mitzvah tagline can be as easy as looking at your child’s initials. For Ryan Finkelstein of New Jersey, “Ready For…” became the jumping off point for several creative graphics and logos, that when combined with bright green and LED decor, resulted in a unique “Glow” Mitzvah.
Following a Bar Mitzvah service, the reception was held at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment, which offers multiple event spaces in one venue. The Finkelstein’s held Ryan’s cocktail hour on the Terrace Rooftop, with views of New York City, and the reception took place in the Trackside room which features an easy-to-transform open layout. Lisa Ivler Events utilized a black, white and neon green color scheme that had Ryan’s guests Ready For… plenty of fun!
They used Dina Bustin Photography and the rest of the information is listed at the bottom of the spotlight.
Rooftop Cocktail hour
Guests were directed to the rooftop cocktail hour with a sign that introduced the party's bold graphics and color scheme
Ryan's friends were definitely Ready For fun as they made their way up the escalator to the event space
Custom logos were featured on LED screens at the outside bar
It was a beautiful night and guests enjoyed the open air cocktails
Ryan's friends had a blast running around the rooftop
An incredible sushi display was topped only by...
Amazing views of the sun setting over the historic race track!
Glowing Reception
Oversized initials made of plaster greeted guests as they entered the reception
Friends "signed in" on this unique neon green locker, customized with the RF logo
A green glow was cast throughout the space; from floor to ceiling and accented at place settings
Centerpieces were designed with hydrangea, infinity candles, green lighting, and glow stick napkin rings
The kids' lounge was filled with LED furniture, black lounge sofas and custom pillows
Close-up of custom pillows with glowing logo
The kids' bar was backlit with green and offered tween-friendly drinks
Oversized photos from Ryan's pre-Mitzvah photo shoot flanked both sides of the adult bar, with his Mitzvah logo in the center
Signature cocktails allowed adult guests to “ReFresh and ReFuel”
Green lights, suspended from the ceiling added to the glow factor
A giant LED screen with Ryan's tagline made a great backdrop for the dance floor
Smaller LED screens (normally used to broadcast Meadowland's races) featured Ryan's signature logo
Ryan and his family
The DJ kept the dance floor packed
End of Night Treats
Dance floor swag included custom jerseys, hats, t-shirts and shorts
For favors, Ryan's friends took home white or black logo hoodies with cozy sweatpants or flannels
Close up of logo flannels and pants
Favors went home in RF logo drawstring bags
Close up of favor bags
Favorite dessert of the night - a chocolate fountain loaded with items to dip
Some graphic liberties turned Rita’s into Ryan’s for some fun icy treats
Kids (and adults!) lined up for the sweet treats
The oversized RF letters were repurposed at the end of the night
Guests were offered ReFresh waters on the way home
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah unforgettable. If you contact them please let them know you read about their services on Mitzvah Market.
Venue: Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, 201-843-2446
Caterer: Ark Meadowlands LLC, 201-843-2446
Event Planner: Lisa Ivler Events, 973-826-2108
Emcee/DJ/Dancers/Video Wall: Total Entertainment, 201-894-0055
Games/Airbrush: Royal Entertainment, 973-826-7011
Logos/Favors/Branding: Fingerprints Design, 917-670-4483
Décor: Jersey Street Productions, 973-779-7444
Photographer: Dina Bustin Photography, 917-593-5165
Photo Booth: iParty Pix, 855-399-4749
Magician: Magic by Vinny, 516-887-1515
August 17th, 2019
Let’s face it, dessert is right up there with swag as the best part of a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah celebration. From carnival-inspired cotton candy to decadent creme brulee, a sweet treat is what guests look forward to at the end of a long Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration. The party planners at Elevate Event Lounge in Yorktown Heights, New York, have raised the (dessert!) bar even higher with their signature “Sugar Rush Light-Up Carts” for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. These one-of-a-kind light-up carts can be customized in any color along with graphics and signage to fit your theme.
Offering everything from an LED Light-Up Donut Wall, Sweet Cereal Bar and Waffle Bar, to Churros and Custom Dipped Cannolis, they’ll make your sweetest dreams come true. These awesome indulgences can be enjoyed at your event, or bagged up to take home. Plus: all dessert stations can be customized with your signage!
Get Your Sweet On!
