EK Event Group

Best of Weddings (3x)

Executing Events in Tri State Areas and Beyond

About this vendor

EK Event Group is a wedding DJ company based out of New Jersey and New York. Owner Evan Karfinkel wants to elevate the atmosphere of your wedding celebration with his signature style of premium entertainment. Combining stellar soundtracks with upscale, atmospheric lighting, this seasoned entertainer will strive to make your party an unforgettable experience. He also provides a vast array of specialty acts to add a flash of vibrant flair to any occasion. Evan founded his company in 1987 and since then his drive and commitment have gone from strength to strength. He collaborates with to-be-weds and truly values their ideas and vision. Alongside a dedicated team, his mission is to take your dream and turn it into a reality. With a penchant for packing dance floors and tailoring setlists to each couple’s preferences, EK Event Group has garnered a solid reputation. Additional amusements available via this versatile enterprise includes novelty dance acts such as a Hula Show, Samba Troupe, and a Bubble show. The in-house personnel collaborates with numerous vendors and can also assist you with booking live performers, photographers, photo booths, and carnival inflatables. Services provided by this professional company includes award-winning lighting design and visual media projections. EK Event Group installs LED panels and video walls at venues to complement the musical offerings throughout the night. Special effects such as fog machines will ensure that newlyweds float on clouds for that all-important first dance. A division of this one-stop-shop company offers stylish furniture rentals and décor elements to complete the aesthetic of your reception. Evan and his crew can oversee MC duties for smooth transitions and introductions. You can hire these pros for rehearsal dinners or post-wedding soirées, too. Consultations and an event-planning portal are made available to prospective newlyweds, so they can curate their party to their liking from start to finish.

Details

Equipment

Audio/Visual Equipment
Sound Equipment

Music Genres

African
Arabic
Caribbean
Country
Dance
Disco

Music Services

MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception

Awards and Affiliations

5

out of 5.0

29 reviews

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12/08/2023 • Katie N

We had a wonderful experience using EK event group for our wedding in October! Our MC was so much fun and kept people dancing and singing all night long! We also added dancing in the clouds to our package and it turned out just the way we wanted. Thank you!!

10/27/2023 • Jaime M

Evan and EK Event Group as a whole was the absolute best decision we could possibly have made for the entertainment at our wedding. Since day one of planning, everything was made easy with their comprehensive yet easy-to-use planning system. Whenever we needed to speak directly, Evan made himself available immediately. He brought our dreams to reality in every single aspect, from our very particular music choices/timing for the ceremony music to the absolutely insanely fun energy for our whole reception. I could go on for hours, but this was such an incredible day that we will replay for the rest of our lives and Evan and his team went above and beyond to make it that way for US!

10/22/2023 • Jamie R

Our MC Evan and our DJ killed it! We had the best time and he kept the party going. Having a non traditional sit down dinner, and a cocktail party all night, I was worried there would be times when the dance floor was empty - but my worries were for nothing because the dance floor wasn't empty even one except for when asked to be seated for toasts. Great time all around!

10/08/2023 • Paul M

Very professional, sound quality was top notch, Evan has a big presence when making announcements, he did everything we requested and it was a perfectly executed wedding by not just the DJ but we also hired his videographer and photographer groups as well. Additionally, his stage setup was seemingly expensive and quality. Nice presentation I literally had to worry about nothing. I will use him again if I plan something in the future and don’t give 5 stars away easily. You’ll thank me later.

10/07/2023 • Alexa E

Evan and his crew were phenomenal! Our guests had the best time at our wedding largely because of them! The music was spot on, the crew was professional, and these guys know how to have fun! 10/10!

6/27/2023 • Lauren S

The team from EK Event Group elevated our evening to the next level. With Evan as DJ and Mike as MC, guests were on their feet dancing in all types of ways. Thank you to the EK Event Group for their flexibility, availability and passion for making the night one we'll remember forever.

10/26/2022 • Brianna P

Evan is a fantastic collaborator and helped to facilitate an amazing party! We received a TON of compliments and can’t thank him enough for keeping everyone up and dancing all night!

