A bar or bat mitzvah is a major rite of passage for young Jewish men and women into adulthood. Mazel Tov! It’s the kind of celebration that can be magical and unforgettable with the right forethought and planning. Renting a photo booth for the birthday boy or girl’s reception can be a magical way to memorialize the day.
Today, we’ll examine photo booth rentals and other bar and bat mitzvah magic that will make the celebration truly extraordinary!
Photo Booth Magic for Bar and Bat Mitzvah Celebrations
Having a photo booth at a bar and bat mitzvah gives your guests a memento to remember the special day. Those photos are just the beginning of what they and you’ll get from a photo booth at the bar mitzvah reception.
Instant Delivery
In addition to physical copies, digital copies can be instantly sent via text, e-mail, or AirDrop. This makes sure your friends and family’s memories of the special day are preserved and easy to share with others.
Props and Accessories
Most photo booth rentals, including Premier’s, also come with a range of optional backdrops and accessories. Not only are these fun but they can be custom tailored to your event’s themes and style. These will add fun and creativity, and contribute to exciting bar mitzvah memories.
Enhanced Picture Quality
Gone are the days of grainy black-and-white photo booth photos. The latest digital camera technology means modern photo booths have the kind of crisp image fidelity we’re all increasingly used to.
Technical Support
One of the biggest frustrations when putting on an event can be dealing with unforeseen technical issues. That can make rentals a gamble whether or not they’ll actually work on the day of the event. Luckily, Premier’s team handles every element of the photo booth, from set-up to teardown. That way, you’re free to best enjoy your son or daughter’s special day.
4 Tips for Unforgettable Bar and Bat Mitzvah Planning
Unforgettable bar and bat mitzvah planning extends far beyond securing a venue or renting features like a photo booth. While the birthday boy or girl is learning their passage from the Torah, here are tips for planning an unforgettable reception.
1. Set a Date and Start Budgeting Early
Many bar and bat mitzvahs are scheduled on Saturdays or Shabbat, but can also be held on other significant days. Whatever day your family decides on, the earlier that decision is made, the earlier you can begin planning and budgeting. Knowing how much you can spend early on can help inform the size, scale, or other factors about the reception.
2. Book a Venue (and Hire a Rabbi, If Necessary)
While many families hold the bar/bat mitzvah service and reception at their local synagogue, others may choose different venues. This could be for size concerns, timing considerations, or any number of issues.
In addition, if your family doesn’t belong to a synagogue, you may need a rabbi to lead the service. There should be resources in your local faith community to help you find someone available.
3. Hire Vendors
In addition to the venue, you may want to start looking at any additional vendors to help with the reception. These vendors’ schedules can fill up fast, so try to solidify choices about six months in advance if possible. These can include services like a photographer/videographer, DJ, event planning, decoration, invitations, and party favors.
This would also be the time to look into renting a photo booth or any similar entertainment. The earlier these are secured, the easier a time you’ll have putting together an unforgettable event.
4. Personalize the Service
Make sure to account for the length of the service, including prayers, recitations, and any speeches. Depending on the timing, you may want to make time for the Havdalah ceremony at the end of Shabbat. There may also be an opportunity for an Aliyah – chanting the blessings before and after the Torah. The more ready you are, the more likely the event will go off smoothly.
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Planning with Premier Sound & Lighting
If you’re in the Houston area and looking for photo booth rentals or more, look no further than Premier Sound & Lighting. Premier’s event planning professionals can help with audiovisual equipment, live streaming, dance floor rentals, and a whole lot more. Ready to get started? Contact Premier today for more information!
