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Bar and Bat Mitzvah's Party Ideas!


Planning a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah is easy with these party planning tips and visit our Merchants for the perfect Bat or Bar Mitzvah Party Supplies and Decorations!

 

Mitzvah Party Tips
Co-Ed fun
Just for Girls
Hot Themes for Teens
Formal Fun
Decorating for Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah
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Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah Party Tips

 

Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations are a religious commemoration of the "coming of age" of boys and girls when they turn 13 (sometimes 12 for girls). The religious commemoration of the event is typically noted at a Saturday morning (Sabbath) service in which a portion of the Torah is recited. While some Bar/Bat Mitzvahs are celebrated with a small casual brunch following the service, others are major "events" with all the stops pulled out!


It has become quite common for this "coming of age" celebration to last an entire weekend, with the following events:


Friday evening informal party
Saturday morning service
A luncheon following the service for a select group
A big event on Saturday night
A Sunday brunch


If you are expecting many out of town guests, or want to continue the celebration for the entire weekend, you may want to plan a few additional informal activities as an option for guests for some of the "down time". Some guests will choose to rest, and others will want to be involved in activities such as bowling, swimming, roller skating, biking or hiking, flag football, etc.


Determine first the number of events you would like your celebration to involve, and then proceed to choosing a theme or color scheme for the big Saturday evening event. The other events can share a similar theme, or just be casual affairs with simple decorating and food.

The following themes represent the 10 most popular choices for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs:


Celestial
Stars
Music
Sports – (either a general sports theme or one specific to the favorite of the individual: basketball, golf, tennis, football, wrestling, swimming, etc.)
Fifties
Luau/Beach
Western
Hollywood
60's & 70's Retro
Jungle/Rainforest


While these themes are the most popular, they are by no means the only choices available. There are "Outer Space", "WCW", "TV", "Butterflies", "Egyptian", "Skateboarding", "Rainbows", "Night on the Orient", "Nascar", etc. Bar/Bat Mitzvahs…anything your child is interested in, we can build a theme around, and help you with your planning. A general color scheme is also a very popular choice, and works well to help blend all the events of the weekend.

After you have selected a theme, or decided on a color scheme, select a theme slogan to use through all your planning. You will need this for invitation selection, favor imprints, and for any other printed materials. The party tips that are created for specific themes contain some slogan suggestions, or you and your child can come up with something creative. If you are using a general color scheme, it would be perfectly appropriate to choose one of the following: "Join us as we celebrate Rachel's coming of age!" (For imprinting purposes on your napkins, favors, etc., "Rachel's Coming of Age Celebration – June 16, 2005"), or "Martin's Bar Mitzvah – August 4, 2006!"

For out of town guests, call a few local hotels to gather room rates, and don't hesitate to ask if they offer a group discount rate. Many will allow you to reserve a block of rooms for the weekend, and then guests can call in and pay for their own room. On a separate insert in your invitation, include hotel names, rates, and a code for your block rate, along with a small map of where the hotels are located in relation to where the events will be held.
 
Prepare a special gift basket for each out of town family, and have the baskets delivered to the hotel prior to their arrival. This simple gesture will show your appreciation for the effort they have made to honor your child.

Hire a limousine to chauffeur your child and his/her best friends to and from the events…this milestone in his/her life should be memorable!

After you have determined the number of events to be held, and also determined your budget for each gathering, prepare guest lists for each event. While some events will include everyone, others may include a smaller group. For example, a Friday evening party may include only family and out of town guests.

While it may seem like a thrifty and personal touch to plan on cooking or preparing some of the food for smaller gatherings, you may find that it is generally best to do as little cooking as possible. Whenever possible, hire caterers, and purchase prepared food from restaurants, delicatessens, and food service markets. There is no need to create extra stress when the parties are upon you, and you will have more time to mingle and enjoy the festivities.

