June 17th, 2015
Here at Mitzvah Market we get lots of questions from readers about many things, including themes for a B’nai Mitzvah. Whether a boy/girl or same sex siblings, it’s hard to show individuality.
Below are some ideas that we hope will inspire you for your children’s B’nai Mitzvah celebration.
FIRE & ICE – This is a popular theme when it’s a boy and girl B’nai Mitzvah.
Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company shot this B’nai Mitzvah with a Fire & Ice theme with decor by Diana Gould LTD
Balloon Artistry provided the decor for this “Fire & Ice” theme…“Burn & Chill, Reid & Jill”
These “Fire and Ice” themed B’nai Mitzvah invitation ensemble are from Cutie Patootie
HE SAID, SHE SAID – This is another great idea for a B’nai Mitzvah celebration with plenty of room to showcase the interests of both children.
Party Excellence provided the decor for this celebration at Temple Avodah with Kombert Caterers
PHRASES THAT WORK – We love how these phrases can work for any B’nai Mitzvah combination!
DYNAMIC DUO
From thecoolestgiveaways.com, “Kaufman Productions Presents the Dynamic Duo”
TWO BOYS – Here are some ideas when brothers are sharing the stage:
The Event Of A Lifetime: For Ethan & Zach it was a play on PG 13
Party Harty Entertainment: “ETT Zone” for boys with the last name Ettenger
TWO GIRLS – Here are some ideas when sisters are sharing the stage:
Their theme was “Dubble Trubble” using an adorable logo that was a take off of “Dubble Bubble” gum
To see more of this idea, click here
“Sisters” was the theme of this B’nai Mitzvah
To see more of this idea, click here
Other ideas for Bar Bat Mitzvah celebrations with multiples:
The Pieced Palette can create keepsake pillows and sign-in pillows from your invitation
From A Promos USA/ImageMaker – When one siblings likes the Yankees and one likes the Mets!
Bites, Sweets ‘N Treats created a cake for a B’nai Mitzvah that used the kids initials as their JAM Productions theme. Logo and event decor for this celebration by Luxeventsandco.com
Enjou Chocolat can create delicious favors to match your B’nai theme
Did you have a clever theme for your children’s B’nai Mitzvah? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
June 17th, 2015
Club LED is an exciting up-to-date entertainment venue with incredible customer service, and one-of-a-kind extras for your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration.
They bring the look and feel of an exciting New York City nightclub close to home. Club LED features state-of-the-art lighting, lasers and sound in an incredible multi-sensory environment that your family and guests will love. They feature all the extras clients expect including their unique, award-winning ride film simulator!
Top 5 Reasons Club LED Is A Great Venue For Your Child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah Celebration:
5. Staff: They work with clients from start to finish to create the perfect celebration for family and friends, making sure your child’s wishes come to life.
4. Spectacular add-ons: Their award-winning Roller Coaster simulator and incredible inflatable “Meltdown” are just some of the most unique interactive activities you will find only at Club LED.
Roller Coaster simulator
Inflatable “Meltdown”
3. Music: The best MCs and DJs who will keep the party exciting and making sure guests will be experiencing the most incredible party ever!
2. Total Sensory Experience: They bring the look and feel of an exciting New York City nightclub close to home. Club LED features state-of-the-art lighting, lasers and sound in an incredible multi-sensory environment that your family and guests will love!
1. It’s all about You! At Club LED, they’re parents too. They understand that you want to throw an incredible celebration for your son or daughter, and that’s exactly what they will accomplish. Personalization is key and they want your child and family to feel like they are the stars of the day. Clients can expect warm and friendly customer service through the entire process.
To learn more about Club LED, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
June 14th, 2015
Meet Interactive Entertainment Group.
They are a nationwide direct source and full service event production company. They produce unforgettable events for their clients which include the following elements: DJs/MCs, photo favors, lighting, cocktail hour entertainment, light-up lounges, specialty acts, interactive games, montages, entrance videos, fun food carts, a variety of craft and party favors, and party endings.
