Come Join the Party! Initials Inspire Elegant, Modern Bat Mitzvah Theme

For Cassidy Jane Paget’s Bat Mitzvah, guests were asked to “Come Join The Party!,” a tagline the Bat Mitzvah girl came up with herself, cleverly incorporating her initials. This celebration also featured metallic hues, modern decor, and high dress expectations (which did not disappoint!) as Cassidy’s mom Julie co-owns All About The Dress in Armonk, New York. Following the Havdalah Service at Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners, New York, family and friends headed to the party at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York. Event planner Sandi Z from Revolution Events, created a fresh, sophisticated backdrop using silver Mylar balloons to cover the ceiling and walls, dramatic calla lily centerpieces and plenty of activities to keep the party going all night long.

The photographer for this event was Todd Shapera Photography. A complete vendor list follows at the end of this Spotlight.

The evening started with a beautiful Havdalah Service

Cassidy captivated the audience with her confidence and excitement

The Paget family (L-R)- brother Brian, mom Julie, Bat Mitzvah girl Cassidy and dad Adam

Cassidy had several wardrobe changes for her celebration. This first look, by Jovani, was for her Bat Mitzvah service

A brushed metallic invitation gave guests a hint of the color palette for the celebration

Modern Elegance

For the place card table, event planner Sandi Z had Lucite cards cut by a plastic vendor and then sent them to a calligrapher. They were assembled with gold card holders

Vessels of calla lilies, gold chargers and white goblets created focal points on the tables, while a large mirrored bar was built opposite the dance floor

A combination of round and rectangular tables with different centerpieces and linens mixed things up

The colors were silver and gold with pops of blue

CJP, ‘Come Join the Party’ logos by FabuDesigns.com, and metallic silver lounge furniture kept the room looking modern

A silver Mylar balloon installation hung from the ceiling

The wall of Mylar balloons and mirrors created a WOW! moment behind the stage

Cassidy entered the ballroom in a custom silver halter dress with a multitude of gold & clear Swarovski crystals

After her big entrance, the dancers surrounded Cassidy and one of the designers of the dress, Jesus Estrada, removed her ball gown skirt for a dramatic reveal of the third dress which was short with a double skirt trimmed in horse hair

The Paget family enjoyed every minute of their celebration

Julie's dress was a collaboration with designers Jesus and Antonio Estrada. They incorporated tulle details in a fun and sophisticated way so that she would coordinate with her daughter but not look like a Bat Mitzvah girl

MC Mannee kept the music and energy going all night so the dance floor was crowded with both kids and adults; guests also loved the "marathon" Hora!

Special Touches

Mom Julie found this mirror on Overstock.com and planner Sandi Z personalized it with a gold decal. The result? A unique sign-in board in keeping with the event decor

During the cocktail hour, the kids were kept busy with activities including this Urban Hoops pop-a-shot...

... and a neon photo booth

Guests danced their Cass Off! all night long on this custom floor decal

Cassidy's logo was splashed across favors including these buttery soft two-tone gray raglan hooded sweatshirts with gold foil printing for the girls... and lightweight hooded shirts with navy and blue print for the boys. Dance floor giveaways included cozy distressed shorts with a CJP logo and super soft T-shirt’s that said “Dance Your Cass Off”

Custom graffiti neck pillows were made for each of Cassidy's friends

When the party ended, guests came out to see this incredible wall of 400 homemade glitter donuts. Coffee and hot chocolate were also provided in ‘to go’ cups

Mitzvah Advice

“Try not to control the process too much,” suggests mom Julie. “Do your initial planning by reserving your venue and all of your service providers (ie.photographer, DJ/MC, florist, party planner if you are hiring one) far in advance. Then you can sit tight for a while.” As the owner of a dress boutique, Julie says, “Start shopping for your daughter’s dress(es) about 5 months in advance of the party and if you have an early fall Mitzvah take the summer months out of the equation as most girls go to camp. Many off-the-rack dresses have long lead times as they are made overseas and you need to allow approximately five weeks’ time for alterations.”

“The last 2 months prior to the party is when the hard work kicks in,” says Julie. “After mailing your invitations, you start to get your numbers and can order favors, plan your menu and do your seating chart. Also, the end is when you will nail down the entertainment, pick special music, write you candle lighting and Mitzvah speeches. There will be stressful moments but try to keep your wits about you and remember that the party is just a result (or casualty) of the actual event that you are celebrating, which is the Mitzvah. Keep Jewish values in mind and always be kind to your service providers and vendors.”

Mitzvah Project

Cassidy was interested in helping the sick for her Mitzvah Project and wanted to do something to aid cancer research and help find cures since cancer has touched her family. She raised over $2,500 for the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research and she participated in a Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk. Cassisdy also volunteered at the A Cure in Our Lifetime spring benefit, which supports breast cancer research, and she volunteered and modeled at a children’s cancer benefit luncheon.

Vendor Directory

The following vendors helped to make Cassidy’s night very special. If you contact them, please tell them you read about their business on Mitzvah Market.

Venue: Brae Burn Country Club Contact, 914-761-8300
Event Planning/Music/Entertainment/Decor/Lighting/Favors/Airbrushing/Place Cards/Donut Wall/Security: Sandi Z/Revolution Events, 914-661-0752
Photographer: Todd Shapera Photography, 914-631-8353
Logos/Graphics: FabuDesigns.com, Amy Wohl, 312-513-1698
Invitations: Jillian Pohly Stationery & Gifts, 917-882-2716
Flowers: Joseph Richard Florals, 914-273-3361
Sign-In Board: Mirror purchased from Overstock.com, logo decal provided by event planner
Donuts: Beascakes Bakery & Breads, 914-273-3612
Dresses: Jovani (Cassidy’s service dress) and Custom designs for party by Jesus and Antonio Estrada, All About the Dress, 914-219-5300
Custom Bedazzled Sneakers: Solemates exclusively for All About the Dress, 914-219-5300
Suits/Men’s Furnishings: Family Britches, 914-238-8017 (suits) and Neiman Marcus
Hair/Makeup: Be Gorgeous, Tsvia Goldberg 914-450-8049 (makeup) and Hott Blowdry Bar, Samantha, 914-273-0020 (hair)
Transportation: Leros Point to Point, 1-800-825-3767 (Mitzvah family) and Chappaqua Transportation, 914-238-4404 (buses for kids)