Favors are an important part of a Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration. Check our "Decorating with Party Favors" tip for some specific ideas, and try to tie the favors to your theme slogan, or to your child's interests.

Along with your invitation, let guests know that you will be paying tribute to the guest of honor. Ask them to think of funny or heartwarming stories or important advise to live by to share at your party. Send out a card with each invite, and request that guests bring the completed "card" on the special day. At a specified time, possibly before you eat, have each person read the message they have prepared. Videotape each guest as they deliver the message to your guest of honor, and then present him/her with the videotape as a memento of the party. He/she will be tickled by the gesture, and you will have created a priceless treasure. As an alternative to reading and videotaping the messages, you can collect the cards and compile them into a scrapbook. You could add a photo of each person/family to their message, and the scrapbook would serve as a lovely keepsake.

If you don't like the idea of having guests come with a prepared message, you could set up a video camera in an area with a decorated backdrop, and ask guests to stop by at some point during the evening, and record a more spontaneous message. Have each guest start by saying "David, you are special to me/our family because…". Throughout the evening you will create a touching tribute, filled with warm memories, funny stories, and the smiling faces of those who came to honor your child.

Plan a "This is your life" or "Spotlight" segment during the party. Gather old family videos, photo albums, school pictures, artwork, trophies, etc., and take the time to "chronicle" the life of your child. Decorate a special chair for him/her to sit in.

A nice touch for the evening would be to set up a photo backdrop area - either a balloon arch, or a metallic curtain - so that the guest of honor can have his/her picture taken with either individuals or groupings of his choice. You will want to take plenty of photographs to document this important once-in-a-lifetime event!

Hot Themes for Teens


Teens all over the world have one thing in common…they love to get together with friends and have fun!  Pick a theme that appeals to you…and let us help you plan a party that will be remembered long after the teen years have faded into fuzzy, happy memories!

CO-ED FUN (or just for girls!)


Backward Party
Tacky Times
Amateur Night - Karaoke Party
Hollywood Party
Wild, Wild West
Hawaiian Luau
Beach Bash
Retro Mania
Flower Power
Rockin' the Night Away - 50's style
Set the Night to Music
Limousine Scavenger Hunt
Sporting/Hobby Themes - e.g. "Sweet Sixteen Suits you to a TEE!" (For the golfer)
(If you love a sport or hobby, choose it as your theme…Basketball, Football, Cheerleading, Bowling, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming, WCW, Nascar Racing, Skateboarding, Karate, Skiing, Snowboarding…nothing is off limits!)
Mardi Gras
A Night on the Orient Express
Asian Fantasy
Mexican Fiesta
Everything's Coming up Roses!
Pajama Jam
Night of a Thousand Stars
How Brightly You Shine (stars)
Star Light, Star Bright (built around the wishes of teens everywhere - driving, dream dates, unlimited mall money, no homework, etc.)
Celestial Party
A World of Wonder Awaits
Toga Party
Pool Party
Dreams of Tomorrow
Titanic Times
Walk Like an Egyptian
It's a Jungle out there!
Rainforest Revue
Movie Mania
Hats Off to…

 

JUST FOR GIRLS

 

Celebrate all that makes you special as a young lady…a sense of style that is all your own, a loving and giving heart, and the right to giggle out loud with your girl friends!
Hearts & Flowers
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Pamper Party/Glamour Girls
Queen for a Day
Jumpin' Jammies Sleepover
Camp in!
Pretty in Pink
Beauty in the World I see...Rainbows, Butterflies & Me!
Spread your wings and fly.... 16 year old Butterfly!
Mall Mania

 

FORMAL FUN

 

Whether you hold your party in your own home, a country club, a community center, or a backyard tent, a formal party can be an unforgettable way to greet a special milestone in your life. Black tie and fancy dress are great fun, or just set a dress code appropriate to your party theme…and enjoy the festivities! Typically with a formal affair, a sit-down or buffet style meal will be included. Remember to take tons of pictures, and give your guests a special favor so they'll never forget your night in the spotlight!


