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CHECK OUT THIS HAVDALAH SERVICE AND CELEBRATION AT TRIBECA 360

The Havdalah service took place at dusk at Tribeca 360 and Sarah loved capturing all the city lights surrounding the family and friends as the sun went down. Jonas has a voice of an angel and sang so beautifully at his service.

The date was mid-January and it was the only snowstorm of the winter so far! The view of the Holland tunnel showed a light dusting and then the sun came out!!! We loved this interesting theme for this Mitzvah of Math and Science as these are Jonah’s two favorite sub jects!!! Stone Kelly Floral created such cool centerpieces and we have designed a spread in this post to show you the details of this room décor. Planner for the day, Nancy of Shimmer Events created an amazing evening for the family tying in all the elements (no pun intended!!! 😊). Even the pillows had initials for Jonas that were from the periodic table of elements. So clever!!!! We loved the fun photo booth which always adds a layer of fun and Shine Events kept the kids on the dance floor all night with trivia games and more! #mitzvahmonday

VENUE: Tribeca 360

PARTY PLANNER: Shimmer Events, Nancy

DÉCOR: Stone Kelly Events, Marco

ENTERTAINMENR: Shine Events, Benji

PHOTOGRAPHER: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah and Chris

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THREE TIMES A CHARM FOR THIS AMAZING FAMILY IN CONNECTICUT

This was our third and final Mitzvah for this beautiful and fun family! Planner Jennifer Kraft took this party to new heights literally as it was a rock-climbing concept and theme for the kids. The party had a rock-climbing mountain amongst many other activities and games.

The day started at Temple Beth El in Chappaqua for the morning service and at night all family and friends gathered again at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. The designer of the event was also Jennifer Kraft and we love the city component of this party with a New York City Subway for guests to hang out in as well.

The end of the evening had a 7 Eleven treat room for everyone to munch out on their way out the door to head home. This was such an incredible day and we were thrilled to capture! #mitzvahmonday

TEMPLE: Temple Beth El, Chappaqua

VENUE: Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich

PARTY PLANNER: Jennifer Kraft Events

CATERING: Laurence Craig Catering

ENTERTAINMENT: Nicholson Events

WITH: Eggsotic Events Design, Creative Games Inc., Almar Party Rental, Shout dance floor wraps

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Liel, Christina,& Alex

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HERE’S ONE AWESOME MITZVAH CELEBRATION FOR MITZVAH MONDAY!!!!

Last month Sarah captured this amazing Mitzvah celebration for Reid. The day started at Hotel Eventi for a Havdalah service with Rabbi Laurie Phillips. She created a beautiful space for this family to watch their son become a Bar Mitzvah.

The family and friends then headed downstairs in the same hotel to the party space, Second Floor for the celebration. Jaffe Events created a magical and colorful and branded event for Reid and every detail was captured by Sarah throughout the evening.

The kids played Minute to Win it with the entertainment company, Unique Musique in charge of all these fun and games. Check out the silent disco for the kids while the adults had dinner!!!!! Our photo booth was branded by Lisa Jaffe and was a big hit all night with the many fun props and bling provided by Jaffe Events. We love this family and can’t wait to celebrate in a few years with younger brother!!!!! #mitzvahmonday

VENUE: Hotel Eventi and Second Floor

PARTY PLANNER: Jaffe Events, Lisa

ENTERTAINMENT: Unique Musique

PHOTO BOOTH: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company

DÉCOR: Jaffe Events

PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah

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WHO WANTS TO GO TO THE CIRCUS IN MARCH??? WE DO!!!!!

This past spring we were hired by an amazing planner, Vanda High to capture a circus/carnival themed Bat Mitzvah at The Essex House of New York. It was aa snowy day in late March and Central Park looked serene and beautiful covered in snow. Cory Davenport created amazing room décor and created a boardwalk carnival cocktail party for all the guests to play and engage.

Lizzy had a Havdalah service at the Essex House before beginning her celebrations. We just love working with Total Entertainment and this event was so much fun! #mitzvahmonday

VENUE: The Essex House

PARTY PLANNER: Vanda High Events

ENTERTAINMENT: Total Entertainment

DÉCOR: Cory Davenport Designs

PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah

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ORLI AND HER FAMILY CELEBRATE IN STYLE AT B’NAI JESHURUN

This was a beautiful Havdalah service and celebration for Orli. She posed for Sarah in front of all the amazing stained glass in the Sanctuary at B’Nai Jeshurun Synagogue and the exquisite painted wood that surrounds the Torah in the ark. Orli’s friends gathered around her with candles to end the Sabbath and begin the party!

