Most people who call us about an event are a little stressed. The date is set, the guest list keeps growing, and nobody has booked the music yet. That’s fine. It’s what we’re here for.
MixN It Up Events is an event planner in New York City and the surrounding area. We plan the event, and we also bring the DJ, the lights and the photo booth.
Where we are
Our office is at 301 NJ-17 in Rutherford, New Jersey, right across the river from the city. We’re not a big Manhattan agency with a glass lobby. We’re a small team you can actually reach, and we work with clients in New York City all the time.
What we plan
Corporate events make up a good chunk of our calendar. Holiday parties, galas, client nights, team celebrations. We also do weddings, and private parties like birthdays, anniversaries and sweet sixteens.
A company party for 200 people and a milestone birthday for 40 have nothing in common, so we don’t start from a template. We start by asking what you’re hosting and what you want people to remember.
Why we do the planning and the party
If you’ve been looking at event planning companies in NYC, you’ve probably seen that most planners hire outside vendors for the entertainment. Sometimes that works. Sometimes the DJ has never seen the schedule, the lighting crew shows up late, and nobody knows who to ask when the speeches run long.
We do the planning ourselves and we also provide the DJs and MCs, uplighting, photo booths, videography and effects like cloud dancing, sparklers and CO2 cannons. Everyone is working from the same timeline. If something changes on the night, we deal with it and you don’t have to referee.
The music
A great venue can still feel flat if the music is off. Our DJs and MCs watch the crowd all night. If people love a song, it keeps going. If the dance floor starts to thin out, we switch it up.
You also get an app where you can add song requests and notes ahead of time. A few clients have told us they liked just dropping songs in whenever they thought of one, instead of trying to remember everything in the last week.
Then there’s the photo booth. It prints right away, guests can share the photos digitally, and the backdrop can match your theme or your company’s branding. People talk about it the next day.
What our clients say
We have a 5.0 rating on Google, and the reviews mention the same things again and again: full dance floors, a team that remembered small details, and no drama on the day. We like that. It’s also the part of the job we care about most.
How it works
Book a free consultation online or by phone. Tell us the date, about how many people are coming, and what you’re hoping to spend. We’ll say what’s realistic and what isn’t. Then we send you a plan, you tell us what to change, and we go back and forth until it feels right.
On the day, we handle setup, timing and breakdown. And you get an actual person to text or call before the event, not a ticket number.
Let’s talk
If you’re looking for an event planner in New York City who gives straight answers, call us at 973-705-4445 or email info@mixnitupevents.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an event planner in New York City do?
They manage the budget, the timeline, the vendors and the logistics, then run everything on the day. The point is that you get to enjoy your own event.
How do I choose between event planning companies in NYC?
Read the reviews and ask exactly what’s included. It also helps to ask whether the entertainment, lighting and video come from the same team, because fewer vendors means fewer mix-ups. Notice how quickly and clearly they answer your first message, too.
You’re in New Jersey. Do you work in NYC?
Yes. We’re in Rutherford, and we regularly work in New York City and nearby areas.
Can I hire you just for the entertainment?
Yes. If all you need is a DJ, lighting, a photo booth or videography, we can do just that.
How early should I contact you?
As early as you can, especially around the holidays. If your date is close, call anyway and we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.