October 16th, 2016
It seems like most of the fashion shopping for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah revolves around the Bat Mitzvah girl, her sisters and the Mom. That is, until now!
Enter The Pieced Palette. You might know this company for their one-of-a-kind sign-in pillows, beanbags or gift pillows made from logos, photos or invitations.
THEY ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR CUSTOM MEN’S FORMAL WEAR!
The Pieced Palette can create custom neckties and bow ties, plus cummerbunds, braces/suspenders and ascots.
Josh’s JG logo was placed on Yankee pinstripes for his sign-in pillow. The design was modified for an all over pattern on a silk necktie
The Pieced Palette social media logo on a silky faille necktie
This Q logo was set into a repeat pattern, then printed on a silk necktie
Children's doodles, arranged in a repeat pattern and printed on a yellow background on a silk necktie
An acrylic painting, put into a kaleidoscope repeat pattern and placed on a diagonal on a silk necktie
The Pieced Palette social media logo on a silky Faille Prettied Bowtie and Cummerbund
When ordering, 10 weeks lead time is preferred. Pricing based on number of items ordered, material selected and design.
SPECIAL MITZVAH MARKET DEAL: Get $50 off a combination of a Sign-In Pillow or Bean Bag and a Men’s formal wear item (same logo required on all items).
Contact The Pieced Palette at 914-420-1746 or info@thepiecedpalette.com and to learn more about The Pieced Palette, visit their profile page in our Vendor Directory.
October 13th, 2016
SPACE is New Jersey’s largest all-inclusive private event venue offering 26,000 square feet of space for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah party.
They have renovated once again, always updating their look with the elegance of a modern country club and the ambiance of an upscale nightclub. SPACE offers amazing entertainment, a wide selection of video games, glow-in-the-dark mini-bowling, laser tag arena and (paint less) paintball for guests of all ages to enjoy. Unique to this venue, they offer complimentary LED lighting, an LED wall and special effects and they build all of the decor and centerpieces – everything is custom.
In addition to great entertainment and decor, they have the most unique entrances – think zipline! They handle every event from food to decor to entertainment – they can do it all! The dedicated staff at SPACE takes care of everything for you so that you can relax and have fun on your child’s special day!
No Two Parties Are The Same
Because… No Two Kids Are The Same
Every Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration at SPACE is different. Different logos, different decor, different catering choices – including amazing live food stations where everything is served fresh for your guests. And, there’s a new taco bar that kids love!
You can host the party of your child’s dreams without having the concern that the party will be the “same as everyone else’s.” They take care of every detail because at SPACE, it’s one-stop-shopping; the planning process is seamless and stress-free.
Here are some examples of Bar and Bat Mitzvah parties at SPACE where the venue was completely transformed each time.
A ‘Bloomies’ Bat Mitzvah Theme:
Pink and black checkerboard dance floor with the iconic "B" for Bloomingdales logo
A Football Bar Mitzvah Theme:
A ‘Just So Much Fun’ Bat Mitzvah Theme:
A Basketball Bar Mitzvah Theme:
To learn more about Space, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
October 10th, 2016
Do you prefer to give a cash gift to a Bar Bat Mitzvah child? We’ve done a round up of creative ways to package cash-o-la as a gift!
Check out the ideas below and start creating some unique gifts out of dollar bills!
A box filled with different currency, disguised as candy. This is easy to make and is described in detail on
Life As Mom. Nestled within candy papers are various denominations: pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, dollar coins and dollar bills, two dollar bills and as high up as you can afford
Looks like this money tower, which we found on Pinterest.com was created with various circles of styrofoam and double sided tape or straight pins
A money balloon from
Sugar and Charm is another great idea and nice surprise to the recipient
From
Lovezilla.net is a creative idea where you tape bills together forming a long stream of money!
Buy an inexpensive umbrella and tape the money inside. When the Bar/Bat Mitzvah child opens it up - there is your gift! Something for a rainy day. More can be found on this idea on
Happy Home Fairy
Did you give a Bar or Bat Mitzvah child a creative gift? Let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com.
September 28th, 2016
When planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration, The Event Of A Lifetime, Inc. can save you hours of leg work and phone calls, since the research has been done for you. They have an extensive library of Bar Bat Mitzvah resources and contacts in every field and will carefully select only those professionals who can enhance every detail of your child’s special day.
The Event Of A Lifetime, Inc. caters to Mitzvah Moms, customizing each party to suit their needs, style and budget. They can assist with as much or as little as the client would like and specialize in finding unique locations, providing personal service & allowing the guest of honor’s personality to be reflected in the celebration.
