There is a huge range in what can be done for a Bat

Mitzva celebration

This is a post for those of you who are planning a party on a budget, and want to make sure you don't forget the basics!

Generally budget Bat Mitzvas are still a minimum of 100 guests, between the daughters class and the parents friends. Obviously, everything is optional, and if you are really on a tight budget, a potluck party in the park with a grill and some balloons is absolutely fine! The most important thing is to work within your family budget so that the event brings joy instead of worries.

However, the standard in my neighborhood for budget events is to do the party in a synagogue hall, to dress up, and to have an activity as well as dancing.

Here is a list of basics that you'll need for your party, feel free to add any I forgot in the comments below!

Service Providers:

1. Photographer / Magnets

2. Caterer

3. DJ / Dance Motivator

4. Activity

5. Cleaner

6. Invitations/Logo (Can do this yourself on Canva)

7. Waitstaff

8. Hall Rental

Clothing:

 1. Dress for Bat-Mitzva girl

2.  Dresses for Family

3. Suits for Men/Boys

4. Shoes

5. Hair accessories

6. Kippas

7. Jewelery

8. Dress Dry Cleaning (If borrowing/renting)

9. Tights

Beauty

1. Hair

2. Makeup

3. Nails

Food

1. Food

2. Drinks

3. Disposables

4. Cake

5. Cups

6. Garbage Bags

Decor

1. Balloons

2. Tablecloths

Equipment:

1. Projector

2. Speakers

3. Laptop with loaded music (If self-DJing)

Extras:

1. Party Favors (hats, glasses, light up stuff)

2. Other Party Favors

3. Photo or Book to sign

4. Pretty Pens for signing