One Team. One Standard.
Fresh New Angle Events (FNA Events) is a wedding and event company based in Toms River, New Jersey. Our 49 DJs, MCs, photographers, videographers, and live musicians plan every event together as one team. Couples rate us 4.9 stars across 247 Google reviews, and we serve New Jersey, New York, and the Philadelphia area.
4.9 from 247 Google reviewsWeddingWire Couples’ Choice 2025The Knot Best of Weddings 2025
Who we are
Why We Built One Team
Most couples hire a DJ, a photographer, a videographer, and a photo booth from four different companies, and those vendors meet for the first time at the venue. Someone misses the cue for the grand entrance, the toast happens before the videographer has audio, and the timeline slips.
Fresh New Angle Events was built to fix that. Owner Chuck Gookins brought DJs, MCs, photographers, videographers, live musicians, and production under one name, so the people running your music, photos, film, and lighting plan together and talk to each other all night.
Today FNA is a Toms River, New Jersey company of 49 professionals, with an office team that handles planning, scheduling, and support from your first call through your final gallery.
Meet the whole teamOur “Who We Are” film shows real FNA weddings: first looks, grand entrances, our DJs and MCs at work, packed dance floors, and venue aerials.
How we work
Four Things We Never Skip
The standard every FNA DJ, MC, photographer, videographer, and musician works to.
One timeline, one team
Your DJ, MC, photographers, videographers, and musicians work from the same plan. When the MC calls the entrance, the cameras are already in position.
Read the room
Our entertainers build your music with you in your planning portal, then adapt live to the crowd in front of them, from grandparents to college friends.
Plan before the day
Every wedding starts with a planning call. Photographers aim to arrive 30 minutes early to scout the venue and plan for weather.
Deliver what we promise
Photo highlights within about a week, a full gallery in about 30–60 days, and films after that, all in one place.
Leadership
The People Who Answer for Every Event
Our executive team plans, staffs, and supports every FNA event, from first inquiry to final delivery.
Chuck GookinsOwnerFounder of Fresh New Angle, who plans every wedding as one complete experience.
Rachel GookinsEvent CoordinatorKeeps every moving piece seamless, from first inquiry to last song.
Keith BelitrandSupport ManagerThe calm, steady force keeping every detail from slipping through the cracks.
Andrew HeissDirector of Media OperationsRuns FNA's media operations and is a lifelong photographer at heart.Browse the team by department
In their words
What It’s Like to Work With Us
Verbatim excerpts from Google reviews of Fresh New Angle Events, rated 4.9 across 247 reviews.
“Fresh New Angle is the absolute total package.”
“The chemistry among their team is unlike anything I had experienced in meeting any other vendor! … It was seamless to work with one vendor, rather than multiple.”
“The DJ and Photo Booth person, arrived and set up on time and were professional at all times. … Keith was great to work with on the admin side as well.”
Visit us
Our Toms River Office
Fresh New Angle Events
1341 Route 9, Suite 7
Toms River, NJ 08755
(844) 373-7411
info@fnaevents.com
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Service area: New Jersey, New York, and the Philadelphia area.
Who owns FNA Events?
Fresh New Angle Events is owned by Chuck Gookins. Fresh New Angle Corporation operates the business as Fresh New Angle Events and FNA Events. Chuck leads the executive team with Event Coordinator Rachel Gookins, Support Manager Keith Belitrand, and Director of Media Operations Andrew Heiss.
Where is FNA Events located?
Our office is at 1341 Route 9, Suite 7, Toms River, NJ 08755. Couples can meet us there, by phone at (844) 373-7411, or by video call. We serve weddings and events across New Jersey, New York, and the Philadelphia area, from the Jersey Shore to North Jersey.
Is FNA one company or a group of separate vendors?
FNA is one company. Your DJ, MC, photographers, videographers, live musicians, and booth attendant are all booked through FNA, plan from one shared timeline, and answer to the same team. You sign one agreement and have one point of contact instead of managing several vendors.
What awards has FNA Events received?
FNA Events received the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award for 2025 and The Knot Best of Weddings for 2025, and is a 2026 Official Partner of Wed Society South Jersey. On Google, couples rate FNA 4.9 stars across 247 reviews.
What kinds of events does FNA cover?
Weddings are our core, and the same team covers Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s and quinceañeras, bridal showers, engagement and retirement parties, corporate events, school dances such as homecoming and prom, and other celebrations across New Jersey.
One team, one standard
Let’s Plan Your Celebration
Tell us your date and venue. We’ll check availability and build your team: DJ and MC, photo, video, live music, and more.
Fresh New Angle Events is rated 4.9 from 247 Google reviews.