What makes them different? They set new event trends and customize all the above elements to meet their clients’ style, vision, and budget.
We spoke with Interactive Entertainment Group to learn about their Top Ten List for Bar Bat Mitzvah party entertainment. In no particular order, here’s what’s hot:
Urban Hoops
Giant Lite Brite
Plunk It!
3D Live Photo – more on Live Photos here
Giant iPhone
Virtual Graffiti Wall
InstaCam Photo Booth
Giant Strip Photo Booth
Giant Arcade Games
LED Sports Games
To learn more about Interactive Entertainment Group, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
June 8th, 2015
On the Mitzvah Circuit…by Carrie Berk
Today we welcome our newest teen blogger, Carrie Berk. For her first installment, she is telling us about her friend David’s Bar Mitzvah which took place in Manhattan.
David Ruff and I have been great friends since second grade, and I was so excited to attend his B’nai Mitzvah in honor of him and his twin brother Harry. Both of the Ruff boys like to have fun, and I knew their reception would be an over-the-top, non-stop party.
It took place at Arena Event Space in New York City. As soon as I walked in, I noticed video screens flashing the slogans, “Life is RUFF!” “RUFF and Ready!” and “Play RUFF!” Love the puns!
Pictures of Harry and David riding Harley motorcycles were hung over the bar: In a word: COOL!
It would be hard to forget who’s party you were at: everything was “branded” with Harry and David’s images or initials, from tabletops to vests and beanies to the candy boxes piled high to form a “Candy Cube Cake.”
Signage was everywhere including on these tabletops
Candy boxes piled high to form a “Candy Cube Cake”
As I walked upstairs, I discovered a beauty bar, fully stocked with every kind of makeup you can imagine—in case us girls need a little touch up or just wanted to try out a new shade of lipstick. So thoughtful!
The boys’ fave foods were everywhere, from kiddie cocktails to chicken nuggets and a pasta bar with every kind of noodle and sauce imaginable.
David wanted everyone to get on the floor and dance (he’s an amazing hip-hop dancer), and the deejay and “Discoball Dudes” from Total Entertainment kept the crowd revved up. There were strobe lights, sparklers, and a pounding techno beat; at one point, there were people dancing on the bar!
Everyone kicked their shoes off and got down on the dance floor
And when we were too tired and needed a break, there were plush, comfy couches to lounge on with the H/D “ying-yang” logo pillows.
I couldn’t help but notice the attention to personal detail. There was a bowl of colorful rubber “Cartier” love bracelets since the family likes Cartier jewelry
Lastly, at the end of the night, we all left with awesome favors: black hoodies with a bulldog on them that read, “It was a RUFF night!” I’m so happy for the Bar Mitzvah boys, and that I was able to be a part of their amazing event!
(L-R) Hayley Solomons, Bar Mitzvah boy David and Carrie
VENDORS: Music Entertainment/Photo booth, Total Entertainment; Venue & Food: Arena Event Space; Candy cake: Sugarfina; Party planner: Amy Shey Jacobs, Chandelier Events; Photographer: Michael Jurick
ABOUT CARRIE
I am a 7th grader in Manhattan who loves ballet, blogging and writing my own bestselling children’s book series, The Cupcake Club (Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky). In my spare time, I take Soul Cycle classes, sing, model, and hang with my friends in the city and the Hamptons. Follow me on Facebook, www.fashionacademybook.com and on Instagram @cbgirliegirl.
June 7th, 2015
The Sands at Atlantic Beach offers a tradition of quality along with impeccable taste. Its innovative additions allows for you to throw a party that is unique along with memories that will last a lifetime.
Recently, they hosted a Jamaican themed Bar Mitzvah on the beach under a tent which was added to their Beach Club and Lounge venue.
