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 …
Favorite Drinkware Favors for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Functional favors are a great way to ensure your Bar or Bat Mitzvah giveaway gets used. Over the years, we’ve done drinkware favors in many different ways. Below are some of our favorite ways to customize your beverages! Coffee mugs can be filled with all sorts of things from custom m&ms to … … hot cocoa bombs. What about not …
Phoebe’s Belated Feminine Fairy Lights and Flowers Bat Mitzvah Party at Canopy Bethesda North
Phoebe’s Bat Mitzvah happened at the height of COVID and she had a small, masked and well-ventilated party at her home. However, she and her family wanted a real celebration! They danced their socks off in this gorgeous room at Canopy Bethesda North. Phoebe’s direction was fairy lights and flowers with her favorite colors–pink and soft green. I think we …
Libby’s Colorful Candy Bat Mitzvah Party at Teddy and the Bully Bar in DC
We loved working with Libby’s family to wrap up the details for her candy-themed Bat Mitzvah party at Teddy and the Bully Bar. The entire party was colorful and sweet… from the candy… … to the decorations. Colorful balloons provided a pop of color. Thanks to the awesome vendors who helped make it happen and mazel tov …
Hanna’s Colorful Paper Lantern Bat Mitzvah at VisArts in Rockville
Hanna’s Bat Mitzvah was ages ago (back in 2021…yikes!), but I needed to share these photos because…wow! It was gorgeous, colorful and so personal. Hanna’s mom is an artist and her artwork was the inspiration behind the whole look. We love having VisArts as a backdrop to a party (those windows! those ceilings!) and this one was a winner. The …
James’s Electric Casino Bar Mitzvah Party at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA
We loved working with James’s sweet family to wrap up the details of his electric casino Bar Mitzvah party at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA. There were so many fun details that brought the whole look together. Between the casino games, photo booth, and dance floor, their guests had a blast! Custom poker chips were so fun to …
Lampshade Centerpieces for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Some party spaces have very tall ceilings and need a centerpiece that draws your eye higher. Lampshade-style centerpieces add the height to work perfectly in this situation. When using lampshade centerpieces, there are 3 things to consider–the shape of the lampshade, the sort of base holding the lampshade and the accents around the base of the lampshade. Those 3 components …
