INCREDIBLE PLANNER, VENUE, FOOD AND MITZVAH FAMILY COME TOGETHER FOR ERIC

This was the third and final child we have captured for this wonderful family. Planner, Lisa Jaffe put an incredible team together to celebrate Eric.

The venue was at Second Floor and was so colorful with all the bombshell graphics for logos and so much more. Unique musique kept the party on the dance floor as Pinch caterers created and produced the most insane food and food presentation for this celebration. YUM!!!!! We loved the neon dance party at the end of the night. Jaffe events did it again!!!! #mitzvahmonday

VENUES: Temple Emanuel, Closter, New Jersey and Second Floor

PARTY PLANNER: Jaffe Events, Lisa

ENTERTAINMENT: Unique Musique, Larry

ARTWORK: Bombshell Graphics

CATERER: Pinch Food Design

PHOTOGRAPHER: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Liel

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS DINED, LAUGHED AND DANCED UNDER THE STARS AND MOON FOR LILA

We were honored to capture this fabulous Bat Mitzvah at Temple Israel and then later that evening at Guastavinos. Their amazing planner, Amy Katz put this great team together and the event was a huge success. Total Entertainment kept everyone on the dance floor all night if guests weren’t playing games like Karaoke car or just swinging around on a cool swing set up! Check out the cool bar! Diana Gould Ltd. Created a magical room literally under the stars. Confetti drop at the end of the night and pizza “to go”. What could be better??? #mitzvahmonday

VENUES: Temple Israel and Guastavinos

PARTY PLANNER: Amy Katz Events

ENTERTAINMENT: Total Entertainment

DÉCOR: Diana Gould Ltd.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah

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FROM CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE TO SLATE DOWNTOWN CHASE CELEBRATED IN STYLE

We love working at the beautiful Central Synagogue which is also the personal Synagogue for Sarah Merians herself. Photographing there is like her home away from home…especially because we love our clients and this wonderful family. After services on Saturday morning Sarah captured family and friends also at the Synagogue for the Kiddish luncheon.

Later that evening guests headed downtown to party the night away at Slate NY. Custom logos surrounded the room on all the brand-new screens around the room. Untouchable Events with the famous Kevin at the helm partied hard! The party had a cool dance troop perform and jump over guests on the dance floor. It was quite a spectacle. At the end of the party there was a popcorn truck outside for the guests to munch out on their way home. Thanks to Holly at Save The Date the party was a huge success!!!! Mazel Tov to Chase! #mitzvahmonday

SYNAGOGUE: Central Synagogue

VENUE: Slate NY

ENTERTAINMENT: Untouchable Events, Kevin

PARTY PLANNER: Save the Date, Holly

PHOTOGRAPHER: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah

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SECOND MITZVAH WITH US AND THIS GREAT FAMILY AT THE HARVARD CLUB

SECOND MITZVAH WITH US AND THIS GREAT FAMILY AT THE HARVARD CLUB

Alexa celebrated her Mitzvah celebration in great style and talent. Three years ago we worked with her brother Noah and Alexa was an enthusiastic little sister. Now it is her turn to stand on the Beema at Park Avenue Synagogue and share the Torah with family and friends.

The Harvard Club is such a grand space for celebrations and we just loved this one for Alexa! The family had great entertainment with DJ Party Harty and the tunnel of lights! So fun!!! Décor was provided by United Floral and it was a great night of fun! Mazel Tov Alexa!!! #mitzvahmonday

VENUE: The Harvard Club

SYNAGOGUE: Park Avenue Synagogue

DÉCOR: United Floral

ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Party Harty

PHOTOGRAPHER: Sarah, Sarah Merians Photography & Video

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WONDERFUL WILLIAM CELEBRATES WITH STYLE AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE VENUE

This was a second round for this adorable family as Sarah captured William on the Beema at Temple Rodeph Shalom on one of the first warm March days. William was so handsome with his Talit on while he was holding the Torah.

The celebration continued at Columbus Circle at a cool venue in Time Warner Center. This was a first-time party for us at Ascent Lounge, New York. We worked with an amazing planner Alexandra Partow Events. We love the way she utilized William’s name and lots of color for this festive event! Check out the pillows and the custom designed dance floor. #freewill #willpower #willingtoparty

The guests arrived by bus and were greeted by the Incredible Total Entertainment and their team. This was an insanely fun daytime party at Ascent Lounge, and we were thrilled to capture the day! #Mitzvahmonday

VENUE: Ascent Lounge

SYNAGOGUE: Rodeph Shalom

PARTY PLANNER: Alexandra Partow Events

ENTERTAINMENT: Total Entertainment

DÉCOR: Dumbo Flowers

GRAPHICS: Bombshell Graphics

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah, Chris and Alex

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AMAZING HAVDALAH SERVICE AND CELEBRATION AT 583 PARK AVENUE

This is a second time around for this wonderful family as Sarah photographed big brother just a couple of years ago. The weather was a warm Fall day and Sarah was able to go outdoors along Park Avenue for the family portraits.

The Bat Mitzvah girl posed in front of the magnificent chandelier before becoming a Bat Mitzvah in front of all her family and friends. The Havdalah service was so special because all four grandparents were there to witness this great moment for their granddaughter and pass the Torah down from one generation to the next!

