New York City content creator Ilana Wiles tells PEOPLE that planning a Bat Mitzvah is crazy expensive, even when you are trying to throw a ‘normal party’
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- Ilana Wiles shared that planning her daughter’s Bat Mitzvah has felt stressful after seeing viral, over-the-top celebrations all over social media
- She said many people don’t realize how expensive even a “normal” Bat Mitzvah can be, especially when compared to million-dollar parties online
- Her TikTok sparked debate, with parents sharing their own experiences about the pressure and cost of milestone celebrations
One mom is opening up about the pressure that can come with planning a Bat Mitzvah.
In a recent TikTok, New York City–based content creator Ilana Wiles shared that she’s currently preparing for her daughter Harlow’s Bat Mitzvah, which is just a month and a half away — and says social media hasn’t made the process any easier.
According to Wiles, 51, her For You page has recently been filled with videos of over-the-top celebrations, including the viral LoveShackFancy Bat Mitzvah, the New York or Nowhere Bat Mitzvah and a tennis club–themed party, all of which she says have made the experience feel more stressful…