How to Plan an AMazing Bat Mitzvah & Party to the AM!

Alexandra Malkin’s initials were a natural jumping off point for the theme of her Bat Mitzvah celebration at LIFE, the place to be. She and her family had two goals that night: to Party to the AM and to make sure everyone had an AMazing time! With the help of some eye catching logos and decor (all in the Bat Mitzvah girl’s favorite colors), a ton of games and entertainment and the love of family and friends, Alex’s Bat Mitzvah dreams came true. A truly AMazing night was had by all. Read on to see more about this fun, creative affair where there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Pictured above L-R: Bat Mitzvah girl Alex, brother Josh, mom Diane and dad Jason

The photographer was Chad David Kraus Photography. Additional vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.

Custom Logos & Decor

LIFE, the place to be, was transformed with AMazing pink and blue lighting and decor

Custom logos by FabuDesigns.com featured Alex's logo and were used in various ways throughout the party

Alex is ready to party - surrounded by custom logos, pillows and signage

LED table bases, colored lighting, crystal votives and candles lit up the room

#ALMAL was projected on the walls so friends could tag their social media photos

Oversized letters, purchased on Etsy, made a great base for the candle lighting ceremony and were also used as a decor element

Custom centerpieces were supplied by LIFE and featured images of Alex by Chad David Kraus Photography

Throughout the night changing colored lights kept the dance floor packed

The place card table also displayed Alex's acrylic sign in board and was decorated with crystals and candle light

The AMazing step & repeat made for fun shots of guests

Non Stop Entertainment & Games

The Bat Mitzvah girl made her grand entrance on the shoulder of a Jimmy Dee dancer who provided all the music entertainment

Alex and her family were surrounded by loved ones for the hora

Alex (the MC) led the kids in a game of Alex (the Bat Mitzvah girl) Trivia

Alex hit the stage with brother Josh to get the crowd hopping

The venue provided games for every age. Guests enjoyed foosball...

... arcade games...

...even a four person ping pong table!

The Bat Mitzvah girl took a swing at the baseball simulator

Alex's friends enjoyed tons of dance floor giveaways including oversized candy, t-shirts, gift cards, glow in the dark glasses...

... and cell phone pockets for the back of their phones

Special Touches

Mom Diane found this unique acrylic sign-in board on Etsy

A special fun message in the women's restroom was created by FabuDesigns.com

Guests enjoyed some AMazing cocktails

The custom watercolor inspired invitation was designed by mom Diane's friend

Alex's friends presented her with collages filled with cherished memories

Brightly colored socks were on hand so guests could take their shoes off

A delicious donut wall...

...sent guests home on a sweet note

Mitzvah Advice

“Make lots of lists,” says mom Diane Malkin. “At some points it can seem totally overwhelming, and having lists makes it more manageable.”

Vendor Directory

The following vendors helped to make Alex’s Bat Mitzvah an AMazing night. If you contact any of them about their services, please let them know you read about their company on MitzvahMarket.com.

Venue/Custom Decor/Furniture/Games: LIFE…the place to be, 914-591-4400
Music & Entertainment: Jimmy Dee Entertainment, 914-428-9231
Photographer: Chad David Kraus Photography, 917-532-3478
Graphics & Logos: FabuDesigns.com, 312-513-1698
Oversized Letters: Uncle Fox Design, Etsy
Sign-In Board: Even Table Decor, Etsy
Place Cards: AllWriteByMe, Kimberly Jenna Simon, allwritebyme.com
Invitations: AMM3 Design, Debbie Kagan, amm3design.com
Dresses: All About the Dress (Alex), 914-219-5300; All Dressed Up (mom), 914-690-1593
Hair & Makeup: Debbie Bartko, Trio Salon, 914-472-1412; Laura Melissa Scalere Makeup, 914-438-8018