Recently, The Event Of A Lifetime told us about a trend in using taglines to brand Bat Mitzvah celebrations. This new trend is becoming more & more popular especially for those who opt not to have a Bat Mitzvah theme. The combination of colors, a logo and a tagline is a great way to customize/brand your party.
Here are some examples:
Logo with initial and date for Ryan’s celebration
Tagline: A RYdicoulous Night! (RY = Ryan)
See more from this celebration
Lily’s logo
Tagline: Ride On = Equestrian themed Bat Mitzvah
Maddy’s logo
Tagline: Kick ass party = Karate themed Bat Mitzvah
See more from this celebration
Tagline: That’s outRACHeous! (Rach = Rachel)
See more from this celebration
Taylor’s logo
Tagline: THE party, THE invitation, THE rsvp, THE VIP lounge = Bat Mitzvah girl’s monogram THE
A SpectacuLAUR Night! LAUR = Lauren
See more from this celebration
Lauren’s logo
Tagline: party aLL night (LL= Lauren Levine)
To learn more about The Event Of A Lifetime, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
September 24th, 2016
We found a great idea for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah candle lighting, candy bar or Mitzvah Exit Treat – it’s called Sprinkle It On.
Where food and fashion meet – it’s Rice Krispies Treats in an ice cream cone with sprinkles on top. Mix and Match your favorite colors and toppings to create dramatic centerpieces, a ‘cake’ display or add the finishing touch to your dessert buffet or candy bar. We love the candle lighting display!
Take a look at what they can do:
A candle lighting display, so clever!
Sweet!
A delicious dessert idea or add these to your candy bar
Customize with photos of the guest of honor
They'll match your theme or color scheme
A fun Mitzvah Exit Treat
For more information about Sprinkle It On, visit their Website.
September 21st, 2016
Who better to find the latest and greatest for all things Bar Bat Mitzvahs than our own Mitzvah Moms?
For Mitzvah Mom Caroline, this was her third and final Bar Mitzvah! We spotlighted Ben and Jason and now it was Casey’s turn.
When it came time to decide on a sign-in, it was totally DIY for Caroline. She designed custom high-top sneakers with pictures of Casey with family and friends from Zazzle.com.
Then she put the sneakers in a lucite display box from The Container Store and had Casey’s friends sign the box with different colored paint pens. It now is a great keepsake in Casey’s room!
Custom sneakers from Zazzle
Casey's friends left him special messages on the lucite box
Do you have a great Mom Find that you would like to share with our readers? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
See past Mom Finds here.
September 18th, 2016
The Firouztale Family celebrated daughter Jules Bat Mitzvah on April 9, 2016, at Temple Judea in Manhasset, New York. A party in her honor was held later that evening at the the Village Club of Sands Point, in Sands Point, New York — a historical Guggenheim estate, adding to the magical evening in a majestic mansion.
#JustJules was a great theme for a night celebrating this special girl.
Pictured L-R: Mom Michelle, Bat Mitzvah girl Jules and Dad Benny.
Jovon Photography was the photographer and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the Spotlight.
Mitzvah Invitation and Service
When it came time to choose the invitation, the family worked with Jennifer Reierson of Jar of Ideas. They chose a custom white card with turquoise border. The invitation was displayed on the kippot basket
Jules did an amazing job leading the beautiful Saturday morning service. A kiddush luncheon followed
Bat Mitzvah Style
Jules posing on the grounds of the Village of Sands Point Club in her beautiful sweetheart beaded ballgown
The back of the gown was equally striking
Bat Mitzvah sneaker style from SWAK Design
The women in this family have lots of style L-R Aunt Ivy, Mom Michelle, Bat Mitzvah girl Jules and Grandma.
Party Decor and Details
The kids’ section of the ballroom was a lounge in a pink and blue color scheme showcasing the #JustJules logo by Amy Wohl of FabuDesigns.com. There was another section for the adults that offered a more elegant look and feel.
This chic party had lots of goodies in a custom logo'd box for out of town guests. See more from this celebration
here
Inside filled with yummy treats by Gracious Goodies
The place card table
Guests wrote notes to Jules on pretty rocks
Friends writing special messages to Jules on her sign-in rocks
JULES: The dance floor made a huge statement with the #JustJules floor decal. See more from this celebration
here
Nice touches included fabulous embroidered linens, sparkly table numbers, Photofetti and lots of glow from candles
Metro Floral Designs created the elegant centerpieces
Jules' name lit up in block letters
Custom pillows by Jodi's Gifts in the teen lounge
Pictures of Jules were displayed throughout the room
Wall Decor
This beautiful formal temple picture decorated the ballroom wall
Another great shot of the Bat Mitzvah girl
Oversized pictures like this one, lined the walls, thanks to Jovon Photography
Mitzvah Music/Candle Lighting/Fun
Jules practiced a dance with her father for months which started out with 10 seconds of, “Just The Way You Are” by Billy Joel then into a rap mix, which all her guests loved.