Watch footage from a recent Bat Mitzvah at Elevate, featuring their custom LED Wall O'Donuts
here
Elevate’s LED Wall O’ Donuts is literally an entire wall filled with a variety of deliciously topped donuts
Guests will satisfy every craving with these custom Savory, Sweet (waffles) and Sugary (cereal) Custom Dessert Bars
Freshly made donuts can be topped with your choice of amazing flavors
To learn more about how Elevate Event Lounge can make your Bar or Bat Mitzvah unique, visit their profile page in the Vendor Directory.
August 11th, 2019
Counterpoint Graphics Event Decor specializes in original designs to bring a unique spin to your Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration. Recently they worked with a family living abroad, who had a dream of a stateside pool party themed Bar Mitzvah reception for their son.
Design began with the logo of the Bar Mitzvah boy’s name, Mitchell, spelled out in a combination of fonts and pool theme objects that resembled letters in his name – a Tiki torch for the I, a beach umbrella for the T, bent pool noodles for the C, an inflatable floral E and two side view sand chairs for the letter Ls. This whimsical logo, featured on the invitation, sign-in pillow, candle lighting display, sticker and thank you note, became the jumping off point for the fun, beachy party at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury, Connecticut.
Splashing Decor
The invitation suite featured Mitchell's logo as well as other aquatic elements: ric-rac wave lines, beach balls, flip-flops and life preservers. The service program cover, pulled colors from the invitation (but left off the pool elements to be more reverant to the Synagogue). Mitchell's mom added the clever RSVP wording...Will Make a Splash (Yes!) or "Drowning in Sorrow" (No)
Surfboard place cards were the idea of Mitchell's older sister. Counterpoint Graphics Event Decor ran with the idea and created a two layer, card stock place card with die-cut table numbers and embellished with a flip-flop printed paper. Guest names were in an easy cursive font that felt like someone had signed each surfboard
The mini surf boards were displayed in scored foam wedges, painted in the colors of sand and edged with jute braided rope. Bamboo sticks were placed at the back to look like dune fencing. Hanging beach balls, provided by the party planner, enhanced the seating card environment
A custom sign-in pillow with Mitchell's logo on one side...
... and a life preserver on the flip side, was accompanied by a hand-painted beach scene, glass hurricane filled with sand and topped with a battery lit initial "M". Beach pebbles were sprinkled around the table
Inside the reception, 30" tall surfboards designated the "teens only" open seating area
Marine blue table linens, chosen by Mitchell's mom and her planner, along with small sunflower centerpieces on each table, completed the summery feel
For the candle lighting display, Mitchell's logo was back printed on acrylic. The candles stood in a custom maple, 30" wide holder, which glowed like swimming pool water, and the main lighting candle was mounted in a small glass holder filled with sand and sea glass
The surfboard logo was repeated at the table for party favors
Favors, provided by the party planner, were small embroidered towels. Counterpoint Graphics Event Decor's sticker adorned the package
The logo sticker was also utilized on the hotel guest bags which were filled with food, sunglasses and a beach ball
For more information about Counterpoint Graphics Event Decor, visit their profile page in our Vendor Directory.
You can also ask questions and get advice about unique event decor in our regional Bar Bat Mitzvah planning groups on Facebook. Join here.
July 28th, 2019
If you’re looking for a flexible event space near NYC that can easily be turned into the Bar or Bat Mitzvah venue of your dreams, check out Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment in East Rutherford, NJ. Their in-house events team are experts at transforming spaces. With several state-of-the-art event venues to accommodate anywhere from 200-500 guests, their all-inclusive event experience offers custom lounge-style furniture, plasma TVs, dramatic lighting, A/V and gourmet catering on site. Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment special event planners will work with you to create an unforgettable celebration.
Read on to see some incredible before and after photos from recent Mitzvah celebrations.
Total Transformations
Guests would never know that behind this sleek club-like Mitzvah celebration, lies the Meadowlands food court!
Dramatic lighting, LED tables/columns, sleek furniture and custom logo decor completely redefine this space
Bye-bye tacos and pizza... Hello sexy bar! Custom shelving and lighting create a whole new atmosphere
Food court by day... Club by night! This Bar Mitzvah family used long high top tables, metal chairs and funky green lighting to create a futuristic vibe
To learn more about the Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
