Mazel tov on your daughter's big day! So much of what you do to get ready for a Bat Mitzvah can be stressful and tiring, so when you are at the point of choosing Bat Mitzvah invitations, try to relax and enjoy this potentially fun activity. The invitation is the gateway to your daughter’s joyous event, and the right invitation is the ticket to letting your guests know who your daughter is.

While there are no rules for the kind of invitation to use, there are some general guidelines to help you get started. Without these guidelines, you might be overwhelmed at the many possibilities--from classic white invitations imprinted with gold lettering, to invitations with photos of the young lady, to invitations submitted on DVDs. Classic, contemporary, or creative, Bat Mitzvah invitations can be fun.

Your first consideration should be your daughter’s personality and taste. Is she sentimental? A tomboy? Does she love animals? What defines who she is? While it may seem obvious, start by asking her what she envisions for her Bat Mitzvah. Often the type of invitation and the overall theme will flow from her wishes.

If the Bat Mitzvah has a theme, it's great if you can tie the invitation into the overall theme. For instance, if your daughter’s theme is beaches and her mitzvah project is cleaning up a section of the beach, coordinate the invitation by using a picture of a beautiful shell on the invitation, or use a shell-shaped card. For the more extravagant, roll up an invitation and put it in a lovely shell. Then box it up with pastel tissue paper, and mail out an invitation no one will ever forget.

Keep in mind the tone of the event, as you choose invitations. Is this a formal event? If so, the invitations should lean towards formal. Is it a whimsical event? Again, the invitation should reflect this. Colors, types of paper, and design make a big difference in how the Bat Mitzvah will be perceived by your guests. Even the font you choose for the lettering on the invitation can help you set the tone.

Finally, it’s a good idea to order related items when you order invitations. This way you can coordinate the thank you notes, response cards--even napkins and yarmulkes.




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