In the Mitzvah Planning Facebook groups I belong to (psst… check out the local to DC, MD & VA one), parents are constantly asking questions like “Do I have to serve cake?” or “Do I have to have a candle lighting?” or ” Do I have to have a hotel ballroom event?” In the past, it may have felt as though there …
Seating and Feeding Kids at Your Mitzvah
Seating adult guests at tables can always be a bit tricky, but seating (and feeding!) kids at your Bar or Bat Mitzvah can be even more confusing! Here are answers to some common questions I hear. Do kids need an assigned place to sit? Not necessarily. Kids aren’t going to sit for long, but there should be a place where …
Old Advice, New Advice: Numbering Mitzvah RSVP Cards
Welcome to a new column on the blog, old advice, new advice. In this column we’ll share new ways to do old things for your event. First up, Mitzvah RSVP cards. Old Advice It has always been recommended that you number your guest list and place a corresponding number on a Mitzvah RSVP card, just in case your guest forgets …
Questions To Ask Your Vendors About Your Winter Mitzvah
Hiring a team of professionals led by a Mitzvah event planner is the best way to ensure a flawless event, despite any winter weather challenges that may arise. If you have a winter Mitzvah date and are worried about snow, here are some great questions you can ask early in the process to make sure your vendor team will be …
How to Reschedule Your Mitzvah (Due to Snow)
If your Mitzvah needs to be rescheduled due to weather, you’ll be very happy you hired a planner because s/he will handle the heavy lifting. Decisions and follow through will need to happen quickly. Here are the steps to take if you need to reschedule your event. 1. Call your planner If you have a planner, s/he will handle all …
Mitzvah Snow Scenarios
If you have a winter Mitzvah date, there’s a lingering fear in the back of your mind. What if it snows? Over the next few weeks, we’ll talk winter weather, the exact steps to take if you need to reschedule your event, questions to ask your vendors in advance of a winter event and contingency plans you may want to …
Preview: Hannah’s Bat Mitzvah at Beth Ami in Rockville, MD
I was lucky enough to work with Hannah and her amazing parents for her Opening Night Bat Mitzvah on January 9 at Beth Ami in Rockville, MD. The family worked incredibly hard to put together a ton of details big and small to make the event truly a night to remember. Here are some preview photos that my event assistant …
Interfaith Bar and Bat Mitzvah Advice
In this season of the December dilemma and on Christmas Eve, I wanted to write about interfaith issues. I started to do some digging and realized just how many amazing resources are out there for families trying to balance different religions during the Bar and Bat Mitzvah process. So rather than recreating what already exists, I wanted to share some …
Typical Events for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Weekend
There are a variety of different types of events that can happen over the course of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah weekend. Note that I said “can happen” and not “must happen.” I believe that you should have the types of events that make the most sense for your family. I’ve listed the different types below along with some handy tips for …
Candle Types and Tips for Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
In honor of Chanukah, I wanted to talk a little bit about 6 types of candles you might have at your Bar or Bat Mitzvah and offer some safe candle usage tips. Candles help create the ambiance at an evening event or in a darkened room. They are an elegant, timeless addition to any party. Votive Candles These are the candles that …
