Hoop Wizard: Bar Bat Mitzvah Basketball Expert

Meet Jack Ryan, aka Hoop Wizard, aka BlackJack, the three-time Guinness world record holder performs his unparalleled spinning shows and motivational talks throughout the east coast including New York City, New Jersey, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and nationwide.

This basketball expert, with more than 20 years experience, knows how to entertain Bar Bat Mitzvah guests of all ages. For your cocktail hour, Jack brings two basketballs to spin. He interacts with guests by walking around doing tricks and spinning basketballs off of the kids and adults. Everyone enjoys the one-on-one interaction with the Hoop Wizard. 

If you hire Jack for a performance at your child’s celebration, generally it takes place when parents are sitting and the kids are finished eating. He’ll perform the same basketball act that he does for NBA and College halftime shows! His finale is nine spinning basketballs on his body. He continues his performance by engaging young guests in exciting games and ends by walking around the party spinning a basketball on the kids and adults. It’s amazing to watch!

Here are pictures of BlackJack in action: 

Take a look at his promo video and see him in action!

Watch the Hoop Wizard

Several of our Mitzvah families have hired the Hoop Wizard for their child’s celebration:

The Shapot Bar Mitzvah Family Spotlight
The Mittleman Bar Mitzvah Family Spotlight
The Marx Bar Mitzvah Family Spotlight

Exciting news: A documentary series is in the works for a major streaming platform that will feature an episode all about Jack Ryan, Hoop Wizard! It will be released this Winter/Spring.

To learn more about Hoop Wizard, visit his extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.

New Bar/Bat Mitzvah Game Alert! “Hot Hands” with EJ The DJ

Bar and Bat Mitzvah games have been around for decades – remember Coke and Pepsi? Huggy Bear? Today’s games take advantage of the latest technology to keep kids engaged and excited. EJ The DJ, one of the leading music and event producers, is always on the cutting edge of what kids want, and they tell Mitzvah Market that “Hot Hands” is their newest must-have game.

EJ The DJ adapted a popular celebrity photo guessing game, created by The Ellen DeGeneres Show and the makers of Heads Up!, for event production utilizing multiple LED screens and a tablet. A series of celebrity photos come up on the screen and players are challenged to guess as many names correctly as they can before the timer runs out. The MC of the event keeps the game moving and tracks how many guesses each player gets correct… and of course, who wins a prize! The result is a fun, fast-paced game that keeps the kids’ attention.

Check out the photos and video below to see kids playing “Hot Hands” at a recent EJ The DJ produced Bar Mitzvah.

Kids had a blast guessing their favorite celebrities and winning gift cards.

Watch a video of kids playing "Hot Hands" here

We thank EJ The DJ for sharing this fun new game with us. To learn more about EJ The DJ, please visit their extended profile page in our vendor directory.

Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah Celebrations In San Francisco, California

Planning a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah celebration involves making many decisions. This can be a stressful time for many families! Remember this is a milestone event that will be shared with family and friends and remembered for years to come.

Many families get ideas by seeing how other families celebrated across the country.

Here are some Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah celebrations that took place in the San Francisco Bay area.

We hope these parties you inspiration for your child’s event.

Bar Mitzvah Celebrations

An oversized Rubik's Cube served as a great sign-in and is also a keepsake night stand. See more from this celebration here

This family celebrated with a jungle theme for their son Jake. See more from this celebration here

It was a neon themed dessert station at this B'nai Mitzvah for Adam and Noah. See more from this celebration here

Bat Mitzvah Celebrations

Guests loved the Cirque du Soleil entertainers at this Gym-tastic themed party. See more from this celebration here

Oversized, colorful carnival tickets make creative place cards at this Boardwalk theme Bat Mitzvah. See more from this celebration here

The invitation set the tone for this Barn themed Bat Mitzvah. See more from this celebration here

Michael Phelps made an appearance via a giant cardboard cut out at their “selfie station,” where guests could take a photo at Sophie's Swim meet. See more from this celebration here

To let guests know which table they were seated at, sand dollars with name cards were displayed on a table of sand. See more from this celebration here

Dylan’s beautiful dress matched the decor for this Pretty In Pink party. See more from this celebration here

Jessica’s friends were photographed “walking the red carpet” with cutouts of either Justin Bieber or Jessica as shown above. See more from this celebration here

Would you like your child’s celebration spotlighted on MitzvahMarket.com? More information on how this works here.