Candlelight & Roses
Moonlight & Roses
Backward Party
Hollywood Party
Set the Night to Music
Everything's Coming up Roses!
Pajama Ball
Night of a Thousand Stars
Star Studded Night
How Brightly You Shine (stars)
Star Light, Star Bright
Dance the Night Away
Celestial Party
A World of Wonder Awaits
Masquerade Ball
Silver & Gold Ball
Dreams of Tomorrow
A Night on the Orient Express

 

Decorating for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

 

Setting the scene for a spectacular Bar/Bat Mitzvah can be easy with some simple but dramatic decorating tips. While many parties are "theme" based, many are planned around a color scheme. Either way, choose your colors as a starting point, and you'll create an inviting atmosphere. Most color themes are built around one or two main colors. If you select only one color for your decorating, try to add little touches of another color or a lighter or darker shade of the same color. If you select only one color, adding little splashes of white, black, gold or silver will not detract from your main color choice, and the effect will be considerably more dramatic!

 

One of the best ideas for Bar and Bat Mitzvah Decorations comes in the from of using symbolism in your centerpieces.


It has become quite common for this "coming of age" celebration to last an entire weekend with a range of parties to plan from luncheons, informal Friday evening parties, black tie affairs on Saturday evening, and sporting activities for out of town guests. These decorating tips can be used for any of your parties, and it is perfectly appropriate to carry one theme or color scheme throughout the weekend, or to choose something completely different for each.

What Should I Choose?
The party protocol "rules" that once used to determine or limit our choices no longer exist! It has become very popular to select a theme related to the interests or talents of the child to be honored. If you elect not to use a specific theme, choose favorite colors, colors to complement your party setting, or colors to set a mood…anything goes! If your party is not theme based, decorating around a favorite color is the perfect choice! For example, if your son's favorite color is green, build the perfect party around varying shades of green .


If your party is theme based , choose colors related to the theme. The following list represents a sample of some color choices, but by no means does it represent the only choice that would be appropriate! Choose color-based basics, then add some fun props related to your theme to create a spectacular party setting!

The themes listed below have been the most popular for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, but bear in mind that no theme is off limits! If you can imagine it, the party planners at ReasonToParty can help you decorate for any party! After you select a theme, we'll provide you with some specifics on decorating, favors, and entertainment.


Celestial – royal blue, and gold
Stars – gold or silver and black
Music – black and white with little splashes of red
Sports – green, and the predominant color of your son or daughter's favorite sport (Orange for basketball, bright yellow for tennis, black and white for soccer, white and red for baseball, etc.)
Fifties – black, white, hot or pastel pink
Luau/Beach – lots of brights – green, yellow, blue, hot pink
Western – red, black, and white
Hollywood – black & gold or silver
60's & 70's Retro – lime green, hot pink, purple, banana yellow, or turquoise
Jungle/Rainforest– varying shades of green, with splashes of orange, red & yellow

 

 

DECORATIVE ELEMENTS FOR ANY SETTING



BALLOONS - Click Here to see our section for Decorating with balloons!

CURLING RIBBON – A must have if you are working with balloons! Curling ribbon is available in a multitude of colors. Use curling ribbon to anchor and accent balloons. It is easily "curled" with the blade of a pair of scissors. Scatter little curls over tabletops for an easy and very inexpensive decorative touch.

GOSSAMER –Click here to see our Decorating with Gossamer section.

STREAMERS – Create stunning ceilings that instantly transform your room by draping 2" or 4" wide streamers in your theme colors from the ceiling's center to the room's sides. Streamers can also be used to accent tabletops and gifts, and to make bows. They look terrific hanging from doorframes, cascading vertically down walls or hanging horizontally across ceilings if a tent-like look is not your preference. Streamers can be twisted after they are anchored to a ceiling, wall or table for a more dimensional look. Two different colored streamers can be placed back-to-back, and twisted for a unique look.