The celebration continued under the glass dome as planner, Nancy of Shimmer Events worked with the venue to turn the room into a purple and pink garden. Shine Events brought Vika into the room in style and there was fun had by all! Mazel Tov! #mitzvahmonday

VENUE: 583 Park Avenue

DÉCOR: Blade

ENTERTAINMENT: Shine Events

PLANNER: Shimmer Events, Nancy

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah and Alex

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BEAUTIFUL BALLERINA SADIE CELEBRATED HER BAT MITZVAH IN STYLE at THE HARVARD CLUB

Sadie is a talented girl who performs and dances ballet professionally. Sarah had so much fun photographing her as a ballerina and as a Bat Mitzvah girl called to the Torah!

Allen Dalton handled the entertainment for the party at the Harvard Club and the Havdalah service was also at the same location. Our Company photographed her parent’s wedding and now we have loved sharing in this next generation celebration!!! Grandpa was the rabbi that ran the entire Havdalah service and created such love for his family.

We were honored to be called back to capture this great family! #mitzvahmonday

VENUE: The Harvard Club

ENTERTAINMENT: Alan Dalton Entertainment

PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah

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BEAUTIFUL SYNAGOGUE BEAUTIFUL BAT MITZVAH GIRL BEAUTIFUL VENUE

This is a second time around for this amazing family! Sarah photographed big brother a few years ago and now it is Melissa’s turn!!! Sarah always loves working at her very own Synagogue and captured the family and Synagogue with all its grand stained glass. The family was all smiles for Sarah!!

It was a very mild day in September last Fall, and the Bat Mitzvah girl was able to go out by the water for some photos as ships passed by. Sarah’s fisheye lens captured The Lighthouse venue in all its glory.

Melissa is a huge Rangers fan and carried this throughout her décor. Who says hockey for boys only? The opening sign stated “Welcome to Melissatown”. The escort card table had tickets for guests to locate their seats and she also had her very own custom score board stating “Melissa Square Garden”. Atlas Floral Decorators did a fabulous job creating a hockey game and stadium feel for this celebration on the Hudson River. Abigail Kirsch Catering was a special treat for all guests at the party. Amazing food and presentation.

Pure Energy managed to keep 100 children occupied and having a blast and we were thrilled to share in another Mitzvah with this great family. Mazel Tov!!!! #mitzvahmonday

SYNAGOGUE: Central Synagogue

VENUE: The Lighthouse @ Chelsea Piers

ENTERTAINMENT: Pure Energy, Brian

DÉCOR: Atlas Floral Decorators, Jeannie

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah, Chris and Davitte

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THIS HAVDALAH AND CELEBRATION FOR MAYA SEEMS LIKE IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY

We loved looking at and revisiting Maya’s Bat Mitzvah celebration at The Pearl River Hilton. Family and friends arrived early to end Shabbat with Maya and share in her Havdalah service.

It was all pink for Maya from her flowers to her pillows and name in lights! Matthew from Atlas Florist created beautiful rose chandeliers for the kids lounge and unique centerpieces. Sarah had a blast capturing Maya on the streets of Manhattan that were then utilized for photo décor around the room and in creating a cool custom bar.

The MC Theo of Tom Kaufman Productions brought the house down with his energy and enthusiasm. He is one cool guy that can handle a rowdy party with 100 kids rockin’ on the dance floor. The DJ set up and stage had a huge LED screen with incredible graphics throughout the evening. Tom Kaufman Productions filled the room with confetti and the guests went home with tons of candy from Maya’s amazing candy store. Congrats to all again!!!! #mitzvahmonday

VENUE: Pearl River Hilton

ENTERTAINMENT Tom Kaufman Productions, Theo

FLORIST: Atlas Floral Decorators, Matthew

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah, Chris and Alex

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TOTALLY AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENT FOR SLOANE’S BAT MITZVAH CELEBRATION

We just LOVE this amazing family and are so happy to have shared their second Mitzvah with them.

They had the best “dream, team” ever!!!!

Total entertainment DJ setup had the finest technology projecting all over this cool club, Marqee with Dave Waterman at the helm. Sarah started with Sloane at a graffiti park downtown on the lower east side of Manhattan. These images became the design elements for the party décor. Phyllis from Extraordinary Affairs created an incredible room and we had so much fun capturing all the great candids around her talented creations.

Marquee provided delicious and creative food trays and desserts to keep the guests energized and fed all night! Liel and Christina were there for all the photography coverage and capturing all the fun and love throughout the evening.

VENUE AND CATERER: Marquee

FLORIST: Extraordinary Productions, Phyllis

ENTERTAINMENT: Total Entertainment, Dave Waterman

PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Liel, Sarah, Christina

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AMAZING PARTY FOR ALEXA AT ARENA NEW YORK

This was a second party for this family with us as we celebrated Alexa’s brother just last year! Sarah met up with the family at Temple Shaaray Tefila on the upper east side for beautiful temple photos and later in the week joined family and friends at Arena.

Glow Event Design created a purple and teal room with pillows, candles and lighting and Shine Event kept the crowd on the dance floor all night!

Alexa’s turquoise eyes matched her teal dress as Sarah photographed her in Times Square before the party began. Cocktail hour for the kids was crazy fun with rolls of toilet paper! Who knew?

We loved the sushi candy guests picked up on their way out of the venue. All the kids received a cool sweatshirt as a give away gift and Alex posed with all the guys and their swag. #mitzvahmonday

SYNAGOGUE: Temple Shaaray Tefila, NYC

VENUE: Arena

FLORIST: Glow Event Design

ENTERTAINMENT: Shine Events

PHOTOGRAPHER: Sarah Merians Photography& Video Company, Sarah

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