A NYC Bat Mitzvah Celebration

The Teich family celebrated daughter Sarah’s Bat Mitzvah with a reception at the Coliseum Nightclub in White Plains, New York.

Sarah wanted a “New York City Club Style” venue with the theme, “Sarah in the City.” Lucky for her, Mom Jill Prince Teich, owner of Hal Prince Music and Entertainment, was able to make it happen without traveling into New York City!

Pictured L-R: Mom Jill Prince Teich, Bat Mitzvah Girl Sarah, Dad Matt and older brother Jordan.

 The photography was done by 5th Avenue Digital and the rest of the vendors are listed at the bottom of the spotlight.

Mitzvah Invitation & Style

The invitation, from Invitations by Elyse Davis, was feminine and sophisticated.

It was a cream colored card with purple border and accented with a double ribbon and a little rhinestone in the scroll

This Jovani pink cocktail dress had a layered organza ruffle skirt and black satin waist

 Mitzvah Details

Mom Jill, owner of Hal Prince Music and Entertainment, knew the Coliseum Nightclub in White Plains, New York, would offer the exact atmosphere Sarah was looking for without having their guests drive all the way to NYC. Diana Gould Floral and Event Design created many of the decor elements, including the red carpet in the front of the venue, giving guests that celebrity “VIP” feel. 

The "Sarah in the City" themed entrance

Sarah and her parents get the red carpet treatment walking into the venue

Sarah sharing the spotlight with "Lady Gaga"

The walls inside the venue projected NYC landmarks

Once inside the club, photos of Sarah's NYC pre-shoot were blown up and displayed

The adults sat in banquette seating nooks to enjoy the cocktail hour

The lounge area featured white furniture for Sarah's friends to hang out

There was an area in the lounge for Sarah's guests to store their giveaways

Sarah's logo was placed on LED candles throughout the nightclub

Diana Gould created the sign-in board, incorporating pictures of Sarah in New York City

The staff from the Coliseum Nightclub wore "I Love NY" t-shirts

Mitzvah Video

Before Sarah made her grand entrance, a special entrance video was shown to guests. It featured Sarah walking around Manhattan, and was set to the “Mary Tyler Moore” theme song. The video appropriately ended with Sarah tossing her hat into the air in the middle of Times Square.

Watch this clever Mary Tyler Moore-inspired entrance video here

Music & Entertainment

The emphasis of this party was certainly on dancing with Hal Prince Music and Entertainment in charge!

Sarah making her entrance

Sarah’s up!

Sarah and her guests having fun on the dance floor

There were "clubby" giveaways on the dance floor with many blinking items and fun "NYC bling" necklaces

The Teich Family having a great time!

In addition to a great DJ, MC and dancers, there was a roaming magician, a photo area where the guests were superimposed in front of NYC landmarks, a temporary tattoo artist, and a cell phone case “kiosk” that you might see on the streets of New York

Sarah and her friends loved the magician

A guest getting a tattoo

Mitzvah Moments

The candle lighting was unique and did not involve a cake.

A special candelabra was made for the candle lighting ceremony

The Teich family making a wish for Sarah

The family invited immediate family in groups, as well as Sarah’s friends, to light candles

Sarah danced with her Dad to the song “Sarah Smile,” performed by her uncle Jay Prince, singer and band leader for the company

Uncle Jay singing to his niece, Sarah

Favors & Exit Treats

 The sweatshirt hoodies were created by Par-T-Gear using Sarah’s logo. When guests were ready to leave, there were many NYC themed treats that guests could take home with them,  which really left them in a “New York State of Mind.”

Mom Jill used reusable favor bags because she wanted her guests to be able to use the bags after the party

The white zip-up hooded sweatshirt for the girls had the tag line "Live, Love, Party" in neon pink

The gray hooded sweatshirt for the boys featured a different logo on the front with the NYC skyline on the back

Guests enjoyed the authentic NYC candy stand

A NYC pretzel cart

Mitzvah Project

Sarah is interested in helping children with disabilities.  She raised money for the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation by selling jewelry. The Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation was established in 2004 by Todd Tango and Cathy Tango Dykes in memory of their daughter Molly who was born with multiple disabilities and required ongoing extensive medical care. To honor Molly’s memory, this foundation provides support to other families who care for children with special needs.

Mom to Mom

Mom Jill offers this Mom to Mom advice:
“You want to be able to be a guest at your child’s Bar Bat Mitzvah.  The last thing you want to do is be stressed at the party and worry that the room will not be decorated the way you envisioned, that the DJ or band will be late, or about when certain formalities will take place. You can do this by making sure to book a venue and hire vendors that have experience and come highly recommended. As soon as you get your date, start looking at venues, then an entertainment company. Decor and photography can be booked later unless you have your heart set on a particular photographer.  Make sure to meet with all your vendors one to two months prior to your party to finalize décor, menu, go over timing and special requests. Once everything is finalized, let the professionals do their thing, so you can be a guest and enjoy.”

Vendor Directory

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

Venue/Security: Coliseum White Plains, 914 557-3401
Party Planner/Music Entertainment: Mom, Jill Prince Teich, Hal Prince Music and Entertainment, 914 241-3300
Photographer: 5th Avenue Digital, 212 741-6427
Videographer: Eddie, United Photo and Video, 914 337-2120
Décor/Sign-In Board/Red Carpet: Diana Gould Floral Design, 914 347-7134
Favors: Nancy Low, Par-T-Gear, 914-690-0852
Reusable Favor Bags: Bag Makers   
Party entertainment/Lady Gaga Impersonator: Hal Prince Music and Entertainment
Invitation: Invitations by Elyse, 203 791-1830 
Bat Mitzvah girl Sarah’s dress: Jovani
Mom’s dress: Neiman Marcus, White Plains, New York
Men’s suits:  Nordstrom, White Plains, New York
Hair: Debbie, Static Hair, 914 997-2600
Make Up: Mary Gordon Beauty, 917 626-1900