Jewish Style Celebration Spring/Summer 2016

SPRING/SUMMER 2016 | YOUR PLANNING GUIDE FOR BAR/BAT MITZVAHS, WEDDINGS AND OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS

2016 Best of new jersey: entertainment PLanninG

MITZVAH & WEDDING TAKEAWAYS: FOUR IDEAS FOR A SWEET GOODBYE KOSHER MITZVAH PLANNING GUIDE: KOSHER FOOD GOES UPSCALE MARQUIS FLORALS BY KIM: 30 YEARS OF DECORATING SPECIAL EVENTS

FEATURES • Décor for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet Sixteen and Weddings.

• Full event planning and day of planning.

• Floral table centerpieces, theme centerpieces, lounge décor, linen rentals , draping and much more!!!!

• Bridal flowers, ceremony, chuppahs and all the accessories for weddings.

• Corporate events, fund raising events, company and private holiday parties. Our creative style can produce an impressive event.

Where The Magic Happens

Marquis Florals

by Kim Located in the center of Middlesex and Monmouth counties, Marquis Florals and Event Design by Kim will bring your party to the next level. Our team of design specialists can transform any event into an amazing space of pure elegance to a wild and fun celebration.

On staff full time are a team of professional theme artists, floral designers and planners to take your ideas and make them into a reality. Here at Marquis Florals, WE MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN. Nothing is more incredible than walking into your event and seeing your vision come alive with beautiful, flowers, lounge furniture, draping and signs. Your party will be a celebration that your family and friends will remember and talk about forever.

Make a private consultation appointment with Marquis Florals by Kim to design and create your event. Our team will guide you through the vast and intricate terrain of planning an event. We cater to any style or

preferences. Our Mitzvahs and Sweet Sixteen’s range from the most simple in detail to the most fashionable and over the top celebrations.

Our design team is continually updating their skills and knowledge to be able to offer the most cutting edge design and techniques, and is always traveling to hunt for the newest resources and products to the industry.

Throughout our 27 years in business designing flowers and theme parties, our client list has become endless. Repeat clients return after creating an amazing Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Sweet Sixteen, to designing a gorgeous wedding for them years later. Our loyal clients return party after party. Go to our testimonial page at Marquisflorals.com and the wedding wire.com.

Marquis Florals has been chosen seven years running as THE KNOT’s best of florist categories and recently has been named into the THE KNOTS HALL OF FAME, an award only held by a handful of floral decorators in the country.

“Marquis Florals has been doing business with our long standing clients for 27 years, and look forward to making new relationships in the years to come.

You will always be cared for and given our undivided attention .” –Kim Lovitt

286 Route 34 Matawan, New jersey 07746 732-441-4800 marquisflorals.com

Full Full floral floral and and theme theme decorating decorating and and event event planning. planning.-- Call Call for for an an appointment. appointment.

Whether your celebration is for 30, 300, or more, Marquis Floral and Event Design by Kim will make the setting perfect.

Let us design your wedding, sweet 16, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary or birthday party, business or store opening... you name it! We are experts at arranging just the right selection of blooms for bouquets, centerpieces, wedding party bouquets, boutonniers, corsages, and decorations.

286 Route 34, Matawan NJ 07746 | 732-441-4800

Contents

Letter from the Publisher

Directory of Advertisers

Celebrating 17 Years of Providing 201 Club ........................................................ 2 Quality Party Planning Resources Aardvark Amusements ................................39

Thank you for choosing Jewish Style Celebration as your resource for planning your next Wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or other celebration.

Our team of designers and writers are excited to offer you our fabulous magazine with a multitude of resources for planning your next exciting milestone event.

We want to thank Cigall Goldman, owner of Mazel Moments, for contributing support and ongoing content to our Jewish Style Celebration Magazine. Please visit mazelmoments.com for more resources and valuable information.

Our high gloss magazine includes some fabulous articles and editorials along with some beautifully designed advertisements. The services presented by our advertisers deserve your special attention for their expertise and professionalism in satisfying your party planning needs.

