We all love a good Mitzvah montage, but I’ve seen a few duds in my day. How do you make sure that yours is a winner? First, do a great job of sorting your photos. Then sort even more. Below is very specific advice about what type of photos make a winning montage from a photographer and montage pro. 1. …
Questions to ask vendors for a COVID-safe Bar or Bat Mitzvah
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Open vs. Assigned Seating
I’ve noticed that are there two main ways that clients choose to seat guests at their party–open seating vs. assigned seating. As with everything, there are pros and cons to each. Open Seating With open seating, there are not table assignments and guests may anywhere they wish. Typically the seating is more lounge-style with couches, smaller tables and tall tables …
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 …
5 Steps to Prepping Photos for Your Mitzvah Montage
Everyone loves a good montage, but it is a lot of work–even if you are hiring someone to do it for you. The most exhausting part is looking through the thousands (millions?) of photos and videos you’ve taken of your child since birth. Give yourself a nice chunk of time to just start looking through your photos. Summer vacation, a …
Bar or Bat Mitzvah Table Placement Considerations
Your planner, venue or caterer should put together a comprehensive floor plan for your Mitzvah event space including guest table placement. Ideally, they’ll also assign numbers to each of the tables too. However, it is up to you to place guests at tables and situate those tables within the room. This can be trickier than it sounds. Notice the floor …
Mitzvah Trivia Dance Floor Game
Tweens love Mitzvah games and an all-time favorite is Mitzvah trivia about the guest of honor. No one knows more about him or her than you, so your MC will probably ask you in advance to come up with some questions. I recommend having Mitzvah trivia questions broken up into easy questions, medium questions, hard questions and super hard questions. …