Lisa Jaffe events created a magical event for this family with delicious food by Above and Beyond Catering and Unique Musique kept the crowd partying all night on the dance floor. We loved the fun photo booth we had at event that night and captured the black light party at the end of the night!

#mitzvahmonday

VENUE: B’Nai Jeshurun Synagogue

PARTY PLANNER: Jaffe Events

DÉCOR: Jaffe Events

CATERER: Above and Beyond

ENTERTAINMENT: Unique Musique

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah, Christina & Davitte

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WE LOVED CELEBRATING ANOTHER MITZVAH WITH THIS FAMILY AT SPACE IN NEW JERSEY

Our photographer Sheila had such a beautiful weekend with this family celebrating Garrett and his Bar Mitzvah at Space in New Jersey. It all began at Temple Sinai with Garrett and his family on the Beema. . The sanctuary has such colorful stained glass. Surrounding the room. This Temple in New Jersey is stunning like Garrett’s mom!!!

Arriving at space all the kids went straight to the arcade and bowling with Garrett’s cool bright neon green logo everywhere, we just loved this high energy party. #mitzvahmonday

VENUE: SPACE, Englewood, New Jersey

PARTY PLANNER: Marni Abramowitz Events

PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sheila

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CELEBRATING BEN AT TEMPLE EMANUEL AND PEARL RIVER HILTON

The week of coverage started for Ben at Temple Emanuel in Closter, New Jersey. Our photographer Liel captured powerful photos at the temple and the incredible stained-glass dome over the sanctuary.

Liel use a rainy day to his advantage and captured this cool reflection of Ben in the puddle in front of temple as the sun came out! Talk about an opportunity!

The celebration continued at The Pearl River Hilton with Tom Kaufman Productions running the party. The one and only “Theo” kept all party goers on the dance floor all night!!! Check out all the fun cocktail games for the kids!!! Atlas Floral Decorators designed a beautiful and festive room for this fun night. Ben’s dad was insane during the hora and stood up on a chair over the crowd. Lot of love in the room.

#mitzvahmonday

TEMPLE: Temple Emanuel, Closter New Jersey

VENUE: Pearl River Hilton

ENTERTAINMENT: Tom Kaufman Productions, Theo

DÉCOR: Atlas Floral Decorators

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

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DOUBLE THE LOVE DOUBLE THE FUN DOUBLE THE CELEBRATING FOR SOPHIE AND SASCHA

The family gathered at KJ Synagogue on the upper east side to have family photos captured with Sarah our photographer and with the parents on the Beema and with the Torah. We loved capturing these beautiful twin girls.

Next stop was The Museum of Jewish Heritage down in Battery Park City. The planner for this event was The Finer Party Details and they did an amazing job putting all the components together for this celebration. Prive Florist created what felt like a cherry blossom garden at each table. The party was a kosher affair and was catered by Prestige Caterers. The DJ, Unique Musique kept the horas and dancing going all night and everybody had double the fun!!! #mitzvahmonday

VENUE: Museum of Jewish Heritage

PARTY PLANNER: The Finer Details, Beth and Cheryl

DÉCOR: Privet Florist

ENTERTAINMENT: Unique Musique, Larry

CATERER: Prestige Catering

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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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CELEBRATING KATIE AT TEMPLE SHAARAY TEFILA AND EDISON BALLROOM

It was a mild November day at the end of last year as Sarah met the family at the temple for Beema and family photos at the Torah. This was the second Mitzvah for this great family as Katie’s cousin Brian also had his Mitzvah within months of his cousin!

The celebration continued at Edison Ballroom where family and friends gathered to share in this amazing milestone with Katie. The planner for the day was Jenny of Piece of Cake and she put together a great team!

The décor had a purple concept with gorgeous flowers, pillows and logos. Louis of Konstantinos Floral Design & Décor Group was the creative genius behind the scenes and ESP Productions kept the party going all night!!! Check out the confetti drop! #mitzvahmonday

VENUE: Edison Ballroom

PARTY PLANNER: Piece of Cake, Jenny

DÉCOR: Konstantinos Floral Design & Décor Group

ENTERTAINMENT: ESP Productions

PHOTOGRAPHER: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah

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