Please also visit our website: www.partyshowcases.com and stop by one of our Party Showcases during the winter 2016/2017 season.

Best Wishes & Mazel Tov on your next celebration.

–Kenny Baroff

Avenue......................................................... 41 Bar Mitzvah Bouncer .................................. 44 Caricatoonist................................................45 Classical Caterers ....................................... BC David Todd Photography ........................26,27 Deli King/Signature Catering ..................14,15 Exquisite Affairs ................................... 48,IBC Grand Marquis............................................ 4,5 Grand Summit .........................................24,25 Group 27...................................................32,33 Hotel Somerset Bridgewater .......................36 iParty Pix.................................................. 34,35 JCC of Bridgewater......................................44 Lox Stock & Deli/18 Carat Caterers ..........30,31 Majestic Caterers......................................... 37 Marquis Florals by Kim............................. IFC,1 Merge Events...........................................22,23 Northern Valley Affairs .......................... 46,47 Paris | NY..................................................28,29 Photography by Meir...................................43 Powerhouse/Vegas NJ .............................. 8,9 Richfield Regency .................................... 12,13 Sunset Media ...............................................42 The Vanderbilt Club ................................ 18,19 Vinnie the Magician ....................................40 World Yacht Events .................................... 6,7

Kenny Baroff, Publisher

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FEATURES • Event Yachts – Entertain up to 1200 discriminating guests with panache.

• Classic Yachts – Our classic yachts are not only beautifully detailed, but rich in history.

• Private Yachts – Yacht Events is contracted with many of the finest privately owned yachts to provide a wide range of choices for your entertainment needs.

• Nautical Weddings • Bar and Bat Mitzvahs • Birthday Charters • Business Meetings • Anniversary Charters • Birthday (Sweet 16) Party Ideas • Hanukkah Parties

Unique and Timeless Moments with

YachtEvents, LLC

By Steven Tanzman

Yacht Events, LLC offer unparalleled pleasure and privacy. Entertain up to 1200 guests with style and comfort. On the water there is a sense of freedom and exclusivity you can't find elsewhere. The joy of celebration is always in the air, making any occasion a very special one. Our professional party planners are available to help with all details, including planning, catering, décor and entertainment – everything from a great band to fireworks displays.

Our unique package of dining, dancing, entertainment and sightseeing presents a one of a kind dining entertainment experience. We offer a wide variety of menu selections, including buffet brunch, lunch or dinner, a sit-down dinner preceded by a cocktail reception, a continuous cocktail party buffet, or any particular type of event you wish to customize to meet your precise specifications. We will gladly accommodate your requests for international and Kosher cuisine, as well as special themes. Under the watchful eye of the executive chef - our team of private chefs prepare all food onboard daily.

• Graduations • Corporate Events • Baby Showers • Reunions • Dinner Parties • 60s, 70s, and 80s Party Ideas

“With flawless execution as the leading one-stop solutions provider for yacht events, we manage it all – from assisting with the initial strategy to logistics – all within budget and on time!”

– Steven Tanzman, Yacht Events, LLC CEO

NJ: 973-653-9175 NY: 646-801-BOAT (2628) stanzman@worldyachtevents.com yacht-events.com

. y e n r u o J s ’ e f i L e t a r b e Cel Unforgettable Memories Await On Your Voyage Aboard Our Luxury Yachts.

Yacht Events, LLC is the premier one-stop

With flawless execution, we have set the

solutions provider for yacht events.

standard for fine dining aboard luxury

We manage it all – from assisting with

yachts for many years. Our entire fleet of

the initial strategy and developing

ships recently received a multi-million dollar

measurable objectives to logistics – all

makeover that has our elegant dining

within budget and on time!

rooms radiating with style and luxury.

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Ideas for a Sweet Goodbye Mitzvah & Wedding Exit Takeaways

By Allison Grossman, MazelMoments.com

With trendy favors and fashionable takeaways, sometimes the goodbye is just as good as the party! Weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs are sending guests off in style, with personalized mementos and useful gifts to creatively commemorate the special day!

1. Candy

What ends a day better than candy?

