to put it clearly- I could not have done it without Dana and the Mitzvah Sisters Team. They walked me thru every step, every single detail, dotted every I and T and made the what could have been a stressful experience so much fun. They thought of details I would have glossed over, caught my mistakes, and added so much JOY to the process. My daughters Bat Mitzvah tuned out EXACTLY how we had envisioned and all I had to do was show up and enjoy the time with my family and friends. SO may people commented that it was the most beautiful reception they had ever seen. I will miss working with them but have already asked for their services for my younger daughter. THANK YOU SO MUCH! read more

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Mitzvah Sisters! Dana and Marni are not only highly competent and skilled professionals, but on a personal level, they are so much fun to work with when planning an event! I have used them for both of my boys' bar mitzvahs. (See my previous review for my older son's "car mitzvah" during the pandemic.) Last year Dana helped me plan a super fun, out of the box, non-traditional bar mitzvah for my younger son. She found the most incredible venue called The Shoe Surgeon in downtown LA which neither I nor anyone I knew had ever heard of. It's a super cool, hip indoor/ outdoor space with a fancy indoor basketball court! (basketball is my son's life.) It also functions as a custom sneaker workshop space. 12 guests actually had the opportunity to design their own Nikes during the party! Kids got to play basketball while the DJ played tunes and also acted as a sports commentator. Kids also got custom designed jerseys and head/wristbands with our logo, they ate from an In-N-Out truck (also had pizza and sushi) got tattooed at the "tattoo parlor", and made their own beanies and baseball hats at the "maker station." The space itself has arcade games that live there which was an extra bonus. And finally, we had an amazing illusionist who just blew everyone's socks off. Not to mention an ice cream sundae station to top it all off. (Oh and a photo booth by our photographer extraordinaire Rachael B photography.) Dana and Marni have ways of making events so much more unique than any other. They are organized, sensitive to budget constraints and truly want you to have the best time. They do not disappoint. I cannot recommend them enough!!! read more

Fantastic Party Planners with Impeccable Taste and Great Energy! We've worked with the Mitzvah Sisters on two bar/bat-mitzvahs -- and they've been incredible both times. They have an amazing eye for design and style, and they're so helpful when it comes to turning your vision into a truly fun, memorable celebration. What I love most is how stress-free they make everything. They handle all the logistics and vendor coordination so you can actually *enjoy* your party. Their creativity, professionalism, and great vibes take all the hassle out of planning. If you want your event to be beautiful, seamless, and full of joy, you honestly can't go wrong with them. Highly, highly recommend! read more

The Mitzvah Sisters were our "easy button". They are calm, cool, and collected (and creative) and made our daughter's Bat Mitzvah unforgettable and so beautiful (even in 100 degree weather!) This is our second time using them and we have been so happy both times. read more

Had the most amazing experience planning my son's Bar Mitzvah with the Mitzvah Sisters. Not being from LA, I didn't know where to start. They helped me every step of the way and blew us away with what a beautiful, amazing event it was. The day of the party we did not have to worry about a thing. All of our guests had the best time. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing to work with when planning events. We worked alongside these two for an event and it went wonderfully. Would recommend 10 out of 10. read more

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I have been in venue management for 10 years, working with a lot of different vendors. Marni and Dana are so organized, professional, and very easy to work with. I know that if they are working on an event at the venue, it's not only going to be An epic event, but all vendors involved will be professional, and details executed flawlessly. I am always happy to see them as a planner on an event !!! read more

Dana was an integral part of my wedding in April, and I honestly don't know what I would have done without her. She was by my side, picking out the most lovely linens, finding the best spot on the winery to hold the reception, and so much more. She was great at the timing of everything and keeping things organized (things I'm not good at). If you're looking for a calm professional with great taste, I'd highly recommend Dana at Mitzvah Sisters. read more

Dana and Marni really made our lives easy! The job they did was perfect - they worked behind the scenes to make sure our wedding went off without a hitch, and they succeeded. My wife and I had a Jewish wedding in Camarillo, CA at a great outdoor venue called Maravilla Gardens. We needed an event planner to take care of the details, bring vendors together, and ask the questions that we didn't even know needed asking. The wedding industry and planning process is daunting, to say the least, and we would have been lost without them! They really took a leadership role, and our wedding was all the better for it. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for events I may have upcoming in the near, or not-so-near, future. read more

Dana and Marnie are consummate professionals. They are truly gifted with all the details that make your event unique and special. They each stay calm in any situation are such a joy to work with! Mitzvah Sisters has planned two major events for my family in the past year and a half. They had their challenges (unrelated to the planning) and Mitzvah Sisters conquered them with ease! I couldn't recommend Mitzvah Sisters more highly. If you want a wonderful, beautiful, unique event, look no further! read more

