Ski Themed B’nai Mitzvah

The Klein family from Sands Point, New York celebrated twins Avery and Spencer’s B’nai Mitzvah on January 7, 2017, the date of their actual birthday. The venue, the Sands Point Golf Club in Sands Point, New York was transformed into the ultimate ski lodge for this ski lovin’ family!

Although there was a surprise blizzard that day, the venue was close by for a majority of guests and most made the trek and they are all so glad they did. Mom Rachael thought out every detail and the snow just added to the amazing atmosphere! 

Pictured L-R: Mom Rachael, Bar Mitzvah boy Spencer, Bat Mitzvah girl Avery, Dad Stephen and Sister Emma.

The photographer was White Light Photography & Video and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.

Invitation and Service

The custom invitation by Proper Notice set the feel for the party with its wood grain paper and royal and black plaid accents. It featured the logo made out of the twin’s initials and ski gondolas introducing the theme and mood for the event to come

The plaid pattern from the invitation was also used for the kippot. Mom Rachael found the fabric and had the kippot created at Weinfeld Skullcaps

Spencer and Avery holding the Torah

Mitzvah Style

Bar Mitzvah boy Spencer and Bat Mitzvah girl Avery at their service

Even with a snow storm outside, the Klein family was calm, cool and ready to party!

 Logo and Branding

From the moment the guests arrived to their parting gifts, the theme was constant.

An apres ski lit-up sign at club entrance

This logo'd Adirondack chair served as the sign-in and was a big hit!

The logo combined both kids initials, "S" and "A" plus the date

Hot spiked apple cider and other fun beverages, as well as lots of ski themed comfort food, were enjoyed along with these logo'd cocktail napkins

This plaid was used throughout the party in the custom napkins, pillows, water bottles, and even the dance floor logo

Mitzvah Signage

Ski signage was everywhere. The guests pulled up to the valet as if they were getting off a chairlift and were directed inside for cocktails.  A giant ski mountain backdrop filled the entryway incorporating Avery and Spencer. Trail maps led adult guests to their tables where the table name was printed on logo’d wood.

As guests pulled up to the venue, they were told to "Unload Here" for the valet

Cocktail sign on two skis- how clever!

The adult seating place cards were actual trail maps

Each table was named for a ski trail with custom plaid napkins at each place setting

Custom logo'd ski patrol tshirts were given to bartenders and dancers

Signage on bars offered drinks that can be ordered according to ski ability as well as a shot ski was there for 3 guests to do shots together

Mitzvah Ski Lodge Decor

A custom ski wall graphic was created and featured real ski equipment and ski signs, which was perfect to display the place card trail maps

The guests took a journey through 3 rooms. First, they were led through a live streaming video snowstorm tunnel towards a clear tent for the cocktail hour

Cocktail hour was in a tent that made you feel like you were outside in the forest with twinkling lights, tons of trees and wooden furniture

After cocktail hour, guests were surprised to see a magical snow and ice dance floor complete with silver draping, white and clear lounge furniture all lit up in blue

After the first dance set, the closed wooden doors behind the draped wall were open to reveal the 3rd room, all aglow with candles. Adult guests were seated at long wooden or round tables covered in leather that showcased the custom plaid napkins and flowers in theme colors

Music Entertainment

Spencer and Avery making their big entrance

Allen Dalton Productions provided the LED screens, zap photography, stage, DJ and MC that kept the party rocking all night. They also provided CO2 blasts on the dance floor

Party Photo Booths

Simon Elliot Events provided 2 amazing and equally fun photo booths. 

One was an actual chair lift with props

The other in the adult room was a fountain of youth booth, which makes you look younger

Party Entertainment

The tent was transformed into a kids lounge after the cocktail hour and included additional entertainment for the kids. No one likes to miss the party because they are waiting in line so the Klein’s chose games that were able to include multiple players.

