Mitzvahlicous

Video Game Themed Bar Mitzvah

2010-08-25T11:36:41Z

I've posted a few photos of this fun event in the past, but here's a little video montage of some of the decor from this Bar Mitzvah with a video game theme. This young man was a huge fan of current video games, but also appreciated the classic retro games, his fave being pac-man. We integrated the pac-man into many of the decor elements of the party, and he appeared on everything from the cake to the cocktail napkins! Add a huge candy buffet and lots of video games, and you have a really fun party! Check it out below.

Video courtesy of Party Perfect

Mason Jar Candy Favors

2010-08-16T01:25:43Z

I am throwing a Sweet 16 dinner party for my daughter this weekend, and created this little party favor for all her friends. This was an inexpensive project, and would be a great favor for any mitzvah as well. I purchased a small mason jar at Michaels (about $1.50 each). Filled with candy, and tied a grosgrain ribbon around the jar vertically (I secured it with a little clear tape). I tied a separate bow, and attached that to the vertical ribbon with a glue gun. Then I created a little logo based on the Reeses' logo for her, and printed it on glossy stickers for the front of the jar. I love how they turned out, and they will certainly look festive on the table!

Photo courtesy of Party Perfect

Lollipops Place Card Display: Lollipops are Popping!

2010-08-15T04:21:59Z

Just found another adorable display of lollipop place cards! In this setup, the lollipops are standing in a tray of grass, popping up like little flowers. Each lollipop has an individual sticker with the guest's name and table assignment (table names are different types of candy). I thought this would be a great display for the ever-popular candy-themed bar/bat mitzvahs!

via Hostess with the Mostess

Just ask your florist to order you a large tray of wheat grass to make this display yourself. Purchase some whirly pops to add a great swirl of color (60 for $60.95 at the Candy Crate).

Create the name labels (these could even be done in Microsoft Word). I've found that with labels like these, it's best to print on full letter sized 8.5" x 11" sticker sheets (found at office supply stores), and then cut to size. Adhere labels to the pops, arrange in the tray, and you have a fun and colorful place card display. I love when the place card establishes the theme and doubles as a little party favor as well!

We've been featured on Etsy!

2010-06-14T19:07:41Z

Thanks so much to Etsy for allowing us to be a guest contributor to their blog! We were so flattered to have been asked to give our ideas for planning a great mitzvah. In this post, we shared some of the fantastic details of our "woodland fairy" Bat Mitzvah. Check out the link for the full story!

Etsy: Creating Mitzvah Magic with Party Perfect

Alice in "Wonkaland" B'nai Mitzvah

2010-06-14T04:03:46Z

We recently had the pleasure of creating an absolutely wonderful B'nai Mitzvah event for a fantastic family. This was an event for a brother and sister, and their unique theme was a combination of Alice in Wonderland and Willy Wonka. Here is a preview video of some of the details from this fabulous event. More details soon to follow!

Video Arcade Themed Candy Buffet

2010-03-21T15:36:23Z

We recently coordinated a super-fun video arcade themed Bar Mitzvah for a very sweet young man. He loved all types of video games, from retro pong and pac-man all the way through to wii games. We had so much fun with his theme! Here's a glimpse of his candy buffet. We created his custom signage to look like a video game on a tv screen (Matthew's Candy Mania). We made a pacman graphic and had it imprinted on these oversized plastic stadium cups, which doubled as candy containers and a take-home favor. Each candy jar label was customized with the individual images from that candy's box, with the Candymania candy buffet logo along the bottom edge. Overall, an exciting and fun effect for this festive candy buffet!

All photos courtesy of Party Perfect

Daisy Themed Sweet 16

2010-03-19T12:25:13Z

We had the pleasure of putting together this adorable sweet 16 for a client last weekend, and it turned out beautifully. When she told us that her daughter loved daisies, we just ran with that idea! We created a fun whimisical logo, and used it to create t-shirt favors for each guest. Each t-shirt was rolled up and packaged like an old-fashioned piece of candy--everything needs to look "sweet" for this sweet 16! The placecards were created by hot gluing a silk daisy to the mini flower pot. The name tags leaves were created by printing the names on green paper, cutting out the names in leaf shapes, and gluing each leaf beneath each daisy. It was finished off with a yellow gingham bow around each pot. We had trays of wheat grass with daisies "growing" out of them as the centerpieces to each table. Daisy balls were hung from the ceiling for an extra touch. Old-fashioned lemonade was served in mason jars with a daisy-cut tin top. Fondue was served, along with a s'mores station for dessert. For entertainment, we rented a retro photobooth, and programmed the logo to appear on the bottom square of the photo strip to "brand" each one. Makes you want to be sixteen again!

All photos courtesy of Party Perfect

Candy Buffet Signs and Labels: Nantucket Theme

2010-03-08T18:23:25Z

I am often asked to create custom signage and labels/stickers for candy buffets, but this design was one of my all-time favorites. The theme was Nantucket, and the colors were sky blue and the tables were adorned with lavender hydrangeas. These designs just remind me of a summer day out on the cape! I also designed table numbers, which were reminiscent of vintage seaside postcards and kids place cards which were inspired by the Nantucket beach passes.

Candy Buffet Sign

Candy buffet labels:

Table name cards:

Kids' place cards (put into lanyards). Kid's names were written in top white box.

These nametags were displayed as faux beach passes, and were slid into the following lanyards from Namebadge Productions:

If you need candy buffet items and/or themed items such as place cards, table names, etc., just email us at laura@partyperfectorlando.com.

Mitzvah Project Idea: Pitch In For Baseball

2010-03-06T19:54:38Z

If your son or daughter is a baseball enthusiast and is looking for a worthy mitzvah project, look no further than Pitch In For Baseball. Pitch In For Baseball helps bring baseball to underserved communities around the world. Most students hold an equipment donation drive, where they leave a box or barrel in the lobby of their temple or school and ask for donations of gently used or new baseball equipment. If you are using baseball bats and gloves as part of your party decor, think of donating these items after the party to their organization. Or ask your guests to bring a gently used glove, bat, etc. to the party so they can take part in your mitzvah project as well. The baseball equipment collected by Pitch In For Baseball is then distributed to young players who would love to play baseball but cannot afford to purchase the equipment on their own. They have distributed equipment to young players as far away as Baghdad, Iraq and the Philippines, and as close as Philadelphia and Washington DC. What a way to "hit a home run" with your mitzvah project!

Seed Packet Place Cards

2010-03-03T02:04:26Z

With many of today's kids being very environmentally conscious, here's a new idea to turn your place cards into a eco-friendly gift! For this fairy-themed party, we happened upon Burpee's Flower Fairies seed packets, which had gorgeous watercolor illustrations on the front of each packet. We created a custom label to adhere the top of each seed packet for each guest (along with their corresponding table number). Then the seed packets were placed on floral picks and whimsically displayed in a tray of wheat grass which was trimmed with moss. Not only was this a wonderfully unique and beautiful way to direct the guests to their seat, but the place cards also doubled as an eco-friendly party favor! Hopefully, guests planted their flower seeds and will enjoy their blooms for many years to come!

All photos courtesy of Party Perfect