We loved working with Jordan’s family for the second time for her enchanted garden-themed Bat Mitzvah party at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church. Her amazing vendor team transformed the space into a whimsical, purple paradise with a few touches of Taylor Swift just for fun. Guests were greeted by a flower-filled wall with their table assignments. They then entered …
Juliana’s Floral Bat Mitzvah Party at Agudas Achim in Alexandria, VA
I loved working with Juliana’s family for a second time after older sister Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah before the pandemic. This family LOVES flowers and we focused on hydrangeas as part of the logo and centerpieces at Agudas Achim. We were able to gather Juliana’s family before the party for a beautiful havdalah service. Juliana’s logo was so beautiful and feminine. …
Favorite Wearable Favors and Advice
There are so many amazing options for Mitzvah favors out there, but we most often hear from guests of honor that they love wearable favors. Over the years, we’ve done so many different types of favors and we want to share some of our favorites and advice Sizing Advice There are two ways to do sizing. The first is to …
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Security
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. Proactive Mitzvah Security Proactive security is anything that is going to keep the kids occupied, engaged and, therefore, out …
Sebastian’s Graffiti and Sports Bar Mitzvah Party at Hook Hall in Washington, DC
Despite an early venue snafu, Sebastian’s family wound up at Hook Hall in DC which ended up being an amazing location for this Bar Mitzvah party. We leaned into the urban feel of the venue and mixed that with some of Sebastian’s favorite sports, as well as his favorite colors. Sebastian’s cool curly hairdo also featured prominently in his logo. …
Naomi’s Pink and Purple Floral Bat Mitzvah Party at Temple Sinai in Washington, DC
It was a pleasure to work with Naomi’s family for the third time for her stunning Bat Mitzvah party. I’ve loved watching these girls grow into beautiful young women. We wanted to make Naomi’s party both similar to and different from her two older sisters’ events. We focused on the silhouette of a flower in pink and purple with pops …
Pop Color Vendor: Balloon Zoom
I recently had the pleasure of working with Fataima Ahmad, Owner and Lead Designer of Balloon Zoom. Her work is amazing and she is just such a sweetheart! Read on to learn more about Balloon Zoom. How did you get started with Balloon Zoom? I fell into balloon decor by accident! I was a journalist and then an attorney, but took a …
Noah’s Chargers-Inspired Urban, Graffiti Bar Mitzvah at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, MD
It was a pleasure working with Noah’s family for his Chargers-inspired Bar Mitzvah party at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. We wanted a subtle nod to Noah’s favorite football team while mixing in an urban, graffiti vibe. The logo nailed it! While adults enjoyed the signature cocktail on a warm, spring night… … Noah and his friends enjoyed a …
Pop Color Vendor: Blossom Collective
We had the pleasure of working with Nancy Matthews, Owner and Lead Designer of Blossom Collective at a recent Bat Mitzvah and just wow! Her work is gorgeous AND she was a dream to work with. Definitely a winning combination! Read on to learn more about Nancy and Blossom Collective. How did you get started with Blossom Collective? After completing …
Pop Color Vendor: Ana Isabel Photography
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ana Martinez Chamorro, owner and photographer of Ana Isabel Photography, on several events and I cannot say enough good things! Ana is the perfect mix of professional, warm and kind, and unobtrusive during an event. She has a ton of experience shooting events of all types from Bar and Bat Mitzvahs to weddings …