I have worked alongside Joie, the Executive Director of Temple Beth-El for many years now. Bar mitzvah planning is her wheelhouse. She knows how to run an event so effectively that the family she is working with can focus on what is the most important part of the day- the ceremony and their child, having full faith that Joie is keeping everything running smoothly. When she reached out to let me know that it was time to plan her son’s bar mitzvah and she wanted me to be there, I was overjoyed! It was nice to have her on the other side of my camera instead of behind-the-scenes making all of the magic happen. But, magic did happen. My camera captured plenty of smiles, tears of happiness, and hugs before and after the event. Family and friends arrived at the Temple on a beautiful fall day to be there to witness a very special coming of age ritual. Photographing a bar mitzvah on behalf of any family is a great honor and this day in particular it was the greatest honor to be there for Joie, her husband, and most importantly, her son. Inside scoop- ask her about the DJ team with Siagel Productions who kept the dance floor full ALL NIGHT LONG and ended the evening with a choreographed dance along to Michael Jackson’s Thriller….. it was by far one of the best endings of an evening ever. Truly, amazing.
A winter bat mitzvah in Providence
Cheers to Sophie’s Mom who outdid herself in creating a fabulous day for her very sweet daughter! The theme of this bat mitzvah was top cheddar (for all of you lacrosse fans out there!) from the lacrosse balls that everyone signed, to the mini stick centerpieces, to the fantastic place cards with shoutouts to every team that Sophie and her teammates have been on. The Graduate Hotel sparkled with elegance as everyone came inside, posed on the gorgeous staircase, and made their way upstairs ready to hit the dance floor. Dressed with their best Nike kicks Sophie’s guests kept the DJ busy and bounced between the Photo Booth and swag table. Many thanks again to Temple Beth-El who is always so very accommodating to families who come from afar to celebrate very special 13 year olds and their bat mitzvah.
