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Basketball and Hockey Themed B’nai Mitzvah

Basketball and Hockey Themed B’nai Mitzvah

 

The Zatman family recently celebrated the B’nai Mitzvah of sons Alex and Ryan with a morning ceremony at Adat Shalom in Cheswick, Pennsylvania. Later that evening, there was a party in their honor at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. Mom Shari is an event planner and this party was designed to recreate the excitement and energy of a packed sports arena from the marching band and tunnel entrance to the custom jumbotron, food and favors.

From left: Bar Mitzvah boy Alex, Mom Shari, Dad Jason and Bar Mitzvah boy Ryan.

The photographers were Goldstein Photography and Rhaina Taylor Photography. The vendor information is listed at the bottom of the spotlight.

 

B’nai Mitzvah Welcome

Guests were greeted by the University of Pittsburgh marching band as they arrived at the Heinz History Center
Next guests made their way through a tunnel of orange and blue balloons

B’nai Mitzvah Logo and Decor

Once through the tunnel guests saw this great banner of the boys
The main room was decorated as "Sports Central" and was kept a surprise from the boys until the night of the party!
All the special details were designed by Mom Shari, an event planner and her team at Perfectly Planned by Shari. The room décor celebrated the boys’ love of basketball and hockey
The dance floor was a combination of a hockey rink and basketball court with the logo incorporating both sports
The custom-made Jumbotron was a collaboration between Perfectly Planned by Shari, Gray Phoenix and Festivities. It showcased Ryan and Alex playing sports. It took over a year to create!
The basketball centerpieces included sneaker lace ups wrapped around tall cylinders
The hockey centerpieces incorporated hockey sticks to hold up the skate

 B’nai Mitzvah Entrance and DJ 

There was an awesome logo'd breakaway
The guests of honors made their way into the reception
The boys got another surprise when the Pitt Panther and cheerleaders made an unexpected appearance
Glyde Productions kept the kids busy with karaoke, games and dancing as adults mixed and mingled
It's Horah time!

Food Stations and Signage

Guest enjoyed lots of great food from Common Plea Catering
"Get your Grilled Cheese here!"
Pittsburgh is known for its love of this popular food
Drink signage for the adults' cocktails using the boy's names and basketball and hockey terms
The adult bar signage "Major League"
The teen soft drink bar was "Minor League"

B’nai Mitzvah Fun and Favors

Kids were able to customize their own heat press t-shirts on site!
Lots of great designs to choose from
Some interactive sports fun

B’nai Mitzvah Desserts

The party ended on a delicious note with a candy station
Famous Mercurio’s gelato
Belgian Waffles by Waffallonia with lots of toppings!

Mom Advice From Shari

“Be in the moment. I believe if you want to enjoy the celebration you will. If you go in worrying about the details you won’t get to enjoy yourself while it’s actually happening. Dance, eat, drink and talk with your guests. Don’t worry about the planning anymore once your party is underway, leave that to all of the professionals you have hired. I was so fortunate to have my team of assistants onsite which allowed me to focus on being a mom and hostess instead of wearing my Event Planner hat. If you need to, hire an Event Planner or Day-Of Coordinator that will allow you to be a mom and enjoy it like I was able to.”

Vendor Directory

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

Venue: Heinz History Center, 412-454-6000
Event Planner: Shari Zatman, Perfectly Planned by Shari, 412-901-0082
Decor: Shari Zatman, Perfectly Planned by Shari, 412-901-0082 
Signs/Balloons/Centerpieces: Festivities, 412-767-5995
Logo design: Perfectly Planned by Shari, 412-901-0082; Anne Lehman Designs, 724-272-0513
Photography: Goldstein Photography, 412-687-8333; Rhaina Taylor Photography, 412-916-1374  
DJ Entertainment: Glyde Productions, 240-631-0598 
Marching Band: University of Pittsburgh Marching Band, 412-648-8250 
Custom Jumbotron: Perfectly Planned by Shari, 412-901-0082; Gray Phoenix, 412-415-0968
Catering: Common Plea Catering, 412-281-5140
Linens: Lendable Linens, 724-325-5555
Dance Floor Graphic: FastSigns of Wexford, 724-933-6999
Waffle Station: Waffallonia, 412-521-4902
Gelato: Mercurio’s Gelato, 412-621-6220
Candy Station: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, 937-247-5938
Interactive Sports: Snap Entertainment, 240-386-8042
Mom Shari’s dress: Carmen Marc Valvo, Neiman Marcus
Dad Jason’s suit: Nordstrom
Alex and Ryan’s party clothes: Vineyard Vines


 

  

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