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BAR MITZVAH CHECKLIST OF TO-DO'S

Bar Mitzvah Checklist (To-Do's)

12+ Months

  • Begin envisioning your son's Bar Mitzvah -- formal hotel or synagogue? Casual at-home get-together? Need help getting started? We got you covered.
  • Decide on a budget.
  • Pick your preferences for a Bar Mitzvah date and time, and finalize after okaying with important guests, location, or officiant. Read on for more planning tips and tricks.
  • Begin interviewing party planners (if you'll have one) and/or start asking family and friends for local Bar Mitzvah vendor recommendations.

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10 to 12 Months

  • Sign your son up for Bar Mitzvah classes at your synagogue.
  • Start interviewing caterers.
  • Scout out Bar Mitzvah sites.
  • Start looking for a rabbi who suits your family's style and spirit, if you don't have one already.
  • Book your synagogue and/or Bar Mitzvah site as soon as you see something you love that's available on your date.
  • Get organized! Start a notebook/file folder to house all your Bar Mitzvah-planning paperwork in one place.
  • Begin working on a preliminary Bar Mitzvah guest list and decide on your Bar Mitzvah's approximate size.
  • Hire a party planner (if you're having one) and sign a contract.
  • Choose a color scheme or your Bar Mitzvah's style, if you so desire, taking into account the decor of the rooms/areas you have reserved for your ceremony and reception.
  • Decide on a caterer. Hash out a rough price per head and begin working on a menu.
  • Brush up on Bar Mitzvah traditions you might want to incorporate into your ceremony or party.
  • Finalize the guest list.
  • Sign your caterer contract and send in a deposit.
  • Start auditioning Bar Mitzvah bands or DJs or both.
  • Set up appointments with various florists to discuss options.
  • Interview and get price lists from several photographers and videographers.
  • Book reception band or DJ, sign the contract, and send a deposit.

6 to 8 Months

  • Begin looking for a baker to make your Bar Mitzvah cake. Your caterer is the best source for leads.
  • Reserve photographer and/or videographer, decide on a package, sign contract, and send deposit.
  • Choose your florist and send a deposit to reserve their services.
  • If you are ordering a dress (especially one that'll require tailoring), start shopping now. Order as much in advance as possible to leave time for last-minute alterations.
  • Set aside blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
  • Book a baker, choose your Bar Mitzvah cake design, and send a deposit.
  • Finalize menu and service details with caterer.
  • Order your Bar Mitzvah invitations and announcements (don't forget plenty of extra envelopes).

4 to 6 Months

  • Decide on a floral scheme, choose flowers, and negotiate prices with florist. Be sure to sign a contract outlining what you agreed upon.
  • Start thinking about ways to decorate, if you haven't already.
  • Reserve tables, chairs, and/or other rental equipment you'll need (unless caterer or site is taking care of it).
  • Compile packages for out-of-town guests with hotel reservation and city information, and mail them out.

3 Months Before

  • Make or buy favors. Allow extra time for custom-made favors (i.e., chocolates in a preprinted box).
  • Pick up your invitations.
  • Start addressing invitations or drop them off with the calligrapher (you'll need to send them out at the two-month mark).
  • Arrange Bar Mitzvah-day transportation for you, your family, and guests (as needed).
  • Send out invitations (be sure to add extra postage for overseas guests).

2 Months Before

  • Confirm reservations for out-of-town guests.
  • Arrange parking for the Bar Mitzvah, if needed.
  • Order liquor, wine and/or champagne if they're not included in the catering contract.
  • Arrange for a special entertainment, like dancers.
  • Buy a guest book (and nice pen).

1 Month Before

  • Work on a list of "must-play" (and "must-not play") songs for your DJ or band.
  • If you've ordered a dress, pick it up from the store and have your final fittings done.
  • Have a follow-up meeting or phone call with rabbi to go over Bar Mitzvah timing and details.
  • Sit for your family portrait, if you decide to get one.
  • Get a head start on those thank-you notes (it will feel great to get a batch out before the Bar Mitzvah).

