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As event planners we are constantly awed by the creativity and glamour of the party planning world. Each year brings new trends, new ideas and new looks to some very classic pieces associated with the special day for many. Sometimes, we are reminded of simple acts of kindness in ways that are both touching and charitable. As tradition calls in the Bar and Bat Mitzvah world, the celebrant has to complete an act of Charity, also known as Tzedakah within the Jewish Community. One such organization is SOVA run by JFS in Los Angeles. The SOVA Community and Resource Program provides free groceries and supportive services for over 12,000 men, women and children each month, with the goals of meeting immediate needs and helping people move from poverty to self-sufficiency.

Thank you Hannah, Hilary and Stephen for reminding us of this important lesson.

Baskets of Hope are beautiful custom decorated food basket centerpieces that complement your special event décor, impress your guests with their style and uniqueness and make a meaningful statement about your commitment to helping people living in poverty. They also some complete with a donation card in honor of the occasion for each centerpiece.

BASKETS OF HOPE ARE THE IDEAL DECORATIONS FOR YOUR NEXT…

Your centerpieces will be a festive, colorful and meaningful substitute for flowers, and unlike flowers, your tax-deductible donationfor using Baskets of Hope will have a lasting impact helping the most vulnerable in our community.

For more information about using SOVA’s Baskets of Hope:  http://www.jfsla.org OR contact Maxine Meyer (818) 988-7682 ext. 116 or email MMeyer@jfsla.org

Wedding season is upon us and we are off to a festive day with Cinco de Mayo in the mix! Everything from colorful DIY tissue pom poms to specialty “Olive You” Martini’s ~ we are ready for a great day. Congratulations and best wishes to Alan & Claudine, Megan & Adam and Vishva & Isa this beautiful weekend as they celebrate their new lives aboard the Dandeana, RegentSea and the FantaSea One.

Even if you’ve been planning your wedding since you were a little girl, there are just some things you don’t think about….

Here are some helpful tips every bride should know before you get married:

- If you’re having hair and make-up done for your wedding make sure you have a trial run of both BEFORE your wedding day! Believe it or not many brides don’t and this has “potential disaster” written all over it

- Break in your wedding shoes!!! Ladies, we all know there is nothing worse than an uncomfortable pair of shoes… let alone on your wedding day…

- Have an emergency kit…some things to include:
a. shout wipes
b. deodorant
c. mini sewing kit
d. lotion, baby powder, vaseline
e. band aids and neosporin
f. hairspray
g. bobby pins
h. regular and double sided tape (you just never know!!)
i. cell phone charger

- Everyone will have an opinion and in my opinion….it’s easiest to just tell everyone “Yes!” they will never know the difference and this will save you a lot of frustration

- Be specific on your invitations whether or not guests are able to bring a date….if you’re not, this can turn into a very awkward conversation later on

- He wants to see YOU coming down the aisle, not someone who crashed dieted, lost a bunch of weight and looks nothing like the woman he fell in love with

- If you are changing your name the first change must be your social security card not your drivers license