You can also ask questions and get advice in our San Francisco Bar Bat Mitzvah planning group on Facebook. Join here.

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Bar Bat Mitzvah Bathroom Decor

A custom Bar and Bat Mitzvah logo often sets the tone for your event.  Typically featuring the Mitzvah child’s name or initials and a hint of the theme for the party, these logos are visible at the entry to the venue, on signage, favors and more.  But what about the bathrooms? 

Amy Wohl from FabuDesigns.com tells Mitzvah Market that in addition to baskets filled with assorted toiletries, families are now asking for oversized logos and decals to decorate the women’s restroom!  “Decals on bathroom mirrors are an unexpected way to put a smile on your guest’s face, and to carry your Mitzvah theme into a room that everyone uses at some point during the affair,” says Wohl. “After the first request a year ago, I have recommended these custom decals to other Bar Bat Mitzvah families and they always tell me they were a huge hit!”

See examples below:

FabuDesigns.com creates custom logos for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.  To learn more about FabuDesigns.com, visit their profile page in our Vendor Directory.

Read more Vendor Finds here.

Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah DJ Testimonials

Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah DJs are a key part of any celebration. The Bar Bat Mitzvah DJ and MC set the mood and timeline for your event. When making this big decision about your entertainment company, it helps to have references and recommendations from other Moms and Dads who have used them before.

Here are some recommendations from Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah families about the entertainment companies they used for their child’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebration. Click through the photos to see all the different vendors:

Entertainment Companies

NYCE PRODUCTIONS: "A heartfelt 'thank you' doesn’t even suffice. We had a blast and you rocked it! Thanks for making this very special day absolutely amazing for us. You worked both the kids and adults and it was everything we wanted. And I loved my big screen. All was amazing & incredible! You went above and beyond our wildest expectations. The lights over the pool and the swirling lights on the building were insane. The whole night was off the charts. You crushed it! Your whole staff was just amazing. You can sign us up now for Emily and Andrew." -- Michelle & Scott Sherman, Harrison, NY -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

EK PRODUCTIONS: "We cannot thank you enough for your amazing work at Morgan's Bat Mitzvah. From the day we hired you a year before the event, you were beyond accessible, emailing and texting me back at all hours of the night. Your professionalism was beyond expectation. You knew exactly what we needed at camp, from the design of the floor plans, to power supply etc. and you made it happen. You made the ordering of linens, photo booth etc simple and flawless. As you know, Morgan was very worried that the party would not be enough of a "dance party." Well you and your staff had the crowd dancing the ENTIRE night! I don't think anyone wanted to stop to eat! Your dancers and DJ were amazingly talented and friendly without being intrusive. Our guests are still talking about the event! Spencer and I believed from the start that it is the entertainment that makes a great party and we were right! EK Productions blew us away! Amazing work and thank you again!" -- Helene and Spencer Korn who celebrated at Camp Towanda are from Livingston, NJ -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

TODD YAHNEY EVENTS: "A tremendous thanks to you and your team for making Norah's Bat Mitzvah a wonderfully fabulous evening. Cousin Craig and the staff were both warm and fun and had the whole room dancing. The floor plan, photo booth and lounge furniture really set an incredible atomosphere. Truly, it was the happiest night of Norah's life." -- Lorien Saumier, Wilton, Connecticut -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

NJM ENTERTAINMENT: "There is no one better than Jamel and NJM Entertainment to make your party an ultimate success! Jamel is incredibly easy going to work with during the planning process, and he delivers unlimited enthusiasm, contagious energy and intense commitment and focus during the party. My kids thought that he gave excellent suggestions based upon their personalities and the size of their parties, and they felt incredibly comfortable working with him. Jamel has been the MC for all three of our children’s Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and we were more thrilled with him during each consecutive event. He becomes part of your family and treats your guests as if they are part of his family. No one is better than Jamel for your entertainment needs, and we recommend him wholeheartedly. We sincerely hope that he will be around to host our kids’ weddings in the future! If you have any questions, please contact us for rave reviews." -- Beth Gelles, Scarsdale NY -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

EJ THE DJ: "Now that I have had some days to catch up, I just wanted to write and say thank you so much for the amazing entertaining job your company did for my son’s Bar Mitzvah. I know that you know this, but Hakim was just OUTSTANDING! His upbeat personality and fun loving nature really made the party one of the best. The dancers that you sent also put their all into the party and we really enjoyed them and their enthusiasm. The kids were constantly entertained and part of the party, which in this day of electronics is not an easy task, and I credit Hakim for keeping them occupied. Everyone was blown away by Hakim and your team and I made sure everyone knew it was your company that I was using. Thanks again for everything! -- Stephanie Solomon, Manhasset, NY -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

