It was a pleasure working with Julian’s family a second time after older sister Jordan’s Bat Mitzvah. When I first met with Julian he described the types of party he wanted–sophisticated, mature and like a real, grown-up party. We worked with what Tysons Corner Marriott provided and added in some pop of our own. We use navy blue and silver, …
Juliana’s Floral Bat Mitzvah Party at Agudas Achim in Alexandria, VA
I loved working with Juliana’s family for a second time after older sister Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah before the pandemic. This family LOVES flowers and we focused on hydrangeas as part of the logo and centerpieces at Agudas Achim. We were able to gather Juliana’s family before the party for a beautiful havdalah service. Juliana’s logo was so beautiful and feminine. …
Ethan’s New York City-Themed Bar Mitzvah Party at Lakewood Country Club
Ethan’s family was so fun to work with because they wanted a giant party! Ethan’s logo really set the vibe of the decor with its use of red, black and white, NYC subway numbers, outline of NYC landmarks and map vibes. We tied those elements into various aspects of the decor at Lakewood Country Club. The oversized screen served as …
Favorite Bar and Bat Mitzvah Exit Treats and Edible Favors
The best way to end a party is on a high note and edible favors do just that! As your guests leave, give them one last smile by providing them with something delicious to remember your event. Don’t let them leave hungry! Here are some of our favorite edible favors and exit treats plus advice for your Bar or Bat …
Lana to a Tea Bat Mitzvah Party at VisArts in Rockville, MD
When I first met with Lana, she didn’t quite know what she wanted for her Bat Mitzvah party. However, once we got to chatting, it was very clear that she had some specific preferences. We took those things–from her love of tea to her heart for community service and brought those things together for her Bat Mitvzah party at VisArts …
Eva and Lily’s Glowing B’not Mitzvah at the Bethesdan Hotel in Bethesda, MD
I loved working with Eva and Lily’s family for a second time. Eva and Lily both agreed on a very specific vision for their B’not Mitzvah party and The Bethesdan Hotel was a great backdrop. They wanted blacklight and they wanted it to glow. On the other hand, their mom and dad wanted it to be a party that worked …
Favorite Wearable Favors and Advice
There are so many amazing options for Mitzvah favors out there, but we most often hear from guests of honor that they love wearable favors. Over the years, we’ve done so many different types of favors and we want to share some of our favorites and advice Sizing Advice There are two ways to do sizing. The first is to …
Rowan’s Enchanted Forest B’nai Mitzvah at Bretton Wood Country Club in Germantown, MD
I loved working with Rowan’s family for their B’nai Mitzvah. It’s always so fun to be involved in both the worship service and the party. Rowan read Torah like a champ and the service was beautiful, despite the rain. We were hoping to have the service outside, but, due to the weather, we brought the outside in with greenery and …
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Security
When you get 13-year-olds out of the house and put them in a party atmosphere without a lot of adult supervision, trouble can quickly ensue. There are two major ways we recommend mitigating this risk–one is proactive and one is reactive. Proactive Mitzvah Security Proactive security is anything that is going to keep the kids occupied, engaged and, therefore, out …
Sebastian’s Graffiti and Sports Bar Mitzvah Party at Hook Hall in Washington, DC
Despite an early venue snafu, Sebastian’s family wound up at Hook Hall in DC which ended up being an amazing location for this Bar Mitzvah party. We leaned into the urban feel of the venue and mixed that with some of Sebastian’s favorite sports, as well as his favorite colors. Sebastian’s cool curly hairdo also featured prominently in his logo. …