Jules and Dad Benny showed guests the moves
Jules made her entrance
Evan Kirsh is a 16 year old local magician who performs for audiences of all ages
Gotham T-Shirts created the favors with the #JustJules logo
The custom logo'd Step-N-Repeat
Party Artz was on hand with an air brush artist to create amazing favors
Jules surrounded by her friends during the candle lighting ceremony
Guests loved the Cotton Candy Artist!
Bat Mitzvah Montage
Larry from On Video Productions created Jule’s Bat Mitzvah montage with an instagram theme.
Watch her montage here
Mitzvah Exit Treats and Party Favors
Delicious custom cookies in party colors by Stone House
#JustJules t-shirt favors wrapped with a turquoise ribbon by Gotham T-Shirts
Some advice from Mom Michelle
“Your planning cannot start early enough. Aside from booking your most important vendors way ahead of time, try to care for some of the smaller details on an ongoing basis-just keep checking things off the list. Join MitzvahMarket.com an unbelievable online resource for anything having to do with Mitzvah planning. Being well organized is definitely key to staying somewhat sane throughout the planning process and I found investing in the “Mitzvah Organizer” was one of the best decisions I made. It just made the entire planning process a lot easier. Have notepads on your night table-it’s funny how things come to mind when you least expect It. I often wondered how everything would eventually come together and somehow they just did. Make sure you take a step back the day of the event and just take it all in and don’t forget to pat yourself on the back for a job well done! Then enjoy one of the most special days of your family’s life.”
Mitzvah Project
Jules’ Bat Mitzvah project raised awareness for the Ronald McDonald House Long Island. Jules went for a tour of the house seeing firsthand what they provide to families of children confronted with illnesses seeking treatment at local hospitals.
Jules was proud to have filled two huge carts to donate to the Long Island Ronald McDonald House
Jules decided to collect non perishable items requested by the house, with two of her friends at the local Stop 'n Shop grocery store
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Jules celebration special. If you give any a call, please make sure they know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Burak Meyveci, Village Club of Sands Point, 516-944-7400
Invitations, Programs, Place cards, Table numbers: Jennifer Reierson, Jar of Ideas LLC, 908-432-2954
Welcome Boxes: Sara, Gracious Goodies, 516-659-6533
Custom Logos: Amy Wohl, FabuDesigns.com, 312-513-1698
Pillows/Napkins: Jodi, Jodi’s Gifts & Jodi’s Events, 516-662-2137
Custom Confetti: Photofetti, 866-496-3168
Favors: Howie, Gotham T-shirts, 516-676-0900
Videographer: Joe Licul Photography & Video, 347-358-8112
Photographer: David, Jovon Photography, 516-922-3535
Montage: Larry, Video Larry/On Video Productions, 516-466-6322
Centerpieces/Table Linens/Candle Lighting Table: Adrian, Metro Floral Designs, 516-466-6151
Airbrush Artist: Stacey Zarcone, New York Party Artz, 631-775-7860
Magician: Marlene, Evan Kirsh, 516-587-9844
Cotton Candy Artist: Rocky, Cotton Candy Artist, 929-285-8665
Personalized Exit Cookies: Tiffany, Stone House Oven Cookies, Etsy.com
Kippahs, Talit, Decorated Basket: Tami, Zion Lion, 516-437-5466
Jule’s Party Gown: Ask Alice, 516-921-2464
Sneakers: Stephanie, SWAK Designs, 973-207-2401
Mom’s Evening Gown: Mieka, 516-367-8755
Hair/Make-up: Nubest, 516-627-9444
Online Planning Tool: MitzvahOrganizer.com
September 18th, 2016
ModernTribe is a go-to for Judaica Bar Bat Mitzvah gifts.
Owner Amy Kritzer is also the founder of the modern recipe website WhatJewWannaEat.com, and wanted to offer hip Jewish products as cool as Jewish people. Whether shopping for Jewish Jewelry or Bar Bat Mitzvah Gifts, ModernTribe is your source for Judaica from all over the world with a modern design aesthetic. They strive to include products that are truly well-designed, clever, and beautiful.
Their gift registry really caught our eye. Mitzvah gift-giving would be a whole lot easier if kids could register for what they want!
Here’s a few gift ideas from their Bar Bat Mitzvah section:
'Mazel Tov" Brass Money Clip
Opal Star of David Necklace
Tzedakah Box
Hamsa Dog Tag
To learn more, visit ModernTribe’s Website.
