Like many other Bar Bat Mitzvah planning families across the country, the Gerstels had planned a traditional party at a local venue for their daughter Gabby’s Bat Mitzvah. Gabby’s dad, Alan, is an ER doctor and on the front lines so they needed to adjust their plans. With COVID and cold weather, they decided to invite a few friends and family members to the service followed by a mask safe, drive-by at their temple in Livingston, New Jersey.
Pictured above (L-R): Brother Joshua, Mom Diana, brother Asher, Bat Mitzvah girl Gabby and dad Alan.
Mom Diana tells Mitzvah Market, “Despite the adjustments for Covid, Gabby’s Bat Mitzvah was beautiful and joyous, and the drive-by celebration was a blast.”
They had also planned for a balloon backdrop for photos but the forecast called for a 100% chance of rain, so once again, they adapted. Despite the rain and snow and covid related disappointments, they had a wonderful day!
Bat Mitzvah Vendors:
Event Planner: Amy Rubel, Rubel Event Management
Photography: Joy Glenn Photography, 917-841-8866
Logo Design: Ilysia Design, 917-992-4901
Sweatshirts: Just Name It, 973-868-5887
Logo cookies: Splurge Bakery, 973-379-0740
Bags and tissue paper: Nashville Wraps
Gabby’s Dress: Jacqueline Evening Wear, 973-992-3535
Gabby’s Faux fur shrug: Nordstrom
Design consultant: LH Event Design, 917-806-1654
Gabby and Diana’s makeup: JULU Beauty, 917-528-0659
