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With the events industry paused, we’re all finding activities to pass the time. Our resident DJ Leko has been spending some of that time deep-diving in the record crates. “I’ve had some time to get back in touch with music. I have strange tastes. I’m a musician first, and a DJ second. I love EDM, and I lean toward syncopated rhythms, unpredictable chord changes, and well-developed melodies. Most importantly, I prefer to listen to stuff I’ve never heard before.” So […]

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 NYX to lock in your Emcee, DJ, and photobooth. Then you’ll call some caterers and other vendors. And what if everything costs way more than […]

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 each element of your party. Once this is done, the order in which you book the services, in most cases, is irrelevant. You certainly wouldn’t […]

Ladies and gentlemen, the bar for marriage proposals has just risen to new heights! Watch Jamin sweep his unsuspecting fiancé-to-be right off her feet with a flash mob style engagement to the tune of Bruno Mars’ “Marry You”! Flash mob style proposals embody all of the things we love at NYX Events! It has the visual impact, emotional appeal, and whimsical fun that your partner, and everyone around you, will cherish forever. Believe it or not, this kind of proposal isn’t […]

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 in the festivities, let’s re-think that approach… Include Your Adults Your family, and friends have been looking forward to this occasion and hope to share […]

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 in a bind when you have to take money from another. To avoid that situation, here are some ways to make sure your budget turns […]

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 given. We offer them here as a gift to the community, wedding planners, wedding venues, officiants, and other DJs. Feel free to use them and/or […]

One of the most important aspects of any great party is the music. With guests ranging in age from 8 to 80, multiple cultures, religions, and personalities, the best playlist ever made must not leave anyone out. No one understands this better than the DJs at NYX. When you combine the talent and experience of our seasoned professional DJs with your personal favorite songs, the result is your perfect playlist. Our state-of-the-art online music portal allows you to engage with […]

Team NYX produced a Harry Potter themed Sweet 16 celebration at the Bethesda Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Needless to say, the event was a fun, whimsical, and all around amazing night! Scroll down to transport yourself to the Hogwarts that we created with the help of Da Vinci Decor & Lighting. Photo credit: Focus Fine Photography. Every detail was carefully orchestrated, from the themed seating cards and gated entrance… …to the candle-lit ceiling, Harry Potter multimedia and custom Hogwarts drapery. […]

Part Two: Food & Beverage Now that you’ve picked the kind of party that you want to have, we’re ready to graduate to Food and Beverage. New Year’s Eve is now three weeks away, and time’s a tickin’ – take your seat and let’s learn! Beverage We’ll start with the bar because regardless of the kind of party you’re having (cocktail or dinner), champagne isn’t a “want,” it’s a “NEED.” First, you’ll want to select the appropriate space. Talented event […]

Part One: Pick Your Party ‘Tis the season…to start making plans for New Year’s Eve. If you live in New York, Los Angeles or Washington, DC, or somewhere in between, you’re undoubtedly faced with a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to picking your New Year’s Eve party location. But, when was the last time you considered your own home?  Rather than breaking the bank to make plans to celebrate at someone else’s party with strangers, save […]

Professionals in the entertainment industry can all agree that the pioneer in America’s truest form of music, George Duke, will be greatly missed. George died Monday in Los Angeles from his battle with leukemia at age 67, his record label told the press. Uncharted Territory We’ll forever cherish Duke as the mastermind fusion artist that brought together jazz, rock and R&B to create his own funktastic sound. His career began in 1966, but it wasn’t until 1969 that he became […]