Bar/Bat Mitzvah Afternoon Sample Schedule
(most popular afternoon schedule)
12:30-1:30 Hors D’oeuvres
- DJ with kids (games/music – talk to your DJ about options here)
1:30 Introduction or guest of honor recognition
- Welcome (usually made by mom and dad)
- Motzi
- Candle lighting (if applicable)
- Hora & brief dance set
2:10+/- Meal served or stations opened for both adults & kids
2:30 Kids finished eating
- Games with kids (talk to your DJ about options in this time slot)
2:45 Dance set for all
- Games & dancing for kids as well
3:30 Dessert served or dessert station open
- Montage (if applicable – try to limit montage to 8-10 minutes)
4:30 Party conclusion (pick up time for kids)
Adjustments for timing can be made “on the fly” if the kitchen schedule is running behind or ahead of this schedule. We always coordinate schedule with the banquet manager prior to party start time. Make adjustments if your party begins at 1PM instead of 12:30. Please note: Above schedule is for advice only. Certainly, we can adjust it to meet your needs.
Note: If you are having a served meal instead of a buffet or stations, we recommend you keep your guests seated between salad (1st course) and main course.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Sample Schedule (this is the most popular evening schedule) PM SCHEDULE
7:30-8:30 Hors D’oeuvres
- DJ with kids (games/music – talk to your DJ about options here)
8:30 Introduction or guest of honor recognition
- Welcome (usually made by mom and dad)
- Motzi
- Candle lighting (if applicable)
- Hora & dance set
9:30+/- Meal served or stations opened for both adults & kids
9:50 Kids finished eating
- Games with kids (talk to your DJ about options in this time slot)
10:10 Dance set for all
- Games & dancing for kids as well
10:30 Dessert served or dessert station open
- Montage (if applicable – try to limit montage to 8-10 minutes)
11:30 Party conclusion (pick up time for kids)
Adjustments for timing can be made “on the fly” if the kitchen schedule is running behind or ahead of this schedule. We always coordinate the schedule with the banquet manager prior to party start time. Make adjustments if your party begins at 8 PM instead of 7:30. Please note: Above schedule is for advice only. Certainly, we can adjust it to meet your needs.
Note: If you are having a served meal instead of a buffet or stations, we recommend you keep your guests seated between salad (1st course) and main course.
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