ET EVENTS: "We had the most amazing time at Ava’s Bat Mitzvah! First of all, the DJ setup and stage was so cool. Plus you, Mystic, the DJ, dancers drummer-are all so fabulous and talented. I loved that you had the crowd up and dancing for most of the night. The energy in the room was so awesome. It really was a magical night for Ava and our family. You were such a pleasure to deal with throughout the entire preparation process. You always went out of your way to be very welcoming to both Ava and myself when we saw you. I am so glad that Laura introduced me to ET Events and that we chose you for our celebration. Our experience with ET Events far exceeded my expectations. Thank you! -- The Kaplan family, Melville, NY

To learn more about Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah DJs & Music visit our Vendor Directory.

Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah Vendor Testimonials

Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah vendors are experts in throwing a Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah celebration. Some can serve as your party planner as well. When deciding on your Bar Bat Mitzvah team of professionals, it’s good to have references and recommendations from other Moms and Dads who have used them before.

Here are some recommendations from Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah families in a variety of categories. Click through the photos in EACH category to see the different vendors:

Music Entertainment/DJs

EK PRODUCTIONS: "We cannot thank you enough for your amazing work at Morgan's Bat Mitzvah. From the day we hired you a year before the event, you were beyond accessible, emailing and texting me back at all hours of the night. Your professionalism was beyond expectation. You knew exactly what we needed at camp, from the design of the floor plans, to power supply etc. and you made it happen. You made the ordering of linens, photo booth etc simple and flawless. As you know, Morgan was very worried that the party would not be enough of a "dance party." Well you and your staff had the crowd dancing the ENTIRE night! I don't think anyone wanted to stop to eat! Your dancers and DJ were amazingly talented and friendly without being intrusive. Our guests are still talking about the event! Spencer and I believed from the start that it is the entertainment that makes a great party and we were right! EK Productions blew us away! Amazing work and thank you again!" -- Helene and Spencer Korn who celebrated at Camp Towanda are from Livingston, NJ -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

NYCE PRODUCTIONS: "A heartfelt 'thank you' doesn’t even suffice. We had a blast and you rocked it! Thanks for making this very special day absolutely amazing for us. You worked both the kids and adults and it was everything we wanted. And I loved my big screen. All was amazing & incredible! You went above and beyond our wildest expectations. The lights over the pool and the swirling lights on the building were insane. The whole night was off the charts. You crushed it! Your whole staff was just amazing. You can sign us up now for Emily and Andrew." -- Michelle & Scott Sherman, Harrison, NY -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

TODD YAHNEY EVENTS: "A tremendous thanks to you and your team for making Norah's Bat Mitzvah a wonderfully fabulous evening. Cousin Craig and the staff were both warm and fun and had the whole room dancing. The floor plan, photo booth and lounge furniture really set an incredible atomosphere. Truly, it was the happiest night of Norah's life." -- Lorien Saumier, Wilton, Connecticut -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

NJM ENTERTAINMENT: "There is no one better than Jamel and NJM Entertainment to make your party an ultimate success! Jamel is incredibly easy going to work with during the planning process, and he delivers unlimited enthusiasm, contagious energy and intense commitment and focus during the party. My kids thought that he gave excellent suggestions based upon their personalities and the size of their parties, and they felt incredibly comfortable working with him. Jamel has been the MC for all three of our children’s Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and we were more thrilled with him during each consecutive event. He becomes part of your family and treats your guests as if they are part of his family. No one is better than Jamel for your entertainment needs, and we recommend him wholeheartedly. We sincerely hope that he will be around to host our kids’ weddings in the future! If you have any questions, please contact us for rave reviews." -- Beth Gelles, Scarsdale NY -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

EJ THE DJ: "Now that I have had some days to catch up, I just wanted to write and say thank you so much for the amazing entertaining job your company did for my son’s Bar Mitzvah. I know that you know this, but Hakim was just OUTSTANDING! His upbeat personality and fun loving nature really made the party one of the best. The dancers that you sent also put their all into the party and we really enjoyed them and their enthusiasm. The kids were constantly entertained and part of the party, which in this day of electronics is not an easy task, and I credit Hakim for keeping them occupied. Everyone was blown away by Hakim and your team and I made sure everyone knew it was your company that I was using. Thanks again for everything! -- Stephanie Solomon, Manhasset, NY -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

