I hope you’re ready for all the girly-floral goodness of Naomi’s bat mitzvah!  I LOVED  all the details of this  day – some of my favorite colors, and so many beautiful textures and flowers. Suzanne and Naomi’s vision is definitely my kind of day! And of course working with Alix-Ann of Simcha’s Events doesn’t hurt to help bring it all to life. Let’s dive in to our service at Central Reform Congregation.

Lovely stationery in pinks and corals with just a hint of purple! I loved the mix of pink and purple throughout the flowers.



Sweet helpers to pass out the programs!

A few moments to practice before the service – I’m always impressed by  the calm shown in front of such a large group. I know I’d be super nervous!

Had to sneak out for a quick portrait by the CRC “henge”!

Here we go!

No doubt this was a celebration – dancing through the aisles!

Excuse me while I wipe a tear…the parents always get me.

Wonderful job Naomi – you made it through! Time for lunch

Purple and pineapples for the kiddush setup!

And mini doughnuts! Seriously how cute are these?! They started prepping these during the service, and I think the amazing smell wafting in was driving everyone a little crazy :)

Our evening reception was at Westwood Country Club – transformed  into a bohemian lounge full of macrame and gorgeous shades of blush! This placecard table  was a  showstopper to welcome guests.

Heading inside to the lounge area…

And here comes our girl! Time to see the results…

…I think they like it!

A few quick family photos before the party officially kicked off!



Teens were welcomed with flower leis. Too cute!

So this game involved two lines and you had to run and sit on your partner’s knee (and not be the last one) – fun but there were a few almost  misses!

Sweet speeches from Naomi’s  friends.

I love a family dance party with the formal introductions!

Slideshow viewing time…

…and a seriously giant group photo! Might be the largest group I’ve had, could barely fit them in.

One of my favorite parts of a mitzvah, the father-daughter dance.

Hora time!

A Nutella dessert bar for some late night sweets – kind of jealous I wasn’t a guest for this part ;)

Streamers to end the night!

Somebody got a little wrapped up ;)


Your day was absolutely beautiful and I’m so glad to have been a part Naomi – mazel tov!

VENDOR LOVE

Planner: Alix-Ann O’Brien with   Simcha’s Events

Service: Central Reform Congregation

Reception: Westwood Country Club

Florist: Thorn Studio

Decor: Parties & Props

Band: Galaxy Red

Doughnuts: Dapper Donuts

Flip Books:  Flipping Good Times

Braid Bar: Mallorie Harris

Hair & Makeup: Jordan Compton & Steffanie Bittner

Videographer: Spoonful of Sugar

L Photographie St. Louis mitzvah photography