If your son or daughter loves basketball, focus on that for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah theme. You can incorporate basketball into every element of your party, from your invitations to the decor, food, and favors. Here are some of our favorite examples.
This great basketball invitation from Invitations 4 Less features several layers and a textured basketball applique:
The back of this amazing basketball invitation from Sincerely Staci features a photo of the twin Bar Mitzvah boys playing their favorite sport:
The envelope features actual basketball trim. Check out the cool coordinating stamps from Zazzle:
Zazzle has several choices of basketball themed stamps that you can customize for your event:
Offer your guests basketball-themed yarmulkes like these from A1 Skullcap:
Or these basketball kippahs from Yarmulkes.com:
This fabulous party room at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel designed by esp Productions was set up like an actual basketball court with a hoop and “bleachers” for the stage:
Check out these cool basketball balloon centerpieces from Balloon Celebrations:
Or use centerpieces made with basketball jerseys like these from Jersey Themes:
Scatter basketball mint tins on your table like these from Forever Wed:
For dessert, serve your guests these amazing basketball cake pops featured on Cake Central:
And check out this amazing basketball theme cake from the Pink Cake Box:
And you can put out an orange and black candy buffet like this one from Candy Warehouse for your guests:
Or pick candy in the colors of your favorite basketball team.
Have your guests autograph a cool basketball themed sign-in board like this one from The Prop Factory:
Or have them sign a real personalized basketball like this one from Creative Laser Solutions:
Send your guests home with basketball chocolate-covered oreos like these available on Etsy:
Or these cool basketball cookies from Cake in a Cup NY:
For favors, give out personalized mesh basketball shorts like these from Mitzvah Party Favors:
The kids will love a favor that they can wear often.
You can also offer personalized mini basketballs like these from Mini Sports Balls:
For more ideas, see Throw an All-Star Sports Bar Mitzvah Party.