8/12/2022 • Allie E

If you want to have the wedding of your dreams hire the EK Event Group. Evan and his staff go above and beyond to make sure that your wedding is a spectacular event. I had Evan and his crew at my bat mitzvah when I was 13 years old and I always knew when I got married I would use him again because he is the absolute best in the business. After the wedding, the guests RAVED about what an amazing affair it was thanks to Evan and the EK Event Group.

7/15/2022 • Gwen L

We found EK Entertainment on the Knot. After interviewing several entertainment companies for our wedding, our interview with Evan made it clear that EK entertainment was the perfect fit for us. They have a great platform which made it very easy to input all the songs and instructions for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The platform was so amazing, we ended up using it to develop the timeline of events for our wedding as well. Evan and his team were extremely professional and we never had to check on them because they were very well prepared. Evan is a great master of ceremonies, he personally danced and showed everyone how to do the Wobble! And everyone keeps telling us how great the music was at our wedding Thank you Evan for such an amazing production! You are the best!

6/04/2022 • Becky A

Evan and his team did a great job for our wedding. Highly suggest!

5/25/2022 • Lauren L

Highly recommend using EK Events for your wedding! The communication is great leading up the event. Evan was probably the quickest vendor to reply to all my emails. Our dance floor was full the whole evening! Evan has a true talent for reading the room and keeping guests engaged/dancing. They played a huge part in making our night memorable. Thank you!

12/14/2021 • Andrew V

My wife and I had a wedding at the Thayer Hotel at West Point and we were blown away with the job Evan and his crew did for us! The process and communication leading up to the event was very fluid and we felt great and reassured after doing our final talk/plan before the wedding. By the time we got to the wedding day we felt so good that everything was going to go so well with the EK event group. They were very receptive with the music we wanted played at the ceremony which provided a beautiful atmosphere and the ceremony which pumped the energy up. Tons of people complemented us about awesome the DJ was. Evan recommended a lighting package the week leading up to enhance the atmosphere and it was a home run!! He also did a fantastic job of getting the crowd involved and pumped up. This is a very professional and fun group of people. I’d definitely recommend the EK event group to anyone!

11/10/2021 • Stephanie B

EK event !!! It is phenomenal great service very attentive very professional easy to work with loved working with Evan he is AMAZING!! Highly highly recommend EK event thank you guys so much for making our wedding day even more amazing and fun.

11/04/2021 • Amanda T

We hired EK Event Group for our wedding back in June. Evan and his team were so great and wonderful to work with! From start to finish, he made the process very easy and made sure that our vision came to life. Our guests had such an amazing time and were so happy with the music he played! He was an amazing MC and kept the party flowing seamlessly. We are greatly appreciative of EK Event Group and would highly recommend for your wedding entertainment!

8/29/2021 • Joanna C

Evan and his team were outstanding!! He created an atmosphere where all our wedding guests enjoyed the music and had an incredible night!! His sax player is phenomenal and kept everyone on the dance floor. I highly recommend Evan and his team for all your music needs!! He is truly incredible!!

8/05/2021 • Kimberly M

We hired EK Event Group for the photobooth. Our guests had an awesome time taking fun pics and the props were a great addition. My groom and I were able to get in there for a bit and they’re so much fun to look back on. All of our guests were able to print as many copies as they wanted to take home. The signatures were a nice added touch to each print as well.

7/29/2021 • joseph g

Evan did an amazing job with our wedding. His team was very professional. I would highly recommend him to any couple looking for a 1st class entertainment company for their wedding and they were fully vaccinated which was an added plus. Joseph Gravagna

7/27/2021 • Edden S

Evan and his team were fantastic! They knew exactly how to keep the crowd moving and we are still hearing people comment about them 2 months after our wedding. Definitely recommend Evan and his team 10/10!

6/14/2021 • Kelsey R

Evan and his team were absolutely amazing!! He had my wedding guests engaged and dancing all night. The music was great and everyone enjoyed the photo booth. He was always easily accessible during the wedding planning process and was a pleasure to work with. Thank you Evan for helping make my wedding day so special!

