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April 28, 2025 • No Comments

This past weekend, Xplosive Entertainment had the honor of saddling up for one of the most unforgettable celebrations we’ve ever been part of: Gaby’s Barn Mitzvah at the stunning Riverview Barn in Franklin, NJ — beautifully planned and orchestrated by Lisa Ivler Events.

From the moment guests arrived, it was clear this was no ordinary party. Set on a real, active horse farm, the outdoor cocktail hour kicked off the festivities with true country flair. Guests were welcomed with cowboy hats and bandanas, setting the tone for the day. A lasso trick performer dazzled the crowd while a custom belt buckle station gave guests the chance to create a personal keepsake. Nearby, a mechanical bull provided non-stop laughs, and Nacho the strolling donkey stole hearts (and a few carrots) as he mingled with the crowd.

 

 

 

The excitement hit a whole new level when Gaby made his grand entrance — riding into the cocktail hour on horseback like a true cowboy hero! Friends and family cheered as he dismounted and joined the awaiting guests.

 

 

When it was time to head inside the beautiful rustic barn, guests were welcomed by the sounds of country music filling the air. As the doors opened, everyone immediately hit the dance floor, two-stepping their way into an incredible first dance set that truly set the tone for the day.

After the high-energy opening, guests took their seats for heartfelt speeches, candle lighting ceremonies, and touching video montages honoring Gaby’s journey to becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Just when guests thought they’d seen it all — a surprise guest stormed the barn. An actor, posing as the infamous Billy the Kid, barged in, guns blazing (in good fun, of course)! He warned that if guests didn’t dance to real country music, there’d be “trouble.” The DJ tried to appease him with fun hits like “Cotton Eye Joe” and “Old Town Road”, but Billy wasn’t impressed. In a hilarious moment of theatrical chaos, Billy “shot” the DJ (don’t worry, it was all part of the show!) and took over, spinning authentic country anthems like “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” — sending the party into a whole new gear.

 

 

The rest of the afternoon was a true country celebration — filled with denim, flannel, cowboy boots, and endless smiles. Friends and family danced, laughed, and celebrated Gaby’s incredible accomplishment in the most unforgettable way imaginable.

A huge shoutout to Lisa Ivler Events for designing a one-of-a-kind day, the amazing team at Riverview Barn for the stunning setting, and of course, to Gaby and his family for letting Xplosive Entertainment bring the energy, creativity, and fun to this epic “Barn Mitzvah!”

 

 

 

Yeehaw, Gaby! We’ll be talking about this one for a long time.