One of the first decisions you’ll have to make about when planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is the venue. The Mitzvah venue sets the tone for your event and can determine your overall budget. Since food and beverage will likely make up about 50% of the budget, the type of venue and whether or not they allow you to bring …
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 …
Venue Planner vs Mitzvah Planner
I’ve heard many parents say “Why do I need to hire a Mitzvah Planner? I have a contact at my venue who will do everything that you do.” FALSE. The planner at your venue and a Mitzvah Planner/Coordinator like Pop Color Events have two very different roles. It’s important to understand what the contact at your venue (who might 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 …
Start Your Week With a Pop: Mitzvah Links for the Week of October 26
A few Mitzvah, Jewish and/or family-related links to start your week with a pop! Welcome District Mitzvahs! A new blog all about Mitzvahs in the DC-area. Great questions to ask before you book your venue via Party Favorites. Have you thought about having lighting at your child’s mitzvah? Here’s a great list of the different lighting options shared by Mitzvah List. …
