Magnolia Bluebird created a New York City club complete with custom graphics and a lounge perfect for the sweetest of Bat Mitzvah girls. Mazel Tov to Rachel and her family! Venue/Catering: Omni Shoreham Event Planner: Magnolia Bluebird/Danielle Couick DJ/Entertainment: Hot Hot Hot Entertainment/Anthony Vennera Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

As Rachel prepares to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat, I want to wish her family a happy Mother’s Day and a big Mazel Tov!

Guests arrived to Cassie’s luau themed Bat Mitzvah celebration decked out in Hawaiian shirts. Greeted with a lei, pineapples, and sno cones the kids went right into my absolute favorite, a game of levitation. Josh Levine and his team from Electra Entertainment kept dance floor packed and kids and adults dancing all night. Cassie’s family took the theme and ran with […]

A pineapple at each place setting and a lei on each chair greeted guests at Cassie’s Luau themed Bat Mitzvah. Meryl Goldhammer from DreamSchemes created a Hawaiian paradise for guests to enjoy. Venue: Beth El Hebrew Congregation Catering: Shawn’s Gourmet Catering Event Design/Decor: DreamSchemes/Meryl Goldhammer DJ/Entertainment: Electra Entertainment/Josh Levine Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

After a lovely tallit ceremony in Rabbi Isserow’s study, Cassie led the service at Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria, Virginia and read Torah for the first time. She did an outstanding job and was surrounded by friends, family, and a lot of love. Mazel tov to Cassie and her family!

As Ryan enters the final preparations for his Bar Mitzvah this summer, we took advantage of the gorgeous spring weather to capture some casual family portraits. Mazel tov to Ryan and his family. I can’t wait to photograph your celebration!

Watching Cassie and and her brother Matthew crack each other up at her portrait session absolutely made my day. Cassie will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah this weekend and I am so excited to photograph her ceremony and party. Mazel tov to Cassie and her entire family!  

You know a family has a great sense of humor when they remove the Bat Mitzvah girl’s bedroom door to serve as the sign in board and surprise guests with a family flash mob! Maggie’s Bat Mitzvah celebration was a blast start to finish. The centerpieces were crafted from Maggie’s dance costumes and the room sparkled […]

Dana Nestel and her team at The Write Occasion have done it again! For Maggie, the sweetest most effervescent dancer, Dana created a room filled with sparkles and dance costumes. Mazel Tov to Maggie and her family, I can’t wait to share your party photos! Venue and Catering: Pooks Hill Marriott Event Planner: The Write […]

As Maggie prepares to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah this weekend I am thrilled to share my favorite images from her portrait session at B’nai Israel. Mazel tov to Jessica, Aaron, Maggie, Jared and Ethan!

Dana Nestel and her team at The Write Occasion worked closely with the mom of this Bar Mitzvah boy to create a stunning room that was young and modern. Mazel tov to the family! Venue and Catering: Bethesda Country Club Event Planner: The Write Occasion/Dana Nestel Decor: Revolution DJ/Entertainment: Unique Dreams/MC Chris Green Screen: Tap […]

After guests were greeted by the stunning decor, they had a chance to enjoy each other’s company, the phenomenal food by Catering by Seasons, and the packed dancefloor, thanks to the always fabulous Chad Ricardo. Most importantly, they were all able to celebrate Emily becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Wishing Emily and her family a Mazel […]