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11 Step Mitzvah planning timeline

There are a ton of great Mitzvah planning timelines out there for when you should book each of your vendors, but the thing is, they’re all just a little bit different. One says you should do X, 6 months out and another says you should do it 3 months out. Do those 3 months really make a difference? In my …

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Bar or Bat Mitzvah Floor Plan

What is a floor plan? A floor plan is a diagram of the layout of your event venue complete with tables, chairs, dance floor, lounge furniture, bars, buffets and anything else that needs to go into the space. It shows you where everything goes–from the number of chairs per table, to table numbers or names, to where the cocktail space …

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Mitzvah Hotel Welcome Bags

If you’re hosting a room block for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a nice way to welcome your guests is with welcome bags full of goodies. This welcome bag is your out of town guests’ first taste of the weekend and will set the tone for what’s to come. But what should you include? The Container First, you need something …

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Gabriela’s Globally Inspired Bat Mitzvah at VisArts in Rockville

I had a blast working Gabriela’s family for her globally inspired travel-themed Bat Mitzvah party at VisArts in Rockville. Her family wanted a rustic, vintage look that still felt fresh and feminine. Gabriela loves books and loves to travel, so we worked with DaVinci to combine everything into one incredible look. Not only did VisArts look amazing, but the family …