2/22/2020 • Asia W

EK Event Group is the best ever. Our whole wedding was a vibe. Evan is a Genius!!!! Evan catered to all our wedding needs and made the wedding magical. Evan was the best decision we made for our wedding this event was a movie. All our guest will talk about our wedding for a lifetime. If you don’t book with EK Event Group 90% of your wedding, or birthday will be missing the fun, joy and Memorable moments. They helped capture it all we are so grateful for them to be there from beginning to end.

2/09/2020 • Christine F

Evan and his team are incredible! I was very particular with what I wanted for music at my wedding and Evan worked with me to make sure everything was perfect. They provided all the A/V throughout my venue and Evan himself DJed my dancing portion. The party was amazing and everyone was on the dance floor the entire time!

1/31/2020 • Vincent A

Evan and team are the best DJ group out there! If you are looking for the perfect DJ for your wedding look no further. Evan offers creative ideas for your event as well and guides you through your wedding day so you don't have to worry about a thing! It was a pleasure planning me and my wife's wedding with Evan. Also, the video provided by Evan of our wedding was incredible. Evan is also interactive on the dance floor and makes sure that the party never stops! People are still raving about our wedding to this day and we have Evan to thank for that!

1/26/2020 • Jennifer B

As soon as I got engaged, I knew off the bat that I was going to use EK Productions! Evan has been our go to DJ for the past 18 years. He did both my brother and my bat & bar mitzvah’s & my dad 50th. Although I haven’t been to a wedding where he was the DJ, I was not worried. The music was fantastic & the dance floor was packed the whole night. We also had the mirror photo booth & it was insane & the pictures were sent to us right away! EK always goes above & beyond & makes sure to your night goes perfectly. I highly recommend using EK Productions, you will not be disappointed!

1/22/2020 • Stephanie M

Evan and his team were phenomenal from start to finish! We could not have asked for a better night, everyone had an amazing time and we received so many compliments on the lighting, the sparklers, and even more on the music! There was a perfect balance of each kind of music, something for everyone! I would highly recommend Evan and EK Events, you won't be disappointed!

1/21/2020 • Karla R

We have been blessed to have Evan MC and DJ our wedding. He certainly captured our style of music and went above and beyond our expectations in selecting the songs and getting the crowd on their feet. His energy and enthusiasm made our wedding lively and fun! Our guests loved the music he played and had a good time on the dance floor. We received a lot of compliments on the music during and after the wedding. Also, Evan was very professional and easy to talk to. He gave honest feedback on our wedding timeline and offered great recommendations. We will definitely recommend EK Event Group to others who seek DJ services.

11/19/2019 • Julia S

Evan is a killer MC who knows how to keep the party going! The team has a very cool, professional set-up. We had two live musicians join the DJ and our guests loved the interactive element!

10/01/2017 • Lauren S

We 100% would recommend Evan from EK Productions for your wedding entertainment. Evan was such a great guy to work with and made us feel really comfortable every step of the way. We had many phone calls and video calls with him throughout to make sure all questions were answered and needs were met. He also followed up with us the day before the wedding to make sure all final details were set. The online portal made things very easy as you can update as much as you would like prior. We had a few special requests and specific ideas that Evan was able to make happen. The package we did included lights and open air photobooth. He did a great job with uplighting throughout the room and the photobooth was great as it was an open area with backdrop versus being crammed into a small booth. Evan and his team had amazing energy the whole night and made sure to get the guests going at all times.

9/07/2016 • Debra M

EK Productions did an outstanding job, they were the key to my party, music is always the answer and they most definitely showed up in full party form. Evan is great to work with, he's an awesome MC and the DJ had my dance floor rocking all night long. They made a beautiful montage, it was perfect and the room was all lit up in my favorite color purple, the whole room was purple and i loved it, the zaps were so much fun on the screens all night, i loved everything about my wedding, thanks to EK Prodcutions for helping bring my vision to life.

8/21/2012 • Paulina R

We dealt with Evan, the owner of EK, personally. He is a true professional. He played great music at our wedding. He worked with us to come up with a good list of songs, he knew how to keep the party going and he is a truly nice guy. Throughout the wedding he came and made sure we were ok, gave us a heads up on what he was planning to do next, ran all requests by us first. He helped make our wedding special. He will be our go to DJ from now on.