See pictures below:
The Bar Mitzvah boy is all smiles
Before guests headed outside to the tent, they could stop by this tropic bar for something to drink
Some of the Jamaican inspired signage
Young guests enjoyed playing on the congas
The red, yellow and green Baked By Melissa cupcakes matched the Jamaican color scheme for guests to enjoy as a Mitzvah Exit treat
The Bar Mitzvah cake is presented by staff in matching themed shirts
A good time was had by all
To learn more about The Sands at Atlantic Beach, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
May 27th, 2015
By Chloe Cornell
Recently, I attended my friend Sammy’s Bat Mitzvah and her theme was CANDY! Candy is a definite favorite for all us kids. Everything from the colorful décor, to the photos and candy around the room reflected the theme.
Upon arrival at Beach Point Country Club in Mamaroneck, New York, guests were greeted by two “candy girls” each holding a tray of candy. They were standing beside a table filled with more beautifully displayed candy and five giant pictures of Sammy with, what else? Candy!
Giant pink letters spelled “SAMMY”
This was a very festive and exciting welcome for all guests
Sammy’s sign-in station was a giant gum ball machine. Kids wrote their messages with Sharpies on the giant globe part. She is so lucky to get to bring that home for her room.
I look forward to hanging at her house!
In the kids’ cocktail room, there were so many fun games to choose from:
There was a graffiti studio where you could customize your own mini soccerball, football, or basketball
Additionally, in honor of the Kentucky Derby (which took place on the same day), there was a great horse race themed game for six players in which you were given four buttons and whenever a button would light up, you would tap it. Based on how fast you tapped it against the other five players, your horse would move forward. This game was a big hit with both boys and girls.
There was also a station where you could design your own fantasy sneakers. Then guests voted on who made the best sneaker. Whoever had the most votes, received their “real” personally designed sneakers – they will be made and sent to the winner.
There was a photo station with props (always a favorite of mine) and a glitter and flash tattoo station (picture above)
As if that wasn’t enough, there was also candy sushi station, which was really yummy!
The party room was a candy lover’s heaven! Giant light box photos of Sammy with candy, or colorful photos of candy surrounded the room and created a festive vibe. The dance floor was white with a giant center image of SAMMY written in sprinkles. The screens above the dance floor showed different candies and Sammy’s logos throughout the night.
The ballroom for Sammy’s celebration was very colorful
There was a kids’ bar which was held up by clear cylinders filled with different colored gum balls
The kids’ hang-out area, next to the dance floor consisted of colorful beanbag chairs, cool tables and couches with candy printed pillows
The adult tables featured clear high sculptures with hanging balls of candy and glass jars of candy. There were also mini gummy bear key chains and more candy on the tables
In the party room, there was an amazing karaoke booth where you could pick one of many songs and sing it with up to two people. It was such a hit and there was a huge line throughout the entire night. At the end of the night, you got a recording of your singing
There were also two photo stations – one where you could send the photos to your phone in addition to getting a printed copy which the adults seemed to enjoy as much as the kids.
Sammy’s entrance video, produced by Jacklight Productions, featured footage of a bunch of her friends (including me) having fun at different candy stores in the city to the song “I Want Candy.” We filmed at Dylan’s Candy Bar, FAO Schwartz, Toys R Us, M&M World, The Hershey Store, and Just Sugar. Her montage, which was also created by Jacklight, included photos and video, and more footage of her friends being interviewed in the candy stores.
Throughout the night, there were nonstop giveaways on the dance floor – from baseball hats that read, “Got candy?” to candy printed hair ties, light-up glasses, bracelets and necklaces. The candy ladies also brought out cotton candy and other delicious treats.
At the end of the night, after a lot of fun dancing and activities, guests were led to a custom made candy store where you were handed a bag to fill. There were giant-sized candies such as Sugar Babies, Rice Krispy treats, lollipops, and more as well as regular sized items such as chocolate covered pretzels, M&Ms…. they had it all!
