Melisa Imberman, of The Event Of A Lifetime, Inc. recently coordinated a college themed celebration. The Bar Mitzvah boy’s father grew up in Eugene, Oregon playing football at The University of Oregon. Once dad graduated and moved to New York he realized that he was the only Duck fan (The Oregon Duck is the University’s mascot) in the state, “a duck out of water.” So he raised his son Daniel to be a devoted Duck fanatic too! How perfect that the venue was the renowned New York City restaurant, Daniel.
Pictured above: The Pillette family all “throwing their “O” for Oregon.
Chad David Kraus was the photographer.
Bar Mitzvah Venue Entrance
The "Duck" surprised Danny by greeting him outside the restaurant upon his arrival!
Danny (Daniel) is a foodie so the iconic restaurant Daniel, bearing his name was the perfect venue to give his guests a culinary treat
Upon entering the restaurant there were awesome posters of the logos and Bar Mitzvah boy playing basketball displayed from the ceiling
Duck Bar Mitzvah Decor
Melisa Imberman worked with Hi-Tech Events on the decor incorporating the University of Oregon's school colors of green and yellow
A custom wall contained authentic basketball jerseys, logos and photos
of Danny. It was a great decor element and blocked the entrance to the kitchen!
Various custom centerpieces were used on alternating tables. This one used Danny's logos, green and yellow sneakers and the University of Oregon official basketball
A different centerpiece look
For the cocktail tables, mini cube centerpieces were used incorporating mini basketballs and logos
Special Party Details
The University of Oregon Basketball jersey place cards sat on bleachers. Check out the great photo of Danny who appears to be at the University’s Matthew Knight Arena
Guests signed-in on a autographed Oregon basketball in a custom display case
The custom menu
Food Fit For a Foodie
Since Danny is a foodie, it was important to him that there wasn't "kid" food. Here is the Nine Herb Ravioli with Tomato Confit
The kids were definitely not used to being served Black Angus Beef Tournedos at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration!
The bottom tier of the cake looked like the wood floor of the basketball stadium. The 1st and 2nd tiers each had a different logo with the Duck mascot on top
Roving and Stationary Entertainment
The Selfie photo booth with a custom backdrop that made it appear like guests were taking a picture in the Matthew Knight Arena
Check out the custom photo album covers for photo favors
Young guests enjoyed a custom virtual reality basketball game!
A magician walked around and entertained guests
A roving Black Jack table kept the action moving
A strolling caricaturist went to guests
Mitzvah Montage
The clever entrance video and montage by Robert Goldblatt Films was played prior to Danny and the Duck entering, guests watched 13 For 13, a take-off on ESPN's 30 For 30. Watch
here
Bar Mitzvah Exit Treats and Favors
Guests were treated to chocolate covered Oreos that featured 2 of Danny’s logos. There were custom bottle water bottles with the University of Oregon’s logo “Win the Day”
Oreo's were beautifully packaged with an accent green ribbon
Favors for Danny’s guests included a dri-fit shirt, sports bag and Gatorade style water bottle
We thank Melisa Imberman and The Event of a Lifetime, Inc. for sharing this Bar Mitzvah with our readers.
Event Planner/Branding/Favors: Melisa Imberman, The Event of A Lifetime. Inc.; Photographer: Chad David Kraus; Decor: Hi Tech Events; Venue/Caterer: Daniel; Entrance Video/Montage: Robert Goldblatt Films, [email protected] ; Cake: Lulu’s Bakery
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