Boho Chic Bat Mitzvah Weekend

Milestone Images owner and photographer Angela Gaul recently photographed a very unique Bohemian-inspired Bat Mitzvah that we couldn’t wait to share.

The beautiful venue was the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in the foothills of the southern Berkshires in Falls Village, Connecticut. During the fun-filled weekend of June 18-June 19, 2016 guests of the Wallace family were invited to share in the Bat Mitzvah service of daughter Georgia and enjoy many amazing activities. By incorporating vintage touches and nature-inspired accents, the atmosphere was gorgeous, warm and inviting with a relaxed vibe.

Take a look below at this fun and festive celebration.

Bat Mitzvah Style

The Wallace family ready for Georgia's Bat Mitzvah service

Everyone wore white for Friday night services

The all-white attire looked beautiful for Friday Night services

Bat Mitzvah girl Georgia's bike had it's own style

What great jackets!

Bat Mitzvah Service

Chairs were set up on the dock surrounded by the natural beauty of the lake and Berkshire Mountains.

The beautiful service was held lakefront

The Bimah draped in a colorful embroidered tapestry from India which Mom Hillary picked out on her last trip to India specifically to use for Georgia's Bat Mitzvah

Georgia reciting her prayers

Custom service programs beautifully displayed

Circles of Life Seed Paper Kippot. When exposed to soil and water, it becomes a beautiful flower

Weekend Fun

The fun-filled weekend started as soon as guests arrived by bus to the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center with so much to offer.

Welcome signage

Guests getting of the bus to start their weekend

Each guests received a welcome bag filled with goodies and a schedule of events

Guests could participate in a yoga clss

Enjoy a canoe on the lake

Read a book on a comfy hammock

Learn how to feed farm animals

...And make challah

Decor/Music/Candle Lighting/More Fun

Zak Events worked closely with Mom (and Interior Designer) Hillary Simon Wallace on the bohemian-chic style decor.

This spectacular decor combined boho chic and sophistication with the use of unique patterns and textures in a rainbow of hues

Eclectic furniture set-up created a chic and comfy ambiance

Fabrics used for ceiling treatments and colorful lanterns added a touch of whimsy for a truly one-of-a-kind atmosphere

Tree branches held the place cards

The music from Dark Side of the Hudson was great and played a lot of Pink Floyd Beatles music during the cocktail hour

The Bat Mitzvah girl making her entrance

Fun photo booth prop reminiscence of Woodstock

Eclectic colored candle stick holders and flowers were used for the candle lighting

Flower candle votives were also used

Georgia with her parents during the special candle lighting moment

Late Night Fun

The camp fire after the party also had an outdoor movie screen as well as a s’mores/candy bar available for both areas.

Of course there had to be s'mores at the end of the evening

Guests enjoying a campfire, outdoor movie screen and candy bar

We want to thank Angela Gaul and the Wallace Family for sharing this wonderful Bat MItzvah with our readers.

Photographer: Angela Gaul, Milestone Images; Venue: Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center; Decor/Party Planners: Zak Events; Kippot: Circles of Life; Cocktail Hour Band: Dark Side of the Hudson