It brings party favors back to the days of childhood birthdays and “goodie bags,” with the added excitement of self-serve buffets and colorful candies… like this bright pink and orange CandyWarehouse display.

Interactive Entertainment Group’s candy wall serves as colorful décor and a delicious take-home treat!

Guests can carve their own candy with this Gummy Candy Carving Station from FCI Catering & Events.

2. Drinks

These colorful candy sushi pieces from Interactive Entertainment Group are a great choice for sweet farewell!

Colin Cowie Weddings adds a similar sweetness to their specialty drinks, like this convenient coffee and donut hole pairing!

Milk with mini-donuts and pink lemonade sippers are also great takeaways for your guests. Milk bottles and mason jar sippers are available from Koyal Wholesale.

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3. Fun Sweets Don’t forget to include the bar/bat mitzvah logo or wedding monogram!

These personalized water bottles and cookies from The Event of a Lifetime are delicious takeaway treats with an extra bit of sentiment.

Interactive Entertainment Group offers “storefronts” for guests to stop at on their way to the parking lot. What a great way to enjoy the host’s favorite food, whether it be Starbucks, Kripsy Kreme, or this Dunkin’ Donuts stand!

4. Favors

Everyone loves an edible favor, but some of the best takeaway gifts are the ones you keep using! A personalized fleece blanket, like this one from Cool Party Favors, will keep guests cozy long after the party ends.

You can personalize candy or chocolate bars with these customized labels from Cool Party Favors.

Of course, a food truck is always an alternative for anything from late night hot dogs to refreshing smoothies…or this cupcake truck from Dance Time Entertainment.

Other “useable” gifts include centerpieces that guests can take home, or escort cards that double as picture frames. The ideas are limitless and a wonderful way to include a bit of personality into the wedding or bar/bat mitzvah’s final farewell.

These different offerings are almost too sweet to be true, but they will certainly give guests something to remember!

We’d love to hear about your sweet farewell ideas in the comments below!

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FEATURES • Catering packages are tailormade to fit a wide range of budgets, including an extensive Kosher catering menu (under Orthodox rabbinical supervision).

• We have cultivated a reputation for unmatched excellence in every aspect of Bar/Bat Mitzvah catering in the metropolitan area, from attentive european service to the sumptuous menu.

• The Richfield Regency is reknowned for its impeccably catered weddings, as well as its elegance and beauty as a wedding venue in northern New Jersey.

• Our beautifully appointed, non-denominational chapel graciously accommodates up to 250 guests.

• Off-premise catering - We accommodate parties and events in homes, offices, yachts, temples and more.

Elegance, Romance & Tradition at the

Richfield Regency Richfield Regency is located in Verona, a quaint suburb of Northern New Jersey. Our banquet venue in North NJ sits just across the street from the picturesque Verona Park.

Its charming waterfall and stone bridge offer a perfect backdrop for your wedding or bar/bat mitzvah photographs.

As catering professionals, our staff will customize your mitzvah or wedding to create memorable moments that will last a lifetime. Richfield Regency offers a vast array of catering packages tailor-made to fit a wide range of budgets. Kosher catering and off-premise catering in Northern NJ is also available.

Your guest will experience the ambiance of tastefully appointed surroundings and the hospitable services offered by Richfield Regency's highly skilled and attentive staff. Delight in the selections you have made from Richfield Regency's ample menus featuring continental cuisine unparalleled by any other catering company in North NJ. Our attention to detail is evident in our banquet facility in North NJ, from the exquisitely decorated chapel and bridal rooms to the finest china and linens used at the reception.

"You just wouldn't believe the party we went to last week, the food was incredible, the service was fabulous and the place was magnificent!"

Richfield Regency 420 Bloomfield Avenue Verona, NJ 07044 Phone: 973-239-6234 Email: richfieldr@aol.com richfieldregency.com

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A unique blend of city sophistication and suburban charm.