BACKGROUND PAPER – Transform any large room into a spectacular party place. Cover walls, doors, floors, and windows with rolls of Seamless Paper (9' X 36' roll), decorative flat paper (4' X 50' roll), or Poly Vinyl.. They can be found in the All Occasion Store. The paper and the Poly Vinyl both come in a stunning array of colors, and patterns…stars, marble, brick, checkered, cobblestone, and water.

Cover a floor with black & white check Poly Vinyl for a fabulous look for a 50's sock hop!
Especially perfect for teens who love to doodle and create…cover a wall with seamless paper and allow guests to leave messages, clever doodles, or creative outlines of themselves for the guest of honor. A really fun keepsake! Start by creating a message of welcome or a greeting to the guest of honor on the sign prior to the party.


Transform ceilings into a starry night sky with star background paper in black or blue with gold or white stars!

 

NAPKINS – Order napkins to match your color theme, and have them imprinted with a special message. Even without incorporating a theme in your decorating, you can still delight the child being honored with a message that lets them know how much you care, such as "Josh's Coming of Age Celebration…May 22, 2000." If you are selecting a theme, print the theme slogan on the napkin…"An Evening Under the Stars, David's Bar Mitzvah, July 29, 2000." You can choose from a wide range of napkin and ink colors. Select a metallic foil, holographic foil, prismatic foil, or traditional ink imprint. The napkins will serve several purposes…great decorating in disguise and a delightful memento for the guest of honor!

CANDLES - Think romance and mood lighting…candles, candles, and more candles in a shade to match your color theme. Use tapers, balls, and votives to pull together a sophisticated color theme. As long as they are out of the reach of small children, fill all the tables with various sized candles and keep them lit throughout the evening. Prior to the party, put your candles in the refrigerator or freezer. Cooler candles will burn for a much longer period of time.
Floating candles look absolutely lovely. Color the water with food coloring to match your color theme. (Just like painting in elementary school, the food coloring can be mixed to achieve just about any color you need!) Place a glass bowl, or several different sized wineglasses filled with water on a mirror. Add candles, and colored or clear gemstones (found in the All Occasion Store) and enjoy the dreamy look you have created!

Filled glassware candles provide a gorgeous addition to any tabletop, and are available in flutes, goblets, snifters, and mugs. We offer a number of glitter candle colors, including mixed glitter, glitter banded, and volcano glitter, mini confetti (primarily gold, silver and iridescent), 14 different wax colors, stacked wax (combine two or three theme colors), or gel candles in numerous colors. Set one at each place setting on tables, or group several together in the center of the table. Set the candles on a round or square mirror, and add gem stones, curling ribbon curls or confetti to the base for a beautiful centerpiece.

 

CONFETTI – No respectable party tabletop should be left without a sprinkling of confetti! However, confetti isn't just for tables anymore! Try sprinkling confetti or sparkle powder in a color to match your theme on a dance floor, an outdoor pathway leading to your party location, in party invitations, or even inside balloons for a great, unique touch at a budget price.

CORRUGATED PAPER Corrugated paper can be used to "build" props and setting pieces like nothing else. Use it to make columns, faux staircases, structures (pirate ships, a fairy castle, a tiki hut, an enormous basketball…let your imagination run wild), and to cut out shapes and 3-D designs to fit your theme. Huge geometric shapes are perfect for a general color theme. Our corrugated can be cut or folded, stands without support, and comes in 17 basic colors, 7 metallic colors (wonderful reflective quality), and 31 different patterns. Checks, bricks, cobblestones, bamboo, lattice, shingles, marbled…you name it!

COLUMNS – Columns provide an elegant decorating touch. There are several ready-made columns that can be accented with gossamer, streamers, or garland, and topped with balloons or corrugated cut outs. They also look sleek and sophisticated standing alone or grouped together. Columns provide a grand entry-way or a great photo backdrop, and also work well to section off a large room (dance area, food area, etc.)

