How to Plan a Bar or Bat Mitzvah
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are an important coming of age event which marks a person’s transition into adulthood. These young adults will remember this event for years to come, and it represents a huge milestone for them. Making your child or grandchild’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah special and memorable will mean a lot to them. Having this celebration on the beach will create a fun, photogenic celebration for everyone. Planning such an event can seem completely overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some simple steps to plan the ultimate beach Bar or Bat Mitzvah!
Choose a Date
Before you start planning, set a date. Depending on the synagogue, you may have to schedule potentially years in advance. Most people celebrate around the time of their child’s thirteenth birthday, so you can keep this in mind as a target date.
Choose a Theme
The theme and location you pick for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah will go hand in hand and influence each other, so it is important to keep both in mind. Common Bar and Bat Mitzvah themes include tropical, sports, fashion, under the sea, pretty pink, and many other options. You can be as creative or as simplistic as you want. Keep in mind that this is a celebration for your child and their coming of age. It’s important to let them have a say in the theme. Think about what might best suit their personality and interests. Since this is the celebration of transitioning into adulthood, you won’t want a theme that feels too childish.
Having a beach Bar or Bat Mitzvah automatically sets up the perfect beach theme with a lot less work and money spent on decorations. A beach offers beautiful scenery and plenty of space for a large party. It’s also a fun setting that can be made to feel mature, perfect for this celebration!
Book a Location for Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
The location you pick may depend on the time of year you decide to have the event and also how many people you plan on inviting. Decide if you want to be primarily inside or outside, and how much space you need. You may want to have your Bar or Bat Mitzvah at a place with a bar, in a local restaurant, or at your synagogue.
Many beach venues offer bars and food plus offer a mix of both indoor and outdoor seating options, so you don’t have to worry if the weather is uncooperative that day.
Pick Food and Beverages
Decide in advance if you want to have an open or all-cash bar, and if you want to have a cocktail party before the main meal. Make sure to include kid-friendly drink and food options as well. If you are having a beach-themed Bar or Bat Mitzvah, you can investigate cute, beach-themed food and beverages, such as smoothies and sandwiches.
Hire Vendors and Entertainment
Live music is the perfect choice to make any event or party more fun. Make sure to choose a DJ who can play the Hora! as this is an important tradition. Live music will also encourage people to get out on the dance floor and have a good time! You may want to hire food trucks to come to the event as well, depending on how many people you have attending.
Transportation Arrangements
If you have family flying in from out of town, you will want to make sure to arrange places for them to stay the night. Unless you have space for them to stay at your home, you will have to scout out some local hotels. If you are already by a beachside location, you can likely find a beautiful hotel right on the beach to stay. One great hotel near the beach is Sunset Inn & Cottages. Plus, it's also close to the perfect beach venue, The West Events.
Photography
This is an event you are going to remember for years to come, and you want to capture every moment. Decide if and how much you want to invest in a photographer and try to set up your location in a photogenic way, to encourage people to take more pictures. Beachside locations are an effortless way to create a gorgeous, extremely photogenic environment, ensuring any pictures you take will turn out amazing.
Decorations
You will want any decorations you set up to match your theme and location. If you invest in an already beautiful location, then you won’t need to spend as much time and money on decorations. A simplistic, beach Bar or Bat Mitzvah is perfect if you don’t want to have to worry about extensive decorating.
Event Schedule
Plan out the schedule for the day, such as who is giving a speech when, when the live music will start, when and if you are having a cocktail before the main meal, when food will be served, etc. Include any party activities and other things that will be going on throughout the event.
In conclusion, planning a bar mitzvah takes a lot of time and effort, but is also a fun, memorable event which the whole family gets to participate in. Choosing to have a beach Bar or Bat Mitzvah will make planning the event an easy, seamless experience. When you choose to have this celebration at a beach location, you don’t have to spend money on decorations, you have a photogenic environment, and you automatically have a theme. Plus, if you have family coming from out of town, they can stay at a hotel near the beach, making it an enjoyable vacation time for them.
One beautiful beach venue on Madeira Beach in Florida is The West Events. This facility is steps away from the beach, and has an unrivaled event space, with a bar, stage, dining area, and more. It offers guests a modern, industrial-chic venue with classy raw brick and polished cement floors. This facility is equipped to handle any kind of event, regardless of size. If you would like more information about potentially hosting your Bar or Bat Mitzvah here, contact us today!
