March 10th, 2016
Looking for a sweet way to end your Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration? How about candy customized with your child’s logo or picture? You can customize Hershey kisses, chocolate bars, mints, and even Oreos to match your theme.
Customizing candy treats is simple. Many companies specialize in making candy wrappers and stickers. All you need is the logo or picture to be printed on the candy. Your only decisions are what candy you want and whether you want to assemble the candy or not. Most companies will assemble the treats with the custom labels, but it does increase the cost.
Just Candy allows you to upload your design to their site. They can put your logo on Hershey kisses, Miniature and full-size Hershey bars, Peppermint Patties, chocolate coins, and Belgian chocolate covered Oreos.
There are other companies who customize candy labels. WH Candy offers similar options. However, at WH Candy you can buy just wrappers for candy bars and stickers that would work on Hershey kisses, Oreos or Peppermint Patties. You can also look at The Candy Bar Wrapper and Custom Candy Bar Wrapper.
Another option is DIY. A Hershey kiss needs a 3/4 inch round sticker. You can purchase Avery labels and print them yourself using their templates at Avery. Or you can get a sheet of stickers, print your logo, and with a 3/4′ hole punch cut the labels out.
WIth a custom label, your candy is going to look great, and it is sure to be a perfect ending for your celebration.
March 6th, 2016
Elevate Event Lounge is the newest and hottest Bar Bat Mitzvah venue to come to Westchester.
They are a private event facility that specializes in entertainment. They are here to help you every step of the way to make planning your event as stress-free and fun filled as possible.
The Elevate staff promises a visually stimulating room that will trigger the “party animal” in your guests with their 1,500 square foot dance floor and seven screens with two projection walls. They treat every event equally with enthusiasm and professionalism. Their state-of-the-art sound system, special effects lighting and interactive photo opportunities will make your event a memorable one. They even offer bus services to and from your event as well as valet parking.
TOP REASONS TO BOOK A BAR BAT MITZVAH AT ELEVATE EVENT LOUNGE
There are many reasons to choose Elevate Event Lounge as the venue for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration, here are the top five we think you should know:
ALL-INCLUSIVE: Elevate Event Lounge is a one-stop-shop in the party industry. They are your venue, DJ, Photographer, Videographer, Enhancements, Favor Vendors and Caterers all wrapped into one… You’ll have one contact person from the first time you inquire until the end of your event. You won’t need to coordinate between all of your vendors; your point person at Elevate Event Lounge will take care of all of that for you.
BEST ENTERTAINMENT: Double Image Event Productions, Inc. has been serving the Westchester and Tri State Area for the past 28 years. Their specialty is Bar Bat Mitzvah entertainment. That means the most talented DJs and MCs in the business and are going to be at your child’s party.
CONVENIENCE: They are conveniently located off the Taconic State Parkway. Whether coming from NYC or Connecticut, or right around the corner, Elevate Event Lounge is easy to get to, AND, they can arrange for transportation for your guests. Don’t worry about having to hire an unknown bus company, they have relationships with many companies and will make sure your guests get where they need to go.
CUTTING EDGE: The party room looks and feels like a trendy nightclub. All of the lounge furniture, light-up tables and state-of-the-art lighting effects and sounds make Elevate Event Lounge the perfect spot for any Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration.
CUSTOMIZABLE: Turn their venue space into your vision. You will never experience déjà vu at Elevate Event Lounge because no two parties are alike. They’ve created a Yankee Stadium Tailgating Party, New York City in the winter, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory theme, just to name a few — rest assured, what you want, they can make happen. Their experienced event coordinators and vendors will go above and beyond to make your event a one-of-a-kind experience.
The staff at Elevate Event Lounge invite you to their showcase on Sunday, March 13 from 12-4pm. You’ll meet their event coordinators, sample the food and take a tour of their unique venue.
To learn more about Elevate Event Lounge, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
February 28th, 2016
By Carrie Berk
I’m an 8th grade Bar & Bat Mitzvah teen blogger for MitzvahMarket.com and live on the Upper East Side in NYC. I love fashion, soul cycle, theater, hanging out with friends, and cupcakes (I have a blog about them: www.facebook.com/PLCCupcakeClub). My Bat Mitzvah Project is for my dance teacher and friend, Elizabeth Maria Walsh, who died of a rare form of cancer at just 26 years old. Direct message me on Instagram (@carrieberkk) for information on how to donate, and follow me for more fun Bat Mitzvah photos!
