The Berman family from Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, celebrated their daughter Natalie’s Bat Mitzvah on September 7, 2013.
The reception took place at Green Valley Country Club also in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.
This party was sophisticated, fun and a perfect way for family and friends to celebrate “A Night With Natalie.”
Pictured L-R: Brother Evan, Bat Mitzvah girl Natalie, Dad Stuart, Mom Leslie and Sister Lindsey.
The photographer was Lafayette Hill Studios and the rest of the vendors are listed at the end of the spotlight.
The hot pink invitation suite was created by Two Paper Dolls.
This family has lots of style and looked picture perfect in their hot pink and black party clothes. Mom Leslie’s cocktail dress is from Gabrielle and Bat Mitzvah girl Natalie and sister Lindsey’s dresses are from G Lizzy. Brother Evan and Dad Stuart looked handsome in their suits from Boyds Philadelphia.
As guests arrived, they were greeted by a window cling which read, “A Night with Natalie.”
Guests knew the theme upon arrival
The Bermans worked with the team from Exceptional-Events to put together this sophisticated and beautiful party with many special design elements.
The escort table featured custom drape and a beautiful flower arrangement which complemented Natalie’s dress
The kids’ cocktail area featured a lounge, high tops and cubbies for favors
Custom logo pillows were in the kids’ lounge and looked great on the white couches
For the adult tables, the centerpieces were an eclectic mix of custom lampshades along with high and low flowers adding sophistication and visual appeal
Natalie posed on her stage before the party started
Her personalized logo on the dance floor
Natalie’s acrylic sign-in board featured her logo.
All Around Entertainment provided the music with Leon as the MC.
Natalie makes her entrance!
MC Leon and Natalie
All Around Entertainment in action
The All Around Entertainment dancers showing off their fabulous, “A Night With Natalie” t-shirts
The dance floor was packed all night
Natalie’s candle lighting display included lots of the great desserts that would be later served to guests.
What a great candle lighting display
Natalie is joined by her friends
This is one happy family taking time for a photo op!
At the end of the night, the Bermans’ guests loved the extensive candy bar and donuts with custom boxes. The coffee and hot chocolate were served in Natalie’s logo cups.
Coffee and hot chocolate were served
The boxes of donuts with Natalie’s logo on the label were lined up waiting to be enjoyed
Jars in various sizes were used to create this beautiful candy buffet
Party planner Stacey Kesselman provided the t-shirt favors and drawstring bags.
For the girls
The boys version
For her Mitzvah Project, Natalie walked in The National Kidney Foundation’s annual Philadelphia Kidney Walk. She asked friends and family to sponsor her for this walk and ended up raising over $7000! Natalie also volunteered her time as a greeter at the Philadelphia Kidney Ball in March of 2013 and hopes to do that annually.
Natalie created a bracelet honoring the National Kidney Foundation and gave them out at the reception to help raise awareness about kidney disease
Ready to walk for a great cause!
Some advice from Mom Leslie:
“It doesn’t hurt to start early so that you can feel somewhat relaxed towards the end! Staying organized is key and then as you get really close, sit back, relax and enjoy every minute…seriously!!!”
The following vendors helped to make Natalie’s celebration special. If you give any of them a call, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Trish Agnew, Green Valley Country Club, 610-828-3000
Party Planner: Stacey Kesselman, Exceptional Events, 610-291-2475
Photographer/Videographer: Lafayette Hill Studios, 610-828-1142
Music Entertainment/Party Entertainment: MC Leon, All Around Entertainment
Favors: Stacey Kesselman, TriAd Specialties, 610-291-2475
Invitation/Place cards: Vanessa, Two Paper Dolls, 610-293-4933
Cake: Stefanie Kitchner, Ciao Bella Cakes, 267-229-0829
Décor/florist/Sign-In Board: Exceptional Events
Dresses for Natalie and sister Lindsay: G Lizzy by Gabrielle, 610-668-2801
Dresses for Mom Leslie: Gabrielle, 610-668-2801
Suits for family members: Boyds Philadelphia, 215-564-9000
Hair/makeup: Heaven and Earth Salon, 610-828-0211