ET EVENTS: "We had the most amazing time at Ava’s Bat Mitzvah! First of all, the DJ setup and stage was so cool. Plus you, Mystic, the DJ, dancers drummer-are all so fabulous and talented. I loved that you had the crowd up and dancing for most of the night. The energy in the room was so awesome. It really was a magical night for Ava and our family. You were such a pleasure to deal with throughout the entire preparation process. You always went out of your way to be very welcoming to both Ava and myself when we saw you. I am so glad that Laura introduced me to ET Events and that we chose you for our celebration. Our experience with ET Events far exceeded my expectations. Thank you! -- The Kaplan family, Melville, NY

Event Planners

THE EVENT OF A LIFETIME: "There is no one better than Melisa Imberman owner of The Event of a Lifetime! Melisa helped us to plan my son's Bar Mitzvah and it was spectacular! Melisa is so creative, she knows what kids love, she has the greatest network of resources and she's completely organized. We couldn't have done this without Melisa and can't wait to plan our daughter's Bat Mitzvah together in a few years. Thank you Melisa!" -- Lynn Bader Pillette, Scarsdale, NY

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Venues

THE WOODMERE CLUB: "I highly recommend Woodmere Club for your next party. They are fabulous to work with and will exceed all your expectations. Working with Rachel, Kenny and the staff has been amazing. Rachel is great and very attentive and accommodating to all requests. They went far beyond my expectations and provided excellent professionalism. This is unmatched top notch service and we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you so much for making our Simcha incredible." -- Michele and Ari Holchendler, Woodmere, NY -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

LESSINGS HOSPITALITY GROUP: "Amazing evening that we will cherish for a lifetime! Thanks so much for everything! You did an incredibly beautiful job. It was perfect." -- Mandi Wyler Garelick, Melville, NY

LIFE...THE PLACE TO BE: "I didn't want to let too much time pass. As Ashley is writing all her thanks yous, we know we owe you guys a HUGE thank you for an unbelievable day for all of us. We couldn't have even thought about making it happen without LIFE! Steven, you said to us we can definitely do something within our means. Well, because of you, we were able to make that dream of Ashley's become a reality. The meeting where you sat with us and gave Ashley your undivided attention, for a full almost 2 hours making her feel incredibly special and important. You spent the time and energy to make sure every aspect was covered from beginning to end! The LIFE décor staff, you brought that dream to Life, literally and figuratively! The decor was truly unbelievably beautiful! We didn't realize all the attention to detail until we just went through the decor pictures of the room and saw all the little things, from the pictures on the table to the balloon drop, you didn't skip a beat! The big A initial we never saw either, or the ice cream bar with the 'candy bar'. And of course let's not forget the S'mores bar that Ashley wanted. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Life is an incredible place. We love you both. THANK YOU!" -- Amy and Gary Julien, Westport, CT

CHELSEA PIERS NY: “Thank you so much! It was a great party and Aden had an amazing night!" -- Holly, New York, NY

CLUB INFINITY: “We just wanted to take the time to thank you both (and your incredible staff) for helping us give Josh the best night ever! From our first meeting over a year ago, to a few days ago when I picked up the last of our stuff, you guys have been on top of it all, professional, and have made what I suppose could be very stressful, very easy and fun. Our guests had an unforgettable time as did we. The music was amazing, kids were totally involved, the staff kept everything just right... you guys were the best. Please feel free to use us as a reference... we have only glowing things to say.” -- Carolyn Linett, Briarcliff Manor, NY

STEEL EVENT SPACE: "It’s simple. Steel Event Space in Westbury knows how to throw a party! Rich G, Christine and their entire staff put the word “art” in party. It is truly an art form the way they seamlessly throw a party! No stone was left unturned with this amazing staff and what you need, Steel will provide and go to no end to make it the very best. Attentive to the guests and hosts at all times, the Steel crew is on its game from start to finish. The 19 course butler served meal is truly one for the ages and the whole setup keeps everyone “in the mix” and engaged with the party the entire time. At Steel, they truly bring the party to you. Even those who don’t feel like dancing, are entranced by the spectacle of Steel and by the middle of the party are pumping their fists in the air, jamming out with the DJ and MC. The staff is courteous and cool, the food is amazing, and the party never stops. The photography beautifully captured every moment and at the end of the night the host walks out with every single picture taken! And who could forget Ricky the MC. I’ve been to a lot of parties and this guy is hands down the best MC I’ve ever seen, period. We can’t thank Rich G, Christine and the entire Steel staff enough for making my daughter’s night so special. It was a night to remember for us all and Steel Event Space made it happen." -- David Yaker, Lynbrook, NY

