Mitzvah Month of Coordinator FAQs

We talked last week about “Month of” Coordinators and I thought I’d share some common questions I hear about month of coordination. Feel free to send me any additional question that you may have! Who needs a Month of Coordinator? In my opinion, everyone who is having a large party. The day of your event, you don’t want to have to …

6 Reasons Why You Need a Month Of Coordinator for Your Mitzvah

You’ve done the heavy lifting. You’ve found the venue. You’ve found all of your vendors. You’ve selected the menu. You’ve sent the invitation and are gathering RSVPs. And you’re starting to get very excited for your child’s Mitzvah. It’s all happening! But you have a sinking feeling that there’s something you’re missing. You realize that you don’t know what you …

Why I Only Plan Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

To me, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are the best types of events to plan. I don’t know of many planners who specialize in Mitzvahs, but I’m ready to let the secret of why they’re so awesome out! The Kvelling As a mom myself, I love seeing parents kvell (Yiddish for burst with pride) over their kids. Mom and Dad have …

2 Questions for Your Mitzvah Planner that You Won’t Ask But Should

  When you talk to an event planner about your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah, you’re going to have a lot of questions, but there’s two questions that you probably won’t think to ask and definitely should ask. Do you accept kickbacks, finder’s fees or referral fees? Some event planners or party planners have “special” relationships with other vendors, venues …

How a Mitzvah Planner Should Work With Your Tween

I hear parents say all the time “I want my event to be special/fun/memorable for my child” or “I want my event to reflect my child’s interests/personality.” I love that! However, this can be a tall order. How do you make sure your tween is happy during the Bar or Bat Mitzvah planning process and that they ultimately get the …

I’m Not a Party Planner!

I’m going to be completely honest with you. I hate when people call me a party planner and I internally cringe when I have to describe myself as such. In my mind you’re not having a party, you’re having an event. So I am your event planner (or event coordinator, if we’re just working together the month prior to your …

Top 5 Reasons to Hire an Event Planner for Your Child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah

Hiring an event planner for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah party is totally worth it! It’s likely been at least 13 years since you got married and that was probably the last large party that you’ve ever planned. I’m sure it’s no surprise, but a lot of things have changed in 13 years. For one thing, you aren’t a …