CALL A PROFESSIONAL BAR MITZVAH PLANNER
If you're a little confused or worried about how this bar mitzvah is going to come together, you may want to call a professional bar mitzvah planner to help you get started, talk about style, and help you with the timeline. Also you should check www.modernmitzvah.com for their timeline - it's really great. A good bar mitzvah planner can create a to-do list for you and get it done. A Bar Mitzvah planner can help with the fun stuff as well as the tedious tasks. Also, it's great to have an experienced bar mitzvah planner on your side when you're negotiating prices and contracts with vendors.
YOUR IDEAS WITH YOUR CHILD'S DREAMS
So, you have an idea of what a fabulous Bar Mitzvah is. You've been to a few bar mitzvahs, or a bunch of them, and you know what you like. Now, please keep in mind that your child also has a pretty clear idea of what he or she likes, it might not be easy to get them to articulate it, but they have their own dream Bar Mitzvah in mind. Unfortunately, your ideas of what's "fabulous" are not going to be exactly the same, so you'll have to strike a balance, ---this skill will definitely come in handy as your child heads into his teen years. Ah, bring in the bar mitzvah planner to help, because it's good to have a neutral person to help sort out both of your ideas and let you know what's doable and what might be hard to accomplish.
THE BAR MITZVAH GUEST LIST
You and your child are going to want to invite all of your friends and relatives to your Bar Mitzvah. Start with your bar mitzvah guest wish list. This is the fun part. Just write down everyone you can think of, then start to trim it down until you have a number that works for both your budget and your bar mitzvah venue. Lean on your bar mitzvah caterer to see what your limits are. You don't want to run out of space, food, or chairs. If you really want to add a couple more guests, relax, think, breathe, then do what makes you happy.
FIND A BAR MITZVAH PHOTOGRAPHER
If you want to remember every minute of your bar mitzvah, one way is to hire a good bar mitzvah photographer as well as a bar mitzvah videographer. Tip: start looking at least a year in advance, meet as many photographers as possible so you can compare styles and personalities. Go to www.modernmitzvah.com to check out the bar mitzvah photographers and bar mitzvah videographers in your area. Put together a list of local photographers and videographers, check out their websites, preview their work, then call to make an appointment to visit them in person. Keep in mind that personality counts, because these folks will be following you around the entire day, so you want to be sure you are comfortable in their presence.
GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!
Great, you have the Bar Mitzvah venue, the caterer, the bar mitzvah florist, the guest list, the favors…. now it's time to add those special "Get This Party Started" ingredients...the music and entertainment! The key to a great bar mitzvah is the entertainment. An experienced bar mitzvah DJ can keep the party hopping and flowing, be a great entertainer, and keep everyone excited and having fun. A good band or DJ/MC combo can create magic on the dance floor. Tip: spend a little time thinking about your playlist which a list of the songs you want to hear and the songs you don't. An experienced DJ or band leader knows what works and what doesn't so it's a good idea to listen to them, but they should listen to you too and they should take some of your song requests. And don't forget about Bar Mitzvah games, and prizes. Most DJ companies can help you here too.
