Mitzvahs, made iconic

Blue Bar Mitzvah invitation suite - planned by Rocket Science Events

You have the date, now what?

We know planning a mitzvah can feel overwhelming. You want an unforgettable celebration - one that truly reflects your kid, not a generic, plug-and-play party you’ve seen a hundred times. You (and your kid) may have plenty of ideas but no clear plan for turning them into a cohesive, original, and authentic celebration that feels meaningful and fun for both kids and adults. You’re not just throwing a party, you’re honoring a milestone, and you want someone who truly understands what that means.

Show up as a parent, not a project manager.


With Rocket Science Events

  • You’re there for the big moments, not mentally checking on vendors and timing.

  • Your celebration feels like your teen and your family, elevating your personalities and your traditions in a way that meets the milestone.

  • You’ll experience details that are genuinely thoughtful and creative - from the food and entertainment to the overall vibe of the room.

  • Your whole experience ends up better than you imagined, with your ideas and aspirations turned into something that feels truly special.

Rocket Science Events designs and plans mitzvahs that feel personal, joyful, and unlike anything you’ve seen before.

With more than 20 years of experience producing standout celebrations around the world, we bring big-picture vision and hands-on knowledge to your mitzvah. We understand and honor all the traditions, from Torah readings to the hora, and we’re thoughtful about how to weave them into the day in a way that feels authentic to your family, your community, and your level of observance.

Most importantly, we take the time to truly get to know your family dynamics and your child’s personality and interests - because we know we’re creating a milestone celebration that will become a core family memory.

Meet Gretchen

Gretchen Culver is the creative mind behind Rocket Science Events. Named one of the “30 Under 40 to Watch” by Special Events and one of the BizBash 500 “Most Influential Event Pros,” her award-winning work has been featured in The Knot, Fortune, The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, and on the Today Show.

Every party I produce is different, but my approach remains the same: consider everything, overlook nothing. I believe in blending innovative design with intentional planning, melding right brain and left brain, balancing creativity and logic. I continuously push myself and evolve my design aesthetic to provide clients with a transformative experience. I’m not just innovating for innovation’s sake; our parties are grounded in our client’s “why.”

Meet Gretchen

Experience Creator & Owner

Gretchen Culver is the creative mind behind Rocket Science Events. Named one of the “30 Under 40 to Watch” by Special Events and one of the BizBash 500 “Most Influential Event Pros,” her award-winning work has been featured in The Knot, Fortune, The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, and on the Today Show.

Every party I produce is different, but my approach remains the same: consider everything, overlook nothing. I believe in blending innovative design with intentional planning, melding right brain and left brain, balancing creativity and logic. I continuously push myself and evolve my design aesthetic to provide clients with a transformative experience. I’m not just innovating for innovation’s sake; our parties are grounded in our client’s “why.”

Unforgettable for them.
Stress-free for you.

Relax, we’ve got this.

From day one, you get peace of mind. There’s a clear plan and someone paying attention to the details so you don’t have to. You’re working with a creative visionary who can dream big with you and also connect with your kid, listen to what they actually want, and bring that into the celebration.

We remove the stress from the process—being a parent is stressful enough—and provide expert guidance every step of the way. You feel confident in your choices because you have a team that’s done this countless times and truly understands your needs. When guests arrive, the experience feels special, not standard. And when it’s all over, you’re left with a mitzvah everyone can’t stop talking about - one that feels perfectly like your child and family.

Kind words from our clients

  • Cassie Benowitz

    “Gretchen was fantastic. I wanted to ensure my son's Bar Mitzvah was uniquely him while still appealing to guests young and old. From our very first conversation it was clear Gretchen knew what I was looking for and would deliver. She quickly developed an incredible rapport with Leo as they bonded over shared interests and found inventive but still relevant ways to incorporate them into his Bar Mitzvah. Gretchen and her team thought of everything and handled it all expertly - and we truly had so much fun along the way. I'm actually excited to start planning the next one!”

  • Bari Kessler

    “It was incredible working with you! We told people all night long to hire you and you're the best. We had so much fun and you made the experience so easy for us. We cannot thank you enough!”

Are you ready to party?

Then we’re ready to chat! Reach out so we can learn more about your vision.

Your questions, answered.

  • Yes! We specialize in creating a cohesive and fun weekend with multiple events. We can handle your Shabbat dinner, Kiddush luncheon, post-party brunch, or any other event you want to incorporate.

  • We are known for our immersive and epic experiences which is why we offer one service: full planning and design. We do not provide partial planning, design only, or event management. Every once in a while however, we can customize our services. Please reach out through our contact form with your mitzvah details and questions, and we will follow up.

  • We purposefully limit our calendar to give our families the best experience possible. We accept up to four mitzvahs per year.

  • Our mitzvahs are designed to feel incredible in the room, for everyone. We build celebrations that are genuinely fun for both kids and adults, not just one or the other. We’re thoughtful and fiscally responsible with your budget, while still thinking creatively and pushing beyond the obvious. And there’s no set formula or cookie‑cutter package: every mitzvah is tailored to your child, your family, and what you actually want this milestone to feel like.

  • The short answer - it depends. Mitzvah budgets vary widely based on things like guest count, venue, location, level of production (lighting, staging, entertainment), decor, and how customized you want the experience to feel.

    What we can promise is that we’ll be transparent about where your money goes, how to get the most impact for your budget, and what’s realistic for the experience you want.

    The best next step is to fill out our contact form so we can learn more about your vision and set up a call to discuss.

  • Our process is simple:

    1. Submit your inquiry with event details.

    2. Then we’ll schedule a consultation to learn more about your vision.

    3. Based upon our consultation, we’ll send a tailored proposal, contract, and retainer invoice.

    4. Finally, you’ll review, sign, and pay – and then we’re officially underway!

Unforgettable mitzvahs start here.

We’d love to hear all about your mitzvah plans, fill out our contact form and we will be in touch!