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FEATURES • The Finest Kosher Cuisine • Experienced and Professional Staff • Elegant and Tasteful Presentation • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Weddings • Kiddushes • Bris • Baby Namings • Anniversaries

DELI KING of Linden, an institution of Kosher Catering and a Jewish Kosher Delicatessen for over 60 years, has had New Jerseyians feasting on our traditional Jewish menu of Kosher Deli Platters, Smoked Fish and traditional Jewish favorites, such as Stuffed Cabbage, Chicken in the Pot, Brisket of Beef and so much more. Whether we prepare an outstanding Kosher Deli Platter for a Corporate Event, a kosher catered affair for a joyous Family Occasion, a menu for a Passover or High Holiday Feast, or a Buffet Platter for a Kiddush or Shiva, DELI KING of Linden will deliver the finest in food and presentation to your home or office. You can also dine in our restaurant/deli located in Linden, NJ. DELI KING of Linden delivers from our Kosher Catering, Special Occasion, Holiday Menus & Shiva Orders free throughout NJ. Any of our selections can also be shipped nationwide, as a gift to send to a friend, a child in college or for a celebration anywhere in the U.S.! For more elaborate occasions, our affiliated company, Signature Creations Caterers, can cater a full service family meal to an upscale affair for 10 to 1000 guests.

628 West St. Georges Ave. Linden, NJ 07036 908.925.3909 FAX: 908.925.2265 delikinglinden.com

628 West St. Georges Ave. Linden, NJ 07036 908.486.7889 signaturecreationscaterers.com

“In the food industry, satisfied customers, repeat business and referrals are the key to long-term existence, something that our 60 years of success attests to.”

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EXCLUSIVE FE AT URE

30 yrs

of Decorating Special Events

im Lovitt, a lifetime native of New Jersey and a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, began working in the floral business in a small shop in Edison, NJ. Kim’s introduction into the wedding business began after decorating her parents 25th anniversary party, the owners of the Richfield Regency in Verona, NJ were so impressed with what they saw, that they hired Kim to run the florist and party department of their new location in Old Bridge, NJ; the Grand Marquis. There Kim developed the party business extending to Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and corporate events and built a staff of 8 full time florists and artists, doing thousands of successful parties over the next 20 years.

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When the ownership of the Grand Marquis changed hands in 2006, Kim was given the opportunity to establish her own business, Marquis Florals, keeping the Grand Marquis as a top client. Since then, Kim and her staff with now twenty full and part time employees have won the prestigious Best of Wedding

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such a love for what she does. During one of her many parties in the Monmouth area, a very successful business woman pulled her on the side and explained that years before when the woman and her husband-to-be met with Kim to plan their upcoming wedding, they had a very small budget to work with. The young woman desperately wanted the tall flower arrangements that just were not in her budget. She would have to settle on the smaller arrangement which Kim promised would be very nice. On the day of the wedding, when the new bride entered the room, there were the tall arrangements she wanted. Kim had reached out to her suppliers and found a way to make this young girl’s dream come true. “I will never forget what you did for me.” she told Kim. “And I have tried to pass that favor forward to my own customers over the years. And to tell you the truth, it has helped me to reach the success I have enjoyed today.”

Florists in New Jersey from the Knot and Wedding wire every single year. Marquis Florals has extended their work into New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland and Kim has developed personal relationships with suppliers in such places as Hawaii and Holland where she has often been invited.

Kim and her staff are constantly studying and learning about the newest trends in the floral and décor business and also attending trade shows across the country. Her work has been seen in magazines and on television, including a couple of reality programs. But the main focus of the business has always been about enthusiasm. Kim enjoys every party she does as if it’s her own, and feels that if you can’t achieve that feeling about your clients and their celebrations, you don’t belong in the business. Her favorite benchmark is that she has now decorated parties for the grandparents, parents and the children of the same families.

While Marquis Florals strives to keep a personal and family style atmosphere, they have become the recommended florist for many of the area’s top catering facilities. Kim has also created a type of one-stop-shop for all party needs by connecting with other suppliers who feel as Kim does about the industry and have proven themselves reliable over the past many years. She knows the best places for food, photographers, wedding and party dresses and even furniture for themed events. She has been contracted many times as a wedding and party planner to see the event through from beginning to end. From the young woman who planned her own parent’s party thirty years ago to the young grandmother who has now completed thousands of successful events, Kim knows the business that she loves.

