A Super Bowl Sunday Bar Mitzvah Party

The Shapiro family of Plainview, New York, celebrated son Stefen’s Bar Mitzvah over two days. On Saturday, February 6, 2016, his service was held at Temple Shalom in Woodbury, New York, followed by a luncheon at Cirella’s Restaurant in Melville, New York. Then on Sunday, February 7, 2016, there was an afternoon celebration at the Omni Diner in Uniondale, New York.

Stefen is an avid football fan and it was no coincidence that his Sunday celebration fell on Super Bowl Sunday! The party ended by 4:00pm, just in time for guests to enjoy the the second most important event of the day.

Pictured L-R: Sister Jaidyn, Mom Heather, Bar Mitzvah boy Stefen and Dad Scott.

The photographer was Howard Gorchov and the rest of the vendor information is listed a the end of the spotlight.

Mitzvah Invitation

The family worked with Ellen Futterman of Proper Notice on the custom invitation.

Along with the monogrammed football, guests received an invitation to the service and a game ticket featuring party information

Super Bowl Style

The attire was “Jerseys, Jeans and Jewels.” Incorporating their love of the Dallas Cowboys, Bar Mitzvah boy Stefen wore a Dallas “13” Jersey. Dad Scott wore a Troy Aikman throwback jersey, Mom Heather redesigned a Dallas Cowboys jersey with spaghetti straps and bling around the collar and Sister Jaidyn had her Dallas Cowboys’ jersey custom designed into a one shoulder dress.

Mitzvah Decor

Simon Elliot Events created the logo, over-sized photos and graphic displays.

Guests entered The Omni Dinner and saw SJS Stadium signage

Football Fashion: Stefen sported a custom name and number “Throwback” Jersey Dallas Cowboy Jersey for the cocktail hour, and then changed into a current Dallas Cowboy jersey with the number 13. Both jerseys were worn with Lucky Brand Jeans, and Nike Lebron “What if” Dallas Cowboy sneakers

Custom pillows with the logo

Geo Events created the centerpieces

Stefen's party logo became a giant decal on the dance floor

 Mitzvah Music and Extra Entertainment

The music was provided by Geo Events with MC Nore. Simon Elliot Events provided interactive entertainment and the sign-in board which doubled as a box pool to create Stefen’s Super Bowl Sunday. During the party, MC Nore pulled random numbers at different intervals at the party based on the sign-in board. They created their own winning combinations.

The Geo dancers, in custom football jerseys, escorted the star player

MC Nore and the team of GEO Events kept all the guests having fun on the dance floor

Everyone loved the confetti storm

An amazing sign-in board by Simon Elliot Events that also served as a box pool for the Super Bowl game

The winners were announced during the party. They won Kindle Fires and NFL jerseys

Guests checked out the prizes available for the box pool

Guests checking out the designs available for the Power Banks by Simon Elliot Events

Football Frenzy from Simon Elliot Events was a big hit

Guests enjoyed the Selfie Booth. What a great picture of Stefen!

Cake and Candle Lighting

Stefen's cake was baked by Francesca's bakery

Stefen surrounded by all his friends

Mitzvah Favors and Exit Treats

Hyman and Harry created the custom logo'd footballs, sweatshirts, T-shirts, beanies and bucket hats for the Shapiro's guests

What's Your Flavor supplied the custom to-go boxes which included: water, custom popcorn, potato chips and pretzels

What's Your Flavor also created custom candy tins with Stefen's logo and football pictures

It was a big hit!

The Fatheads, used for decor and for Step N Repeat photos, were given to Stefen's friends at the end of the night!

Mitzvah Project

We featured Stefen and friend Mikey Espinosa’s joint Mitzvah Project a few months ago. Since both are video game and football fanatics, they organized a flag football event last October 18, 2015, in Plainview, New York. The clever name of their project was the M.E.S.S.(for the boys’ initials) Flag Football Warrior Bowl. The organizations that benefited from their project are: Wounded Warriors, Rangers Lead the Way; and Building Homes for Heroes. 

Pictured L-R: Stefen Shapiro and Mikey Espinosa

Mom to Mom Advice from Heather

“Have fun with the party! Let the experts you are hiring guide you…they know what works best. Stay organized and stress free – this should be an exciting and fun!”

Vendor Directory

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

Venue/Caterer/Party Security: Chistoper Leo, Carlyle at the Omni, 516-227-2600
Party Planner/Signage/Sign-In/Graphics/Entertainment: Simon Elliot Events 516-586-6822
Music Entertainment/MC/Centerpieces: GEO Events, MC Nore, 212-572-8323
Photographer/Videographer: Howard Gorchov, 917-653-5044
Invitation: Ellen Futterman, Proper Notice, 516-621-9523
Favors/Pillows: Hyman and Harry, 516-433-1340
Candy/Mitzvah Exit Boxes and Snacks: Kim Khazzam, What’s Your Flavor, 516-659-7567
Cake: Francesco’s Bakery, 516-931-6821
Stefen’s jersey/Dad Scott’s Jersey: Purchased at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas 
Mom Heather/Sister Jaidyn: NFL Shop.com, Executed and blinged by Robin at Designs On You, 631-473-6363
Makeup: Vanessa Soda, All Dolled Up, 516-776-2947
Hair: ID Salon, 516-692-6400