2 Weeks Before

  • Give final head count to the caterer. Confirm set-up instructions and menu items.
  • Call location manager and make sure your vendors all have access to the site when they need it.
  • Confirm head count, delivery time, and location with the baker.
  • Call guests who haven't RSVP'd for the Bar Mitzvah. It's okay to do this, you need a final head count!
  • Start putting together the seating plan if you're having a seated meal.
  • Finalize seating chart. Buy materials for and make place cards (give typed names to the calligrapher if you're using one).
  • Confirm delivery locations, times, and final arrangement count with florist.
  • Prepare your toasts or thanks to friends and family.
  • Give seating chart to caterer, location manager, or host.
  • Fax transportation providers a schedule and addresses for pickups on the Bar Mitzvah day.
  • Confirm all final payment amounts with your vendors.
  • Confirm location, date, and time with videographer.
  • Confirm location, date, and time with photographer; create your "must-take" photo list.

The Day Before

  • Get some much-needed sleep -- if you can!
  • Drop off favors, guest book, and pen at the Bar Mitzvah site.

The Day of

  • Confirm with people who you expect to give/lead toasts at the Bar Mitzvah.
  • Take a moment to tell your son how much you love him.
  • Relax, smile, and enjoy the day!

After the Bar Mitzvah

  • Upload your digital photographs onto a photo-sharing website. These will probably be the first photos available since professional proofs can take weeks.
  • Make sure all vendor bills have been paid in full.
  • Find out when you can expect your edited Bar Mitzvah video (if you used a videographer).
  • Within two months of your Bar Mitzvah, set aside some evenings to help your son write that stack of thank-you notes.