I’ve been writing blog posts for MitzvahMarket.com about the many Bar Bat Mitzvah celebrations I attend. Recently, my cousin Jason Saperstone’s Bar Mitzvah celebration was held in Boston. He loves the theater and he’s a really talented actor. I knew his love of theater would be incorporated on his special day—and I was right!
Here’s more from his Bar Mitzvah celebration:
The venue for his Bar Mitzvah ceremony and reception was an actual theater inside The Revere Hotel in Boston
Outside, there was a giant window card with Jason’s name and head shot, so guests knew they had come to the right place. It reminded me of something you’d see outside a Broadway theater—very authentic!
After the service, it was time to party! Everything was branded with his name; from the tabletops and pillows in the lounge to the giant plasma screen over the dance floor. The color scheme of red, black and silver was reflected in all of the décor.
Jason was truly a star during his ceremony
Jack, Jason’s older brother created his “Home Alone” comedy video to herald his brother’s entrance into his party. Then…confetti canons exploded on the dance floor!
At the photo booth, you could pick your favorite celebrity and they would photo shop you next to them. I had to go with Justin Bieber!
No ordinary tattoo would do, at Jason’s celebration we had to have sparkle and glitter. My grandpa thought it was so cool, he got a gold skull and crossbones on his hand
Dinnertime! For the adults, there was something really unique since it was close to a holiday: a Thanksgiving feast featuring turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and stuffing. For the kids, there was a buffet bar with pizza, french fries, mozzarella sticks, mini dogs on a stick and chicken fingers. There were passed foods as well; everything from artichoke cakes and mozzarella and tomato skewers to mini “ice cream cones” filled with tuna tartar. Everything was delicious!
The dessert was really creative as well. Instead of a cake, there was a personalized cupcake tower
There was also a DIY Chipwich bar. I chose vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate chunk cookies and drizzled with fudge sauce, sprinkles and M&Ms. And of course I had to sample a cupcake with a “J” on top!
I’m so proud of Jason and I’m glad that I was invited to his show-stopping party, inspired by his love of all-things theatrical. Applause, applause!
VENDORS: Music Entertainment: Maverik, Northern Lights; Venue/Food: The Revere Hotel; Cake: Icing On The Cake; Photo booth/Tattoo’s: Evolution Media/Northern Lights; Photographer: Robert Castagna; Decor: P.S. Designs and Party By Design
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February 24th, 2016
The telecast of the 88th Academy Awards is this weekend. They say most of our trends start on Hollywood’s red carpet.
Many of today’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations are incorporating “Hollywood” into their theme.
We’ve rounded up great ideas to make your child’s party red carpet-worthy and memorable for your guests for years to come.
See our past story with more ideas here.
Simon Elliot Events customized their Mitzvah Madness basketball game for Judy’s Hollywood Night themed celebration
A Promos USA dba The Imagemaker can put your Hollywood theme or logo on anything
Sweet Dreams Photo Video provided a red carpet background for their photo favors at a party at Chelsea Piers NY
The Mitzvah Mavens created a logo for a “Hannahwood” Bat Mitzvah celebration
Shine in the Mitzvah Hollywood spotlight with favors from MazelTovGear.com
Balloon Artistry created all the décor for this Hollywood themed Bat Mitzvah, including this beautiful Wall Mural in the background
Todd Yahney Music & Entertainment entertained guests at this Hollywood themed celebration for Josh!
As guests arrived, “Paparazzi” snapped their picture and asked questions like, “Who are you wearing?” as they walked the red carpet to a party from The Event Of A Lifetime
NY Party Works can make you a star in one of your favorite Hollywood Movies. These can be 13″ x 19″ posters or printed on many other items like t-shirts or boxers
Enjou Chocolat made this classic Hollywood clapboard icon as favors
Flower Power Designs custom printed this 8′ sign for a Mitzvah at the Meadowood Manor in Randolph, New Jersey
Trans Trade Promotions created a logo for Halle worthy of a movie star
Luxury on Loan…leasing special occasion jewelry from Diva Tonight is a perfect solution for the fashion-forward individual to feel like you are walking the red carpet at any event
Cookie Girl Bake Shop created this cake for a Hollywood themed Bat Mitzvah celebration
Chocolate fit for the red carpet by Favor It Things – paparazzi please!
Did you have a Hollywood themed Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration? Send us a photo at info@mitzvahmarket.com. Thanks!