DAVE AND BUSTER'S WESTBURY/MASSAPEQUA: "On June 16th, my family hosted my son's Bar Mitzvah at Dave and Busters in Westbury. I couldn't have been happier with the outcome. From the very beginning, Karen and the entire staff went above and beyond for us. The games, dancing, food, it was a perfect night!" -- Janice Kaye, Old Bethpage, NY

GRAND PRIX NY: "We had my daughter's Bat Mitzvah celebration at Grand Prix on Sunday, June 3rd. I'm writing to tell you that Prie Dreshaj, your event manager, was absolutely fantastic in all aspects of planning and hosting the event. She met with us many times prior to the event and was meticulous in going through every detail. When we arrived at Grand Prix on Sunday, the room looked absolutely amazing. During the event, Prie worked incredibly hard- she was constantly moving, checking everything, making sure everything was running perfectly. The rest of your staff was great too and the food was delicious. Prie really went above and beyond to ensure that the party was fabulous. She is a real asset to Grand Prix and I will highly recommend Grand Prix to others to host an event." -- Melissa Slive, Chappaqua, NY

UPPER STORY BY CHARLIE PALMER: "When we were starting to plan for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah, there were a lot of decisions to be made. Probably the most important was, of course, the venue. We choose Upper Story due in no small part to two things. One, we knew that the food would be amazing. Two, as soon as we met Jennifer we knew we would be in the right hands. Planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is stressful, but Jennifer made everything easier. From day one she was both a calming influence and a wealth of knowledge. No question was too small and she always took the time to answer our questions whether over email, phone or in person. We also loved that she really cared about our daughter's opinions and making sure that she was happy with every detail. We could not have been happier with the end result; a great party with great food and a fun time had by all. The entire staff was a pleasure to work with and took care of every detail during our party. The food was spectacular, from the hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour to the amazing funfetti waffle bar for the kids. The phenomenal city views and outdoor terrace space added to the beauty of the day." -- Melissa Cohen, New York City

iPLAY AMERICA: "I just had my daughter's Bat Mitzvah at iPlay America’s Event Center and it was everything I could've asked for and more. From the moment I contacted them, everyone that worked on the event was helpful, gracious, polite, and really wanted to make the day special for my girl and our family. Kevin, Edwin, Janine and Jennifer always got back to me immediately, checked in with me to make sure everything was the way we wanted it to be. The day of, I didn't have to worry about a thing! They took such great care of us and the Bat Mitzvah girl, always checking in with us. The food is AMAZING as well, we had the sweet 16 package and I had so many guests come to us and tell us the food was awesome! We had such a special amazing day celebrating my girl. I definitely recommend iPlay America’s Event Center! Plus, a bonus part of our party, we also had the kids use the iPlay America amusement park as well which was a huge hit! Definitely consider having your next event here, I know we will! -- Melissa and Adam Schwartz, Marlboro, NJ

Decor Rentals/Lounge Furniture

SUPREME PRODUCTIONZ FURNITURE/DECOR RENTAL: "We used Supreme Productionz for our son Elijah‘s Bar Mitzvah in April 2018. From our first interaction on the phone to our final goodbye when the event ended they were courteous, professional and attentive to make sure the service they provide was perfect for us. This was the best move we made because of the “wow” factor. When people walked in the room they could not believe the “kid lounge“ we had set up. I didn’t even know this type of business existed. It’s a homerun. They create and modify a layout for your venue. They drove over two hours to come see us for an initial interview. After some back-and-forth emails and phone calls, we created the perfect scene and the kids and parents loved it. The venue said it was the best party they ever had aesthetically and energetically and I know the lounge was a big part of that. You cannot lose with Jason and his staff. We are grateful and will use them again for our second son‘s Bar Mitzvah." -- Michael S, Vineland, NJ

