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Pop Color Vendor: FillmanFoto

I had the pleasure of working with Sarah Fillman, owner of FillmanFoto at a recent Bar Mitzvah and was so excited to learn more about her and her business. Sarah is so easygoing and was wonderful to work with. And on top of that, the her photos from the event were beautiful! How did you get started with FillmanFoto? I’ve …

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Ask the Vendor: Maryland Photo Video

I’m so excited to start a new feature, “Ask the vendor.” Today, Josh Barry of Maryland Photo Video is answering a pressing photography question. Q: How long does it take to receive photographs from a professional photographer? My daughter’s Bat Mitzvah was a month ago, but the photographer has only sent me 5 photos with his logo on them.  Why is …

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Creating a Play List and Do Not Play List

  Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah should be all about YOUR family. That’s why it is so important to communicate your preferences to your vendors. We want to throw the party that will reflect your family and wows you. A great way to do this with your MC or DJ is to provide them with a list of music selections. …

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Pop Color Vendor: Stacked Custom Cakes and Classes

I had the pleasure of working with Erin Schwartz, Owner and Cake Artist of Stacked at a recent Bat Mitzvah and was blown away by her creativity and talent. Seriously, you have got to see her cakes! They are edible works of art that taste and look great. I was so excited when she agreed to let me know more …

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10 Questions to Ask Before You Book Book a Photo Booth

A photo booth is a must-have for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah because when done right, they’re instant crowd pleasers. They give guests all the joy of a good selfie, with the added benefit of perfect lighting, a stylish backdrop, and a free-pass for the person with the longest reach to finally try a pose other than arm-awkwardly-outstretched-in-space. What’s …

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Mitzvah Transportation

A nice, but optional service to provide for your Mitzvah guests is transportation. There are two distinct groups that may need transportation assistance–kids and out of town guests. Transportation for kids If you’re having an afternoon party immediately following the service at a different location, you’ll definitely need to figure out a way to get kids to the party. If …

Which Mitzvah venue is right for you?

One of the first decisions you’ll have to make about when planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is the venue. The Mitzvah venue sets the tone for your event and can determine your overall budget. Since food and beverage will likely make up about 50% of the budget, the type of venue and whether or not they allow you to bring …

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Should I see a MC or DJ in action?

It’s tempting to want to see a vendor in action, especially a band or MC/DJ before you hire them for your Mitzvah. After all, you want to ensure you’re picking the right one! But is it the right move to visit someone else’s party to see them? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I highly discourage clients from attending other events (that they were …

Mitzvah Slideshow vs. Mitzvah Montage

Incorporating photos of the Bar or Bat Mitzvah child is becoming more and more popular, with good reason! You’re celebrating your child’s transition from childhood to Jewish adulthood, which is an amazing time to look at how far he or she has come. Two popular ways to do this are a slideshow or a montage: What is a Mitzvah slideshow? A …

4 Reasons to Book Your Mitzvah Vendors Early

When you get your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah date 2-3 years in advance, it’s easy to think you have plenty of time to plan. And, for the most part, you do have a ton of time. However, if you know you want that amazing photographer or killer DJ, in-demand venue, or amazing Mitzvah Planner, get on it! Here are …