MITZVAHS

BEE’S BAT MITZVAH

6.13.2026 — Carleton Hotel,
Oak Park, IL

The Brief
For Beatrix's Bat Mitzvah, the brief was pretty simple, a beach themed celebration with a bee for the logo, a nod to her nickname.

The Work
I set out to design a bee that felt playful and beach ready, eventually landing on an illustration of the bee riding a surfboard, exactly the essential detail Beatrix had asked for.

Along the way, I found an opportunity to build in a small surprise: shaping the bee's wing into a capital B, a subtle nod to her name that became a favorite detail once she spotted it. That monogrammed bee became the anchor for the entire celebration, carried across every piece of print, merchandise, and signage on the day.

A hand-drawn sketch of a beach scene with palm trees, ocean waves, a sun, and clouds.
Black and white hand-drawn sketch featuring stars, hearts, and a rainbow.
Sketch of a stylized flower with swirling petals in black ink.
Black outlined word 'BAT' on white background.
A pastel-colored ocean-themed pattern with green and blue wavy lines, seashells, starfish, and small white hearts.
Beach-themed pattern with starfish, seashells, fish, and yellow hearts on a pastel gradient background.
Abstract yellow background with curved, overlapping shapes.
Pink text reading "Bat Mitzvah" on a white background.
A cartoon illustration of a smiling bee standing on a surfboard in the ocean with waves, a palm tree, and a setting sun in the background, promoting Bee's Bat Mitzvah event on June 13, 2026.

The Deliverables

Here's everything that helped make waves on her big day:

  • Logo and theme design

  • Electronic save the date

  • Printed invitation with mail sort

  • Printed ceremony booklet

  • Custom tote bags

  • Custom tee shirts

  • Personalized table cards

  • Dual event signage boards

  • Guest message board

A yellow T-shirt with a black graphic design of a bee, palm trees, and waves, and the text "BEE'S BAT MITZVAH 6.13.26" on the front, laid flat on a dark wooden floor.
Yellow T-shirt with black graphic design featuring a bee surfing on waves, a palm tree, sun, and the text "Bee's Bat Mitzvah 6.13.26" on a wooden floor.
A white tote bag hanging on a wooden wall with a black circular logo featuring a smiling cartoon bee surfing on a wave, palm trees, a sunset, and the text 'BEE'S BAT MITZVAH 6.13.26'.
Person standing in a doorway holding a large white sign in front of their face, with only their forehead visible, wearing jeans and sneakers, in a room with dark walls and hardwood floor.
A colorful invitation or program card for a bat mitzvah celebration with the name Beatrix Quinn, a singer, and the date June 13, 2026, at Oak Park Temple in Oak Park, Illinois.
Person holding a large design sign that features a cartoon bee on a surfboard riding the waves at sunset, with the words 'Bee's Bat Mitzvah' and the date 6.13.26.
Event name badges on a marble surface, each displaying a person's name, table number, and event logo with a bee, palm tree, and sunset, for Bee's Bat Mitzvah.

The Result
A celebration that felt entirely Beatrix's own, playful, personal, and full of little surprises, right down to a bee with a hidden B in its wing that guests couldn't help but notice.

The creative made such an impression that the Events Manager at the Carleton Hotel has since added Karlmitzvah to her recommended vendor list.

Group of children in yellow shirts at a colorful event with balloons and stage lighting.
Group of children in yellow shirts at a colorful event with balloons and stage lighting.
A yellow table number card with black writing indicating it is for Beé's Bat Mitzvah, dated 4.13.20, for table 9, placed on a white table. In the blurred background, there are people standing and talking at an event, with decorative lighting and floral arrangements visible.
A banquet table decorated with floral centerpiece, water glasses, and table numbers, with golden chairs and beige tote bags hanging from some chairs; the event appears lively with colorful lighting and drapery, and features a bee-themed decoration that reads 'Bee's Bat Mitzvah 6.13.26'.
A group of people gathered indoors under colorful purple and pink lighting for a celebration event. A person in the foreground is wearing a yellow T-shirt with a bee and palm tree graphic, and text reading 'Bee's Bat Mitzvah 6.13.26.' The scene suggests a lively and festive atmosphere.
Two children smiling at a party, with one holding a glowing toy and the other wearing sunglasses on her head, standing under colorful lighting with a DJ booth and speakers in the background.
Person wearing a yellow T-shirt with a logo and text promoting the Bat Mitzvah event for Bee's Bat Mitzva, scheduled for June 13, 2026. The logo features a smiling cartoon bee with a palm tree and sunset in the background.