Bar Mitzvah Theme Combines LAX and Last Celebration of 2019

Logan Horowitz of Syosset, New York, lives and breathes lacrosse, so it was no surprise that he chose a LAX theme for his Bar Mitzvah. His December celebration at Temple Chaverim was also the last boy party of the Mitzvah “season” in his middle school, creating an additional opportunity to create memorable, unique logos and taglines.

“One Last sHot” was the lead tagline, which also incorporated Logan’s initials. “sLasH” was also used throughout the event and on some of the super SWAG that mom Stefani created with The Coolest Giveaways.  Guests found their table assignments on a 3-D LED screen that read, “Give It Your Best Shot, Find Your Seat;” and Logan’s friends hung out in “The LAX Lounge.” “pLay like a cHampion,” was another clever phrase which played off of his initials and the revival of the Champion clothing brand. 

Mitzvah Mom Tip: To give Logan’s party SWAG some longevity, Stefani chose to forgo the standard date/logo on hoodies and trucker hats and instead used custom branding (as seen in photos below). “Everyone is still wearing them – even the parents!” she says. “It was almost like we created his own brand.”

Photo above (L-R): dad Seth, mom Stefani, Bar Mitzvah boy Logan, sister Sydney, brother Jack. The photographer for this event was Starr Digital. A complete list of vendors follows at the end of this spotlight.

Havdalah Service

A bold, graphic invitation set the tone for a night of FUN

The Horowitz family before Logan's service

Enter the LAX Lounge

The guest of honor took a moment before the celebration began

The collage style sign in board featured Logan's custom logos and hashtags

Guests found their table numbers on this LED screen

The entrance to the ballroom was flanked by a huge LED arch featuring a LAX slogan- SLASH

Dramatic lighting, oversized balloons and a digital wall totally transformed the traditional ballroom

A large dais was set up next to the dance floor; with round tables scattered throughout the space

The LAX Lounge became the gathering place for Logan's friends

White lounge seating was set up against a backdrop of red and black pipe and drape and bold red lighting

Adult tables featured various lacrosse themed centerpieces

Votives and decorative grass was used to accent the bold color scheme

"One Last Shot" was a clever way to celebrate the last Bar Mitzvah of the season!

View of multiple centerpieces in the space

A moment 13 years in the making!

Logan and his parents - with a custom lacrosse cake

Sister Sydney surrounded by her friends

During the cocktail hour a DJ scratch station was set up for Logan and his friends to mix their own music

Photo booth fun!

One Last Shot… To Wear Your Bat Mitzvah Gown!

Many of Logan's friends wore their own Bat Mitzvah dresses to celebrate the last party of the Mitzvah season

As is tradition in many towns for the last Bar Mitzvah of the season, the girls wore their Bat Mitzvah gowns for the last time

Super Swag and Sweet Exit Treats

Dance floor giveaways included custom t-shirts and sports jerseys

Custom hats and t-shirts were a big hit on the dance floor

Black hoodies for the boys

Hoodies for the girls featured a Commes de Garcon inspired heart logo

Mom Stefani surrounded by her friends, in their new SWAG

What better way to end the night than a food truck filled with sweet treats and fast food favorites!

Mitzvah Advice

“Allow your vendors to be creative!” says mom Stefani. “The less you try to do their job the more innovative they can be. If you hire the right people you should trust them to do all the work.”

Mitzvah Project

Logan hosted a fundraiser at Bounce Trampoline Sports to raise money for a cure for Crohn’s and Colitis. Family and friends joined him to help build awareness and have fun. The money raised was donated to the Mount Sinai IBD Center. 

Vendor Directory

Venue: Temple Chaverim, 516-367-6100
Caterer: Hassan Caterers, 516-367-1200
Event Planner: Mom, Stefani
Logos/Favors:  The Coolest Giveaways, Sue Smith, 516-439-4303
Music/DJ/MC: GEO Events Group LLC, MJ (MC), Spyro (DJ), 212-225-8311
Photographer/Videographer: Starr Digital, Matthew Starr (photo), Russell Starr (video), 718-482-1800
Invitations: WOW Creations, Sue Evangelatos, 516-662-9558
Decor: Dazzling Parties, 516-766-1471
Food Truck: Mobile Delights, 631-335-4448
Dance Floor Food: Little Vincent’s Pizza, 631-423-9620
Dresses: Mieka (mom), 516-367-8755; Ask Alice (sister), 516-921-2464
Suits: Kenny’s Mens and Boys Wear, 516-921-2660
Hair/Makeup: Entourage (hair, Laura for mom; Melissa for sister), 516-496-1700; Jennifer Ann Cosmetics (makeup, Brittany for mom; Jennifer Ann for sister), 516-921-1963
Transportation: Late Night Chauffeurs, 631-601-7503