112 Kids, Zero Parent Stress - "Flawless" Night at Radnor Valley Country Club
I spend a lot of time around Ethan Mazer, and most of what I know about how Empower Event Group actually operates comes straight from him. Every event like Lilly's Bat Mitzvah at
Radnor Valley Country Club (@radnorvalleycc) convinces me this company is closing in on becoming one of the biggest names in Philadelphia and tri-state event entertainment.
Full-Service Planning, Full Trust
Ethan talks about his clients like family, and he pushes his team hard because he genuinely cares whether a night goes right. That's the mindset Paula Strokoff walked into when she hired Empower for full-service planning for her daughter Lilly's Bat Mitzvah, not just entertainment. Full-service planning is a bigger ask than booking a DJ. It means handing over the timeline, the vendors, the setup, and the breakdown, and trusting one team to get all of it right.
Paula said the communication from Empower was efficient, proactive, and organized from day one, and that she and her husband always knew exactly what was happening and what decisions needed to come next. That kind of clarity matters more than people realize once a hundred moving pieces start stacking up before an event.
Thinking Several Steps Ahead
What stood out most in Paula's review was how far ahead Ethan and his partner Alicia planned. They caught details the family never would have thought to ask about, and they connected Paula with a group of vendors who all delivered at the same level: Cusato Events Design (@cusatoevents.design) on florals and decor, Jenny Goldban Designs (@jennygoldbandesigns) on branding, Kara Raudenbush Photography (@kararaudenbushphotography) behind the camera, and Cinema Cake (@cinemacake) capturing the night on video.
As the event got closer and the to-do list got longer, Ethan and Alicia stepped in even more, taking things off Paula's plate and solving last-minute problems before they became stressful ones.
The Moment That Mattered Most
By the time Paula's family arrived at Radnor Valley for photos, the room was already fully set. Guests hadn't walked in yet, which meant the family got a few quiet minutes to take in the decor and the work that had gone into the night before anyone else did. Paula called it a memory she'll always treasure, and that kind of moment only happens when a team has already handled every detail behind the scenes.
Once the party started, Empower kept 112 kids engaged from cocktail hour through parent pickup while making sure the adults had just as strong a night. When it ended, Ethan's team handled the entire breakdown and cleanup so Paula's family could say goodbye to their guests without thinking about a single logistical detail.
What This Says About Where Empower Event Group Is Headed
Paula summed it up best herself: the biggest gift Empower gave her family was the chance to experience Lilly's Bat Mitzvah as parents instead of event managers. That's the standard Ethan holds his team to on every event, not just the ones with a big guest list or a big venue attached. Nights like this are exactly why I keep telling people Empower is on its way to becoming a true powerhouse in this region, one family at a time.
If you're planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah in the Philadelphia area and want a team that handles more than the music,
Empower's Mitzvah DJ services are a good place to start the conversation.
Vendor Team
A big thank you to every vendor who helped make this night happen, and to Radnor Valley Country Club for the consistently excellent service they bring to every event!
Planning & Entertainment: Empower Event Group (@empower_event)
Florals & Decor: Cusato Events Design (@cusatoevents.design)
Photography: Kara Raudenbush Photography (@kararaudenbushphotography) Videography: Cinema Cake (@cinemacake)
Venue: Radnor Valley Country Club (@radnorvalleycc)
Branding & Designs: Jenny Goldban (@jennygoldbandesigns)
Swag: Bonnie Silverberg (@shopbsilver)
