Live, Laugh, Love Themed Bat Mitzvah

The Przybisiki family celebrated their daughter Samantha’s Bat Mitzvah with a Havdalah service at Temple Shalom in Norwalk, Connecticut followed by a reception at the Dolce Norwalk Wyndham Hotel also in Norwalk. Samantha chose a Live, Laugh, Love themed celebration which reflects her personality and sent a beautiful message to all her guests.

Pictured L-R: Mom Jodi, Bat Mitzvah girl Samantha, Dad Eric and Brother Jason.

The photographer was Jamie Collins and the rest of he vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.

Bat Mitzvah Decor

As guests entered, they were greeted by a large vibrant place card display with Samantha’s logo and pretty flower arrangements

Each brightly colored place card had the guest's table name laser cut on top

The table names each featured one of Samantha's favorite quotes

The adult side of the ballroom

The vibrant centerpieces were placed in lucite holders with cylinders of varying heights

For the kids, a custom lounge area was created

Special Party Details

The invitation was a pink and silver tri-fold designed by April Fraleigh who also created the logo and executed by Cicily Designs

Inside held all the party and service information

Samantha and her Mom came across these rocks while shopping and both agreed it would be nice to place them in a basket in the ladies room for guests to take

Guests signed in with pops of bright colored sharpies on a large canvas board featuring the logo

Bat Mitzvah Style

The family looked great on the grounds of the Dolce Norwalk

Showcasing her sense of style. Samantha's special day was just that – special!

The back of the dress was equally stunning

Mom Jodi surprised Samantha with these DIY sneakers she made with a few visits to the craft store! Dad Eric tied the laces into Star of Davids to "tie" in the meaning of the day in a fun way!

Special Moments/Candle Lighting

The candle lighting display took inspiration from her theme, "Live, Laugh, Love"

Samantha dancing with her Dad Eric

Everyone joined Samantha on the dance floor at the end of the party

Bat Mitzvah Music Entertainment

Bat Mitzvah girl Samantha making her entrance

The Przybisiki family cheering on Samantha

Up in the chair for the Horah!

Kids and adults both enjoyed the dance floor and entertainment from Todd Yahney Events

The amazing crew kept the pace going throughout the party!

Interactive Fun/Dessert Station

NPA Party Productions was on hand to make sweatshirt favors giving guests lots of options

Such as "Thing 1" and "Thing 2"

The perfect photo props and photo op!

The cake perfectly captured the theme and color palette of the party and was delicious too!

The evening ended on a sweet note with a fabulous candy buffet and ice cream station with lots of toppings!

Mom Advice from Jodi

Vendor Directory

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

Venue/Caterer: Hazel Scudder, Dolce Norwalk, 203-852-7329
Party Planner: Mom Jodi 
Music/MC/DJ/Videographer: Todd Yahney Events, 516-781-4700
Airbrush Sweat Shirt Favors: Linda, NPA Party Productions, 917-446-2228
Photographer: Jamie Collins, 203-613-1254
Logo/Invitation Design: April Fraleigh, Etsy.com
Invitation Execution: Designs by Cicily, Etsy.com
Cake: DiMare’s Pastry Shop, 203-967-2253
Décor/Florist: Ruth Ridgeway Designs, 203-556-4877
Laser Cut Place cards/Table Names: Kimberly, Paris Productions, 312-882-8809
Sign-In Board: Zazzle.com
Dresses: A Step Ahead Phone: 203-329-2959
Samantha’s Sneakers: Mom Jodi
Suits: Lord and Taylor
Makeup: Makeup: Aliza Noelle 203-621-8860
Hair: Beauty by Aziza, 203-648-2977