Kim tells a story that typifies why she has developed

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FEATURES • The Finest Kosher Cuisine • In House Kosher Butchery •

Experienced and Professional Staff

• Elegant and Tasteful Presentation • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Weddings • Kiddushes • Bris • Baby Namings • Anniversaries

New Jersey’s best source for everything kosher.

Lox Stock & Deli David Snyder, owner of Lox Stock & Deli and 18 Carat Caterers, brings you over 47 years of experience in the food industry. It was a love of cooking at the age of 13, which influenced David while he worked at “The Family Business” in Livingston , NJ. He began preparing foods for the store and hand rolled bagels and eventually started their off-premise catering department. His passion for food later inspired him to work at various venues for Private Schools and other High End Catering Venues. He mastered his culinary skills while joining the American Culinary Federation and worked side by side with very talented chefs.

In 2015, David purchased “Lox, Stock & Deli” in Milltown, NJ. Lox, Stock & Deli has become a landmark for kosher food lovers in NJ and is widely known for their innovative and creative off-premise catering. 18 Carat Caterers is now the official catering division affiliated with Lox, Stock & Deli. Our staff at 18 Carat Caterers will custom tailor the party of your dreams with unparallel food, impeccable service and hope to be part of your next “LIFE’S EVENT.”

“Our restaurant offers a wide selection of traditional and contemporary Kosher foods served in a warm, casual atmosphere.” – David Snyder, Owner 228 Ryders Lane Milltown, NJ 08850 732.214.8900 FAX: 732-214-0555 loxstockanddeli.com

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GOURMET KOSHER CATERING For all life’s events!

18 Carat Caterers offers full service kosher catering at over 30 synagogues, country clubs and event venues in the states of NJ & PA. Specializing in Creative Kosher Cuisine, we provide event planning and upscale gourmet menus using the finest quality kosher food at a location of your choice.

We offer a wide variety of innovative menus customized to your needs. Our professional staff will handle the event from start to finish with great attention to every detail.

From an elegant wedding, or traditional Bar/Bat Mitzvah, to an intimate dinner party or corporate event, let 18 Carat Caterers assist you in making your next life’s event a memorable one.

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We We are are your your Bar/Bat Bar/Bat Mitzvah Mitzvah Specialists Specialists for for all all Imprinted Imprinted and and Embroidered Embroidered Garments Garments and and Favors.

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What makes

iPartyPix different? iParty Pix was created with the vision to offer much more than a traditional photo booth. We saw that there was a tremendous surge in the popularity of the photo booth, but we believed the industry was missing one important aspect when it came to delivering a quality service and product to an event.

We created an Interactive Photo Entertainment System that delivers what we call “The Moment” at every event we do. In today’s environment, everybody wants to create that moment with photos, and share it with all their friends and families through their social media platforms. So we explain to every potential customer that if they want an ordinary experience with the old fashion photo booth, that is fine. However, if they want to create that special experience with a cutting edge, next generation photo entertainment system, than iParty Pix should be their choice.

Our custom designed photo booth system is an “all in one” state of the art photo entertainment system with a 42” touch screen monitor that allows your guest to interact with the machine. Our system is Open Air, Sleek, and Elegant, so your guests will not have to be cramped in the typical photo booth. Your guest will take a picture and then they could use our software to add virtual props (hats, mustaches, glasses, etc.) to their pictures, and even write a message right on the photo. We have hundreds of virtual props on the system, and these could be customized for each event. The traditional physical props will also be available as well. After they are happy with the photo, they could share it with friends & family via their Facebook, Twitter, Email and Text Messaging. Your guests

will also be given a 4x6 photo (not those strips) that will be printed within seconds from a commercial sub-dye printer. One thing that makes us stand out is our software allows the guest not only to get the fun picture (with the added virtual props), but they will get the original photo as well. This is a game changer because the typical photo booth does not deliver this. Another fun option we offer is the use of a green screen that allows you to add different backgrounds to the photo. We have many corporate & charity organizations as clients, because they love how our system adds that branded affect to their events. We also offer step & repeats, red carpets, customized digital backgrounds, and a “Roaming Photo Booth” which allows photos to be taken away from the iParty Pix screen.