CURTAINS – Metallic, vinyl, star, holographic and cracked ice curtains in a dizzying array of colors provide an economical way to add dazzle to bandstands, doorways, food areas, or photo backdrops.

GARLAND Garland is ideal to mold around centerpieces, outline the edges of tabletops, wrap around candle bases and votives, garnish gift packages, twine through balloon bouquets and wind around columns. We offer garland to match any color theme , and it is available in metallic, fringe, ivy, and even an iridescent twist ribbon that resembles water. A must-have for any party setting!

TWINKLE LIGHTS – Add twinkle lights to balloon arches, strands, columns or clouds, to gossamer swags and ceiling tents, table edges, around the perimeter of a room, and to hi-light signs, banners and corrugated cut-outs.


If there are trees around (even indoors), add twinkle lights to the trees or make twinkle light balls by wrapping the lights around Styrofoam balls and place them in the trees (with an extension cord). This makes a really unique round light effect.

Twinkle lights look lovely when strands are placed down the center of a tabletop. While white cord blends well with most color schemes, if you want to stick with your color theme, try this idea. Remove the bulbs from the light strand, and spray-paint the cord to match your theme color. Tape dangling light cords to the underside of the table or to the floor. Lots of oohs and aahs will follow!

 

SPORTS ACCESSORIES – Centering a Bar/Bat Mitzvah around a sports theme has become extremely popular. There are many items that can be added to your décor. Imprinted balls, foam hands, pom poms, pennants, imprinted sport towels…all add a fantastic look to a room, and serve a dual purpose, as they can be given as party favors when the evening is over!

TISSUE DECORATIONS – Tissue balls and fans will never go out of style! Hang them from the ceiling over your party area in a color to match your theme. They look terrific mixed in amongst balloons. If you are using just one predominant color in your decorating, they will look especially good as they provide an interesting mix of textures. Tissue posies are a wonderful complement to the balls and fans. Attach tissue posies to walls, doorframes, table edges, or tabletops. Tissue decorations are perfect for those working with a limited budget as they add bold splashes of color at economical prices.

LUMINARIAS – luminarias provide an easy, very inexpensive tabletop decoration. The star luminarias come in red, black, gold and silver. The candlelight glows softly through the stars for a dreamy effect. Set three or four down the center of a table, with star confetti scattered between them, or set one at each place setting. Line walkways, entry paths, room perimeters or stage fronts with these simple but popular decorations.

CHANDELIERS – Turn your party location into a glittering, sparkling fantasy location. Chandeliers add instant elegance and glamour to any setting at a reasonable cost. They are perfect for dances, Hollywood parties…any time the mood calls for a romantic atmosphere.Silver, gold, white or black chandeliers will complement any color theme!

PARADE FLOAT ACCESSORIES – Visit the parade float store for additional items to fill a party room with color. Floral sheeting, festooning, 14" fringe, custom-made banners, "pomps" tissue squares, and metallic "pomps" all add brilliant splashes of color to backyard tents, family rooms, gymnasiums, large banquet rooms, and serving tables.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Favors


Traditionally, when we think of party favors, we think of the "loot" bag passed out at the end of a child's party. Today, most hosts and hostesses enjoy giving each guest a memento of the party to take home. Every Bar/Bat Mitzvah should be marked with a favor to treasure. The gesture doesn't have to be expensive or extravagant, and in the All Occasion Store, there are favors to fit every budget.

 

Rather than waiting until your guests are making their exit to give them a party favor, you can give your guests favors during the party, which will add color and fun! Favors can do double-duty at any party, as they provide perfect tabletop accents that can be used as decorations. The ideal favor for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah is one that both teens and adults can enjoy. The following favors will appeal to both age groups.

