Amazing Entertainment for Lily’s Bat Mitzvah Celebration

The Kaplan family from Westfield, New Jersey, celebrated daughter Lily’s Bat Mitzvah on November 28, 2015, at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, New Jersey. Later that evening, the party was held at the The Grove, an event space in Cedar Grove, New Jersey.

Modern, elegant and fun was the way Lily wanted it, and there were many unexpected interactive entertainment surprises which completed this perfect night.

Pictured L-R: Dad Joel, Brothers Jake and Max, Mom Lori and in the center, Bat Mitzvah girl Lily,

The photographer was Elena Mitchell Photography and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the Spotlight.

Bat Mitzvah Style and Invitation

Bat Mitzvah girl Lily and Mom Lori got their gorgeous gowns from Seng Couture and Dad Joel and brothers Jake and Max got their suits from Lord and Taylor.

The Kaplan family ready to party!

High heeled silver Ash sneakers completed Lily's chic style

The beautiful invitation from Stationary Stephanie highlights Lily's name

Decor and Party Details

The ballroom was enhanced by exqusite lighting. The huge dance floor set the stage for an amazing dance party

A fabulous over-sized photo of Lily served as the backdrop

The elegant silver and white color palette

The alternating centerpieces of beautiful flower arrangements and oversized white ostrich feathers

A stunning entryway for the place card table

Table numbers all a glow

The teen lounge had a fun feel to the decor

Custom plush pillows in the teen lounge

The Lily Pulitzer-inspired logo

Mitzvah Entrance and Music Entertainment

Lily made a grand entrance

It's Horah time!

Guests had a fantastic time dancing the night away with Unique Musique Entertainment

Fun hat giveaways on the dance floor

Interactive Entertainment

Strolling performance artists took fun to the next level with high energy performances. 

A human snow globe

"I see you!"

The lights were lowered and confetti came down from the ceiling. The guests loved it!

This violinist performed on a plexiglas violin - so cool!

Cake and Candle Lighting

Lily's cake

Lily surrounded by her family

All her friends were included as well

Mitzvah Project

Lily raised money and dog supplies for Home for Good Dog Rescue in Berkley Heights, New Jersey. This is where the family rescued one of their dogs Gizmo. The organization rescues dogs from Georgia and South Carolina and brings them to New Jersey to get adopted. They collected items and set up at a local pet store to collect donations.

Vendor Directory

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

Locations/Venues: The Grove, 973-239-0270
Photography/Videography: Elena Mitchell Photography, 973-889-3615
Event Planners: Carrie Gold Events, 732-915-2143
Invitations – Calligraphy/Stamps: Stationery Stephanie, 973-376-551
DJs/Music/Band: Larry Gold, Unique Musique, 732-431-4082
Lily’s/Mom’s gown: Seng Couture, 908-322-8700
Lily’s sneakers: Ash, Alibaba.com
Dad and brother’s suits: Lord & Taylor