A Lacrosse & Wrestling Themed Bar Mitzvah Celebration

The Feldman family of Charlotte, North Carolina, celebrated their son Jack’s Bar Mitzvah on September 10, 2016, at Temple Beth El in Charlotte, North Carolina. Later that evening there was a reception in his honor at Providence Country Club also in Charlotte. It was an especially great day because it was Jack’s 13th birthday!

Mom, Stephanie Feldman, owner of Cutie Patootie Creations has created and designed for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs for years and was excited to create something special reflecting Jack’s many interests. She came up with an elegant and fun outcome incorporating all of her son’s requests: lacrosse, wrestling, navy blue and neon glow. 

Mitzvah Market also featured Jack’s brother Joshua’s Ice Hockey themed Bar Mitzvah which Mom Stephanie creatively designed the invitations, logo, party decor and favors.

Pictured L-R: Dad Ross, Mom  Stephanie Feldman, Bar Mitzvah boy Jack and Brother Joshua.

The photographer was Andy Chen of Indigo Photography and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.

Bar Mitzvah Invitation and Service

Mom Stephanie designed the argyle style invitation in party colors

The Feldman family all smiles up on the Bimah

Jack did a great job reciting his prayers during the service

Mitzvah Decor Design

Guests found their table assignment on a custom designed table roster. Tables were named after college teams with well-known lacrosse and wrestling programs

One of the many logos for this celebration

Mom Stephanie worked with Illuminaria on the LED lampshade design customized with Jack's logo

The lampshades, which stood on three foot pedestals, were placed on the adult tables

White hydrangea floral arrangements with navy pintuck linens for Michigan, of course!

Here's the glow Jack wanted with blue and green uplighting

Party Details

The out-of-town guests' treats created by Mom Stephanie

Jack's logo'd sign-in pillow was a big hit!

Custom wine bottle labels featuring Jack's logo diplayed on the bar

The front of the menu was similar to the invitation and looked great on the navy pintuck linens

Guests enjoyed the delicious menu options

Jack's customized gift box

Mitzvah Candle Lighting and Music

Mom Stephanie created the custom logo and had artisan ice sculpturists carve the amazing candle lighting ice sculpture

The Feldman family front and center to dance the Horah

Jack enjoyed the horah

Mitzvah Moments

Brothers Josh and Jack in a great pre-party shot

Nothing like celebrating with great friends - Mom Stephanie and friends

Dad and Mom had a blast on the dance floor with their cool party shades

 Mitzvah Party Favors

Custom designed Koozies for adult favors

A candy buffet for Jack's friends

Mom to Mom Advice from Stephanie

“This is a day you and your family will remember forever. It’s a day that your child will hold near and dear to his/her heart for the rest of their lives. Enjoy and savor every moment of the planning process and try to not focus or stress over the little details and that every aspect needs to be “perfect.” When I found myself getting stressed out, I had to remind myself that this was not “my day” this was my “son’s day.” The details of the party are important but it was more important that my son felt confident and secure understanding and reading his Torah portions. 

 Mitzvah Project

 Jack participated in the program Remember Us and celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with a little boy named Lyusik Kandebman who was 9 years old when he was killed in the Holocaust. Jack took this very seriously and it was a very emotional service and speech for him. Jack is a cook and while attending Johnson and Wales summer culinary program in Charlotte,  he cooked meals for families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House while in Charlotte for medical treatment. 

Jack with the head chef during a summer culinary program

Vendor Directory

The following vendors helped to make Jack’s Bar Mitzvah special. If you give any of them a call, let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.

Venue:  Providence Country Club, 704-846-8475
Party Planner/Event Décor Design: Mom Stephanie Feldman, Cutie Patootie Creations
Invitations/Sign-In Pillow/Logo/Koozie and Stadium Cup Favors: Cutie Patootie Creations
Menu/Table Seating Roster/Wine Bottle Labels/College Logo Table Cylinders: Cutie Patootie Creations
Lampshades: Martha Atkins, Illuminaria, 978-706-1797 
Additional Event Coordination: Patricia Nino, Elegance from Start to Finish, 856-889-4358
Draping, Lighting & Photo Booth: Charlotte Event Lighting, 336-420-1563
Music Entertainment: Big Bad Ben, East Coast Entertainment, 855-323-4386
Videographer: Rob Morse, Visual Impressions, 704-309-3659
Photographer: Andy Chen, Indigo Photography, 704-335-0948
Gift Box: Memories Made Custom on Etsy.com
Ice Sculpture Candle Lighting: Martha, Artisan Ice Sculptures, 704-569-9392
Mom Stephanie’s Dress: Two Birds Bridesmaids, 212-633-1384
Dad and Boys Suits: Nordstrom
Hair/Makeup: Mom did her own!