Sign-In Option

THE PIECED PALETTE: "The Pieced Palette made a unique and special sign-in pillow for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah. We put the invitation on one side, and incorporated my daughter's favorite colors and her name (which Jane found and used the exact font of the invitation!) to create a useful and AMAZING remembrance from a very special day. Jane was AWESOME to work with - she made sure I knew where we were in the process and recommended the best markers to use. My guests commented about what a great alternative this is to a traditional sign-in board. It now sits on my daughter's bed and serves as a fun, colorful memory of a beautiful day." -- Stacey H. Suffern, NY

Photographer & Montages

WHITE LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO: “The team at White Light was a pleasure to work with from the get go. From the photo shoot in Brooklyn to our daughters Bat Mitzvah in Roslyn they were true professionals. All of these things are evident in the pictures I received, their creativeness and eye for details are a talent that shines through in the quality of my photos.” -- Kara Mindel Roslyn, NY -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

JONATHAN SEILER PRODUCTIONS: "Thank you SOOOO much again and again and again.....that montage was amazing! We have received so many compliments about how well it was done. All because of you! Not once did you complain with how crazy I must have driven you with all of my comments and edits. The montage captured our family in such a fun, happy and warm way, exactly what we were after. Get ready for Evan's!" -- Deb Caplan, Short Hills, NJ WATCH THIS MONTAGE HERE

THE MONTAGE MAVEN: "We are beyond grateful to The Montage Maven for adding such a fun and special touch to our son’s Bar Mitzvah with their creative, original and tremendous montage! Everyone raved about it and it captured the essence of our son, our family and our event perfectly. Working with Jackie at The Montage Maven was such a joy and the end result far exceeded our expectations. We can’t wait for them to do our daughter’s montage next year! We highly recommend this exceptional company!" -- Mindy & Mark McLaughlin, Tampa, Florida WATCH THIS MONTAGE HERE

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Favors

A PROMOS USA: "Thank you for all of your help in creating the most amazing favors for my son's June 2, Bar Mitzvah. The t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, and pillows were a big hit! Guests and their parents continue to ask who we used. Your work was just what I was looking for. I see your photos on Facebook all the time. You have the best stuff! Thank you! -- Wendy Weinstein -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

JAYLOR PARTY FAVORS:"I truly loved working with Lori from Jaylor Party Favors for both of my daughters’ Bat Mitzvahs. She was incredibly creative, flexible, paid tremendous attention to detail, and worked really hard to make sure our logos and giveaways were exactly what we wanted for our parties! Her patience and full support during this process were invaluable. When we were running between vendors, she even had dinner ready for us so we could spend the time with her required. And when we needed some our giveaways for the entrance video, she was able to expedite our order so all was ready for the shoot! She was there for us throughout the entire process and willing to help with any aspect. I would definitely recommend Jaylor Party Favors." -- Jill Ranieri, Great Neck, NY

FAVOR-IT!: "I couldn't have done my favors without Michelle of Favor-it! Michelle is very personable and really listened and understood my vision. She held my hand through the phone and email and helped me every step of the way in deciding on every detail of my son, Dylan's Bar Mitzvah favors. I am really picky and the quality of the items were extremely important to me. Planning a party is hard work and expensive. Having quality favors (hooded sweatshirts with the date logo on the front and main party logo on the back, bucket hats, drawstring bags and giveaway t-shirts) really gave my party the extra WOW factor! The adults and kids also LOVED the cell phone wallets with the cool party logo (although some of my older guests needed instructions as to what they were!). Because I've attended multiple Bar Mitzvah parties prior to this one, I've realized adults want favors too and the cell phone wallets Michelle suggested were the perfect touch. One was placed at each place setting and delighted my adult guests. On a whim I called Favor-it and I am so happy I did. Michelle took a lot of stress off my plate. Working with Michelle was a pure delight and she took the worry and chore out of figuring out the favors. She is so organized and each favor bag came labeled with the right size for the right kid. It was easy to hand out and very impressive. Thank you Michelle!" -- Elisabeth Newman, Chestnut Hill, MA

GOTHAM T-SHIRTS: "I can’t say enough about Howie Zwang of Gotham T-Shirts. From my initial phone call, Howie and his team took my ideas and completely blew me away with the art work. I live in NJ and had many choices locally, but when I went to see my choices of apparel, I knew Gotham T-Shirts would not disappoint. The quality and prices of the items I chose for my daughters Bat Mitzvah exceeded my expectations. But even better was seeing my daughters face when she saw the final product." -- Marni Ashkenazi

