Planning a Kiddush or Kiddish Luncheon can be tricky, but is very do-able. Every temple works a little differently, so you may need to tailor the advice below based on your own synagogue and its minhag (customs). Talk to the B Mitzvah coordinator, clergy assistant, or whoever handles space rental at your congregation. Ask them what are the typical customs …
Mitzvah Kippot
Kippa, kippot, yarmulke, skullcap, whatever you call it, many families decide to order these head coverings for a bar or bat Mitzvah service. We’ve gotten a lot of questions about kippot lately and thought we should answer some common questions. How many kippot should I order? The number of kippot needed is different for every party because you are ordering …
Lampshade Centerpieces for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Some party spaces have very tall ceilings and need a centerpiece that draws your eye higher. Lampshade-style centerpieces add the height to work perfectly in this situation. When using lampshade centerpieces, there are 3 things to consider–the shape of the lampshade, the sort of base holding the lampshade and the accents around the base of the lampshade. Those 3 components …
8 Colorful Mitzvah Logo Ideas
At Pop Color Events, we love color! Mitzvah logos can set the direction for your decor, creating or choosing a great logo that is bright and colorful makes for a fun party for all. Below are some of our favorite logos with rainbows and lots of fun colors. We especially love when family or friends are involved in creating a …
13 Tips for a Magical Montage
We all love a good Mitzvah montage, but I’ve seen a few duds in my day. How do you make sure that yours is a winner? First, do a great job of sorting your photos. Then sort even more. Below is very specific advice about what type of photos make a winning montage from a photographer and montage pro. 1. …
Open vs. Assigned Seating
I’ve noticed that are there two main ways that clients choose to seat guests at their party–open seating vs. assigned seating. As with everything, there are pros and cons to each. Open Seating With open seating, there are not table assignments and guests may anywhere they wish. Typically the seating is more lounge-style with couches, smaller tables and tall tables …
8 Things to do AFTER your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
You’re basking in the glow of amazing Bar or Bat Mitzvah weekend. People can’t stop telling you how amazing it was, how incredible your child was and what a great host you are. Now what? The dust is settling and you’re feeling a little sad that the big event has come and gone. Not to worry! There are still 8 …
5 Steps to Prepping Photos for Your Mitzvah Montage
Everyone loves a good montage, but it is a lot of work–even if you are hiring someone to do it for you. The most exhausting part is looking through the thousands (millions?) of photos and videos you’ve taken of your child since birth. Give yourself a nice chunk of time to just start looking through your photos. Summer vacation, a …
Bar or Bat Mitzvah Table Placement Considerations
Your planner, venue or caterer should put together a comprehensive floor plan for your Mitzvah event space including guest table placement. Ideally, they’ll also assign numbers to each of the tables too. However, it is up to you to place guests at tables and situate those tables within the room. This can be trickier than it sounds. Notice the floor …
Mitzvah Trivia Dance Floor Game
Tweens love Mitzvah games and an all-time favorite is Mitzvah trivia about the guest of honor. No one knows more about him or her than you, so your MC will probably ask you in advance to come up with some questions. I recommend having Mitzvah trivia questions broken up into easy questions, medium questions, hard questions and super hard questions. …
