Nashville Bar Mitzvah Photography – Sneak Peek of Blake at The Temple & Hillwood Count-Erin Lee Allender Photography

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This past Saturday, Blake became a Bar Mitzvah at The Temple in Nashville, and I had the honor of capturing the very first images of his incredible day. During the service, family members read the Aliyahs while Blake read from the Torah. His brother delivered a heartfelt speech and his parents offered blessings, creating a moving and memorable ceremony.

After services, the celebration moved to Hillwood Country Club for a hockey-themed reception. Guests entered through a custom “team tunnel” just like at a real hockey game. The food stations were cleverly named “concessions,” and Nashville Predators’ mascot Gnash even made a surprise appearance that had everyone cheering.

These sneak peek photos show just a few of my favorite moments so far — the Torah procession, the Aliyahs, speeches, a high-energy Hora with all four family members lifted high, and the candle-lighting ceremony. Enjoy this first look at Blake’s unforgettable celebration.

Huge thanks to Jess of Finn + Olive Events for coordinating every detail seamlessly behind the scenes and making sure the day ran smoothly from start to finish.

Vendor Credits:
Planner: Jess – Finn + Olive Events
Venue: Hillwood Country Club
DJ + MC + Party Crew: Magen Boys
360 Photo Booth: Spangler Entertainment
Bubble Hockey + Lounge Furniture: It’s Time to Bounce
Balloons: Wilco Events
Swag Station: Hey Hey Creative