Many families, including a number that I’ve worked with, choose to include some sort of social action, tzedakah or mitzvah component into their party. I love when families really want to focus on the meaning of the Bar or Bat Mitzvah! There are so many different ways to include charity as part of your celebration. Here are a few examples and …
Olivia’s Colorful Bat Mitzvah at Hyatt Regency Dulles
Olivia and her family were just about the sweetest folks you could imagine (plus they had a major sweet tooth… check out the candy bar!). They chose a colorful palate that encouraged guests to “Liv it up” at the Hyatt Regency Dulles. I love the jewel tones, tassels, oversized balloons and color, color, color! Olivia’s Dad made the escort card …
Food and Beverage Minimum for Bar Mitzvahs
I recently spoke with a mom who was so pleased with herself for negotiating down her hotel’s food and beverage minimum. I didn’t want to burst her bubble, but I was concerned she didn’t really understand what she had negotiated. Sadly, I was right. I want to help you avoid making the same mistake! So what is a food and …
Lexi’s Dog Bat Mitzvah Party at Westin Tysons Corner
I was so pleased with how everything turned out for Lexi’s purple, dog-themed Bat Mitzvah party at Westin Tysons Corner. Lexi’s mom put so much thought into all of the details and it really showed. Even though they were unable to physically attend the event, Lexi’s family dogs made an appearance in the decor. There were so many photos of the …
What’s most important at your Mitzvah party?
You’re going to be making a lot of decisions when it comes to your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah party, everything from what song should play during their entrance to the color of the napkins. And here’s the biggest secret of all– most of it doesn’t really matter at all to your guests, so you don’t need to sweat those …
Lindsey’s Book and Pink Bat Mitzvah Party at DoubleTree Bethesda
I loved working with Lindsey’s family to put together her pink, book-themed Bat Mitzvah party at DoubleTree Bethesda. It was feminine, literary and just plain fun! Lindsey and her mom had a vision and Pop Color Events made it happen with a team of awesome vendors. We can’t wait to work on younger brother Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah in 2019! The …
Lena’s Dance and Purple Bat Mitzvah at Hilton Washington DC North / Gaithersburg
I LOVED working with Lena’s family for her purple and dance inspired Bat Mitzvah at Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg. The family could not have been any sweeter and Lena’s dance friends rocked it on the dance floor! Below are some shots from Anthony Marill Photography of the decor by Pattie Kim of Balloons and Decor. Lena’s mom had been saving her …
Evening Mitzvah Party vs. Afternoon Mitzvah Party
Are you debating what type of party to have–either an evening Mitzvah party or an afternoon or daytime Mitzvah party? There are pros to both options so you need to decide what are the most important pieces to your family. In this article, I assume that you’re having a morning service, which seems to be the most common in the DC-area. …
Advice for Mitzvah Vendor Transitions
When you book your event venue and your Mitzvah vendor team at least 2-3 years in advance, a lot can change. Venues, especially hotels, are notorious for having a ton of staff turnover. It makes sense because working in events can be very demanding–lots of nights and weekends, plus some very long hours. However, this turnover can cause headaches for …
Chanukah, Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Gift Guide
I love when blogs I read round up gifts for a holiday gift guide, so here are some of my favorite Chanukah and Mitzvah gift ideas for all ages. See below the infographic for links to purchase your favorites. 1. Deck the halls with matzo balls sweatshirt is cute/hilarious/ironic for an ugly sweater party or for the eight nights of Hanukah if …
