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When you get 13-year-olds out of the house and put them in a party atmosphere without a lot of adult supervision, trouble can quickly ensue. There are two major ways we recommend mitigating this risk–one is proactive and one is reactive. We hope these Mitzvah party security tips help you have a safe and fun party!

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

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

I had the pleasure of working with John Farr, Founder and President of John Farr Lighting Design, at a recent Bat Mitzvah and I was blown away by the depth of his knowledge and his experience at so many venues in the DC-metro area. It makes sense–his business is celebrating its twentieth year. Wow! Read on to

  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

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

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

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

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

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