5 ways to be an awesome prospective client

You’ve probably reached out to a ton of different vendors as you plan your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Before you sign on the dotted line, you’re considered a “prospect” or a “prospective client” by your potential vendors. At this point in the process, it’s important for you both to make a good impression on each other. After all, you want someone …

Mitzvah Favors, Prizes or Giveaways

I’ve noticed that parents have a bit of confusion between Mitzvah favors, prizes and giveaways and which they should have for their event. I want to make sure we’re all speaking the same language, so here’s what your planner or DJ mean when we use the following terms: Mitzvah Favors A Mitzvah favor is something that either all of the …

Don’t hire your best friend’s mitzvah vendors

Many of my clients come from referrals from past clients. I love that because often if one of my clients are wonderful, their friends are wonderful too. Clients frequently want to use a specific Mitzvah vendor (anyone from a photographer to a DJ or photo booth company) because their friend had a great experience. It’s certainly valuable to trust the …

6 Tips for a Great Mitzvah Candy Buffet

Candy buffets are all the range at Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. After all, who doesn’t love candy? But in order to do it right, especially if you’re going to DIY, here are some helpful tips. #1 Rule of the candy buffet The most important thing is to regulate when the candy is distributed. The correct timing is to open the …

Mail, Email or Online Programs for Mitzvah RSVP

How you decide to collect your guests’ Mitzvah RSVP is a total personal preference thing these days. There are pros to each method, so think it through and do what works best for your family. Mailed Mitzvah RSVP Card Pros You have something physical that you can keep forever. Some people write little notes along with their RSVPs. It makes …

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 …

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 …

Questions To Ask Your Vendors About Your Winter Mitzvah

Hiring a team of professionals led by a Mitzvah event planner is the best way to ensure a flawless event, despite any winter weather challenges that may arise. If you have a winter Mitzvah date and are worried about snow, here are some great questions you can ask early in the process to make sure your vendor team will be …

How to Reschedule Your Mitzvah (Due to Snow)

If your Mitzvah needs to be rescheduled due to weather, you’ll be very happy you hired a planner because s/he will handle the heavy lifting. Decisions and follow through will need to happen quickly. Here are the steps to take if you need to reschedule your event. 1. Call your planner If you have a planner, s/he will handle all …