Photo Booths

THE HIPSTR COMPANY : "I can't say enough about Hipstr. They were extremely easy to work with and very responsive. Their forms were easy and simple and they sent our photo strip drafts within a few days of filling out the form. Once I responded about the draft, I received a second draft within minutes. It was truly amazing customer service. I love that they provide unlimited prints and send the photos via email immediately. Our attendants were extremely attentive and helpful and read the audience well. Specifically, they provided necessary props so people would not have to run around between pictures. All in all, we were very pleased and we would highly recommend Hipstr." -- Lyndsay, New York -- Scroll to read other parents' comments

SIMON ELLIOT EVENTS: "We cannot thank the entire team at Simon Elliot events enough! Starting with Simon himself who personally took all our pictures to the rest of his very hard working, creative, and professional staff. They took our ideas and made them a reality, beyond what we could've imagined. From creating our logos, to our personalized games, and end of the night food kiosks: everything looked beyond spectacular! We are still getting compliments about how great the party was, and our daughter most importantly had the most incredible night!" -- Lisa & Mark Shaevitz, Jericho, NY

To learn about more Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah experts, visit our Vendor Directory.

Candy Themed Bat Mitzvah Party

The Mazarita family celebrated daughter Madison’s Bat Mitzvah with a party at Bergen Point Country Club in West Babylon, New York. With Madison’s love for candy in mind, this celebration incorporated many sweet details. Dad Joey Marazita owns Maximum Entertainment so there was also great music and interactive games on and off the dance floor! 

Pictured L-R: Brother Matthew, Mom Karyn, Bat Mitzvah girl Madison and Dad Joey.

PM Photo and Video was the photographer and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.

Party Details

The ballroom looks festive with over-sized balloons and LED high top tables

Madison looks beautiful in this two piece long chiffon dress with beaded bodice

This DIY candle lighting display incorporated lots of great candy covering cylinders which held the candles

The sign-in chair, taken from Madison's room was also blinged out with some candy

 Music Entertainment

Madison making her entrance on the shoulders of one of the Maximum Entertainment dancers

Madison and Dad Joey belt out a tune together

Time for the Horah!

MC Deano interacted with the crowd and the Maximum Entertainment DJ played awesome music and gave out fun giveaways!

Madison had a great time on stage

 Sweet Mitzvah Treats

This awesome candy cake was created by Mom Karyn and featured all of Madison's favorites

Madison poses in front of the candy truck offering her guests a sweet treat for their drive home

Advice from Dad:

“Enjoy this once in a lifetime event to the fullest! No better feeling in the world as a parent to see the endless happiness in your child’s eyes on their special day.”

Vendor Directory

The following vendors helped to make Madison’s Bat Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.

Venue: Bergen Point Country Club, 631-661-1525
Party Planner: MC’s Deano, Evan & DJ Eddie, Maximum Entertainment, 516-826-8632
Special Touches: That One Special Touch, Randi Lehman, 516-496-1025
Photographer/Videographer: PM Photo & Video, 631-495-6181
Cake: Custom made by Mom Karyn
Decor: Themes & Dreams, 516-221-9092
Sign-in chair: Madison’s own desk chair
Madison’s Dress: Outrageous Boutique, 516-931-3331

Pillow & Gift Options From The Pieced Palette

The Pieced Palette believes that every Bar and Bat Mitzvah child deserves a special keepsake gift that commemorates his or her special day. They can take your child’s invitation (or logo or photo) and create one-of-a-kind fabric art that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Plenty Of Pillow Options From The Pieced Palette 

The Pieced Palette offers a wide variety of keepsake pillow options including sign-in pillows and bean bags, keepsake pillows, wordcloud pillows, and love pillows each customized to commemorate your child’s special day. 

SIGN-IN PILLOWS 

They make cool and creative sign-in pillows for Bar Bat Mitzvahs. Your guests may either sign a finished pillow, or sign a fabric mounted onto a board that The Pieced Palette makes into a pillow after the party. They can make heavyweight floor pillows, or lighter weight pillows for the bed or sofa. The Pieced Palette can easily adapt your child’s invitation or logo as the basis of the design. 

SIGN-IN BEAN BAGS

Their custom bean bag chairs are a great keepsake sign-in for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration. No more sign-in boards collecting dust in your basement or attic, sign-in bean bags are a fun and functional option. Fully customizable.

KEEPSAKE PILLOWS 

These are a wonderful memento of your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah invitation. The Pieced Palette will create something special for you inspired by the design of the invitation. The more basic pillows are print-only, while the more elaborate pillows incorporate various materials and trims combined in an artful way.