We customize each event.

The one thing that makes us realize that iParty Pix is a huge hit is our customer. We have done every type of event and everybody that has experience iParty Pix has had the same “WOW” reaction.

We will continue to deliver an extraordinary experience with a superior product in the future. iPartyPix – Corporate 103 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 (732) 675-7998 • www.ipartypix.com

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Majestic

Traditional GLATT Kosher Catering & Events Majestic Glatt Kosher Catering & Events is a premiere off-premise kosher caterer.

We specialize in making your affair a memorable one! You and your guests will be wowed by our presentation, hospitality and cuisine. We are here to make your event a memorable and special one. Whether the backyard BBQ for close friends, or a wedding for 500, Majestic is your only choice! Call or email us today to speak with our expert event planning staff.

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u e to celebrate under the stars, amid the elements, in a breathtaking environment complimented by  e isnan invitation Avenue

world-class DJs and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. A pulsating oasis fashioned after the exotic paradise of St. Tropez, Avenue features a luminescent rooftop pool, outdoor fireplace, oversized bed seating and stunning panoramic views of the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. With events extravagant yet elegant, Avenue combines sophisticated charisma and raw energy to create the definitive party experience. Our third floor rooftop lounge is the premiere setting for hip and stylish blowout mitzvahs, dazzling Sweet 16 galas or any other soirée you can dare to imagine. Immerse yourself in our state-of-the-art sound system, bathe in our warm ambient lighting and let loose on our seemingly endless dance floor. For a spectacular setting, superb cuisine and extraordinary service, Avenue is the ideal beachfront location for any extraordinary occasion.

Avenue

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sunset media: reasonably priced photography & cinematography “My name is Pamela Sutch and I’m the owner of Sunset Media Photography and Cinematography ”My passion has always been creating and is what I was meant to do!”

After all of your many hours of planning is finished that Special Day is finally here! If you think about it, we are one of the First Generations where our lives our so intricately documented and archived.

Future generations will be able to most likely pull up anything we document today at just a touch of a finger many hundreds of years from now.

With the ever evolving technology it is amazing the quality, detail and aesthetics professionals are now capturing in our Photos and Video.

I’m excited to capture those special moments of families today that will be viewed 10 years and 500 years from now…

Future generations will look back at photos and video we create now and say, “Wow! Who is that? That’s your great, great, great, great aunt! Wow, look at her dance and Those Shoes!”

Choose Sunset Media for your special event and be sure to capture the emotions, cool style and artistry we produce in our photography and cinematography.

Most of my clients throughout the years have been referrals and repeat customers. We usually go through multiple children and relatives of families from each event we shoot.

If your party is high energy, you can count on Sunset Media to be on spot where the action is. If your event is elegant or low key, you can be sure we will capture the aura of each special moment. *** Our equipment is always of the latest highest standard giving your video a film and cinematic feel, and capturing those photographic images that tell a story at one glance.

I am a boutique and love details, yet reasonably priced.

Call me and we can discuss the details of your special event and plan a package just for you.

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Photography has been our family’s passion and profession for over 25 years.

At Photography By Meir, you’ll find the perfect “FUSION” of personal touch and uncompromising quality.

Your one-of-a-kind event is as unique as you are, and it takes a highly skilled and experienced photographer, like Meir, to know how to reflect your style and personality in pictures.

Meir is a reliable, highly professional, talented artist who will help you create a masterpiece of an album for the admiration and wonder of family members for generations to come.

“Let Us Photograph the Ones You Love.”

Bar/Bat Mitzvahs | Weddings | Sweet 16 | Corporate Events

Photography by

Meir

973.467.0864

INFO@PHOTOGRAPHYBYMEIR.COM

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FEATURES • Weddings - Let Northern Valley Affairs assist you and your family with our years of expertise and experience in planning your special day.

