I had such a fun time working with Lily’s family for her festive Luau Bat Mitzvah party. Their laid-back vibe fit perfectly with the beachy, rustic, natural look they were going for. I find that families who choose Pinstripes as their venue, just want to have fun and boy did they! The family and their guests were dressed in their Hawaiian …
Lena’s Dance and Purple Bat Mitzvah at Hilton Washington DC North / Gaithersburg
I LOVED working with Lena’s family for her purple and dance inspired Bat Mitzvah at Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg. The family could not have been any sweeter and Lena’s dance friends rocked it on the dance floor! Below are some shots from Anthony Marill Photography of the decor by Pattie Kim of Balloons and Decor. Lena’s mom had been saving her …
Day Of Coordination? More Like Month Of Coordination
Imagine stepping onto the field for a game without knowing your teammates, attending a single practice, speaking with your coaches or knowing any of the plays. Someone will hand you a piece of paper on game day that probably has most of the information that you’ll need. Think that you’d be able to do a good job? That’s exactly how …
Bat or Bar Mitzvah planning have you feeling overwhelmed?
It can get overwhelming to start your Bar Mitzvah planning in the Washington DC-area. So often I see busy parents who don’t know what to do, do nothing at all. Sadly, burying your head in the sand won’t keep your child’s Bat or Bar Mitzvah date from coming. So how do you get started? Well, first make your list. Then …
Lilly’s Mitzvah Bat Mitzvah Party at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA
I’ve known Lilly and her family for a long time, so it was an absolute pleasure to to work with them for Lilly’s Bat Mitzvah and see what a kind, sweet young woman she’s grown into. Lilly’s family really wanted to focus on the Mitzvah and the Jewish tradition part of the Bat Mitzvah, so we thought through different ways …
Talia’s Art and Floral Bat Mitzvah Party
With the help of an amazing vendor team, I put together a styled Bat Mitzvah party inspiration shoot with a “Color Outside the Lines” theme. I wanted to share some of the behind the scenes info, as well as some of my favorite images from the day. You can see the full gallery of images here. The Location The venue, Loft …
Best Pinterest Resources for Bar, Bat, B’nai and B’not Mitzvah Planning
Pinterest is an AMAZING resource for getting inspiration for your child’s Bar, Bat, B’nai or B’not Mitzvah. It’s a visual pinboard where you can pin images to different boards for your ideas for your event or anything else that’s going on in your life! There are several ways to search for Mitzvah-related ideas which I’ve shared some of my favorites …
Best Facebook Groups for Bar, Bat, B’nai and B’not Mitzvah Planning
There are a ton of resources out there to help plan your Mitzvah and over the next few weeks, I’ll share some great ones along with tips to help use them. This week we’ll discuss Facebook Groups. I will periodically update as new groups form. [last update: 6/12/21] What are Facebook Groups? Facebook groups are available to anyone with a …
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 …
Start Your Week With a Pop! Mitzvah Links for the Week of February 1
Happy February! Here are a few Bar & Bat Mitzvah, Jewish and/or family-related links to start your week and month with a pop! It’s never too late in life to have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah via Tablet Magazine. This sounds like a Bat Mitzvah that was full of meaning via My Jewish Learning. It’s worth pushing your kids to have …