February 10th, 2016
By Chloe Cornell
I’m a 8th grader and live in Westchester, NY. I love tennis, soul cycle, fashion, hanging with my friends, and traveling around the world. Camp Vega is my summer home and my favorite place on earth! I founded the company #Kindnessistherealcool for my Mitzvah Project, and invite everyone to visit us on Instagram @kindnessistherealcool and join the movement. I celebrated my Bat Mitzvah in March, 2015.
A couple weekends ago I attended one of my best friend’s, Paige’s, Bat Mitzvah at Brae Burn Country Club. Her theme was Lilly Pulitzer and everything from the tables, to the bar, to the dance floor reflected her theme.
Outside the venue, there was a giant Lilly Pulitzer hammock and umbrella that transported guests to a Palm Beach/Lilly Pulitzer vibe, setting the tone for the party and letting everyone know that it was going to be a great night!
Upon entering Brae Burn Country Club, there were big letters that spelled “PAIGE” in signature Lilly Pulitzer fabric and pink and green flowers continuing with the Lilly Pulitzer theme
There were many unique and fun games to choose from
Everyone’s favorite activities were the casino table and the roller coaster simulator
After the cocktail hour, we went into the party room for her celebration. The entire room was lit up pink! Lilly Pulitzer’s signature is “Xx, Lilly,” so Paige’s Bat Mitzvah signature was “Xx, Paige,” seen here on throw pillows
There were rattan couches and bamboo chairs in the party room, (very Lilly Pulitzer), for the kids to relax and take dance breaks. Giant “flowers” were hanging above the dance floor, which looked festive and unique
The tables were beautiful! The centerpieces were huge vases of green and pink flowers with a flamingo on top – very cool!
At the end of the night, outside of the ballroom, there were giveaway bags with sweatshirts featuring Paige’s logo
There was also a candy bar, so you could take home candy – all pink and green of course!
Everyone had so much fun. Mazel Tov Paige!
VENDORS: Venue: Brae Burn Country Club; Music Entertainment: Untouchable Events; Décor: Stefanie Bartell, SBZ Events; Photographer: Todd Shapera Photography
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February 10th, 2016
Simon Elliot Events employs a full-time creative team providing graphic design, photo and video production, extra entertainment services, large format printing, unique photo stations or booths, web development, and event planning services for Bar Bat Mitzvah celebrations.
They have a passion for producing creative events that exceed their discerning clients’ expectations. They understand the challenges presented when planning an event of any kind, and pride themselves in their ability to bring a sense of clarity to your vision.
SOMETHING NEW: FOOTBALL FRENZY!
Bar and Bat Mitzvah kids are going crazy over the new game Football Frenzy. Two players compete simultaneously in a football toss. Each player has 10 attempts to beat their opponent by racking up the most points. Two screens keep track of each complete pass. A leader board is kept throughout the party and gift cards are given out to the top winners.
A custom graphic panel adds just enough customization to this already cool game!
For this ultimate football experience, your guests will have unlimited plays with two attendants on hand dressed as referees.
To learn more about Simon Elliot Events, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
February 3rd, 2016
From creating the menu to decorating the room, the staff at The Westin Governor Morris takes pride in planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration that is unique with every element artfully arranged and stylishly presented.
As the trendsetter in Morristown event locations, their specialized services include: complete Bar or Bat Mitzvah planning, personally tailored catering menus, licensed and hotel-approved outside Kosher caterers, separate kitchen available for Kosher functions, separate room for children’s parties, and deluxe overnight accommodations for guests.
Recently their ballroom was transformed into a Winter Wonderland Celebration for Danielle Singer’s Bat Mitzvah.
Take a closer look at all the “cool” details:
Draping around the outer walls and up-lighting created an “icy” atmosphere
As guests arrived, they were greeted by a custom seating chart for the adults and kids
A large white dance floor with white leather furniture and light-up tables
A clever gobo was projected onto the dance floor
“Made from the best stuff on earth – Sweet Ice D”
Custom signage flanked the tables
Highboy tables on the edge of the large dance floor
Specialty drinks included Blue Ice D Martinis for the adults
Guests enjoyed “glowing” cotton candy
Minimal centerpieces were needed to create this look
Cozy setting in the kids’ lounge area
Some of the tables featured feather centerpieces on sequined linens
An “ice” tree looked beautiful in the center of oval white leather seating
A candle lighting display matched the winter wonderland theme
Guests received Sweet Ice D luggage tags as their favor
VENDORS: Venue: Westin Governor Morris; Photographer: Rebecca Weiss Photography; Entertainment: Noble Productions;
Design and Decor: realKreative, Jeffrey Klein; Caterer: Foremost RAM Caterers
Let The Westin Governor Morris create special memories for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah event. Learn more by visiting their profile page in our Vendor Directory.
