The Lasky Family from Chappaqua, New York, had daughter Allison’s Bat Mitzvah on March 9, 2013, at Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester in Chappaqua, New York. An afternoon reception with a New York City theme was held at Elmwood Country Club in White Plains, New York.
Caryn Posnansky was the photographer and the rest of the vendor information is listed below.
L-R: Mom Roberta, younger brother Dylan, Bat Mitzvah girl Allison and Dad Bob.
The service was held at Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester in Chappaqua, New York.
Allison up on the Bimah with a big smile
The Lasky Family looked great. Mom Roberta’s cocktail dress was Adrianna Papell from Nordstom and Bat Mitzvah girl Allison’s dress was from All Dressed Up. Dad Bob and brother Dylan had matching ties and got their suits from Lubin’s/Rothman’s.
Alli’s Bat Mitzvah invitation from Checkerboard Invitations was bright orange with a pink trim and bow, and ordered from Perfectly Personal by Jen.
The New York City theme was created by Brian Williams Events and included some of Allison’s favorite places: Yankee Stadium, Washington Square Arch, Rockefeller Center and Broadway, which put guests into a New York State of Mind.
In typical New York style, guests received their Metro (Place) Cards
The entrance to the ballroom included a cute subway sign using Allie’s name and Bat Mitzvah date
A Broadway centerpiece for this table
The Empire State Building
Letter luminaries from Paper Acorn added great ambiance to the room
Each centerpiece included pink and white balloons, which added a festive touch to the room
Some additional NYC landmarks added to the decor
Extreme Music Productions kept the kids busy on the dance floor.
Allison up on the chair
Allison’s guests on the dance floor
Event designer Brian Williams made a great NYC themed sign-in book for Allison.
The cover worthy of the Big Apple
Allison’s friends writing their good wishes
Allison’s candle lighting had many great elements including a custom made NYC scene.
Allison getting ready to start her candle lighting ceremony
A close up of the amazing cupcakes from Flour and Sun Bakery
Allison gives a candle to all of her friends
Campus Customs created cozy gray fleece blankets with Allison’s logo.
All rolled up and ready to be handed out
Advice from Mom Roberta:
“Start early, double-check all your vendors, and use Excel spreadsheets for everything. Involve your child- they have the best ideas. Involve your other children as well.”
Allison did her mitzvah project at the Mt. Kisco Child Care Center. She worked with the toddlers for two months on a Friday after school for two hours each time she was there.
The following vendors helped to make Allison’s celebration special. If you give any of them a call, please let them know you read about their services on MitzvahMarket.com.
Venue: Elmwood Country Club 914- 592-6600
Party Planner: Mom Roberta
Décor: Brian, Brian William Event Decorators, 845-628-0614
Music Entertainment/MC: Mike Allen, Extreme Music Productions, 914-478-3895
Photographer: Caryn Leigh Photography, 917-544-2066
Favor person: Jeremy Cobden, Campus Customs, 203- 789-1608
Party entertainment: Green screen photos from Extreme Music Productions
Invitation: Jen Prizer, Perfectly Personal by Jen, 914-241-6923
Invitation Calligraphy: Jen Chives, Chives Creative , 914-244-0939
Sign-In book: Brian William Event Decorators
Luminaries: Paper Acorn, paperacorn@gmail.com
Cupcakes: Flour & Sun Bakery, 914- 495-3232
Mini-Black & White cookies: Delancy Dessert Company
Mom Roberta’s Dresses: Adrianna Pappell, Nordstom
Bat Mitzvah girl Allison’s dress: All Dressed Up, 914- 908-5661
Suits for Dad/Brother: Rothman’s for Dad/Lubin’s for brother Dylan
Hair: Cathy’s Hair Room, 914-238-7150
Transportation: Chappaqua Transportation, 914-238-4404
Party security: Provided by Elmwood CC.
Yarmulkes: KoolKippah.com
