December 10, 2017

What’s the Newest Fun Idea for Your Party? A Popcorn Bar

Sure, there’s lots of desserts, donuts of course, and a salad bar and sushi bar. But the latest, most fun element of the party is the Popcorn Bar.

Are throwing a Chanukah party? You might love some of the details at this Bas Mitzvah that you can incorporate into it.

Note that all these photos are intended as inspiration only…in every party, you’ll want to make it your own by changing, tweaking, adding or taking away.

First, there is this dessert table.

Throwing a Chanukah party? You might love some of the details at this Bas Mitzvah. Note that these photos are intended as inspiration only...in every party, there’s always one aspect you’ll want to make your own. Did you ever think to use lamps as dessert table decor? Doesn’t it look great?

This is a very easy, neat way to set up all your drinks for easy access – and it looks good, of course!

And a mug of hot cocoa by each place setting. Just include those mini bags of marshmallows and a hot cocoa mix in each mug. Prepare a hot water urn on the buffet separately.

See how the two lamps here tie the table to the dessert table? And the vases too…they don’t need to be the same pattern to work.

Yes, of course there’s salads and sushi. What else do you need?

Aahh…of course. This is the most important detail that’s perfect right now! A popcorn bar!

What’s the Newest Fun Idea for Your Party? A Popcorn Bar. Sure, there’s lots of desserts, donuts of course, and a salad bar and sushi bar. But the latest, most fun element of the sweet table is the Popcorn Bar. It’s easy and inexpensive to duplicate and everyone loves flavored popcorn these days. To make a popcorn bar, you’ll need 2-4 different flavors of popcorn, like plain, caramel, rocky road, and strawberry.

What’s the Newest Fun Idea for Your Party? A Popcorn Bar. Sure, there’s lots of desserts, donuts of course, and a salad bar and sushi bar. But the latest, most fun element of the sweet table is the Popcorn Bar. You’ll need scooper, a cute container for everyone to make their own popcorn combos, and mix-ins, like marshmallows, candied nuts, jelly candies, chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips. We kept each topping next to the flavor that it works well with, but you can also mix and match if you like.

What other flavors and toppings would you include at your popcorn bar?

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Tagged with: bas mitzvah, birthday, chanukah, decor, hanukkah, party, tablescape

8 responses to “What’s the Newest Fun Idea for Your Party? A Popcorn Bar”

Ima

December 10, 2017

Can you imagine what Rachellis wedding will look like?
Is this the purpose of a bat mizwa?
Where are we heading?
What is the limit?

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sarah friedman

December 11, 2017

i just think the parents are looking for a way to spend their money
that they don’t have what to do with!!
I would tell them to give it to the schools that are struggling to pay their teachers……..
just my opinion!!!!

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TR

December 11, 2017

This post is about creative, fun ideas and ways to prepare a party. I loved the popcorn bar! This is not about the pro or cons of bat mitzvah parties nor what our thoughts are on spending money for these parties

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Tehila

April 25, 2018

This is the second party related post where in the comment section mothers are complaining about it being “over the top”. Honestly, i can’t understand why so much “shade”. my bat-mitsvah was extremely extravagant because my parents could afford it. now as a mother I cant afford something super-extrevagant for my child’s upsherin, and I know that some parties will be more beautiful/ extravagant then mine. and you know what? i just ENJOY them. I dot lecture people where they should spend their money. The ability to look at something and say “wow thats amazing” without so much jealousy is something that seems to be lacking.

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L.D

October 24, 2021

Where do you get the plastic name on the napkins from?

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chaya

August 1, 2022

where can i get the white containers for popcorn and toppings?

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Miriam

May 26, 2025

This is an idea post – You can make a beautiful Bat mitzva using just a couple of these ideas,

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Batsheva

February 15, 2026

Thank you for these great ideas!
Would love some recipes to know how to make the different popcorn flavors!
(As an aside, I love that this bas mitzvah is in someone’s home and most of it looks diy- food, decor and personalized things (cricut and mug press anyone?). I’m sure it still added up and might be more pricey than some homemade bas mitzvahs but I love that we are showing examples of this)

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