The Barzilay family wanted a fun celebration for their son Jake’s Bar Mitzvah which was held at the Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park, New York. By the look of their photos, we think they achieved their goals! Jake loves the Miami Heat which was the theme of his celebration.
Pictured left: Mom Darlene, Bar Mitzvah boy Jake and Dad Todd Barzilay
The Barzilays looked great in their coordinated outfits. Darlene’s dress is by Skinz from Rhonas in Manalapan, NJ, and she also made the matching vests for Todd and Jake
Jake was tutored by Michael Marcus who performed the ceremony at Bridgeview Yacht Club
Jake right before guests arrived…
Jake loves the Miami Heat basketball team and that was the theme for the evening! Bridgeview Yacht Club was beautifully decorated by Stefans Florist.Part of the kids’ lounge area; notice the basketballs in clear cylinders on the center of the tables.
The Hoop Lounge
Darlene ordered these basketball jersey place cards online through Parties By Debi
Jake with his “closet-door” sign-in board on the left and the closet door back in place on the right! Jake’s friends signed the door using a black Sharpie and at the end of the night, the door was brought home and rehung
Mitzvah Mom Darlene happens to be in the invitation business and did her invitations herself with the help of Pioneer Announcements.
The classic brown and gold invitation suite
The Barzilays used MME Entertainment with Michael (the owner) as their DJ. They decided on upgraded giveaways that you can see below.
The hats and “arm band” tattoos were supplied by the DJ company
The favors for Jake’s friends were created by And That. The girls received black tank tops with Jake’s initials in crystals and the boys received a true basketball jersey!
Toward the end of the party, guests were treated to foot and back massages arranged through Darlene’s nail salon. Great idea!
Bridgeview Yacht Club provided the “Jake” sushi platter!
Mr. Softee was waiting outside as everyone left the party. What a great ending!
Advice from Mom Darlene:
Darlene did an unbelievable job throwing her son Jake’s Bar Mitzvah and has this advice for other Mitzvah planning moms: “There is no need to stress, everything works out. This will be one of the best days of your family’s life. Relax and try to enjoy every minute!”
Vendor Directory
Here is a list of the vendors who helped make Jake’s Bar Mitzvah special. If you call any of them, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
DJ Entertainment: MME Entertainment: 516-679-5353
Photography by Neal Inc.: Neal Bloom 631-754-7442
Florist/Decor: Stefan’s Florist: 516-239-2402
Place Cards: Parties By Debi: 713-662-6039
Venue: Bridgeview’s Yacht Club: 516-432-2400
Bar Mitzvah lessons: Michael Marcus: 516- 524-0191
Favors: And That: 516-364-9222
Salon: The Salon At 230 West, 516-921-2017
Make-up artist Janet: 631-513-7159
Mom’s dress: Dress by Rhonas, Manalapan, NJ 732-972-2795
Mitzvah Exit Treat: Mr. Softee: Lorenzo 718-551-1502