COVID-19 has changed the event industry forever and we are now considering many new scenarios for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. We want to make sure that our clients still have the same amazing event experiences within these new constraints. But how can you make sure your guests will be safe and that you will be covered in case of changes …
Jordan’s Sparkling Beach Bat Mitzvah at Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center Virginia
Jordan’s Bat Mitzvah was one of my quickest turnarounds of all time. We planned this entire gorgeous event in just six weeks including lots of DIYs. Her Bat Mitzvah at Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center Virginia was full of sparkle, shells and starfish. And for those wondering, all of the starfish are fake. The tables were simple but elegant. A …
Rachel’s Cherry Blossom Bat Mitzvah at Agudas Achim in Alexandria, VA
Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah was at the start of cherry blossom season here in DC, so we were inspired! Gorgeous floral, pinks and greens set the stage for a feminine, springtime Bat Mitzvah at Agudas Achim in Alexandria, VA. Stunning tall centerpieces added height and were surrounded by photos of Rachel growing up . Flowers were everywhere, even the napkin folds! …
Isaac’s Sporty Bar Mitzvah at DoubleTree Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
The longer I do this, the more grateful I am for amazing second-time clients. I had the joy of working with this family for older sister Lena’s Bat Mitzvah a few years back and now it was younger brother Isaac’s turn! This event is an oldie but a goodie! I’m hopelessly behind on blogging about events, but I will catch …
Megan’s Blue Sparkle Glowing Bat Mitzvah at VisArts in Rockville, MD
Last February before the world closed down, I had the pleasure of putting together a gorgeous Bat Mitzvah for Megan at VisArts in Rockville. Our inspiration was a mix of sparkle, shades of blue, glowing lights and acrylic. Once we had our logo finalized, everything fell into place and I think it turned out amazingly! There are lots of “M”s …
Virtual Mitzvah Budget vs. In-Person Party Budget
When changing your Mitzvah service and celebration from in-person to virtual, most parents automatically think it will be a HUGE cost saving. And while there certainly will be things you removed from your virtual Mitzvah budget, do not cut your budget just yet! In order to keep the day special for your child and family, consider reallocating your funds to …
Pop Color Vendor: Montages for You
I was lucky to be connected to Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of Montages For You through a networking group. She creates affordable, custom montages for all sorts of celebrations. Rebecca gets what families are looking for because she just hosted her daughter’s Bat Mitzvah in the middle of this pandemic. Montages are a great thing to work on now, so read …
7 Benefits of Virtual Services for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah
By this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, most temples have made the call to have virtual services vs. in-person services. This is certainly different than you envisioned the big day, but there are so many possibilities and positives of doing a Virtual Bar or Bat Mitzvah service this way. More guests The number of attendees is limitless, so there is …
Ask the planner: Bar and Bat Mitzvah Planning During COVID-19
Hi Brynne, I am in a bit of a holding pattern right now for my son’s Bar Mitzvah in the winter. It’s only 7 months away and I do feel like I should be moving forward. However, I am nervous about signing contacts and putting down additional deposits given the uncertainty of the state of the world right now. Planning …
Covid-19 and Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
The Covid-19 virus is obviously a hot topic of conversation within vendor circles! Most of us are taking a wait and see attitude while ensuring our onsite teams are healthy and practicing good hygiene. We all want our clients to be able to celebrate! On the whole, venues are not planning on canceling any events unless they are required to …
