On The Bar Bat Mitzvah Circuit...With Carrie | MitzvahMarket

By Carrie Berk

I’m an 9th grade Bar & Bat Mitzvah teen blogger for MitzvahMarket.com and live in NYC. I love fashion, soul cycle, performing, hanging out with friends, and cupcakes. Direct message me on Instagram (@carrieberkk) and follow my new Instagram blog, @mydessertdestination, if you are a fan of sweet treats!

My dance friend Peri promised me that her Bat Mitzvah was going to be full of surprises—and it completely exceeded my expectations! As guests arrived at the cocktail party and flocked to take pics with the Bat Mitzvah girl, mini pizza boxes were passed around to snack on. So cute and clever! The airbrush booth was also a popular cocktail party activity. Kids could get their name airbrushed on either a hat or t-shirt with a design of their choice on it!

Guests eagerly made their way into the party room next door, where we noticed a giant mirror with Peri’s initials on it to sign. Friends made sure to leave a cute message in a silver or gold Sharpie. When guests weren’t dancing the night away, they were all smiles playing ping pong.

For dinner, Peri decided to put a twist on one of her favorite foods: burgers! She had a make your own slider booth, where you were given a mini burger and then guided to a large table of toppings. Yes, you had permission to take as many as you wanted!

Here are some photos from the celebration!

Peri's Bat Mitzvah celebration was held at Marquee in NYC

Peri’s with her family before all the guests arrived

Kids also enjoyed sitting on light up boxes with Peri’s logo on them while eating caramelized popcorn--always a crowd pleaser!

Her pretty gold dress was from Bloomingdale's

Peri’s name was in bright lights above the dance floor, and underneath it was a step and repeat with the Bat Mitzvah logo on it. After we took pics they immediately sent the images to our phones! Can you say, “Instagram, ASAP?”

The “pretzel wall” immediately caught my eye. You could choose from different types of pretzels hung on pegs and then drizzle them with a sauce of your choice. When it was dessert time, the pretzel wall transformed into a donut wall that came with a DIY toppings bar. Not only did the treats look pretty on display, they tasted delicious, too!

As attendees left, they passed by an Insomnia Cookies booth where they received two cookies and a cup of milk on the way out. I’m sure guests had very sweet dreams that night.

The party favor was a personalized blanket with the Bat Mitzvah logo on it, and also t-shirts that people caught as Peri threw them out on the dance floor.

Overall, Peri’s Bat Mitzvah was a night full of creativity, lots of dancing, and fun for everyone.

VENDORS: Venue: Marquee; Dress: Bloomingdales; Catering: Riviera; Music/Photobooth/Airbrushing; Total Entertainment, Cookies: Insomnia Cookies; Photographer: Hechler Photography