Bar and Bat Mitzvah Invitations – Choose An Invitation That Fits Your Theme

Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are a rite of passage. It's something sacred that you have been working towards for years and signifies that you are now a mature adult. It's a time for celebration and a time for family to come together. This is a once in a lifetime event for you and your child thus it should be treated as such. When planning your event, have some fun by picking a theme then carry this theme over into your Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitations!

The first thing you should do is decide on an overall theme for your Bar / Bat Mitzvah invitations. So how do you choose a theme that will be entertaining and fun, but does not overshadow the religious importance? Invitations to the event at your synagogue should be more formal but invitations to the reception can be as wild, crazy, and creative as you or your child wish to get! If your child is heavily involved in sports consider having a sports theme. Use that theme in your decorations, planning ideas and bar / bat mitzvah invitations. You can even draw it into the shape of the invitation like a football shaped card.

If sports aren't your child's thing, consider one that has an almost cartoony feel to it if you wish to have an informal and relaxed reception. There are no rules or boundaries for your invitations, let your child create an idea the sky is the limit. But always remember bar and bat mitzvah invitations are by no means birthdays invitations. There are similarities but they should not be interchanged, bar and bat mitzvah invitations carry a religious tone and have a few aspects that set them apart. Reputable printers have many options to choose from for both so don't get discouraged.

Consider incorporating colors into your child's Mitzvah as well. Color themes are just as important as choosing the right cake or the perfect DJ. Colors portray emotion so choose color combinations that reflect the tone and emotion of the Mitzvah as a whole. Then, carry this color theme over into the Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitations. Colors bring endless options so do a little research to understand the emotions behind colors and their complementary colors. If you are considering using a party planner, be sure to ask them about their suggestions as well. Once you've decided on a theme and color combination, you are ready to create the perfect invitation.


Jeff Fain is an author for Dependable Printing. Please visit Dependable Printing for a great selection of Bar Mitzvah invitations and Bat Mitzvah invitations.