Bar Mitzvah Entertainment News
  1. Bar Mitzvah Entertainment Showcase - February 24, 2009
  2. Leigh Stolarz Bat Mitzvah 1-31-09 Client Email - Embassy Suites Hotel - Boca Raton, Florida
  3. Client Bar Mitzvah Movies (89)
  4. Client Bar Mitzvah Emails (252)
  5. MC Bar Mitzvah Movie Demo's (16)
  6. Bar Mitzvah Entertainment Showcase's (9)
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  8. The Bar Mitzvah
  9. Bar Mitzvah Planning
  10. Bar Mitzvah Tips
  11. Bar Mitzvah Timeline
  12. Bar Mitzvah Entertainment
  13. Bar Mitzvah Party Themes
  14. Bar Mitzvah Party Trends
  15. Bar Mitzvah Invitations
  16. Bar Mitzvah Traditions
  17. Bar Mitzvah Videographer
  18. Bar Mitzvah Guest Gift Giving
  19. Bar Mitzvah Etiquette
  20. Bar Mitzvah Checklist
  21. Bar Mitzvah Candle Lighting & Poems
  22. New York Bar Mitzvah DJ Entertainment - Long Island, New York
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  24. Benvenuto Bar Mitzvahs - Boynton Beach, Florida
  25. Parkland Country Club Bar Mitzvahs - Parkland, Florida
  26. The Players Club Bar Mitzvahs - Wellington, Florida
  27. Parklander Magazine Article - M&M Entertainment President Eric Cutler interview
  28. Bar Mitzvah Multimedia Decor - Boca Raton, Florida
  29. BarMitzvahBBoys.com
  30. Temple Beth Emet Bar Mitzvah Showcase - Cooper City, Florida
  31. Bar Mitzvah Pricing & Contract
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Bar Mitzvah Showcase's  top
Bar Mitzvah Showcase Invitations
  1. January 27th 2009 Bar Mitzvah Showcase
    Video: Part 1 of 5
  2. November 25th 2008 Bar Mitzvah Showcase
    Video: Part 1 of 3
  3. October 28th 2008 Bar Mitzvah Showcase
    Video: Part 1 of 1
  4. September 23rd 2008 Bar Mitzvah Showcase
    Video: Part 1 of 10
  5. April 29th 2008 Bar Mitzvah Showcase
    Video: Part 1 of 5
  6. March 25th 2008 Bar Mitzvah Showcase
    Video: Part 1 of 5
  7. March 25th 2008 Bar Mitzvah Showcase
    Photos
  8. January 29th 2008 Bar Mitzvah Showcase
    Video: Part 1 of 5
  9. October 30th 2007 Bar Mitzvah Showcase
    Video: Part 1 of 2
  10. August 28th 2007 Bar Mitzvah Showcase
    Video: Part 1 of 3
Bar Mitzvah MC Demo Movies  top
Freelance Bar Mitzvah MC Positions
  1. Bar Mitzvah MC John Mason
  2. Bar Mitzvah MC Josh Randal
  3. Bar Mitzvah MC Corey Mandell
  4. Bar Mitzvah MC Eric Cutler
  5. Bar Mitzvah MC Lyle Jacobs
  6. Bar Mitzvah MC Chris Cruz
  7. Bar Mitzvah MC Luis Moyano
  8. Bar Mitzvah MC LJ
  9. Bar Mitzvah MC KOS
  10. Bar Mitzvah MC Ralph Perez
  11. Bar Mitzvah MC Nick Raineri
  12. Bar Mitzvah MC Erik D
  13. Bar Mitzvah MC JAZZ
  14. Bar Mitzvah MC Al Fuller
  15. Bar Mitzvah MC Mikey Zeidman
  16. MC Phil Francavilla
    (John Travolta Lookalike & Impersonator)
 Bar Mitzvah Client Movies  top
  1. Chelsea Katz Bat Mitzvah 12-06-08 Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center - Aventura, Florida
  2. Aaron Kupin Bar Mitzvah 11-22-08 Boca Pointe Country Club - Boca Raton, Florida
  3. Kaili Akar Bat Mitzvah 11-1-08 Temple Beth Shalom - Miami Beach, Florida
  4. Sarah Yaffe Bat Mitzvah 10-25-08 The Yaffe Mansion - Tampa, Florida
  5. Danny Kimmel Bar Mitzvah 9-27-08 The Signature Grand - Davie, Florida
  6. Taylor Karp Bat Mitzvah 9-20-08 Michael's On East - Sarasota, Florida
  7. Ally Rosenblum Bat Mitzvah 8-31-08 Temple Beth El - Boca Raton, Florida
  8. Eric Streimer Bar Mitzvah 8-30-08 Beth Ahm Israel - Cooper City, Florida
  9. Josh Schneider BarMitzvah 6-7-08 DiamondHead Beach Resort - Fort Myers Beach, Florida
  10. Madison Brodsky Bat Mitzvah 5-31-08 Westshore Wyndam Intercontenental - Tampa, Florida
  11. Justin Macabi BarMitzvah 5-17-08 Hyatt Hotel - Sarasota, Florida
  12. Marc Szasz Bar Mitzvah 5-3-08 Vinoy Resort - Saint Petersburg, Florida
  13. Lindsay Goldman Bat Mitzvah 2-17-08 Benvenuto Restaurant - Boynton Beach, Florida
  14. Royce Rose Bar Mitzvah 2-9-08 Temple Beth David - Miami, Florida
  15. Austin Unger Bar Mitzvah 1-5-08 Tampa Airport Marriott - Tampa, Florida
  16. Brandon Sack Bar Mitzvah 12-8-07 Temple Beth Sholom - Sarasota, Florida
  17. Raphael Scheinberg Bar Mitzvah 11-24-07 Hilton Hotel - Deerfield Beach, Florida
  18. Jason Tucker Bar Mitzvah 11-17-07 Cafe Royal - London, England
  19. Ariel Mandelblum Bar Mitzvah 10-13-07 Fred's Ballroom - Sarasota, Florida
  20. Joshua Levine Bar Mitzvah 9-29-07 The Players Club - Wellington, Florida
  21. Jacob Ross Bar Mitzvah 9-1-07 Boca Pointe Country Club - Boca Raton, Florida
  22. Alexandra Rogers Bat Mitzvah 8-18-07 Brooks Restaurant - Deerfield Beach, Florida
  23. Hudson Tillett Bar Mitzvah 6-15-07 Mitchell's Catering - Raleigh, North Carolina
  24. Brandon Smith Bar Mitzvah 5-19-07 Pete's Grand Terrace - Boca Raton, Florida
  25. Rikki Waldman Bat Mitzvah 5-18-07 The M&MPLEX - Hallandale Beach, Florida
  26. Samantha Klein Bat Mitzvah 5-5-07 Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club - Palm Harbor, Florida
  27. Samantha Sadicario Bat Mitzvah 4-28-07 Parkland Golf & Country Club - Parkland, Florida
  28. Eliza Barrocas Bat Mitzvah 4-14-07 Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel, Florida
  29. Brandon Haas Bar Mitzvah 3-24-07 Parkland Golf & Country Club - Parkland, Florida
  30. Topaz Dagan Bat Mitzvah 2-10--07 Breakers West - Palm Beach, Florida
  31. Geena Kandel Bat Mitzvah 1-20-07 Temple Shalom - Naples, Florida
  32. Samuel Berk Bar Mitzvah 1-13-07 Temple Bet Shira - Miami, Florida


