Great question from Lisa W. who is just getting started with the planning process for their upcoming Simcha… There was a time in the world of etiquette that sending an e invite would have been considered tacky, but not anymore!  It has since become a personal decision. It is perfectly acceptable to do all this

Absolutely! Especially if you are on a tight budget or feel strongly about reusing and re-purposing. But you definitely want the evening party to have its own look and feel as it is a party with a LOT of energy and hours of celebrating, and the luncheon is, well, lunch… Besides, your guests have already

Hi! I’m so excited to be BESA’s newest member – The Mitzvah Maven. I’m here to answer all your Mitzvah and event questions, so ask away! All you need to do is CLICK HERE and fill out the short form – I’ve also pasted it below. You’ll see my answers and advice in upcoming BESA

Seating your guests is literally the hardest job you have when planning an event. And can also be the most fun one. Matching up who sits with whom. Aunt Suzie doesn’t speak to Uncle Mort because blah blahh blah…. Grandma doesn’t like loud music. Cousin Barbara just has to sit at the same table with

Exploring unique themes and ideas for your upcoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah is the key to differentiating your celebration from the next. Developing different concepts than the ever-present sports or dance themes take time and thought. Planning a party to be remembered for a lifetime can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you think through