• The main sanctuary with its antique stained glass dome and beautiful mosaic lined aisle is a sight to behold.

• The historic Marble Aron Kodesh and mahogany pews add a feeling of warmth and tradition to this unique facility.

• Cuisine - Exquisite. Original.

Unparalelled. Kosher and Glatt Kosher catering available at our location or the venue of your choice.

• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs – The elegant Grand Ballroom is the perfect setting for your celebration, and special menus will be custom designed for your guests as well as your guest of honor and friends.

• Separate areas for games and entertainment can be catered for as well as complete party planning and decorating services.

A family-owned business for 75 years, specializing in Kosher & Glatt Kosher Catering

Northern Valley Affairs From Generation to Generation the Bernstein and Friedman families have been serving the Greater New York Metropolitan Jewish Community. For decades, we have provided unparalleled cuisine and elegant service, on behalf of our clients, in some of the most elegant venues in the region.

We are proud of our newest facility, Temple Emanu-El, nestled in the hills of Bergen County, in Closter, New Jersey.

As your guests arrive they will be warmly greeted, in our marble-covered atrium. The elegant decor pervades throughout as you are lead into the region’s most unique sanctuary, highlighted by its antique, stained

glass dome. Finally, elegance and grace abounds in our Grand Ballroom, where your guests will enjoy the ultimate in culinary creations.

Here at Northern Valley Affairs, we would like to assist you with our years of expertise and experience in planning your special event. Our accomplished and Professional staff is capable in assisting you to make your affair one that is to be remembered. From traditional recipies to nouveau international preparations, the result is an epicurean feast fit for the most discerning connoisseur.

“I just wanted to thank you both for running an outstanding wedding last night. I'm so glad I was finally able to have an event at Temple Emanu-El after years of hearing about how great a venue it is.”

at Temple Emanu-El 180 Piermont Road Closter, NJ 07624 201-750-0333 northernvalleyaffairs.com 4 6 | J E W IS H S T Y LE C E L E BR ATI O N | SP R I NG / SU M M E R 2 01 6

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FEATURES • Wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events and more!

• Comfortable and elegant surroundings.

• Fabulous settings, delicious food, and elegant service.

• Creating events of your dreams!

• Our team captains have over 15 years of experience.

• Featuring a cocktail room, grand ballroom, courtyard and our very own chapel for all of your event needs.

• Exclusinve caterers offering great service.

• Off-Premises Catering for All Occasions!

Off Premises Catering Available at the Location of Your Choice

Exquisite Affairs Welcome to Exquisite Affairs Caterers at Temple Beth Ahm. If you are planning a wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah or corporate event, let Exquisite Affairs create the EVENT of your dreams! For over 40 years we have been creating fabulous celebrations. Let us create a day that family will remember for years to come.

Exquisite Affairs Caterers hosts only one event at a time, providing freedom to supervise every aspect of the event, from the planning of the menu to the intricate details of the place settings. Quality service with a personal touch is provided by a courteous and knowledgeable staff that can concentrate all of its energies on serving the

needs of one party.

From generation to generation, the Bernstein and Friedman families have been dazzling the greater New York Metropolitan jewish community. We have provided unparalleled cuisine and elegant service on behalf of our clients in the most elegant venues in the region.

Exquisite Affairs Caterers unique facility is designed to put you and your guests in a series of memorable and beautiful settings on that special day. Walk down the aisle of our Beautiful Synagogue, our accomplished and professional catering team will assist you in every way to create the affair of your dreams.

“The food was excellent, the presentation was artistic and your staff is professional yet friendly. They treated us like royalty. Thank you so much for making this a night to remember. ”

Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael 60 Temple Drive Springfield, NJ 07081 973-258-0655 exquisite-affairs.com 4 8 | J E W I S H ST Y LE C E LE B R AT I O N | SP R I NG / SU M M E R 2 01 6

Events that last a lifetime

at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael

973-258-0655 60 Temple Drive | Springfield, NJ 07081