 

You may also want to add a few additional teen favors for the friends of the guest of honor. These can be related to the interests or hobbies of your child (sports related favors are always a big hit with teens), or can just be fun or silly goodies in a tote bag. Select favors specific to your theme from one of the "themed" stores, and place them on the tables, or if you are decorating around a color theme, any of the following would be perfect:

GLASSWARE Check out the huge selection of custom imprinted glassware. There are flutes, goblets, mugs, and snifters in a multitude of sizes, shapes, style and color options. Guests can drink water, wine, soft drinks, etc. from a special glass, then take the glass home and fondly recall the party every time they see the glass. In addition, we also carry parfaits, dessert dishes, and candy dishes. All will add a lovely, elegant touch to your tables. Tie a small piece of satin ribbon, curling ribbon, gossamer streamer, or even a party horn to each stem (attached with metallic garland) for a festive look. The glassware can also hold a gathered cloth or paper napkin to create a tall dramatic look at each place setting. Glassware filled with candy, mints, or chocolate treats or with metallic shred to match your theme colors also creates a terrific table accent. For a black tie or other formal affair, add charming black, white, gold or silver tux ties to the stem of your glassware.

CANDLES – With the exception of giving candles to small children, a candle favor is sure to be a big hit with all party guests! The filled glassware candles provide a gorgeous addition to any tabletop, and are available in as many style options. They can be imprinted with your theme or special message. We offer a number of glitter candle colors, including mixed glitter, glitter banded, and volcano glitter, mini confetti (primarily gold, silver and iridescent), 14 different wax colors, stacked wax (combine two or three theme colors), or gel candles in numerous colors. We can also add a scent (choose from 13 different flavors) to any of the candles. Set one at each place setting on tables, or group several together in the center of the table. Set the candles on a round or square mirror, and add gem stones, curling ribbon curls or confetti to the base for a beautiful centerpiece.


Votive candles can be displayed at each place setting in a custom imprinted votive holder. We also offer a number of specialty-shaped candles (stars, moon) with holders that make delightful favors. In addition, we offer elegant lampshades in clear or frosted glass with a variety of base styles that accommodate a votive candle. The lampshade and votive holders can be imprinted with a color of ink to match your color theme.


Votive candleholders can also be used as place cards. Purchase unimprinted votive holders. Add clear or decorative computer generated labels, or print names on with a paint pen (gold or silver look best). Most computer software programs now have a calligraphic font, which creates a wonderful formal look.

FRAMES Give guests frames imprinted with special party details. See the huge variety of imprintable frames, in a wide array of sizes, colors and styles. If your budget is limited, try one of the imprinted acrylic frames. Place a frame at each place setting, and use the frames as placecards. Using white or colored paper, create a placecard for each guest using a fancy font in your computer. As an alternative, print names with colorful markers or paint pens, or paint names with watercolor or acrylic paint. Cut each piece of paper to fit the frame. The effect on the table is beautiful.

 

If you will not have assigned seating, and will not be using name placecards, put a special message inside each frame. Add one of the following to each frame: A heartfelt thank you poem or note from the guest of honor to each guest (a copier makes this easy to execute) about sharing in this important "coming of age" celebration; a funny limerick or poem about the guest of honor; the menu for the evening; or your party slogan would look great filling the frame.


When the party is over, the frame can be filled with a photograph. Either use a Polaroid™ camera to send a picture home with each of your guests, or mail souvenir photos at a later date with thank you notes. Make sure that you have plenty of film on hand, so that you can take lots of pictures of the guest of honor with each family/couple/ or individual in attendance. Place disposable cameras on tables and encourage guests to use them. You'll have plenty of warm memories captured to pass along to your appreciative friends. A nice touch for any celebration would be to set up a photo backdrop area - either a balloon arch, or a metallic curtain - so that the guest of honor can have his picture taken with either individuals or groupings of his choice.

