I interviewed Julie Begani of Julbilation Events by Julie, an event planning company in Orlando, FL, that specializes in Jewish events. We talked all about the Mitzvah planning process. Julie discussed how important it can be to hire a professional planner (who can then lead you to the vendors that she trusts!), ways to still celebrate even during a pandemic and a great tip for how to begin the planning process altogether.

Andrew’s Bar Mitzvah ceremony and party were supposed to be at the end of March. The Orange County Mayor enacted a stay-at-home-order just two days before the big event, so we regrettably had to postpone photos at the temple, Congregation Ohev Shalom, until it was safer to do so.

Delaney is about to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah so in preparation we decided to do family photos with her parents and younger brother. This was my first time seeing the area around Johns Lake in Winter Garden and it was absolutely gorgeous!

Izzy and her family are absolutely wonderful! They giggle at just about anything and truly love spending time together. This just made her Bat Mitzvah celebration even more fun for us. We started in the morning at Congregation of Reform Judaism in Orlando, Florida. Izzy did such a great job during her service! After the ceremony it was time to PARTY! Julbilation Events by Julie transformed The Mezz into a glowing wonderland for Izzy's Glow Like Crazy themed party. Our DJ Rocks kept the party going all afternoon with dancing and games!

Sam and his family belong to Congregation of Reform Judaism in Orlando. I've been fortunate enough to volunteer with CRJ to photograph their annual fundraising events. Sam's party was at the Westin in Lake Mary!