I had the pleasure of working with Sarah Fillman, owner of FillmanFoto at a recent Bar Mitzvah and was so excited to learn more about her and her business. Sarah is so easygoing and was wonderful to work with. And on top of that, the her photos from the event were beautiful! How did you get started with FillmanFoto? I’ve …
Pop Color Vendor: Airbrush Unlimited Group
I’ve gotten to know Myrta Byrum of Airbrush Unlimited Group and she is just the sweetest. Her company employs so many talented artists (including her adult kids!) who are able to airbrush on any item you can imagine from skin to shirts to pillows. Here’s Myrta to tell you more. How did you get started with Airbrush Unlimited Group? In 1999, I …
Advice for Mitzvah Vendor Transitions
When you book your event venue and your Mitzvah vendor team at least 2-3 years in advance, a lot can change. Venues, especially hotels, are notorious for having a ton of staff turnover. It makes sense because working in events can be very demanding–lots of nights and weekends, plus some very long hours. However, this turnover can cause headaches for …
Pop Color Thanks! Second Year Edition
With tomorrow being Thanksgiving, I won’t be publishing my usual Thursday blog post. Instead, I’m about to get a bit personal and share some of the things I’m most thankful for this year. It’s been a big year for my family, as we welcomed our second son, Jonah Rhys on September 18. Running a Pop Color Events with a very …
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 …
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 …