Everything looked beautiful and the kids had the best time picking out their favorite stuff
There were also amazing baked desserts outside the candy room including cupcakes and whoopee pies – YUM! I’m sure everyone left this event bouncing off the walls!
Kids received sweatshirts with a gum ball machine “Sweet Sammy” logo.
The front had a smaller version of this logo on one side
We also received happy feet slippers, which many of us wore during the party to dance in!
I’m so happy for Sammy – she had an amazing event and most importantly did a wonderful job becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
The following vendors helped make Sammy’s celebration a success:
Planning, Design & Candy Store: Victoria Dubin Events; Lighting: Frost Productions; DJ and Games/Entertainment: TK Productions; Entrance and Montage Videos: Jacklight Productions
About Chloe
I’m a 7th 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.
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May 27th, 2015
With over 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 or Bat Mitzvah milestone event.
Many families get creative with their Bar and Bat Mitzvah details. We love showcasing creative invitations, cakes, logos, entrances, themes and place cards.
Fashion is always one of favorites. If your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration is during the day or at night, black tie or casual, everyone still wants to know what the guest of honor, and their immediate family are wearing.
Here’s a look at a round-up of what the Bar Bat Mitzvah boys and girls and their siblings and parents wore to their special celebration!
Matthew’s Mitzvah style was very hip. He got his jacket and shirt from Kenny’s Men &Boys Wear. Read more about this celebration here
Bat Mitzvah girl Brittany in her pink cocktail dress from Mario Pucci Boca posing on the wing of a plane during her travel themed party. Read more about this celebration here
Bat Mitzvah girl Miranda found her dress at Designing Dreams and her younger sister’s dress was from Best Dressed NY. Mitzvah Mom is wearing a Zac Posen dress from Bloomingdales and Mitzvah Dad is in a Ralph Lauren suit. Read about the rest of this celebration here
Andie is beaming as she makes her way to her Bat Mitzvah service in a fuchsia fitted gown from All Dressed Up. Read all about her celebration here on MM.com soon
Jason looked great while chillin’ out in his suit from Nordstrom. Read more about this celebration here
Camryn’s beautiful pink gown was from It’s Simply For You. Read more about her celebration here
The Miller girls are modeling! Louie Max created basketball jerseys (shown on sister Ally) in Duke University colors of white and royal blue. Mom Shari worked with Kimberly from Runway Couture to design a white leather dress with royal blue suede panels to look like a jersey. Read more about this celebration here
Jordan Dictrow looks like a princess in her beautiful gown from Diane & Co. Read more about this celebration here
For his bowling Bar Mitzvah reception, Bryan wore a custom made shirt from Logosoftwear.com. Read more about this celebration here
Sophie was very chic in a short cocktail dress created by Designing Dreams. Her long tulle skirt was removed after her entrance so she could dance in a shorter version of her dress. Sister Maddie’s custom outfit was designed by Holly Green. Read more about the celebration here
Tyler makes his entrance wearing a white dinner jacket from Victor Talbots. Read more about this celebration here
For Tyler’s Bar Mitzvah celebration it was “Jeans, Jewels and Jersey’s” for everyone! Read more about this celebration here
Comfortable and hip, Mom Robin created custom Nike sneakers to match the colors of the party. To read more about this celebration click here
The entire Imberman family got into the animal themed Bat Mitzvah with their footwear. Read more about this celebration here
Matthew looks great in his suit from Jos. A Bank. Read more about his celebration here
All three of the Karen women wore white. Bat Mitzvah girl Ali’s dress was from Outrageous Boutique, Marissa’s was a BCBG and Mom Carla bought her long gown from Melony Mazzeo. Read more about this celebration here
Did your child wear a stylish or unique outfit for his/her Bar Bat Mitzvah celebration? Let us know at info@mitzvahmarket.com.
May 25th, 2015
Who better to find the latest and greatest for all-things Bar Bat Mitzvahs than our own Mitzvah Moms?
