The “Emme” Awards Bat Mitzvah Celebration

The Fliegler family of East Hills, New York, celebrated daughter Emme’s Bat Mitzvah on October 10, 2015, at Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn Heights, New York. The next day there was an evening party in her honor at Temple Avodah in Oceanside, New York. The E! Live from the Pink Carpet “Emme” Awards theme was perfect for this Bat Mitzvah girl.

Pictured L-R: Mom Allison, Bat Mitzvah girl Emme, Brother Matthew and Dad Brett.

The photographer was Stephen Andrews Studios and the rest of the vendor information is listed at the end of the spotlight.

Mitzvah Style

The family was Pink Carpet ready for their special night

Emme was picture perfect in her beaded tulle gown

Emme recited her prayers beautifully during her service

Mitzvah Decor/Sign-In/Party Details

The family worked with Dazzle By Debbie on the pink and gold lucite custom invitation. The RSVP wording and back of the envelope hinted at the theme

A "correspondent" from "E! Live from the Pink Carpet" was on hand to interview guests as they walked into the party

The clever place cards and table were designed by PBG Miller Immersive Events. It included a mini Pink Carpet and a mini Step-N-Repeat with Lucite chairs holding each place card

The "paparazzi" took pictures of guests as they arrived in front of the custom Step-N-Repeat. The Fliegler family were ready for their special night

Emme's family was all smiles

PBG Miller Immersive Environments also created four different centerpieces alternating in the room including life-size gold mannequins dressed in tulle and sequin dresses

Beautiful crystal-filled vases with gold branches

A gold sphere with different shades of pink roses - a la the Emmy Awards

Backlit movie posters with the "13th Annual Emme Awards" logo

A custom menu with Emme's logo was at each place setting

The sign-in door from Emme's bedroom was decorated with decals. It is now back in her bedroom with all the well-wishes

Emme with one of her custom pillows

Mitzvah Entrance/Music and Moments

Before Emme made her entrance, there was a music video playing on the huge screen of Emme singing “Unwritten,” by Natasha Bedingfield. Halfway through the song, Emme came out to finish it live!

Emme came out singing on the shoulder of MC Heat from More than Music

Some of Emme's guests got in on the Go Pro action

Lots of energy on the dance floor!

Emme having a blast on the dance risers with the More Than Music dancers

Some fun giveaways

Candle Lighting and Cake

The “Emme Awards” candle lighting ceremony included different nominee categories. Each winner (guest) lit the candle and received an “Emme” award statue.

The beautiful cake and Emme statuettes

The ceremony was divided into categories and had TV nominees along side the actual group coming up for the candle lighting

And the winners of the Best Family goes to ....The Fliegler Family!

Emme with all her friends with the "Friends" cast on screen behind them

 Mitzvah Exit Treat/Favors

Guests received delicious cupcakes and Emme’s friends got swag bags filled with sweatshirt favors. Comfy slippers for the moms too!

Yummy...Kombert Catering created a cupcake bakery display filled with a variety of delicious cupcakes for guests to enjoy on their way home

Out of the Box Creations designed the logos used on both the girls and boys sweatshirts and swag bags

The boys' sweatshirt and swag bag

Slippers for all the moms were given as they left the party

Mitzvah Project

Emme loves to sing so for her Mitzvah project, she sang at the assisted living home where her great grandmother, Lena Stein, had lived and passed away just before Emme was born. Lena also had a beautiful voice, so this was Emme’s tribute to her 13 years later.

Advice from Mom Allison

“Start early and stay organized. Do your montage as early as possible (preferably while kids are at camp!). Be prepared for last minute items that come out of the wood work– most of the vendors are too busy with parties before yours to focus on you until the last minute. Invoke the help of your family (picking montage pictures and songs, building spreadsheets for the various lists you have, etc). Expect to break your budget, but be level-headed about what you choose– everything adds up quickly! Sit back and look around at your party– all of your hard work and effort has paid off — enjoy every minute of it!”

 Vendor Directory

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

Temple: Temple Beth Sholom, 516-621-2288
Venue/Caterer: Temple Avodah/Kombart Caterers, 516-678-6161
Photography/Videography/Step-N-Repeat: Stephen Andrews Studios, 516-780-9100
Catering/Cupcake Concession Stand: Kombert Caterers Inc, 516-678-6161
Sweatshirt logos: Out of the Box Creations, 917-518-9389
Sweatshirt Execution: Embroidery Designs, 845-724-3986
Invitations – Calligraphy/Stamps: Dazzle by Debbie 917-721-9170
DJs/Music/Band: More than Music, 516-662-69400
Event Planners/Decor/Favors: PBG Miller Immersive Environments, 516-358-0800
Emme’s service dress: All Dressed Up 914-690-1593
Emme’s party dress: Fetch (no longer in business)
Mom Allison’s gown: Filly’s, 516-739-9090
Dad Brett’s suit: Suit Supply, 212-259 0400
Brother Matthew’s outfit: Nordstrom