Ken and Ellen Kay hosted a wonderful Bat Mitzvah celebration for their daughter Sharon after morning services at Temple Beth Emet on February 23^rd 2008.

“Are You Smarter than a Seventh Grader?” was Sharon’s was very unique and fun theme! It started in the lobby right after services. A magnificent floral arrangement was elevated above “the teacher’s desk” place card table.

School bus and apple place cards for the adults were a novel and thematic way to let each guest know where they would be sitting in the ballroom.

The children’s area of the ballroom had school desks and the podiums just like the television show. A feature of the party and a big hit with the guests was the interactive game that was modeled after the actual reality game show.

An enormous arch of purple, silver and white balloons created a backdrop for the blackboard like sign with math problems that was elevated in back of the children’s area.

The ballroom looked bright and crisp. The adult tables were covered in floor-length purple satin cloths and the chairs were covered in white accented with purple poly chair ties.

ME Productions decorated the table tops with actual laptops that were placed on mirrored risers. All sorts of school supplies - protractors, pencils, erasers, markers, rulers, composition books and dictionaries - were clustered around the laptop. A purple and white floral arrangement was incorporated in the setting with a cluster of balloons that color-coordinated with the purple and white linens. Sharon had a Powerpoint presentation on each of the laptops on the tables that played during the event and her guests were delighted. (what a fabulous idea!!)

The guests were treated to a delicious luncheon by Haute Cuisine Caterer at Beth Emet. This was definitely a unique, colorful and fun luncheon.

Congratulations Ellen and Ken on your daughter’s Bat Mitzvah and Mazel Tov Sharon!

A big “Thank You” to Skip and the Staff at ME Productions for another beautiful event.

“Wow!” was the word for the evening at Sandy Lichtenstein’s Bar Mitzvah Celebration at the prestigious St. Andrews Country Club on March 8, 2008.

“Sailing Away with Sandy” was a very special theme for this young man. The guests were treated on arrival with glowing tiki torches and palm trees that lined the staircase to the cocktail room. Once inside the Club, the crisp royal blue, lime and white color scheme dazzled the eyes while the soft rhythmic sounds of the steel drum band, provided by ME Productions’ Entertainment Department, delighted the ears of each guest.

Sandy’s guests had a blast with the live crab races in the cocktail area. People were cheering and betting on which crab would win the race!

After cocktail hour, the Lichtensteins’ guests proceeded across a rustic wooden footbridge that traversed an actual “tidal pond.”

Once inside the ballroom, artistic backdrop panels of sail boats, set full sail in regatta mode, set the scene at the entrance. Lush foliage, sea gulls, buoys, dock pilings and lobster traps, gave the impression that you were at the seashore watching the boats race…

The ballroom was decorated in the same lime green, royal blue and white color scheme. White Chiavari chairs gave an “out doorsy” look to the room and complemented ME’s lush table linens. As an added touch, napkins were “French” folded and accented with a miniature white orchid blossom. “Exquisite!”

One of the highlights of the adult area were the custom logo Regatta Sail Boats that glided over a sea of wonderful blue and green premium blossoms elevated above the tables on tall glass cylinder vases filled with sea shells and blue tinted water. The additional drama of glass-enclosed hanging candles created a sensational effect. Every detail on the table right down to custom table markers were meticulously handled by the professional party planning and coordination of Skip Panse and the ME Productions renowned Floral, Production and Art departments.

The room was entirely draped in royal blue fabric from ceiling to floor. The ballroom ceiling was decorated with yards of white chiffon, accented with a multitude of Tivoli lights, creating a “crowning” effect.

A scenic backdrop of a setting sun on the ocean placed in the rear of the children’s area set the mood of a surreal seaside and three custom made sail boats with Sandy’s very own logo were placed in front of the backdrop to enhance the setting.

Sandy and his friends relaxed and “hung out” in his seaside lounge with leather sofas and area-pit seating groupings. Hightop cocktail tables surrounded by barstools were adorned with lighthouses and model sail boats to complete the look.

As additional entertainment area featuring foosball, air hockey, Black Jack and Texas Hold ‘Em tables was provided for the children. A terrific candy bar with both vintage and new candies was a big hit with the adults and the children alike.

Christine May, the catering director at St. Andrews, and her wonderful staff, made this event extra special with the personal, elegant, sophisticated touch that both she and St. Andrews are noted for. St. Andrews’ new Chef created wonderful dinner fare that delighted the guests’ palates.

The live and combined DJ music had the guests dancing and celebrating Sandy’s special evening to the fullest.

Congratulations Jeff and Barbara on your son’s Bar Mitzvah and Mazel Tov Sandy. Kudos Christine and St. Andrews. “Hats Off” to Skip and ME Productions on the Production of another sensational and creative event!