JERSEY SHORE BAR & BAT MITZVAH PLANNER

Where Your Child’s Mitzvah
Feels Like a Day at the Beach

Enjoy all the fun of a shoreline celebration without ever leaving the Tri‑State area. All along the Jersey Shore, Lisa Ivler Events designs destination‑style mitzvahs filled with unforgettable moments. With a creative vision, meticulous planning, and flawless execution, you’ll have an occasion that celebrates your child’s favorite things and captivates your guests.

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Bags of skittles in glass bowls on a table at a party

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A Mitzvah Planner with Expertise, Creativity & Connections

Families trust Lisa Ivler and her team for unmatched creativity, deep mitzvah expertise, and strong relationships with the region’s top venues, décor teams, and entertainment pros.

Lisa Ivler Events did a fabulous job with my son’s recent Bar Mitzvah! Lisa has tons of experience and great connections to loads of wonderful vendors.

Natasha Wolfson

The Jersey Shore Mitzvah Planner

Tri-State Families Rely On

Lisa has planned countless mitzvahs across North Jersey, NYC, and the Tri‑State area, bringing deep knowledge of timelines, traditions, flow, and family dynamics. Lisa Ivler Events transforms ideas into celebrations that feel fresh, personal, and joy‑filled.

Décor teams, entertainment pros, specialty caterers, interactive stations, lighting designers — Lisa Ivler Events partners with the best, ensuring every detail is executed beautifully. And the team’s event‑day preparation and composure give families the freedom to fully enjoy the celebration.

Lisa takes the time to understand your child, your family, and your vision. She and her team have also worked at some of the region’s most sought-after venues, giving insider insight into what works best at popular mitzvah locations.

I interviewed multiple planners, and Lisa was focused and attentive to our needs and what my daughter wanted from the moment we first connected.

Vickie Zalkin

A mother and father with their twin daughters blowing out candles in glass vases at a party

What Makes a Jersey Shore Mitzvah So Much Fun?

Endless theme possibilities

Surf Club, Nautical Chic, Tropical Night, Glow‑in‑the‑Dark Beach Party, Coastal Cool, Boardwalk Bash, or a theme built entirely around your child’s personality.

Outdoor games & activities

Volleyball, cornhole, sand‑art stations, beach Olympics, photo scavenger hunts, glow games after sunset.

Mocktails & coastal catering

Frozen mocktail bars, seafood stations, gourmet sliders, s’mores fire pits, beach‑friendly bites kids love.

Entertainment with a beach vibe

Steel drums, high‑energy DJs, LED beach games, photo ops, interactive stations, and sunset‑timed moments that feel magical.

A setting that photographs beautifully

Golden‑hour portraits, ocean backdrops, and décor that comes alive in natural light.

A celebration that feels like a mini‑vacation

Even for families coming from North Jersey, Manhattan, or Westchester.

Lisa knows how to throw a great Mitzvah celebration! She has long-standing working relationships with multiple vendors, ensuring a super-fun, smoothly-run party. She works hard for her clients and it’s reflected in the outcome!

Stephanie Scott

Shore Mitzvah FAQs

Not at all. Most of Lisa’s clients live in North Jersey, Manhattan, or Westchester and simply want a mitzvah that feels like a getaway. Lisa Ivler and her team create destination‑style celebrations close to home.

Lisa Ivler Events builds a full weather‑ready plan with options, adjustments, flexibility, and vendor coordination. Every contingency is handled long before the big day.

Shore mitzvahs are perfect for interactive fun — volleyball, cornhole, sand‑art stations, glow games, photo scavenger hunts, surf‑inspired lounges, and more. Enjoy curated entertainment that fits your child’s personality and the shore setting.

Popular options include Surf Club, Nautical Chic, Tropical Night, Boardwalk Bash, Coastal Cool, and Glow‑in‑the‑Dark Beach Party. Or design a custom theme built entirely around your child’s interests.

Most do. The team works directly with the venue manager to ensure that power, layout, timing, and vendor needs are fully covered. 

For more planning tips, ideas, and inspiration, explore our blog.

Top Jersey Shore Beach Mitzvah Venues

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The Channel Club Marine

MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ

The Mainland

MANAHAWKIN, NJ

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Windows on the Water at Surfriders Beach Club

SEA BRIGHT, NJ

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The Watermark

ASBURY PARK, NJ

Lisa Ivler Events goes above and beyond to exceed expectations – yours, your child’s, and your guests’. Connect for a free consultation and start planning a beach mitzvah today.