Shiri's Bat Mitzvah

Oct 8

2 min read

Some celebrations whisper. Shiri's turned the volume all the way up! On August 22, 2026, the JCC in Austin became a glowing, glittering, early-2000s fantasy in hot pink, orange, sunny yellow, and iridescent everything. The night was planned and designed by Stacy Harrell of Eclipse Event Co.

Flora Fetish brought everything to life. They built oversized clusters of pink and orange balls with bold blooms bursting through, wrapped them in neon rope lights, and backed the stage with a pink and silver tinsel wall. Premiere Event Rentals set the foundation with a white acrylic dance floor and warm linens in saffron, maize and champagne. Moontower Rentals created the cutest lounge and bars in the room, full of colorful velvet seating and playful pillows.

Rachael Hall Photography captured family portraits before the doors opened, and Midtown Media filmed the night from start to finish. The evening was full of heart. It included a video from Israel, a family speech and prayer, a special surprise, a slideshow, and Shiri's grand entrance onto the dance floor, which led straight into the Hora. The DJ, EZ Bar Mitzvahs kept the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long.

With 100 kids on the guest list, the fun stations were the real stars of the night! Say Cheese Photobooths was nonstop all evening. The silver and hot pink streamer backdrop, the inflatable pink couch, a pile of props, and every kid left with a stack of prints! Sparkle Faerie's glitter artists roamed the room so everyone could shine a little brighter. JSV Airbrush Station customized socks with Shiri's monogram, and they were the perfect take-home keepsake for dancing the night away.

Austin Catering served pizza, pasta, taco, and sushi stations, plus Shiri's own signature mocktail, the Shiri Temple! For dessert, Texas Twister Cotton Candy rolled in a pink and white cart, Afuga Coffee served up lattes and espresso, and Frios Pops handed out popsicles in flavors like Fruity Pebbles and Birthday Cake.

By the end of the night, the energy hadn't slowed down one bit. Friends squeezed in one last photobooth snap and one last dance before the final song. Shiri's guests headed home with glitter, keepsakes, and memories of a night that was every bit as bright as she is.

Mazel tov, Shiri! 💖🧡✨