While we love wearable favors, drinkware favors and edible favors, sometimes you want to give your guests something just a little bit different. Here are some ideas that we rarely see, but are still a lot of fun! Bucket hats are great for a sunny day.And trucker hats are always a winner. You can even add customization with an airbrush …
Hotels and Country Clubs for your Montgomery County MD Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Over the years, we’ve worked at (and blogged about) many venues all over Maryland, Virginia and DC. Over the next few weeks, we wanted to share some of our very favorites with links to where you can find more info. We’ve already shared some of our favorite unique venues in Montgomery County, Maryland, so now we want to share the …
Jordan’s Enchanted Garden Bat Mitzvah at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA
We loved working with Jordan’s family for the second time for her enchanted garden-themed Bat Mitzvah party at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church. Her amazing vendor team transformed the space into a whimsical, purple paradise with a few touches of Taylor Swift just for fun. Guests were greeted by a flower-filled wall with their table assignments. They then entered …
Pillows for your Mitzvah lounge
Lounge furniture is all the rage at Bar and Mitzvahs. But how do you make your lounge stand out? Pillows! Pillows can transform a plain, boring lounge area into a comfortable, inviting place to sit. Check out different ways that our clients have used pillows and lounges over the years. Logo pillows mixed with solid-colored pillows add lots of great …
Zev’s Travel Bar Mitzvah at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
We loved working with Zev’s family for his travel-themed bar Mitzvah at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia. They were so involved throughout the planning process and they made a lot of the decor themselves. Those personal touches really made the party feel like them. Zev’s family had lived abroad and visited many different countries so the travel theme …
Unique Bar and Bat Mitzvah Venues in Montgomery County Maryland
Over the years, we’ve worked at (and blogged about) many venues all over Maryland, Virginia and DC. Over the next few weeks, we wanted to share some of our very favorites with links to where you can find more info. While we love hotels and country clubs as event spaces, here are some more unique options. Tell them that Pop …
Kiddush Luncheon Planning for Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Planning a Kiddush or Kiddish Luncheon can be tricky, but is very do-able. Every temple works a little differently, so you may need to tailor the advice below based on your own synagogue and its minhag (customs). Talk to the B Mitzvah coordinator, clergy assistant, or whoever handles space rental at your congregation. Ask them what are the typical customs …
Hannah’s Sophisticated Bat Mitzvah Soiree at Eaton DC
I loved working with Hannah’s family to finish up the details of her sophisticated Bat Mitzvah party with a mix of floral and balloons in beautiful pinks, earthy greens and gold. Eaton DC was a great backdrop for dancing to lots and lots of Taylor Swift! The party was one of the first as the pandemic was ending and people …
Mitzvah Kippot
Kippa, kippot, yarmulke, skullcap, whatever you call it, many families decide to order these head coverings for a bar or bat Mitzvah service. We’ve gotten a lot of questions about kippot lately and thought we should answer some common questions. How many kippot should I order? The number of kippot needed is different for every party because you are ordering …
Josh’s Soccer Bar Mitzvah at Elder Pine Brewing in Gaithersburg, MD
Josh and his family wanted a very low-key, COVID-safe outside party and Elder Pine Brewing in Gaithersburg, Maryland was an amazing choice. The venue’s layout allowed for different areas for eating, soccer and dancing, all of which were outside. Luckily the weather was perfect! Josh’s only request was a giant inflatable soccer dart board. Check! The venue had an outdoor …
