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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

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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

Reviews of Upbeat Occasions

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Upbeat Occasions earns glowing reviews for DJ Caroline and her team, praised for attentive planning tools, responsiveness, and flawless timeline management. They read the room expertly and keep dance floors full all night, with extras like photo booths, bilingual DJs, dance lessons, and officiants. Reviewers highly recommend them.

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Upbeat Occasions earns glowing reviews for DJ Caroline and her team, praised for attentive planning tools, responsiveness, and flawless timeline management. They read the room expertly and keep dance floors full all night, with extras like photo booths, bilingual DJs, dance lessons, and officiants. Reviewers highly recommend them.

Cathy E.
Cathy Sent on 06/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Upbeat Occasions/DJ Caroline!

Music creates the vibe and is one of the MOST important things at any party….We are still on Cloud 9 as I write this. I cannot even begin to express how incredible DJ Caroline and Upbeat Occasions are. They sure do live up to their name! They nailed it! Start to finish. DJ Caroline absolutely went above and beyond to ensure that our day was totally perfect. There were many pre-meetings to determine the Bride and Groom’s vibe and a very fun and easy to use music portal for us to add our favorite songs (so important) and list out the flow of the day. DJ Caroline made it very clear that the entire day should be exactly what the Bride and Groom want. Throughout, she was fun, timely, and professional. On the big day, She maintained the flow of each event, announced all the key moments, and was a master of reading the room. When I say that the dance floor never stopped, I mean it. People were dancing and smiling all night and never left the dance floor. She kept the room, highly energized and happy. I truly can’t say enough, but a sincere thank you to Upbeat Occasions/DJ Caroline, and her assistant A’livija, for putting your heart and soul into our good time. You could see genuinely at each event, DJ Caroline was ALL IN and fully committed to creating the best time ever! She really cared about the Bride and Groom. People are still talking about our wedding. On top of everything I’ve just said, they were extremely reasonable price-wise and you will not regret making them a key role in your special day! Signed, A very grateful Mother and Father of the Bride.
Paige
Paige Sent on 04/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend!

We had an amazing experience working with Caroline for our wedding. She truly listened to everything we wanted and helped bring our vision to life. We were able to choose the songs that were most meaningful to us, and she perfectly complemented them with great selections that kept the energy flowing throughout the night.
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Buffy Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The McAllister Wedding 10/04/25

Our day was absolutely wonderful!! When you have the perfect DJ it becomes the wedding everyone talks about. We still have guests talking about the amazing job Caroline and Upbeat Occasions did with our wedding!!
It was such a stress-free process working with Upbeat. We knew right away we picked the best in the 518/607/315 area code. Who knew it code be so easy to pick music and have everything and then some at your wedding. Upbeat even had us hooked up with the perfect photo booth that fit our wedding size.
From the start of the wedding ceremony our music we picked was arrangement perfectly and the way we wanted it. The wedding guest danced from the moment she started playing and never stop until three hours later with no breaks at all!! Caroline had everyone moving, shaking and twisting the night way!! Even the groom who doesn't danced was on the dance floor dancing.
Upbeat Occasions even booked our amazing to St. Lucia Sandals Grande. It was easy and took no time at all to have it booked and out of the way with no worries. From the airfare to the trip and the perfect resort. We did not have one issue traveling or checking in and out.
Thank you Upbeat and the amazing Caroline for the perfect wedding entertainment ever!! Thank you for the most fabulous honeymoon we could have ever asked for!!!
If you haven't booked with Upbeat, you definitely have not booked with the BEST!!!
Ariana
Ariana Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best day and a packed dance floor!

Caroline from the minute we met her we knew she would fit perfectly with our wedding. She is friendly, supportive, has amazing taste in music, and great with communication. Her website makes planning the entire night easy with separate places to enter songs for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. She is also thorough with her intake so that the night goes by without a hitch. She seamlessly blended music throughout the night that fit perfectly and never had the awkward down time between songs. If you’re looking for someone to absolutely pack your dance floor, she’s your girl! The entire night we were on the dance floor, along with nearly every guest! We cannot thank her enough for being part of our day and feel so lucky to have had such an awesome DJ! We would highly recommend her to anyone!
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 10/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Pumps our the jams!

Caroline was the absolute best from start to finish! It was easy to set up a "set" list of music we wanted to hear, but she also added her own spin and blended the music perfectly. We allowed her to take requests from our guests, and she even found some very obscure songs that my guests wanted, which really made the night special. It was easy to talk to her and explain the vibe of the event. It was also nice that she teamed up with someone who has photobooths, and they were excellent as well. Her setup was very unique and looked really great, not bulky at all, which was really great to see. You truly can't go wrong with Upbeat Occasions.
Kerri
Kerri Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best!!!

We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ! From the start, the planning process was super easy thanks to their online planner, which made picking songs and setting the timeline stress-free. On the wedding day, Caroline absolutely nailed it!! the music was perfect from start to finish, and she kept the energy high on the dance floor all night long. Caroline added special little touches throughout the day that made everything feel personal and memorable, and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had! If you want a DJ who makes planning simple and the celebration unforgettable, Upbeat Occasions is the one!
Dana
Dana Sent on 08/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Chris Set The VIBES!

We hired Chris to DJ our wedding at the Canfield and wow did he deliver! We received so many compliments on the music, vibes, and organization, and Chris tailored our day exactly to our dreams. Chris, thank you for your responsiveness, kindness, and excellent set list. We are so glad we got to work with you!
Gabriela
Gabriela Sent on 07/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Experience!

Upbeat Occasions connected us with Jennifer, a bilingual dance instructor and DJ, who was the perfect fit for our wedding! The lights, emcee, and overall vibe were perfect to celebrate. They were flexible with the rain situation we experienced and even took a quad up to the top of the mountain to provide a microphone for our officiant. 10/10 services and would highly recommend taking advantage of taking a few dance lessons with Jen before the big day!
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend!

DJ Caroline was an absolute gem to work with! From start to finish, she was professional, attentive, and she absolutely nailed the vibe we were going for. The music was such a huge part of what made our day magical. Delivered beyond our expectations.

DJ Caroline read the crowd perfectly, kept the energy up, and blended all kinds of music perfectly. I enjoy looking back at our photos and seeing everyone have a blast on the dance floor. She also handled the timeline perfectly. We did not need to worry about anything and we got to enjoy the night.

If you're looking for a DJ who truly cares, this is the one. We recommend them a thousand times over. To DJ Caroline, thank you for helping make our day a celebration we will never forget!
Pete
Pete Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and Fun

Caroline did an amazing job setting an intimate and beautiful mood for our ceremony, and then single-handedly cranking things up to make our wedding reception the dance party of the century!!

She took the time to get to know us, and get a sense of what our family and friends were like. We had let her know that our crowd most likely weren’t going to spend much time on the dance floor, and we were surprised and absolutely thrilled to see that she immediately had every one of our guests up and dancing. And dancing all night!

She was truly wonderful and kind, and so much fun and we would recommend her and Upbeat Occasions to anyone planning a special event.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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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