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Ryan’s Video Game Bar Mitzvah Party at The Ballroom in Bethesda

So excited to highlight the Bar Mitzvah of another repeat client. A few years back, we helped with older sister Lindsey’s Bat Mitzvah and now it was younger brother Ryan’s turn. Ryan is a HUGE video game fan so we ran with that as the theme. Each table was named after a different video game and they looked gorgeous lit …

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Alex’s Sporty Bar Mitzvah at Bethesda Marriott Pooks Hill

It’s always the best to have repeat clients! I love watching my Mitzvah tweens grow into teenagers. I helped this family with older brother Jake’s Bar Mitzvah a few years back and now it was Alex’s turn. Our vendor team put together a sporty Bar Mitzvah party with Alex’s favorite colors–Seattle Seahawks colors. The green and blue set the tone …

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2019 Year in Review

Each year gets bigger and bigger for Pop Color Events and it’s so nice to have a moment to look back over all that’s happened in 2019 and look on to an even bigger 2020. I’ve had many repeat clients this year and it’s so nice to watch these families grow and change. It’s also reminded me how I’ve neglected …

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Pop Color Vendor: Perfectly Petaled

I had the pleasure of working with Kendall Kernus, Owner & Lead Designer, of Perfectly Petalled at a recent Bat Mitzvah and was so impressed by her work. She clearly loves flowers and knows so much about them! Read on to learn more about Kendall and Perfectly Petalled: How did you start Perfectly Petalled? I started Perfectly Petalled in February 2019 …

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8 Things to do AFTER your Bar or Bat Mitzvah

You’re basking in the glow of amazing Bar or Bat Mitzvah weekend. People can’t stop telling you how amazing it was, how incredible your child was and what a great host you are. Now what? The dust is settling and you’re feeling a little sad that the big event has come and gone. Not to worry! There are still 8 …

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Maddie’s Bat Mitzvah Service in Bethesda

I love when I get to be part of the service portion of the Bat Mitzvah in addition to the party. Maddie’s family decided to have her Bat Mitzvah service in their Bethesda home. They worked closely with their rabbi to craft a service that felt intimate, personal and so full of love. One of the best parts of having …

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Ask the Vendor: Maryland Photo Video

I’m so excited to start a new feature, “Ask the vendor.” Today, Josh Barry of Maryland Photo Video is answering a pressing photography question. Q: How long does it take to receive photographs from a professional photographer? My daughter’s Bat Mitzvah was a month ago, but the photographer has only sent me 5 photos with his logo on them.  Why is …

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Pop Color Vendor: John Farr Lighting Design

I had the pleasure of working with John Farr, Founder and President of John Farr Lighting Design, at a recent Bat Mitzvah and I was blown away by the depth of his knowledge and his experience at so many venues in the DC-metro area. It makes sense–his business is celebrating its twentieth year. Wow! Read on to learn more about how …

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Maddie’s Rustic Bat Mitzvah at Rocklands Farm in Poolesville, MD

Maddie’s family was the absolute sweetest and I loved working with them to put together Maddie’s special day. They also had a lovely, personal Bat Mitzvah service in their home, so stay tuned for images from that. The family wanted something a little bit different than the typical Bat Mitzvah, so a barn with additional seating in a tent fit …

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Reisa’s Bat Mitzvah at Pinstripes Pike and Rose Bethesda

I loved working with Reisa and her family for her feminine orange and pink Bat Mitzvah party at Pinstripes Pike and Rose in Bethesda. Reisa wanted a bright and colorful party to fit her spunky personality and her mom wanted to ensure it felt elegant and youthful. I think we created that look with a mix of real and paper …