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BarMitzvahs.com is a Jewish founded, owned and operated nationwide Bar Mitzvah entertainment company employing the hottest and most talented Bar Mitzvah Emcee's, Bar Mitzvah DJs, Bar Mitzvah VJs, Bar Mitzvah Dancers, Bar Mitzvah B-Boys, Bar Mitzvah Dance Bands & Bar Mitzvah Entertainers in South Florida and up the East coast. M&M Entertainment of Florida exploded on the Bar Mitzvah entertainment seen in 1996 with the entertainer and production talent only NYC was known for. Custom built state of the art multimedia equipment is installed and operated at your Bar Mitzvah affair, like the BarMitzvahs.com Saturday Night Fever Dance Floor and plasma video walls. 6 brand new custom Bar Mitzvah multimedia VJ set-ups now available for the 2009 season!  example 1, example 2 example 3. The M&M web site is full of usefull Bar Mitzvah party planning information that will help you plan your Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah, tell you about our company, and show you photos and movies from recent Bar Mitzvah affairs. Our Bar Mitzvah web sites are also state of the art. Watch over 15 Bar Mitzvah MC video demos online. Visit the client recommendation page and read over 275 Bar Mitzvah client letters, emails and faxes (with clients phone number) from happy Bar and Bat Mitzvah Clients. M&M Entertainment incorporates DVD Music Videos & custom DVD productions in our Bar Mitzvah Candle Lighting Ceremony & Grand Entrance. Display your custom Bar Mitzvah DVD photo montage on video screens and video walls during the party, like the Candle Lighting Ceremony and the Guest of Honors Introduction. M&M Entertainment doesnt just play music cds, we play music video DVD's from the M&M music video DVD library. Your favorite party songs! YMCA, Hot Hot Hot, Custom Grease Medley, Cotton Eyed Joe, Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle, custom Motown Medley, Last Dance etc. Video Simulcast this once in a lifetiime Mitzvah event live, Candlelighting, the Hora, Hamotzi, Toasts, Dancing etc. You and your guests view all this live on our giant video screens and video walls! Get to know and choose your favorite professional M&M Bar Mitzvah entertainer online! (Bar Mitzvah entertainer requests are on a first come basis) Over 75 custom barmitzvahs.com entertainer profiles courtesy of myspace.com. Watch for yourself why since 1996 thousands of Jewish parents nationwide trust M&M Entertainment with all their Bar, Bat & B'nai Mitzvah entertainment, video & DVD production needs!