I’ve been hearing horror stories recently about people’s terrible experiences with Mitzvah planners. It makes me crazy to hear about these event planners who are ruining it for those of us who work hard every day for our clients. How do you know if your Mitzvah planner is a good one or a bad one and how can you choose …
Old Advice, New Advice: Bar or Bat Mitzvah Planning Rules
In the Mitzvah Planning Facebook groups I belong to (psst… check out the local to DC, MD & VA one), parents are constantly asking questions like “Do I have to serve cake?” or “Do I have to have a candle lighting?” or ” Do I have to have a hotel ballroom event?” In the past, it may have felt as though there …
Seating and Feeding Kids at Your Mitzvah
Seating adult guests at tables can always be a bit tricky, but seating (and feeding!) kids at your Bar or Bat Mitzvah can be even more confusing! Here are answers to some common questions I hear. Do kids need an assigned place to sit? Not necessarily. Kids aren’t going to sit for long, but there should be a place where …
4 Reasons to Book Your Mitzvah Vendors Early
When you get your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah date 2-3 years in advance, it’s easy to think you have plenty of time to plan. And, for the most part, you do have a ton of time. However, if you know you want that amazing photographer or killer DJ, in-demand venue, or amazing Mitzvah Planner, get on it! Here are …
Old Advice, New Advice: Numbering Mitzvah RSVP Cards
Welcome to a new column on the blog, old advice, new advice. In this column we’ll share new ways to do old things for your event. First up, Mitzvah RSVP cards. Old Advice It has always been recommended that you number your guest list and place a corresponding number on a Mitzvah RSVP card, just in case your guest forgets …
