2-3 Years Ahead:

• Begin planning with Child.
• Reserve date with Synagogue.

1-2 Years Ahead:

• Begin budgeting
• Reserve facility for party
• Book entertainers
• Send “Save the Date” cards

9-12 Months Ahead:

• Block hotel rooms
• Reserve space at Synagogue for Kiddush or oneg Shabbat and room for private pictures, finalize guest list, and party theme.
• Choose Photographer.

6-9 Months Ahead:

• Communicate with Rabbi, Cantor, or Bnai Mitzvah Specialist to check on child’s progress
• Plan candle lighting ceremony.

4-6 Months Ahead:

• Order & Mail invitations.
• Choose Cake
• Plan details with florist, balloon artist, or event designer.

6-8 Weeks Ahead:

• Send invitations
• Go over Details with DJ
• Make an appointment with Christina’s for a planning meeting with your coordinator.
• Choose a menu
• Create a Floorplan
• Select your linens
• Finalize any special or important details

4 Weeks Ahead:

• Finalize and print service booklet
• Communicate customs to people not familiar with ceremony.
• Finalize floorplan and place cards

10 Days Ahead:

• Final Count is due

72 Hours Ahead:

-Drop off Day:

-Bring in favors, Alphabetized place cards, toasting glasses, guest book, card box, toys, and anything else for the reception that can be left with Christina’s to set-up for you.

- Finalized floorplan that states how many guests at each table. (If you have a split menu, we will need to know what guests are having at each table.)

- Final payment in the form of a banker’s check, money order, cash, or credit card, which does incur a 3% service fee.

Day of:

- Relax & Party!!!