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Upbeat Occasions is a professional wedding DJ service located in Albany, New York. Serving the entire Capital Region and beyond, this experienced team is both fun-loving and unique in style.

Services Offered

A variety of services are offered to help make couples' big day even more special. From the initial consultation to the final song played, the team at Upbeat Occasions strives to provide top-quality DJ services combined with exceptional customer care. These professionals have an extensive musical background and can play a wide variety of genres, such as rock, pop, country, and more. No matter the size or style of the event, the team at Upbeat Occasions can seamlessly cater to their clients' needs while providing unforgettable milestone memories.

Some additional services offered include:

  • Consultations
  • MC
  • Sound/PA System
  • Uplighting
  • Photobooth
  • Microphones

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$1,650

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,500

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$350

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Sound/PA System
Uplighting
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Melanie S. Sent on 07/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Caroline is personable and knows how to throw a party!

Caroline was THE BEST choice for our wedding. She met with us multiple times before the wedding to answer questions, show us the portal for picking music, and guide us through the event form. She always responded promptly in any communication and she checked in often. Caroline shows genuine excitement for your event—it is SO evident she loves what she does and such a reassuring feeling going into your big day! She is also so easy to talk to, she feels like family.

On the day of the wedding, she was such a calming presence; she checked in a few times just to see how we were doing and keep us on schedule for entrances, cake cutting, etc. Caroline is ALWAYS smiling and went above and beyond all night. We had 10 minutes to stop in during our cocktail hour and she noticed I was grabbing a few bites of food in between greetings, so she got me a plate with some food on it. She even took pictures throughout the night, and sent them the next morning in a video with our first dance song playing in the background—how special to have the very next day! We had many compliments throughout the night regarding how good she was at keeping everyone on the dance floor (I don’t dance often and she kept me out there!), but perhaps my favorite part was finding out the day after our wedding that she incorporated part of our New York Yankees theme into cocktail hour by doing some Yankee trivia at the tables and giving prizes! I have no doubts that Caroline can please ANY crowd with her genuine love for her craft and ability to connect with others. She truly is phenomenal at what she does, so if she has your date BOOK IT!
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Tristan T. Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect event with Upbeat Occasions

We used Upbeat Occasions for our wedding. Chris was amazing and so easy to work with. He made the entire pre-event planning process easy and needed only a few initial song suggestions to build an incredible playlist. He kept the night moving and we had people dancing all night long (including those who don't usually dance). Would definitely recommend Chris and Upbeat Occasions.
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Abigail C. Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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Upbeat occasions and Caroline were the best dj we could have asked for, for our wedding! So easy to work with from the first meeting to the last! The dance floor was moving all night all! We truly enjoyed her!
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Real Weddings

Katrina & Nicholas
13 photos · 10/10/2020
Motier & Siai-Anne
8 photos · 08/09/2020

Team

Motier Haskins
Motier Haskins
Dj/Mc

Mo has been an entertainer for over 8 years, originally playing at parties and then eventually moving into weddings and clubs. He is currently doing a variety of events, from Sweet 16’s to weddings to bars/clubs to backyard graduation events. He frequently volunteers his time and skills to benefits (most prominently Nick’s Fight to Be Healed). His favorite era of music to play is all Late 80s/90s/ Early 2000s, primarily 90s hip hop and dance pop being my favorite.

Jacque Ecuyer
Jacque Ecuyer
Ordained Minister and MC

Jacque is not only an MC with nonstop energy and charisma but also an ordained minister with over 100 weddings officiated. He is very talented in being able to win over any crowd as well as keep the energy at a high level.

He has officiated weddings from 50 people to 250 and his impeccable attention to detail takes the stress away from the couple so they can focus on their big day.

Chris Wright
Chris Wright
Dj/Mc

Meet Chris Wright! Chris is an experienced DJ for 25 years. He started DJ'ing Military Base Clubs while in the US Navy back in the 90s in Norfolk-Virginia Beach, VA. He started working professionally as a Wedding and Special Events DJ in 1995. He has worked venues big and small from backyard parties to some of the most elegant and extravagant venues in America! Chris knows a wide range of music from many genres and generations. From Swing to Hip-Hop or 1940s to the 21st century, he has it all and he knows it all. Chris is also a great MC with the smooth silky voice of a radio jock.

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
North Country Nuptials North Country Nuptials Wedding Officiants

Cannot say enough about Caroline. Her passion for music and creating the best experience for her clients is amazing. If you want someone to be as excited about your wedding as you are, you should hire Upbeat Occasions!

CAJ Photography CAJ Photography Wedding Photographers

As a wedding photographer, I depend on the DJ to keep the party moving and make sure that guests are on the dance floor all night long. Caroline is great at doing just that. I always look forward to working with her because I know the wedding will be top notch with her behind the DJ booth. She is one of the most personable, professional and talented DJ out there, so if your looking for a DJ for your wedding or event, don't hesitate to book Upbeat Occasions. You'll be happy you did. Scott Rougia CAJ Photography

Kate Taylor Events and Weddings Kate Taylor Events and Weddings Wedding Planners

Caroline has made it easy to work with as a Wedding Planner with her planning and timelines for events. Her energy welcomes the guest and keeps them excited and engaged throughout the wedding. She customizes your event to make it unique and special to each couple, creating a different experience for every wedding she does. I would recommend her to all my couples not only looking for great music but a great wedding professional who is going to make your day memorable and interactive.

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