January 31st, 2016
Are you searching for a great Candle Lighting idea for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration?
With nearly 300 Mitzvah Family Spotlight stories since 2008, and new features each week, we know it’s hard to remember everything these creative families have done to celebrate their child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah milestone event.
Many families are getting creative with their Bar and Bat Mitzvah Candle Lighting ceremony.
Here’s a round-up of some of the fun candle lighting ceremonies that have been featured. We’ve linked them back to their spotlight story so you can read the deets on each.
Enjoy….
The Pernick family celebrated with a Hollywood themed Bat Mitzvah. The candle lighting display with luminary statuettes looked great
The Silverstein family celebrated with a fashion and candy themed Bat Mitzvah. The candle lighting display was made of gumballs
The Gany family from Long Island celebrated with a Foot Locker themed Bar Mitzvah. Mom Bonnie purchased pillar candles from Michael’s, alternating black and white to keep with the referee stripe theme. She added a touch of red using letter glitter stickers, also from Michael’s
The Calderon family from Springfield, New Jersey celebrated with a “Puzzle” candle lighting ceremony! The puzzle was created from a poster size photo of Alyssa as a baby and mounted into 13 inter-locking puzzle pieces. Then, as the guests come up for their honor they completed the puzzle and a current picture of Alyssa was revealed
The Silver family from Suffern, New York found their custom name candle lighting display on Etsy.com
The Brown family from Doylestown, Pennsylvania created this amazing JCB Stadium cake, a replica of Ohio State’s stadium. It also included some of Josh’s favorite things like a pretzel, popcorn and Sprite
The Tashlik family from Port Washington, New York chose a “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” candle lighting ceremony with one candle representing each generation past, present and future with a poem for each group. The fourth candle was Zoe’s surrounded by friends
For the Rosenberg family from Gaithersburg, Maryland, their Harry Potter themed Bar Mitzvah celebration included the following: the candle used to light the others was in a Miller Lite beer bottle, which was a special way to remember Jack’s uncle who passed away before the Bar Mitzvah. Each song used during the candle lighting ceremony was a musical theater song chosen by Jack, to tie in with the “theater cake” to represent Jack’s love of musical theater
For the 13th Annual Ethan Awards, the Bar Mitzvah boy called up family and friends to hand out custom “Ethan” statuettes, similar to the Oscars. Ethan wrote poems for each award recipient and ended each with “And the Ethan Award goes to….” When each recipient(s) was announced the DJ played a song from a movie soundtrack
The Lesser family celebrated their Bar Mitzvah with a huge baseball themed cake
The Hazen family used a drum set for their candle lighting ceremony and then donated the drum set
The candle lighting ceremony for the Lowenstein family featured mini TVs and within each one was a picture of one of the Food Network shows. There was also a light placed inside each one so with the push of a button, they lit up!
Emma Becker found her dream cake on Pinterest.com and had a local baker re-create the design
The Epstein’s Bar Mitzvah cake included all of Alec’s favorite things!
In lieu of a candle lighting, Carly Hofferman lit three candles signifying the past, present and future
The Mazor’s used giant cupcakes in chevron design wrappers for their candle lighting
The Grunberg family fun continued during the candle lighting ceremony provided by Simon Elliot Events. A pre-recording of a baseball announcer, who sounded exactly like Bob Sheppard, announced each candle with the guests of honor. There was a huge sign of Yankees Stadium. As each candle was called, a different area of the sign would light up in lieu of actually lighting the candles on the cake. In the end, the entire board was lit up!
Instead of a traditional Bat Mitzvah cake, Lily Klein opted for Baked By Melissa cupcakes spelling out “Lily” on platters. The cupcakes were shipped frozen to Camp Starlight, what a great idea!
Did you have a great candle lighting ceremony? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
January 20th, 2016
Christine Foster Photo was the photographer at a great tennis themed Bat Mitzvah for the Sherman family.
This family wanted a venue where there was a family connection and found the perfect spot with the Montrose Mansion located on the grounds of the Villanova Conference Center in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Mom Michele attended the Har Zion Day Camp on the same grounds as a child. Having wonderful memories there, it was the right place to celebrate Mackenzie’s Bat Mitzvah.