This Family Feud game allows up to 10 players at a time

Pac man Classics has 6 games to choose from for 4 players

  Mitzvah Food and Desserts

H on the Harbor created a menu worthy of a 5 star ski resort including French onion soup served in crocks, filet mignon and a potato chip with the twins logo burned into it, just to name a few specialties

The famous Waffle Cabin, found at many ski resorts, was on hand to serve piping hot and delicious waffles to guests

Desserts alternated from seat to seat. Plated was a chocolate banana cream parfait, a fruit stuffed cannoli and a roaming kitchen sink sundae bar

The custom cake from The Cake Don featured double helmets, skis and their logo

 Mitzvah Favors and Giveaways

On the dance floor, the dancers gave out embroidered ski hats, custom sunglasses, tattoo sleeves, light up mohawks and more. Some guests received plaid blankets and all children left with a custom half zip fleece pullover sweatshirt with logo wrapped in twine

Avery's friend's modeling the logo'd ski hats

Logo'd sunglasses

Guests received logo'd fleece blankets on their way out

Mitzvah Exit

Guests got into their cars and found these door hangers on their rear view mirrors left by the valet. What a perfect way to end the evening making a lasting impression of the theme. Luckily the weather had cleared and all was plowed for a safe drive home!

Custom water bottle labels designed by Mom Rachael read, “I Tore It Up at Spencer and Avery Klein’s B’nai Mitzvah" 1/7/17

Mitzvah Project

Avery and Spencer volunteered at various Autism programs helping to raise money for autism and mentor autistic children. Spencer also attends a camp for those with social needs so he raised money to send underprivileged kids to be able to attend summer camp.

Advice from Mom Rachael

“Most important is that the event reflects the child. In our case with boy/girl twins, we were lucky that they both love to ski. I am a big fan of little details that are interesting and special. Small things make an impact and the night more special and memorable. A lot of events have the same elements. For me, it was incorporating special signage, decor authentic items and cocktail napkins. The dancers and bartenders were in logo’d shirts with ‘Ski Patrol’ on the back and I carried the plaid originally on the invitation through to the service on the kippot and throughout the celebration in several subtle ways. Incorporating personal ski videos into their montage and having the Waffle Cabin as a surprise dessert nailed a ski resort. We kept the party moving on a journey, so the night was always exciting. Really spend time thinking about the theme and the little ways that interesting elements can be incorporated. Anyone can search the internet, it helps spark creativity. Additionally, I kept the party dancing by not doing the Horah right after we entered. We did it later on after the candle lighting time and montage. Guests actually noticed and remarked how clever it was to mix it up as we kept them dancing all night long.”

Vendor Directory

The following vendors helped to make Avery and Spencer’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: Sands Point Golf Club, 516-883-3077
Photography/Videography: White Light Photography & Video, 516-933-3399
Photo booths/Pillows/Dance Floor Logo: Simon Elliot Events, 516-586-6822
Logo Design: Mom Rachael Klein
Caterer: H on the Harbor, 516-883-0091
Music Entertainment: Allen Dalton Productions, 212-935-4000
Invitation: Proper Notice, 516-621-9523
Flowers/Signage, Family Feud/Pac-Man/Decor and Event Coordination: Eventful Productions, 516-767-3737
Furniture/Bars/LED Tables/Couches/Lighting/Ski Wall: Decco By Party Up Productions, 631-988-9579
Cake: The Cake Don, 516-414-0625
Cakes and Desserts:  Vanessa, The Waffle Cabin, 516-234-9259
Adirondack Sign-In Chair: Colorado Ski Chairs, Etsy.com, 303-775-7273
Custom Napkins: Finishing Touch, 516-827-7433
Kippot: Weinfeld Skullcaps, 718-854-3864/Custom Fabric: Blue Desert Company, 323-234-1555
Avery’s Service Dress: It’s Simply for You/Party Gown, Outrageous Boutique, 516-931-3331
Spencer’s Suit: Kenny’s Mens and Boys Wear, 516-921-2660
Mom Rachael Service Dress: En Toto Boutique, 516-441-0177/Party Gown:  St. John
Ski Patrol Shirts: Infinity Screen & Pad Print, 631-390-8530
Shot Ski: Bravotv.com
Dance Floor Giveaways: Sherman Specialty, 516-861-6420
Fleece Blanket Embroidery: Long Island Screen Printing Inc., 631-345-2456
Water Bottle Labels: icustomlabel.com
Custom Cocktail/Bathroom Paper Napkins: Foryourparty.com, 866-383-8957