Like many Bar Bat Mitzvah parents across the country, Caryn and Jeff Fried had to postpone their daughter Lauryn’s May 2020 Bat Mitzvah until the fall due to COVID-19. As their new October 2020 date was approaching, they decided to go with a virtual service at their local synagogue, followed by a “Mitzvah Motorcade” in front of their house. Lauryn’s theme “Love Yourself First” utilized her initials and love of the color purple.
Pictured above (L-R): Brother Dylan, mom Caryn, Bat Mitzvah girl Lauryn, dad Jeff and brother Hayden.
“Lauryn didn’t want to wait any longer so we decided to move forward with our re-imagined Bat Mitzvah,” mom Caryn tells us. “Through Mitzvah Market we found options for a meaningful way to embrace today’s challenges by introducing us to Xtreme Event Group. Scott and his team worked with us and our temple to make our event so authentic and enjoyable.”
Stephen Andrews Studio provided the photos and the rest of the vendors are listed at the bottom.
Bat Mitzvah Details Below
Lauryn outside Temple Or Elohim before her Bat Mitzvah service
Kippah basket for the close family members who attended the service in person
Scott from Xtreme Event Group talking with Lauryn and her brother prior to the start of the festivities
About 100 family and friends joined via Zoom for Lauryn's Bat Mitzvah service
After the Bat Mitzvah service, the Fried's were able to "see" their guests on Zoom
Lauryn and family cheer on guests who are playing Kahoot! A trivia game all about the guest of honor and organized by Xtreme Event Group
Guests were able to watch the traditional horah which took place in the temple lobby
Lauryn is ready for her "Mitzvah Motorcade" in front of the purple balloon arch in her driveway
Photos of Lauryn from a pre Bat Mitzvah shoot were visible on neighbors lawns as guests rode by
Guests were clever when pulling up during the drive-by. Some sprayed Lauryn with confetti...
...others used a bubble machine!
These guests held up a "Mazel Tov" sign
Others came with messages on car windows
One drive-by guest gave Lauryn this candy cake!
Lauryn gave drive-by guests a favor. It was a cozy warm blanket embroidered with her logo
Blanket favor
At the end of the motorcade, guests grabbed candy from their car window from a Mikes Delights truck
And warm food was available too!
Family and friends showing how much they love Lauryn!
Bat Mitzvah Vendors
Virtual Simcha: Scott Present, Xtreme Event Group, 732-536-8155
Photography: Stephen Strutt, Stephen Andrews Studio, 516-780-9100
Motorcade Decor: Balloons By Amanda, 516-242-3484
Logo/Invites/Blankets: Suzy, Wow! Creations, 516-662-9558
Food Truck: Mikes Delights, 516-983-8345
Make-up: Vanessa, All Dolled Up, 516-776-2947
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