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C18 The Mitzvah List A local mom makes choosing your child’s mitzvah date a lot easier. C20 Organic Yum Imerman Cake Co. sells health-conscious cakes that help cancer survivors. C22 Ladies In Red These red-coated chaperones ensure a smooth party. C26 Something Special Gift giving for the bar and bat mitzvah. C28 The Delicate Art Of Chuppah Music C29 A Clean Sweep With the marriage of our last child came something unique and fun. C30 Brides On A Budget Tips for creating the day of your dreams without breaking the bank. C32 Minding Your Manners Young people learn the rules for sharing in their friends’ big day. C38 Meet And Greet Say hello to some local event planners that can help with your big day. C42 A Magnifi cent Venue complete Consider Detroit’s Masonic Temple for your next party. C44 Personal Touch Custom benchers can be stylized for any celebration. We offer a unique and dramatic C46 Unexpectedly Under The Chuppah *+ atmosphere, delightful architectural Marilyn and Mel Rothenberg’s surprise vow renewal. details and majestic settings… all at C51 An Expert’s Guide To Destination Functions surprisingly affordable rates. C52 Community Photo Album Our full service Event Planning staff A look at simchahs through professional eyes and those of our readers. is available to serve you to answer any questions, and assist in preparing your special day! The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published ©copyright 2014, Detroit Jewish News every Thursday, with an additional supplement in March, Detroit Jewish News at 29200 Northwestern Highway, #110, Southfield, 29200 Northwestern Highway, Suite 110 For info and a personal tour, please call Jason Warzecha at 313.965.4314 Southfield, MI 48034 Michigan. Periodical postage paid at Southfield, Michigan, phone: 248.354.6060 • theJEWISHNEWS.com or e-mail [email protected] and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: Detroit Jewish News, 29200 Northwestern Highway, Detroit Opera House I 1526 Broadway – Detroit, Michigan 48226 #110, Southfield, MI 48034. 1903770 C4 celebrate! | March 2014 celebrate! | March 2014 C5 All Dressed Up Trendy styles for the bat mitzvah girl and her mom. Lynne Konstantin | Contributing Writer hoosing a dress for a special event can be tricky — especially respectful overall. But that doesn’t mean you can’t shine (remember, if when you’ll be on the synagogue’s bimah, where modesty is your daughter falls in love with a sleeveless mini, you can always have C required. Whether you are mother of the bar or bat mitzvah a dressmaker add on sleeves, bodice, lengthen the hem and more). or the bat mitzvah girl herself, all eyes will be on the ladies. Yes, shoul- Here, a collection of chic dresses for moms and fun frocks for their ders must be covered, hemlines a certain length and attire should be mini-me’s for synagogue and the party. continued on page C8 LOOKS FOR MOM From left to right: Lace Peplum Dress ($88) in black, Jersey Ruffle Dress ($49) in dark gray, and Knit Dress ($165), all at the Peacock Room, Detroit (313-559-5500). Adrianna Papell Beaded Mesh Betsy & Adam Embellished Cutout Gown ($378) in black/nude, at area Long Jersey Dress ($184), at area Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). From left to right: David Meister A-Line Dress ($400) in Royal Blue with fabric overlay, at area Lord & Taylor stores (lordandtaylor.com). Sue Wong Ribbon Trim Dress ($398) in taupe with illusion bodice, at area Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). Shirred Plum Dress ($78), at the Peacock Room, Detroit (313-559-5500). C6 celebrate! | March 2014 There is no place more memorable for your wedding than The Townsend Hotel.… 100 Townsend Street, Birmingham MI, 48009 Contact Joanie Sams at 248-642-5191 or [email protected] www.Townsendhotel.com celebrate! | March 2014 C7 continued from page C6 LOOKS FOR BAT MITZVAH ABBY ROSE PHOTO ABBY ROSE PHOTO Emily Uzansky wore a lace Milly dress from Saks Fifth Avenue to the Madison Cohen wore a custom-designed navy and turquoise, lace and tulle Congregation Shaarey Zedek service of her June bat mitzvah. Her mom, Halley, C.W. Designs dress from Guys N Gals in West Bloomfield (248-851-1260) to had a dressmaker match the lace to add shoulder coverage and lengthen the her November party at Sound Board in Detroit. hemline to make it synagogue-appropriate. Sherri Hill gunmetal party dress ($550) with bead-encrusted bodice and tulle skirt, at Hermz Boutique, Royal Oak (248-246-1132; hermzboutique.com). Left to right: Sherri Hill peach and blue party dress ($498) with beaded floral embellishments on sheer overlay over a sweetheart bodice — extra fabric can be added to lengthen the hemline, at Hermz Boutique, Royal Oak (248-246-1132; hermzboutique.com). Trixxi Mercedes Sequin Party Dress ($78), at area Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). Sugarlips Crimson Kiss Dress (call for price) in hot pink satin brocade, at Party Girls, Franklin (248-562-7420). Xscape Pleat Cutaway Blouson Dress ($229) in Orchid Smash, at area Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). Trixxi Lace-Trim Dress ($58) in sleek black, at area Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). ■ C8 celebrate! | March 2014 Have your Bar Mitzvah in a space that lives up to the day. A Bar Mitzvah is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Make it one to remember at MotorCity Casino Hotel. Whether it’s a small gathering or a party for the ages, we have the room and people to make your event something special. 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Mona Rickart of wear minimal makeup to exude “inno- this season must balance today’s Rickart said that trends in cosmet- Farmington Hills cence and glamour.” She said it is OK trends of natural shades and ics come and go, but one thing that from Salon Edge to have one standout facial feature, M does makeup on barely-there makeup tones against the risk of never changes is listening to the cli- such as a pop of berry lips or a streak the bride looking washed out in front of the ent’s tastes. bride-to-be Emily of black liquid eyeliner, which are trend- Herman of Los photographer’s lens. “I go by what is best for the bride- ing for makeup looks this spring. Angeles. Bridal magazines this year are recommending to-be. Sometimes that look is soft “I don’t want them to look like they clean, muted cheeks and clear glossy lips, or and natural; sometimes the look is are going out to a party. I want them to precision-lined eyes with black liquid eyeliner more sophisticated and dramatic,” Rickart said. feel special and elegant before they take those and pale lipstick. A hint of color on the eyes or “Ultimately, what is most important is making photos or walk down the aisle.” lips can add drama, but go for one or the other the bride happy and making her look perfect on For photos, Rickart may apply a slightly and not both to keep a soft, innocent look. her wedding day.” heavier application of a blush just to give the Mona Rickart of Farmington Hills, who runs Before clients come to Rickart for a con- cheeks a glow, but will keep eyes and lips soft. her cosmetics consultancy out of Salon Edge sultation, she suggests they start with “good How heavy an application of makeup depends on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, has personal grooming.” This means maintaining on whether the photographs will be shot been helping brides prepare for their close-ups a clean complexion, eliminating any facial hair indoors or outdoors.