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You don’t have to be a celebrity to be recognized—even in Los Angeles. Just ask Toni Rivin who created a Dr. Seuss themed Bat Mitzvah for daughter Jessi, with a little help from the FantaSea Events Staff. She had the good sense not to serve green eggs and ham (although our chefs insist they could make it), instead choosing to fill the space with whimsical reminders of childhood favorites like Horton, Cat in the Hat and the Grinch. The clever décor caught the eye of WomansDay.com, and they featured the creative shindig in an article last month. March 09

Coming up with a creative party theme can seem like a daunting task but if you don’t over think it and go with your gut, you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised at your own creative instincts. Start by thinking about the guest of honor and what is important to her and you are off to a good start. In this case, the Bat Mitzvah symbolized an important transition in a young girl’s life. While she was not shrugging off childhood completely, she was entering a new world of responsibility and the whimsical theme was a reminder of the carefree life she was leaving behind. Children and adults alike appreciated the humor and fun and the playful theme set just the right tone for the festivities. Once the theme was decided, the ideas flew—the decorations, from table tops to directional signs, celebrated Seuss and Jessi even called up honored friends and family with rhyme, weaving the theme through every aspect of the celebration. Even the escort cards and party favors were Seussified, ensuring each guest would remember the day for many years to come. The spirit of Seuss was so contagious that our original blog about the event was in rhyme and we wouldn’t be a bit surprised if the thank you notes sent to guests afterwards rhymed as well.

As the sun sets down, over beautiful Marina del Rey,
we rolled out the red carpet on a perfect August day.

Guests of all ages, colors, shape and size,
were welcomed aboard to a whimsical surprise!

A life-sized Cat in the Hat pointed this way and that,
head to the party deck and bar, or stay in the lounge for a chat.

“Dr. Seuss?” they all cried, “what a wonderful theme!”
as the cocktail cruise began in twinkle lit gleam.

Back to the dock for a grand entrance and dinner reservations,
we opened the yacht club doors to show off more Seuss decorations.

Tables were named after all those famous Seuss tales,
Green Eggs and Ham and even the Grinch dressed the tables!

Dancing and games with white gloves and black light,
friends and family alike will never forget this night.

She called honored guests up, group by group in rhyme,
lighting one of thirteen candles, each in their own time.

For her endless love and care, she thanked her mother most of all,
a very special bat mitzvah for Jessi, the sweetest girl of all.

Last week the lovely, Francisca celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with us aboard the RegentSea. The beautiful event was thrown by Francisca’s Aunt Ceclia and Uncle Don.  I worked with Francisca and Cecilia planning the event and I was on board for the special occasion.  They spared no expense.  Francisca’s best friend had a Bat Mitzvah a few months ago and she dressed her event in all Pink, so Francisca decided to compliment that party by doing her party all in shades of Blue.

We rented custom linens in an ice blue crushed organza overlay with white chair covers and an ice blue chair sash; placing a fresh, single white rose in the back of each chair.  The ceiling was draped with sheer white and blue fabric and the chandelier was decorated with white lilies and painted blue roses.  They used Mr. Bill for the décor and he went all out, spray painting all the flowers blue and even dying the water in the vases blue to match.  I arranged thru another vendor to have a stage brought in for Francisca’s dance floor and to had her name carved out of foam board; it was 8’ long and 3’ high sprinkled with glitter fading from light to dark.

All the young guests were transported on busses to the affair.  The adults had a formal seated meal of filet mignon, and the teens were treated to chicken fingers and pasta (a huge hit!)  Francisca had a chocolate fountain and a great DJ that really kept the party going. It was a fun event for all the guests and one I’m sure Francisca will never forget.