The theme of the night was Mackenzie’s Open! Check out the details below:
The location for this celebration was the Montrose Mansion and the elegant ambiance of the historic venue set the tone for a beautiful family picture
A large sign featuring Mackenzie’s logo in lights welcomed guests!
Guests’ place cards were tennis ball themed in Mackenzie’s party colors
Mackenzie’s CW Designs gown was from Gabrielle
The hot pink and green decor looked great on the clear tables
Some tables featured tall vases with beautiful flowers in various shades of pink
Hot pink tennis balls in clear tall vases looked elegant and matched the tennis theme
A custom menu was elegantly tucked into the hot pink napkins
Photographer Christine Foster met the family at Mackenzie’s school and took pictures of her in action. One of the photos was colored, mounted and used as her sign-in board
The kids’ lounge area was also decorated with pictures of Mackenzie playing tennis
Mackenzie up in the chair for the Horah
Colorful neon hats and socks were enjoyed by guests
Customized phone covers added to the fun
The beautiful cake by Clay’s Bakery included favorite symbols of Mackenzie’s like Lululemon
The “Pro Shop” cubbies held the favors
A clever way to store and display the t-shirt favors. They were presented to the young guests in tennis ball canisters!
Mackenzie’s friends received a great logo’d t-shirt favor
We thank Christine Foster Photo for sharing this celebration with Mitzvah Market.
Photography: Christine Foster Photo, Venue/Catering: Villanova Conference Center; Party planner/Florist: Let’s Party with Valerie;
Music: DJ-MC Stephanie Fitzpatrick, EBE Events and Entertainment; Cake: Clay’s Bakery; Sign-in: Christine Foster Photo; Favors: Hometown Designs; Mackenzie’s gown: CW Designs, Gabrielle; Mom Michele’s gown: Frascara, Gabrielle
January 18th, 2016
By Carrie Berk
About Carrie Berk
I’m an 8th grade Bar & Bat Mitzvah teen blogger for MitzvahMarket.com and live on the Upper East Side in NYC. I love fashion, soul cycle, theater, hanging out with friends, and cupcakes (I have a blog about them: www.facebook.com/PLCCupcakeClub). My Bat Mitzvah Project is for my dance teacher and friend, Elizabeth Maria Walsh, who died of a rare form of cancer at just 26 years old. Direct message me on Instagram (@carrieberkk) for information on how to donate, and follow me for more fun Bat Mitzvah photos!
I was super excited to attend my best friend, Jaimie Ludwig’s Bat Mitzvah–we’ve been friends since preschool and we have so many wonderful memories together. I got a little teary because Jaimie and I have grown up together, and now she’s a young woman in the eyes of the Jewish community. Her service at Temple Shaaray Tefila was amazing, and I love that for her Mitzvah Project, she picked a charity that donates shoes to people who need them. She is such a shoe girl!
When I first walked into the reception at Slate, there was a step n’ repeat with a red carpet and a logo that spotlighted her initials, “JL” in the logo, “Just Love to Party.” Clever, huh?
A photographer snapped pics of us on the red carpet as we entered. I felt like a real celeb!
Pink and pretty was her choice for a sign-in book. I loved the feather pen–so Jaimie!
While the adults mingled, there was a big kids lounge featuring a huge pool table, foosball, a photo booth, even shuffleboard. I took tons of photos with Jaimie, who looked absolutely beautiful in her long silver gown with a sequin bodice
Then, it was time to eat! There was a buffet for the kids with yummy sliders, french fries, mac n’ cheese, and onion rings, all of Jaimie’s favorite foods!
For the parents, there was a table set up with a beautiful white and pink flower display. The adults were served steak and salmon–my parents said their food was delicious!
Then, it was time to dance off our meal with the DJ playing us today’s hits!
We did the “Whip Nae Nae” and then the Horah, of course
But the highlight of the reception was Jaimie’s besties presenting her with special mementos. I gave her a pillow with pictures of us over the years–nearly 200 of them in a collage!
We all lined up and shared our favorite memories of the Mitzvah girl
Dessert time! Jaimie had a dessert bar with mini ice cream cones, cookies, brownies, and mini cheesecakes. In a word…delish!
I am so proud of Jaimie and I had so much fun at her incredible party. Her logo says it all, the guests “Just Loved To Party With Her!”
VENDORS: Party planner: Mari Ann Giliberto, Plan a Partymare; Venue/Food: Slate Bar and Grill; Photographer: Frank Padrone, Full Circle Photography; Photo Booth: Party Up Productions; Custom Made Dress: Gotham
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