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Dear all,
My daughter has been invited to her friend's Bat Mitzvah. We have no idea what she can wear, and generally what to do (do you bring a present, ?). I have scoured the internet but am still none the wiser as the advice given there seems ridiculous at times. If anyone can advise, I would be really grateful. My daughter is excited but apprehensive as we have no idea at all of the rules of conduct, especially dress for girl guests.
I wasn't really sure where to put this -
and I know that it has nothing to do with treatment but if you can offer up any advice at all, I'd be grateful. I have scoured the internet and the advice on there seems weird/rubbish. Many thanks in advance.
dress nicely
Hi!
Dress nicely (formally) and bring a gift. If you're going to give a check it should be in multiples of 18.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Hi Vin43, I agree that semi-formal dress is appropriate. In the case of a girl, a party dress would be perfect. A gift is customary. Spend whatever you would on a birthday gift for a friend. A Bar Mitzvah is in essence a more formal birthday party.
Tell her to wish her friend "Mazel Tov" (pronounced MAH-zell Towv) and she'll fit right in!
Lauren