Back in 2008, shortly after launching Mitzvah Market, our very first Mitzvah Family Spotlight story was about Jake Barzilay’s Miami Heat themed Bar Mitzvah.
When we saw this family’s sign-in idea, we knew it would become one of the most popular Mitzvah ideas we shared and we were right!
Jake’s sign-in board was ingenious and didn’t cost very much at all! They cleverly used Jake’s bedroom closet door. By taking it off the hinges, painting it red, drawing lines across the top and adding an eye hook and lock, it resembled a locker room door. Jake’s friends signed the door using a black Sharpie and at the end of the night, the door was brought home and rehung. You can have the kids sign the inside or outside of the door.
This idea has been copied countless times across the country and we are so proud to share it again as one of our favorite Mom Finds.
Jake with his “closet-door” sign-in board on the left and the closet door back in place on the right!
Jake recently completed his Sophomore year at college, but his door (with signatures) is still in his room.
To see the rest of this Mitzvah Family Spotlight, click here.
To see our past Mitzvah Mom Find, click here.
May 25th, 2015
Carlyle Catering boasts four exceptional Long Island venues that are sure to make your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah memorable: Temple Israel of Lawrence, Carlyle at the Palace, Carlyle at the Omni, and Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park.
Carlyle Catering has been a premier caterer on Long Island for over 20 years. Accompanied by incredible service and management, Carlyle is the best choice for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration. Let Carlyle’s expert Event Planners help you plan your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah at any of their six locations and allow their decor team to bring your vision to life.
No matter the venue, you can expect the extraordinary from Carlyle. They provide decadent cuisine and service that is unsurpassed in the industry – both Kosher and Non-Kosher. Carlyle can provide Glatt Kosher catering in partnership with Foremost RAM Caterers.
Visit their Website to view their venues in detail and contact them via phone or email.
Here are pictures from their beautiful locations:
An exquisite lounge set-up at Carlyle at the Palace
Carlyle at the Omni retro themed Bat Mitzvah
Carlyle on the Green candy themed Bat Mitzvah
A colorful Bat Mitzvah at Carlyle of Lawrence
Carlyle Catering creates mouth-watering food displays:
Sushi Station
Dessert Station
Passed Watermelon Slices
Glatt Kosher Wok Station
To learn more about Carlyle Catering, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
May 13th, 2015
Balloon Artistry, established in 1987, is a full-service party decorating company, specializing in creating custom balloon and centerpiece decorations.
They are famous for transforming parties into magical, unforgettable memories. Their handcrafted masterpieces will get your guests to talk about your special day for years to come. Balloon Artistry’s legendary balloon creations, personalized themes and breathtaking centerpieces capture the exact mood you desire.
If you are looking for creativity, quality, caring and individualized service, Balloon Artistry is the place to call!
Check out this short video for tips & tricks on navigating their new Website here
SOME COOL NEW FEATURES TO CHECK OUT
GALLERY SEARCH: Balloon Artistry’s new Advanced Photo Search allows you to search by Venue, Tags, Colors & more. If you want to see a room decorated in a theme your child has dreamt about, in your daughter’s favorite colors, at the venue you booked, or related to any word or tag that interests you, you can type your request into their search box on their gallery page or click on the magnifying glass icon at the top right of any screen and many visual examples will appear. Try it for yourself here.
See below: Some of the many photos that appear when you search SPORTS. Check out the Gallery here
BLOG SECTION: A new BLOG section which features their latest projects, news and photos.
SERVICES: This section of their website outlines everything they do, along with visual examples.
Take a look here
GALLERY: This section of their site is filled with beautiful visuals of their work. This includes backdrops, balloon décor, centerpieces, lounges, seating card displays, candle lighting displays, sign In books, photo blow ups, gift boxes, logos, candy buffets and MORE!
Take a look here
To learn more about Balloon Artistry, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
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