On the big day, you won’t have time to run home for that one forgotten (but IMPORTANT!) item, so plan ahead with Atlanta Party Connection’s Ultimate Survival Kit list. Check off each item when you box it to go!
WHAT TO BRING TO PORTRAIT SESSION AT TEMPLE:
___ Everyone’s synagogue attire
___ Mitzvah kid’s tallit, steamed or ironed to avoid wrinkles in photos
___ Kippot for men in family portraits
WHAT TO BRING TO SERVICES:
___ Kippot and Tallit (don’t forget dad’s too!)
___ Mitzvah kid’s service materials and speech
___ Parent’s remarks
___ Programs for guests (if you are handling)
___ Tissues ;-)
WHAT TO BRING TO PARTY:
___ Contact info for all your vendors
___ Checks for vendors still requiring payment
___ Cash for tips (bartender/servers, valet, DJ)
___ List of photos for photographer to take
___ List of requested/banned songs and any special announcements for DJ/band
___ Place cards (if you are handling)
___ Copy of seating arrangement for event manager
___ Favors and/or dance floor socks (if you are bringing)
___ Extra copy of montage DVD
___ Parent and/or Mitzvah kid remarks
___ Challah (if not provided by caterer)
___ Pens for sign-in book/board (if not provided by photographer)
___ Safety pins, make up for touch ups, and pain reliever (for the unexpected)
___ Your dancing shoes!