We had a blast working with Amy and her parents on the preparation for her spring Bat Mitzvah celebration. Amy rocked it on the bema delivering her speech and reading from the Torah, and then she continued the theme for the afternoon luncheon and evening party. Check out the day with photos from Valencia Images.
After Amy's morning service at Temple Shalom in Newton, guests moved across the hall to the social hall for a delicious luncheon catered by Blonde On The Run. The room looked lovely, with a slideshow of pictures playing for guests to watch, a sign in board with markers, and floral centerpieces from Busy Bee Florist. Each table also had smooth rocks and metallic pens for guests to write a note to Amy. Guests could also view a multi-color family tree that traced all the way back to Amy's great-great-great grandparents. Live music was provided by the Winiker Music. The musicians played a rousing "hora" dance and Amy was lifted in a chair, as were her brothers.
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While guests, Amy, and the family took time to rest and relax after the morning's events, we headed straight to the Wellesley College Club to set up for the party, transferring over all of the decorations from the temple. We also set up some great personal touches that Amy thought of at the venue, for example replacing all of the artwork on the walls with her own personal artwork and family photos. We put out favors at each place setting - chocolate Hershey kisses. And we made sure the outdoor patio was ready for the adults too.
As guests arrived, DJ Paul Madden from A Goodtime DJs entertained Amy and her friends with games and music and lots of prizes. Adults and kids alike had the option to get a henna tattoo from Henna Designer Jumana Bootwala. This was a highlight for many people, including the Bat Mitzvah girl!
After dinner, we heard a brief toast from Amy's dad, followed by a beautifully edited slideshow, told in the voice of the family dog. It was cute, funny, and very sweet. Amy then led a candle lighting ceremony, calling up groups of family and friends to light candles with her. Then the dance party truly began with adults and kids crowding the dance floor while the DJ kept the tunes spinning.
As guests arrived, DJ Paul Madden from A Goodtime DJs entertained Amy and her friends with games and music and lots of prizes. Adults and kids alike had the option to get a henna tattoo from Henna Designer Jumana Bootwala. This was a highlight for many people, including the Bat Mitzvah girl!
After dinner, we heard a brief toast from Amy's dad, followed by a beautifully edited slideshow, told in the voice of the family dog. It was cute, funny, and very sweet. Amy then led a candle lighting ceremony, calling up groups of family and friends to light candles with her. Then the dance party truly began with adults and kids crowding the dance floor while the DJ kept the tunes spinning.
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Mazel tov to Amy and to her family on her accomplishments in becoming a Bat Mitzvah!
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