It can get overwhelming to start your Bar Mitzvah planning in the Washington DC-area. So often I see busy parents who don’t know what to do, do nothing at all. Sadly, burying your head in the sand won’t keep your child’s Bat or Bar Mitzvah date from coming. So how do you get started? Well, first make your list. Then …
Lilly’s Mitzvah Bat Mitzvah Party at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA
I’ve known Lilly and her family for a long time, so it was an absolute pleasure to to work with them for Lilly’s Bat Mitzvah and see what a kind, sweet young woman she’s grown into. Lilly’s family really wanted to focus on the Mitzvah and the Jewish tradition part of the Bat Mitzvah, so we thought through different ways …
Talia’s Art and Floral Bat Mitzvah Party
With the help of an amazing vendor team, I put together a styled Bat Mitzvah party inspiration shoot with a “Color Outside the Lines” theme. I wanted to share some of the behind the scenes info, as well as some of my favorite images from the day. You can see the full gallery of images here. The Location The venue, Loft …
Can you discount your Mitzvah planning packages?
I’ve been asked a few times by prospective clients who’ve already gotten started in the Mitzvah planning process and have a few vendors contracted if I’ll discount my Mitzvah planning packages for a full or partial plan. After careful consideration, I’ve decided that I cannot offer discounts and here’s why: Most prospective clients have at least one vendor contracted already By the …
Best Pinterest Resources for Bar, Bat, B’nai and B’not Mitzvah Planning
Pinterest is an AMAZING resource for getting inspiration for your child’s Bar, Bat, B’nai or B’not Mitzvah. It’s a visual pinboard where you can pin images to different boards for your ideas for your event or anything else that’s going on in your life! There are several ways to search for Mitzvah-related ideas which I’ve shared some of my favorites …
Summer Bar or Bat Mitzvah Planning
It’s finally summer, the kids are at camp and all of a sudden you have a ton of time on your hands. What’s a mom or dad to do? Get a ton of Bar or Bat Mitzvah planning items checked off your to do list, of course! How can you best use your summer vacation for Bar or Bat Mitzvah …
4 ways to get your child involved in their Bar or Bat Mitzvah party planning
A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is such a special time for your child. They’ve worked hard practicing their Torah portion, learning various blessings, writing a D’var Torah… Then it’s time to party and celebrate your child. But how do you create a Bar or Bat Mitzvah party that reflects your child, their interests and that they feel good about? …
Best Facebook Groups for Bar, Bat, B’nai and B’not Mitzvah Planning
There are a ton of resources out there to help plan your Mitzvah and over the next few weeks, I’ll share some great ones along with tips to help use them. This week we’ll discuss Facebook Groups. I will periodically update as new groups form. [last update: 6/12/21] What are Facebook Groups? Facebook groups are available to anyone with a …
Why do I need to tell vendors that it’s a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
There’s a common rumor that telling a vendor that you are planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah or wedding will automatically make them charge you more. That’s simply not true. Why you need to tell them it’s a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Letting your vendors know that you’re planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah gives a variety of information without …
5 ways to be an awesome prospective client
You’ve probably reached out to a ton of different vendors as you plan your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Before you sign on the dotted line, you’re considered a “prospect” or a “prospective client” by your potential vendors. At this point in the process, it’s important for you both to make a good impression on each other. After all, you want someone …