WORDCLOUD PILLOWS 

Wordcloud pillows are great presentation gifts. You supply The Pieced Palette with the words and they create the design. You choose the colors and font and they do the rest. 

LOVE PILLOWS 

For “Love” pillows, your child’s initials are artfully typeset to create a design that contains the initials in an interesting pattern and superimposed onto a heart. They can create this design with any initials and any colors! It’s a wonderful gift for a Bar Bat Mitzvah child. 

To learn more about The Pieced Palette, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory. 

Bar Bat Mitzvah Decor Elements From Lighter Than Air Events

Lighter Than Air Events is a party decorating company which specializes in full party coordinating, Corporate Events, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16’s Anniversaries, and any other special event.

No job is too small or too big for them! Some of their services include: sign-in books and boards, balloons, photo blowups, themed centerpieces, full lounge décor, break thru walls, place cards and table displays, coming attraction signs, life size stand-ups, invitations, puzzle boards, step & repeat backdrops, floor decals, custom printed pillows, superimpose posters, club style/lounge, marquis signs and much more!

Take a look at some of their work from a variety of Bar Bat Mitzvah celebrations:

JOLIE’S BAT MITZVAH CELEBRATION

For this Bat Mitzvah at Aura, LTA created Jolie’s name in 7’ tall letters which greeted guests as they arrived

Jolie's logo on the front doors to Aura

Dancefloor logo and light up cubes in the lounge area

Custom printed light up shades with hanging crystals and floating candles in glass vases around the base

BEN’S “BEN THERE DONE THAT” BAR MITZVAH

This celebration took place at Temple Avodah, Kombert Caterers, White Light was the photographer and Party Harty provided the entertainment.

Foamcore themed centerpiece sitting atop a lit glass cylinder with objects relating to the same theme at the bottom of the centerpiece

Balloons hanging from the ceiling in the ballroom

Each table featured a different centerpiece

Smaller custom backlit centerpieces for the lounge

The sign-in book was placed on the place card table. The oversized centerpiece was moved to the lounge area for the celebration after guests arrived

ABBY’S BAT MITZVAH CELEBRATION

The photographer for this celebration at Temple Or Elohim was the Ira Rosen Studio.

There were several centerpiece styles. On the left a custom letter A sits atop hanging crystals, with floating candles

The candle lighting display featured glass vases with crystals on the bottom and floating candles around the cake

Sign-in photo

Another centerpiece style featured custom printed shades with photos of Abby sitting on top, with floating candles and flowers in glass vases around the base of the centerpiece

The place card table was decorated with Abby’s name on top of glass vases with floating candles

White lanterns hanging from the ceiling

Another one of the centerpieces featured crystal candelabras, with floating candles and flowers in glass vases around the base

A MASON NATION THEMED BAR MITZVAH

This celebration was held at Temple Or Elohim and White Light provided the photography.

Some of the tables featured custom printed shade centerpieces with floating basketballs in the vase

Balloons hanging from the ceiling in the ballroom

White Birch centerpieces with hanging crystals

Step & Repeat backdrop for photo favors

An Acrylic initial "M" was used as a sign-in board

There were many prints that branded the sides of the light up high top tables

KEEPING UP WITH KARLI

This celebration was held at Temple Avodah, Kombert Caterers and White Light provided the photography.

A variety of centerpieces were used at this celebration including a custom initial "K"

There were also custom printed tower centerpieces

This White Birch centerpiece had flowers & hanging crystals

Balloons hanging from the ceiling in the ballroom

MARKOWITZ BAT MITZVAH

This celebration was held at Temple Avodah, Kombert Caterers and White Light provided the photography.
 

A giant snowglobe was in the lounge area and guests stood inside to take photos!

Snow flakes hangning from the ceiling

White Birch centerpieces were used with hanging snowflakes & crystals and floating candles in glass vases around the base of the centerpiece

To learn more about Lighter Than Air Events, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.

Find The Best Bar Bat Mitzvah Experts In The Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia Area

When planning your milestone event in the Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia area, you will need a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah venue, party planner, caterer, DJ, invitations, favors like sweatshirts, t-shirts, a Bar Bat Mitzvah photographer, montage maker, event decor and much more.

We have provided a list of the best Bar Bat Mitzvah experts in the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia area. They are all ready to provide a unique and special Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration for your family and friends.

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