Dana and Marni made our wedding day "the best day ever"! My husband and I started the planning process 9 months out and they held our hands every step of the way. They were responsive, detail oriented, organized, and knowledgable about all things wedding. It felt comforting to know they have so much experience in event planning, especially with Jewish weddings, since it can all be so overwhelming. With Dana and Marni's help, we ended up choosing Maravilla Gardens in Camarillo for our venue. We actually saved money by hiring them, as they kept us within our budget by letting us know what we should splurge on and what we could save on. They gave us amazing vendor recommendations, created a seamless wedding day timeline, and made our vision come to life. Dana and Marni are so lovely to work with and are true professionals. read more

When I called Mitzvah Sisters to see if they were free to help with my sons Bar Mitzvah 7 weeks before the event they jump into action. Not only did they execute quickly and efficiently- they planned the most perfect event. I called with literally no idea what we wanted other than in our yard and a brunch. Dana worked with me to design a warm, garden party atmosphere that felt more special than 'just a backyard brunch'. She worked with me and made a ton of suggestions to make the day more fun and festive. Thanks to her we had an amazing magician that wowed everyone and a Unique and fun candy 'March madness' game. Everything about the planning was easier thanks to them. The professionals they use are respectful, trustworthy and dependable. oh and did I mention it rained in the morning?!? They swiftly moved the service inside into our living room. they got everything done and allowed me to focus on my son before his big day. i literally would use them for every event I had to throw. Such Fun and creative professionals. read more

Dana and Marni are the absolute BEST! They are so relaxed and easy- going and truly think of everything so you can relax and celebrate! We loved working with them and they are so considerate and thoughtful. You are in the best hands with them! read more

Dana and Marni planned my daughter's bat-mitzvah at Sony Studios in Culver City. The entire celebration was meaningful, warm and special thanks to their excellent planning. They are truly outstanding party planners. They helped so much with every decision by providing great options and giving helpful advice on deciding between the options. The location, the food, the DJ, the decorations, the flowers, the vendors, the invitations, etc. were all excellent thanks to Dana and Marni. We surely could not have done it without their help. Our guests had a wonderful time and my daughter got the bat-mitzvah that she was hoping for! read more

Dana and Marni (the Mitzvah Sister!) planned our wedding and I can't say enough about how incredible they are! All of the details were so perfectly handled starting with helping us to find the perfect venue (we settled on Temescal Gateway Park right outside of Santa Monica off Temescal Canyon). We had looked all over Los Angeles before finding this gem. They also helped us coordinate everything from the flowers to the food. Best of all the wedding itself was so smooth and easy, I wasn't stressed at all, and was just able to enjoy the day. They both have that amazing combination of being so warm and kind, and also just getting things done! I've had friends who used them for Bar Mitzvahs too and those were great as well. Basically, if you are planning any event, do yourself a favor and call them now! read more

Dana and Marni are amazing! They're always smiling and even tempered, and helped us pull off a perfect bar mitzvah for our son at Tiato in Santa Monica. From working with the with in-house catering manager to finding the best vendor options for everything from rentals to party swag, we were in great hands. As we got closer to the event, Dana worked tirelessly to make sure that our vendor's schedules were all lined up and in sync with the venue timeline. Dana was amazing on the day-of not only ensuring that everyone knew where they needed to be and when, but also to take care of the last-minute unexpected changes, so that my family and I could focus on celebrating our special day. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again on future events! read more

Amazing. Honestly the best experience with these girls. They were so personable, so on it, so everything. They made our event beautiful and had the patience and the answers for every question I had. I love them. My 13 year old loves them. My next 13 year old will love them too... read more

Marni and Dana are amazing! They planned a fundraising event for Camp Ramah in CA and did a fantastic job - organized, creative, detail-oriented, high-energy and all-around great to work with...I highly recommend hiring them for your next simchah! read more

Dana was amazing. We used the Mitzvah Sisters to help plan and coordinate our twins' bnai mitzvah at the Brentwood Country Club. Dana was on top of everything, keeping us on track and making everything as smooth and seamless as possible. Unobtrusive but always present, Dana made us feel like we had absolutely nothing to worry about. She followed through on every detail, offered helpful suggestions and didn't laugh at our harebrained ideas. She had an amazing rapport with everyone we dealt with, always getting what she (and we) wanted in the calmest, most respectful and effective way. We could not recommend them more highly! read more

Having the opportunity to hire Dana from Mitzvah Sisters is one of the best decisions I made. She was able to bring to life the party we had envisioned in our heads and then some! From her even keel manner and her excellent and creative suggestions, Dana always shared her enthusiasm for our even finding and delivering what we wanted. Our daughter's Bat Mitzvah was beyond special. It was truly a night we will remember forever as she helped to make it the perfect blend of elegance and fun! From the flower vendor to the DJ to the activities she suggested, each were incredibly professional and offered top notch services. But I think one of the highlights for me was that between the service and the reception I was able to relax and catch my breath knowing that Dana and her team were handling everything. There were even couple of small hiccups at the venue that I didn't even know about because she took care of them so discreetly. And her timeline was spot on allowing the flow of the evening to feel perfectly paced and seamless. Bravo to Dana and the Mitzvah Sisters team! I hope anyone planning a milestone celebration has the chance to work with them. read more