The Blumberg family celebrated daughter Brooke’s Bat Mitzvah with a morning service at South Huntington Jewish Center in Melville, New York, and an evening reception at Pine Hollow Country Club in East Norwich, New York.
Pictured L-R: Dad Steve, Bat Mitzvah girl Brooke, Mom Stacey and Sister Emma.
Hi Tech Photography Events was the photographer and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.
The sophisticated purple and white invitation was from Sealed With A Kiss (SWAK)
Brooke’s beautiful ball gown was from Peaches Boutique. It had a sparkling sweetheart neckline, beaded corset top and tulle skirt
Brooke’s name in Gobo lights dazzled the front entrance
Using purple and white for the color scheme, Hi Tech Photography Events completed the look of the ballroom with purple up-lighting and over-sized photos of Brooke in purple frames.
Lamp shades, matching Brooke’s invitation, were featured on tables
The kids lounge area was decorated with white leather couches and rectangle silhouette boxes with pictures of Brooke on all four sides
Photo cylinders and mints decorated the tables
Brooke made a grand entrance as the ET Events dancers carried her into the ballroom for her entrance
Brooke had a great time with her friends
A jazz routine performed by Brooke and her sister Emma was a big surprise for everyone!
Brooke and Emma posed together after their performance
Brooke’s cake was created by Baked to Perfection. The cake matched the decor perfectly
Brooke and her parents
Brooke surrounded by friends during the candle lighting ceremony
It was a great moment when Brooke’s friends presented her with a handmade beautiful memory
The Coolest Giveaways designed the long sleeve sweatshirt favors which included a silhouette of Brooke dancing. Here is Brooke posing in the sweatshirt over her gown
For an extra special treat, New York City’s popular crew from Wafles & Dinges were there to serve their famous waffles. It was a big hit with the kids and the adults!
Custom labeled water bottles for the ride home
Sister Emma can’t wait for her Bat Mitzvah “Coming Soon!”
Brooke’s Bat Mitzvah Project
Instead of one Mitzvah Project during the Bar Bat Mitzvah year, the Blumberg’s temple has the 6th grade children participate in three “chesed” or kindness projects. Brooke’s projects included weekly visits to play with a 6-year-old boy with autism at his home through a program called Ariella’s Friendship Circle. She also participated in the synagogue’s “Souperbowl Sunday” during which they prepared and delivered sandwiches to local shelters, and participation in UJA-Staples “Supplies for Success,” purchasing items to fill backpacks for students in need.
Some Mom Advice from Stacey:
“As for “Mom to Mom” advice, I started my planning well in advance in order to make the few months before the Bat Mitzvah less stressful. This allowed us to truly enjoy the excitement of the time leading up to our celebration.”
Vendor Directory
The following vendors helped to make Brooke’s celebration special. If you give any of them a call, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Pine Hollow Country Club, 516-922-0300
Décor/Photography/Videography/Sign-In Book/Photo Booth: Laura, Hi Tech Events, 631-923-2260
Music Entertainment/Games: MC Carl, ET Tonite Events, 516-826-6900
Favors: Sue Smith, The Coolest Giveaways, 516-466-5728
Invitation: Sealed With A Kiss, 516-860-5495
Cake: Baked to Perfection, 516-944-5642
Brooke’s service dress: 2B Seen, 516-921-5777
Brooke’s party dress: Peaches Boutique, 773-582-0102
Mom Stacey’s service: Nordstrom
Mom Stacey’s party gown: Runway Couture, 516-308-4639
Emma service: Denny’s Childrenswear, 516-681-4490
Emma Party: Nikki’s Dresses, 631-385-6093
Steve suit: Saks Fifth Avenue
Hair: NV Hair Company, 631-271-2111
Makeup: Natural Style Cosmetics, 631-944-6184
