{"id":283,"date":"2024-04-09T13:10:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T13:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=283"},"modified":"2024-04-09T13:10:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T13:10:06","slug":"are-bar-mitzvah-or-bat-mitzvah-costs-getting-out-of-hand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-bar-mitzvah-or-bat-mitzvah-costs-getting-out-of-hand\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Bar Mitzvah, or Bat Mitzvah, Costs Getting out of Hand?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e31a021ea7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e31a021ea7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-bar-mitzvah-or-bat-mitzvah-costs-getting-out-of-hand\/#What_Is_a_Bar_Mitzvah_or_Bat_Mitzvah\" title=\"What Is a Bar Mitzvah, or Bat Mitzvah?\">What Is a Bar Mitzvah, or Bat Mitzvah?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-bar-mitzvah-or-bat-mitzvah-costs-getting-out-of-hand\/#Planning_a_Bar_Mitzvah\" title=\"Planning a Bar Mitzvah\">Planning a Bar Mitzvah<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-bar-mitzvah-or-bat-mitzvah-costs-getting-out-of-hand\/#Tips_on_Keeping_Bar_Mitzvah_Bat_Mitzvah_Costs_in_Check\" title=\"Tips on Keeping Bar Mitzvah (Bat Mitzvah) Costs in Check\">Tips on Keeping Bar Mitzvah (Bat Mitzvah) Costs in Check<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-bar-mitzvah-or-bat-mitzvah-costs-getting-out-of-hand\/#A_bar_mitzvah_or_bat_mitzvah_is_an_important_milestone_Its_only_natural_that_parents_want_to_plan_an_event_that_will_create_lasting_memories_I_recommend_using_reputable_party_planners_as_they_know_the_suppliers_and_can_make_suggestions_on_where_you_can_cut_expenses_without_it_affecting_the_overall_event\" title=\"A bar mitzvah (or bat mitzvah) is an important milestone. It\u2019s only natural that parents want to plan an event that will create lasting memories. I recommend using reputable party planners as they know the suppliers and can make suggestions on where you can cut expenses without it affecting the overall event.\">A bar mitzvah (or bat mitzvah) is an important milestone. It\u2019s only natural that parents want to plan an event that will create lasting memories. I recommend using reputable party planners as they know the suppliers and can make suggestions on where you can cut expenses without it affecting the overall event.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Professional party planners have stated that people are spending anywhere from $10,000-$100,000 (and more) on a bar mitzvah (or bat mitzvah). I\u2019ve even heard tales where some bar mitzvahs organizers have flown in top name entertainers. That alone could cost in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. And I\u2019ve also heard firsthand, via a florist colleague, that some planners have spent over $50,000 on florals alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Bar_Mitzvah_or_Bat_Mitzvah\"><\/span>What Is a Bar Mitzvah, or Bat Mitzvah?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201cbar\u201d means son and \u201cbat\u201d means daughter in Aramaic. And \u201cmitzvah\u201d means commandment, which refers to the Commandments of the Torah for which a bar or bat must answer in and around the age of 13 (considered the age of commandment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_a_Bar_Mitzvah\"><\/span>Planning a Bar Mitzvah<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many parents hosting a bat or bar mitzvah want to make the event a lasting memory for their sons or daughters. And you certainly can\u2019t fault them with that. However many are also feeling the pressure of just how much bar mitzvahs can cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a bar mitzvah event can range from a Saturday evening party to a full-blown weekend event. Some of the components in a bar mitzvah budget include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday Night Preservice Dinner&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 typically arranged for relatives and out-of-towners. Can include restaurant\/venues, food and beverage, florist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Service<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 synagogue fee\/donation, Rabbi\u2019s fee, yarmulkes and flowers for the synagogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Saturday Afternoon Kiddush&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 transportation, location venue fee, food and beverage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday Night Party&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 transportation, venue fee, food and beverage, entertainment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday Brunch<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 venue rental fee, food and beverage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Items<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 party planner, bar mitzvah invitations, photographer\/videographer, stationary, rental items (tables, chairs, linens etc.), clothing and grooming<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_on_Keeping_Bar_Mitzvah_Bat_Mitzvah_Costs_in_Check\"><\/span>Tips on Keeping Bar Mitzvah (Bat Mitzvah) Costs in Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are ways to have an outstanding bar mitzvah without having to remortgage the house. There\u2019s nothing wrong with keeping the occasion to the Saturday night party and perhaps have a small brunch for the out-of-town guests. That alone could cut your budget in half. As well, it\u2019s important to outline the budget from the onset. And by that I don\u2019t mean picking a number and hoping that you\u2019re going to stick within it. The budget should be reviewed item by item line and then make sure that potential suppliers understand the budget range. If your house is large enough to accommodate the numbers you\u2019re expecting, consider hiring a caterer instead of going off site to a venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course use a checklist. You can check out our very own&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210123134622\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/party-checklist-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free party planning checklist here<\/a>. Download it and customize it for your event. And then stick to it. Also, if you\u2019re wondering what size of room you need for your event, you can use our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210123134622\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/room-capacity-calculator-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free room capacity calculator<\/a>&nbsp;to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_bar_mitzvah_or_bat_mitzvah_is_an_important_milestone_Its_only_natural_that_parents_want_to_plan_an_event_that_will_create_lasting_memories_I_recommend_using_reputable_party_planners_as_they_know_the_suppliers_and_can_make_suggestions_on_where_you_can_cut_expenses_without_it_affecting_the_overall_event\"><\/span>A bar mitzvah (or bat mitzvah) is an important milestone. It\u2019s only natural that parents want to plan an event that will create lasting memories. I recommend using reputable party planners as they know the suppliers and can make suggestions on where you can cut expenses without it affecting the overall event.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional party planners have stated that people are spending anywhere from $10,000-$100,000 (and more) on a bar mitzvah (or bat mitzvah). 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