September 14th, 2016
Back in 2010, many of our readers were touched by one family’s idea to have their floral designer create their son’s Bar Mitzvah centerpieces from school supplies and then donate all of it to a school in need!
Mitzvah Mom Gail explained: “Instead of floral arrangements, Marc Wilson of Marc Wilson Design created individual arrangements for each table out of books and school supplies. The materials were all donated to the Harlem Children Zone after our party. Also, we had a book cake that was really great, and in theme.” She adds, “This all tied together as Jonathan’s Mitzvah Project was working at the NY Public Library, so books really started and ended the Bar Mitzvah, and it brought it all together.”
Recently, we found this DIY video from Hip2Save about creating a School Supply “Cake” and we immediately thought of Gail’s story and wanted to share this idea with our readers.
Watch here
The directions and supplies are here.
The finished product!
Can make a great centerpiece!
Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com if you decide to try this for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah! Also, if you have other good ideas for your child’s Mitzvah Project, let us know!
September 14th, 2016
Todd Shapera Photography recently photographed a winning NCAA themed Bar Mitzvah that we couldn’t wait to share.
Bar Mitzvah boy Gavin loves college basketball and March Madness. Since his Bar Mitzvah fell during the first round of the tournament, the Wurtzburger family decided that would the perfect way to celebrate his special day. Todd Shapera Photography was the photographer for brother Ryan’s Yankee themed celebration and was brought back to photograph this one as well.
March Madness Mitzvah Style
Dad Rich works in the fashion industry and incorporated the logos of the schools the family loves on navy blazers. For Bar Mitzvah boy Gavin, it was University of South Carolina, Dad Rich is an Ohio University alumni, Brother Ryan is a huge LSU fan and Mom Jennifer is a Cornell University graduate, and she wore a beautiful red gown.
The family in their NCAA best included color coordinated outfits. The blazers, pants and matching belts were all custom made and coordinated by Dad Rich!
Even their sneakers matched the theme. Everyone wore logo'd sneakers.
Mom's shoes were custom made in Japan - notice those heels!
Decor and Party Details
Gavin is a South Carolina Gamecocks fan — the basis of the party theme. The logo was created by family friend Sherrie Goldstein of Logos and More. She took the “C” from Carolina and made it into a “G.” Garnet, the school color, was featured in the decor as well.
The Will Call booth was used for the kids to receive their VIP tickets, aka place cards
Mom and Dad came up with the idea for making each table a different college with the table linens to match the school colors done by Double G Productions
Gavin’s awesome logo was placed around the room and incorporated into much of the decor
College team decals were a great decor element
The bar was decorated with custom logo decals
The screen on the dance floor showed the live feed of the tournament games as they were being played!
The huge dance floor customized with a Gobo of Gavin's logo
The family hanging in the teen lounge area with custom pillows and posters
Clever drink signage
Wait Staff/Sign-In/Interactive Fun
Dad Rich dressed the entire waitstaff in NCAA jerseys of college “stars” from the past which they then could keep at the end of the night.
Chef Victor loved wearing his custom chef jacket with Gavin's logo
The wait staff had team spirit!
There were two sign-in options: one was an official NCAA game ball used for guests to sign...
And the other: four squares of actual game-used floor from a South Carolina Gamecocks championship game
A great shot of the live feed behind Mom Jenn on the dance floor!
During the cocktail hour there was lots of action in the kids' lounge including Pop-A-Shot...
...and Don't Dunk It-Plunk It
Montage
Dad Rich also put together the entire montage which included many familiar sports superstars such as Michael Strahan and Shaquille O’Neal.
Football great Michael Strahan
Shaq sending his best wishes to Gavin
Favors/Giveaways/Cake
The favors were created by Dad Rich. He designed long sleeved hoodie t-shirts for the kids as well as a custom drawstring bag.
Nike Elite socks were a fun add-on - set up like a souvenir shop
Great favors for the kids: bags with hoodies, displayed like a souvenir stand
Duffle bags for each of Gavin's guests
Lulu Cake Boutique created this amazing basketball cake
Hot pretzels (cinnamon-sugar and salt) and coffee/hot chocolate were offered to guests while they were waiting for the valet to bring their cars at the end of the evening
We thank Todd Shapera and the Wurtzberger family for sharing this great Bar Mitzvah with our readers.
Photographer: Todd Shapera Photography; Venue: Connie Mintzer; Scarsdale Golf Club; Logo/Place Cards: Sherri Goldstein, Logos and More; Men’s Clothing/Favors/Montage: Dad Rich Wurtzburger; Decor Execution/Music Entertainment: MC Flip, Double G Productions; Cake: Lulu Cake Boutique; Sneakers: SKICKS
