Candle lighting ceremonies have long been a part of Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah celebrations (psst. Want to know more about what a candle lighting ceremony is? I got you covered). I mean, I remember being a slightly awkward 13-year-old and standing in front of a cake calling up family and friends to light candles. However, the tide seems to be …
You get what you pay for in Mitzvahs
Think hiring a Bar or Bat Mitzvah professional is expensive? Try hiring an amateur! I see parents balk at prices for different Mitzvah-related vendors, wondering why they’re so expensive. Of course, there are a ton of variables that can cause a difference in pricing, but one of the things you’re paying for is your vendors’ experience in both their field and in …
Bar or Bat Mitzvah Kiddush Luncheon
After a morning Bar or Bat Mitzvah service, it’s traditional to have a little nosh for your guests in the form of a Kiddush Luncheon (sometimes spelled Kiddish). What is a Kiddush Luncheon? A Kiddush Luncheon is an opportunity to gather with friends and family immediately following your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah service and do something very Jewish–eat! Since it …
Time vs. Money vs. Quality in Bat or Bar Mitzvah Planning
Bar Mitzvah planning or Bat Mitzvah planning is a constant balance between time, money and quality of the end product. It’s up to each individual family to rank the value of each of these factors and make a decision about how they want to proceed. There are a million ways you can save money from spending hours researching the most …
Creating a Realistic Bar Mitzvah Budget
As I speak with more and more families, I’ve found that most people start their Mitzvah planning without a clear sense of what events cost or how much they’ll actually wind up spending. It’s one thing to throw out an arbitrary number that you’d like to stay within, but it’s another thing to actually understand how your Bar Mitzvah budget …
Ilene’s Color War Bat Mitzvah at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA
I’m so excited to share some of the decor shots from Ilene’s Bat Mitzvah party at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA. The family had a very clear vision going into planning. They wanted an event that would make guests think of camp and color wars, but be a bit non-traditional with a band and outdoor games. We took …
Mitzvah Logo 101
It’s becoming more and more popular to “brand” your event with a Mitzvah logo, but why? Let’s start with the basics. What is a Mitzvah logo? A Mitzvah logo is a design that ties together the event theme, colors and the Mitzvah child’s name and/or Mitzvah date. Sometimes there is a tagline that goes along with the logo or there …
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 …
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 …
