I’ve shot many bar nitzvahs (male) and bat mitvahs (female) and they are most similar to Sweet16 parties. Of course, the house of worship did not permit video coverage of the ceremony, so it was just the reception. The finished editied picture montagevideo was as follows:
1) baby picture montage (beginnning of video, but not shown at the reception)
2) cocktail hour
3) introduction into the reception room
4) Hora dance
5) candle lighting ceremony
6) dancing and games with DJ and guests
7) table interviews
8) last song of the party
9) bar mitzvah boy interviewed (thanks mom and dad)
10) highlight recap, set to music
That’s how I always edited my bar nitzvah videos
S. Lamke
