Marley’s Bat Mitzvah: June 22, 2019
Photographed by Rob Ackerman & Franc Natale
This was of course a special Bat Mitzvah, it was my eldest daughter Marley… finally coming of age. We organized the whole thing ourselves with help from friends in the industry and Marley’s Zaidie, Jerry, who wrote and officiated the event… and the event was spectacular. We took over the Archeo Restaurant in the Distillery District for the day. Marley and I headed down early to meet my friend and photographer, Franc Natale (who came out of ‘retirement’ to photograph for us.. yes!!!). I had my camera on hand for a bit, but had to put it away when I became the subject of the photos myself. So… the family all wandered around the Distillery in the morning sun, using the many areas, corners, and spaces for photography. The Distillery is probably one of the most interesting venues in the city. The big family joined us for portraits, until we were 7 families in total; 14 kids, 12 adults, and 2 sets of grandparents. Franc had planned to take off around then, and my colleague Rob Ackerman took up position behind the lens. The ceremony finally underway; the sun shining, the guitar playing, everyone singing, people coming up lighting, Marley reciting, everything just came together splendidly under the watchful eye of Karen from 2-Steps Ahead Event Planning, who was on call with us for the day. It was truly a special and intimate ceremony, full of heartfelt warmth and kindness. Lunch in the Distillery is quite delicious, and this was no exception. We ate and drank and laughed and cried, glasses and chairs were raised with vigour, speeches were spoken, more crying, Kenny Munshaw tickled (do they still use that phrase?) the ivories (are they actually ivory these days?) and sang up a storm. Steve from FunPhoto was on hand with the photo-booth, and Rob Fishbaum, aka Fish the Magish magically worked the room to everyone’s delight. Mazel tov Marley, you really rose to the occasion, carried yourself with grace, spoke beautifully, charmed the crowd, just what I expected. A most excellent time had by all. Now we regroup and get ready for #2 in 2021. Indie, you’re up!!
The Story of Marley’s Bat Mitzvah: Selected Photos HERE
All the Photos: HERE
•Clothing (Mitzvah): Avenue Girl
•Shoes (Mitzvah): Aldo, Nordstrom
•Clothing (Mom): Nordstrom
•Clothing (Dad): Nordstrom
•DJ Entertainment: Kenny Munshaw – Piano
•Florist: Suzanne Gardner
•Invitations: Paperland
•Jewels: Ya right
•Makeup: Liz Roberston
•Hair: Coco
•Event Planner: Karen from 2-Steps Ahead
•Photographer: Rob Ackerman & Franc Natale
•Videographer: Mitch Belman – LocoChico
•Venue: Archeo Restaurant – Distillery District
•Photo-booth: Steve from FunPhoto
•Officiant: Marley’s Zaidie, Jerry Bain
•Magician: Fish the Magish – Rob Fishbaum
