Your Bar Mitzvah is coming up quickly, and its time to find the right bar mitzvah venue. While the bar or bat mitzvah ceremony will probably take place at your synagogue, the bar mitzvah party can be anywhere. This choice is completely up to you, and here are some important things to keep in mind when choosing the bar or bat mitzvah party location. Check www.ModernMitzvah.com for local bar mitzvah sites.
1. Bar Mitzvah Timing: If the party is going to be right after the ceremony, consider the distance you want to ask guests to drive. Don't pick a location thats an hour away from the synagogue and ask everyone to drive. You might lose some of your bar mitzvah guests, so please, do you best to keep the two different locations close together and simple to get to.
2. Your Bar Mitzvah Budget: Yes, you need to keep your budget in mind. Some people would rather spend more of their budget on the location, because after all, it is the backdrop to your child's once in a life time event, and the place you have your bar mitzvah will contribute to the over feel of the event. Some people like to and spend more on decorations, food, clothes, and the like. Others would rather find a more casual location and save their money for out-of-this-world entertainment. Consider your budget and your priorities when looking at sites.
3. All-Inclusive Versus Do-It-Yourself Bar Mitzvah Sites: There are many sites that will do everything for you. They have tables to offer, catering on the premises and even waiters to serve the food. Other locations just offer the four walls and you need to bring everything else. You have to decide how much you want to coordinate yourself, and how much you are willing to organize and balance. When you go to see sites, makes sure to ask directed questions about whats included and what isn't.
These ideas are just the beginning. There will be more to follow. But, they'll give you a taste of things to think about as this big day approaches and you start looking for a site to celebrate!
