Quick Tip for DIY Success!

Elegant DIY wedding centerpiece with white orchids in a glowing vase illuminated by soft blue lighting.

If you’re looking to save some money on your upcoming event, there are some things you can make or do yourself that may cut down your expenses. Or maybe you’re very creative and crafty and you know exactly what to make to bring your vision to life? Keep in mind that the more responsibilities to […]

Get Top-Tier Party Planners for FREE!

Two guests posing playfully in front of a 360 photobooth with a ring light and party props at a NYX Event

When deciding whether to hire an event planner, you consider value, convenience, and the impact a professional eye can have on the look and feel of your event. There’s no question that it’s more convenient to have someone taking care of arrangements leading up to and on the day of your celebration. And the impact […]

Got My Date… Where Do I Begin?

Colorful pie chart showing typical Bar and Bat Mitzvah budget allocation, with the largest portion for food, beverage, and venue, followed by entertainment, photographer, miscellaneous, and attire

What an amazing feeling! It’s exhilarating… a combination of excited and nervous. We know why you’re excited. This is a day you’ve been looking forward to for many years! Let’s talk about the nervous part for a second… The temptation is to run around looking at potential venues for your Mitzvah celebration. First, you’ll call […]

The Mitzvah Times are Changin!

MC Howie T from NYX Events celebrates with a young girl in a purple dress on the dance floor during a Mitzvah celebration, surrounded by cheering guests

Are you changing with them? Once you receive your date, the common practice has been to book your venue, caterer, then entertainment and photographer. That was the old way… The first thing to do when you get your date is to set your budget with your spouse. Your budget will determine the financial allocation for […]

Mitzvah: Not Just for Kids Anymore

MC Howie T leading a lively Hora dance circle at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration, engaging both kids and adults on the dance floor.

Excitement is in the air, let the planning begin! “We’re having a Bar/Bat Mitzvah so we’re looking to throw a great party for the kids!” This is the perfect mindset for a kids-only party at your local bowling alley, swim club, or recreation center. But if you’d like to have adult family & friends involved […]

What to Know Before Hiring A Band

Bride and groom dancing joyfully while a live saxophonist plays at their wedding reception, showcasing the energy and elegance of hiring a live band.

[fvplayer src=”https://vimeo.com/178479959″ height=”425″] Bands are a time-honored tradition that have been partying down with us since we learned to bang two sticks together. There are a few things you should know about finding and hiring the right band. What type of band is right for your event? We’ve broken down musical acts into 3 types […]

The Night of Your Dreams (on a budget)!

Guests dancing under colorful confetti at a Bar Mitzvah celebration – showing how budget-friendly planning can still create an unforgettable party experience.

Since you’ve been anticipating this event for many years, you likely already know your total budget. But once you start reserving services for your party, it’s easy to get caught up in the creative and artistic side of planning. That might leave you getting carried away with one aspect of your event and finding yourself […]

LGBT Weddings: Forms and Formalities

Two brides holding hands and smiling while walking down the aisle with bouquets during their wedding ceremony

Image credit: KRISTA GUENIN/FLICKR/CREATIVE COMMONS Our Experience As a company that embraces our amazing friends and clients in the LGBT community, we’ve been honored to be a part of many elegant same-sex weddings. As part of our evolving communication with engaged couples, we’ve invested the time into creating some forms which take into account the feedback they’ve […]

Top Tips for the Perfect Party

Howie Teger, CEO and Creative Director of NYX Events, smiling at the camera

A lifelong entertainer and certified event planner with over 25 years experience, NYX Entertainment & Events CEO and Creative Director Howard Teger knows a thing or two about throwing a great celebration! Here are his Top Tips for the Perfect Party. 1 – Timing Is Everything!Spacing out food, formalities, and dancing is the key to […]

DIY New Year’s Eve Part 3: Party At Your Pad

DJ in a suit performing on turntables and laptop under purple stage lighting at a NYX party

Part Three: Music and Entertainment When was the last time you went to a party that had no music? Probably never, right? That’s because music is a major contributor to the overall atmosphere of an event. It has the power to draw your guests in, get everyone on the dance floor and bring the night […]