The Rosh-Gorsky Bat Mitzvah Family Spotlight

The Rosh-Gorsky family from Manalapan, New Jersey celebrated their daughter Avery’s Bat Mitzvah on her 13th birthday, March 17, 2012. Her service was held at the Perrineville Jewish Center in New Jersey and their evening celebration for friends and family took place later that evening at the Encore Event Center in Freehold, New Jersey.

Independent-minded Avery contacted Mitzvah Market herself and provided the information for this spotlight! We know you will love all the details from her “Avery’s Fantasea” themed Bat Mitzvah.

Pictured above (L-R): Dad Ira, Bat Mitzvah girl Avery, Sisters Logan, Drew and Mom Jen.

All photography was provided by Adena of Studio A Images and the rest of the vendors are listed at the bottom.

 Mitzvah Invitation & Style

Below, you will see Avery’s original invitation from by dana peeking through the top. It shows the pearl detail and sandpaper lining with ocean blue writing.

The change-of-venue card was sent three weeks after the invitation, as the original venue the family booked needed to be changed

Avery showing off her chic custom high top converse sneakers

Mitzvah Mom Jen showing off her heart and soles while screaming on the Horah chair

Mitzvah Details

A lover of mermaids and the ocean, Avery’s theme was “Avery’s Fantasea,” with a beautiful turquoise palette and a very cool mermaid logo incorporating her initials created by graphic designer, by dana. As guests entered the ballroom, they felt as though they were entering an underwater paradise, created by Marquis Florals with soft blue up lighting and beautiful linens.

Posing with her friends, in front of the step and repeat, Avery wore an ivory satin cocktail dress for the first part of her celebration

The ballroom decor looked like an underwater castle

The centerpieces were made of different shades of blue, purple and white and featured beads and feathers for a beautiful effect

Every table was set up with ocean themed decorations. Each adult couple received a glittered box of handmade chocolate bon bons made and boxed by Mom Jen

Each place setting had a candle for the candle lighting ceremony

To hold and display the place cards, there was a beautiful crystal tree with place card necklaces hanging on the branches

The menu card featured Avery's logo and was placed beside beautiful flowers and pearls

The kids' area with modern furniture

Avery's great dance floor logo

Music & Entertainment

MC Eddie and the entire Noble Productions crew had everyone at the party dancing and partying hard!

Avery enthusiastically enters into the ballroom to the lyrics, "When I arrive," from "Let it Rock

Avery’s friends enjoying

MC Eddie with Avery and her friends

A collection of giveaways that guests received from the DJ

Avery's friends enjoying the music

Guests really enjoyed the Shutter Booth Philadelphia photo booth

Avery and her father surprised their guests by doing a choreographed dance together. One of the songs Bat Mitzvah girl Avery and her dad danced to was Taylor Hick's "Do I Make You Proud?"

Avery and her Dad's special dance picks up speed as they dance to "Everybody Dance Now"

This family decided to do an "inclusive" candle lighting ceremony

The three sisters pose for the candle lighting ceremony

The last candle was for every person at the party. Everyone lit a candle left for them at the table

Mitzvah Favor & Exit Treats

The sweatshirts incorporated her logo too

Guests had the option of many treats from the food truck after the party

A sweet note from Avery was included

Mitzvah Project

For her Mitzvah Project, Avery was part of “The Wish Dance” for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. This event was attended by over 100 people and raised $5,050 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and sent a 3-year-old boy to Disney World.

The poster to promote the dance

Over 100 guests enjoyed the music and dancing during The Wish Dance event

Mom to Mom

 Advice from Mom Jen:
“The party is about recognizing your child’s accomplishments and celebrating her for them. Have fun and don’t sweat the small stuff. Trust your vendors. No matter how crazy and stressful the planning period may seem, everything does come together in the end.”

Vendor Directory

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

Venue/Caterer: Encore Event Center, 732-577-0495
Decor: Marquis Florals and Event Design By Kim, 732-441-4800
Photographer: Adena, Studio A Images, 201-222-6964
Invitation/logo/place cards: Dana Kaufman, by dana, 732-625-1471
Party Entertainment/Sign-In: Shutter Booth Philadelphia, 215-627-4000
Music Entertainment: MC Eddie, Noble Productions, 732-972-6944
Favors: by dana
Candy Truck: Marquis Florals and Events by Kim
Dresses for Party: Diane & Co. 732-625-8001
Mom’s Shoes: Zappos, Luichiny Brand
Transportation: Concorde Worldwide, 732-577-0023
Party Security: Jennifer, Encore Event Center