PHOTO ALBUMS OR PHOTO BOXES Imprinted photo albums or Photo Boxes make a very special favor, and one that your guests will treasure for many years to come.Both of these favors can be imprinted with ink to match your color theme. A white photo album with a red imprint would be ideal for a red and white theme. Stand the photo albums or photo boxes at each place setting. The photo boxes can be used as placecards in much the same way that frames can be used. To make the boxes really stand out at a table, add a little metallic shred to "peek" out of the sides. Add little treasures (candy, mints, special message) inside if you wish. As an alternative to standing the frames or photo boxes at each place setting, tie a piece of satin ribbon, curling ribbon, or a gossamer streamer (the bows hold their shape much the same way that wired ribbon bows do…at a fraction of the cost). Lay each favor at the center of each place setting.


As suggested in the frame favor section above, take lots of pictures at the party, or leave disposable cameras on tables and encourage guests to use them throughout the evening. Disposable cameras can be spray-painted (silver, gold, purple, etc.) to match your color theme, and provide yet another unique decorative touch. Just make sure the lens is left unsprayed! The Photo Box can also hold the invitation, program, confetti from the tables, other photos, and small decorations saved from the weekend.

VASES – Allergy sufferers aside, everyone loves flowers! Why not give each guest a vase complete with an array of fresh flowers, a single blossom, or a beautiful silk rose? The All Occasion store store offers plenty of vase options (several can be imprinted) in the Small Decorating Items section. Set a vase at each place setting, and then inform your guests that the arrangements are theirs to keep. They'll appreciate the sweet gesture! Silk roses are perfect for decorating around a color theme, and are available in yellow, pink, red, black, purple, navy blue, burgundy, light blue, teal, white, lavender, royal blue and ivory, metallic gold and metallic silver.

GLOW IN THE DARK GOODIES Think glow in the dark! Check out the glow in the dark bracelets and necklaces. Not only do the children love them, but adults do too! We've seen the necklaces worn in some pretty creative places on the body because they can be connected together, and configured many creative ways. On party tables, wrap necklaces or bracelets around glassware, use them as napkin rings, or weave them into centerpieces…A guaranteed hit!

STADIUM CUPS – For a delightful splash of color at a budget price, place a stadium cup at each place setting. Use the stadium cups for beverages, or fill them with metallic shred and little treats. They can be imprinted with your special message at a very economical price, or individual names can be printed on each cup with a paint pen. Stadium cups are terrific for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, especially for less formal Friday evening or luncheon parties.

BUBBLES - One of the most economical and fun favors offered is a bottle of personalized bubbles. The label on the bubbles can be imprinted with your theme or special design graphic, in your color of choice. The bubbles look great on tables as a stand-alone favor, or you can tie a piece of curling ribbon in an accent color to the neck of the bubbles. For more formal occasions, the bubbles are just as much fun and a great table accent when wrapped elegantly! Cut circles out of gossamer, netting or tulle (9" in diameter). Place the bubbles in the center of the circle, wrap and tie with a 12" length of thin satin ribbon or curling ribbon.

KEY TAGS – See the huge selection of key tags…theme specific, toys, imprintables, photo key tags…and they look terrific as table accents when they are used as napkin holders. Your personal message, a theme tie-in, or your color theme can be echoed one more time in your decorating!

SPORTS FAVORS – Use cheer phones, mini balls and pom poms on tables for a brilliant splash of color. These items make terrific favors for any party with a sports theme. The cheer phones or mini balls can be imprinted with a theme slogan or a special message, or they can be used as placecards. Print names on either favor with a paint pen, and place one at each place setting. Your guests will love it!

FAVOR BOXES – Favor boxes also provide an economical table accent. They can be filled with candy, mints, nuts or toy trinkets for each guest. If you are filling the boxes with candy, select candy in a color that complements the colors you will be using for your other decorations. To save money on the volume of "treats" you will need to fill each box, start by filling each box with some metallic shred or a little gossamer "puddle" in a coordinating color.

 

If you need any help in selecting the perfect favors to complement your table decorating, or help in locating any of the favors listed above, email us.


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