Start With Timing, Not Décor
The single biggest mistake families make is designing the magnet before locking the schedule. Photo entertainment works best when it overlaps with your highest guest-density window — usually right after candle lighting and through the open dancing — not during the candle-lighting ceremony itself, when guests are seated and attention is on the bimah.
The Checklist
- Confirm your coverage window — match hours to when guests will actually be mingling, not the full party length if your budget is tight
- Lock your theme early — sports, gaming, travel, or music themes (see our 2026 themes guide) should inform the magnet design, not be an afterthought
- Decide on a candid vs. posed mix — roaming photography captures natural moments; let your photographer know if you also want a few posed family shots
- Plan for the kids' table and the adults separately — mitzvah guest lists usually span three generations; make sure the photographer circulates to both
- Confirm the magnet quantity isn't capped — with a full room of kids wanting multiple photos, a per-guest print limit runs out fast
- Give your vendor the candy/dessert table location — that's usually where teens congregate, and a good photographer will post up nearby
- Ask about a sample design proof — you want to see the magnet border before the event, not find out it clashes with your colour scheme that night
What Guests Actually Remember
Parents often tell us the magnet becomes the thing relatives keep on their fridge for years — longer than they remember the centerpieces or the DJ's playlist. That's worth designing around.
Booking Timeline
For Montréal-area mitzvahs, 4–6 weeks' notice is usually enough; for Ottawa, Québec City, Toronto, or our New York/New Jersey dates, we recommend 6–8 weeks to account for travel logistics.
See Bar/Bat Mitzvah PackagesFrequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should we book for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
4–6 weeks for Montréal-area events; 6–8 weeks for Ottawa, Québec City, Toronto, or US bookings.
Can the magnet design match our theme exactly?
Yes — we design a custom border and colour palette to match your chosen theme before the event.
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