Wedding DJs in Albany

Lex

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DJ Chizzzik, a.k.a. Tim is not just a great "wedding DJ," but a great DJ, period. We hired DJ Chizzzik for our wedding at the Canfield Casino in October 2025. We had around 60 guests, most of whom were in their mid-20s to early-30s, along with a few people around our parents age (Gen X/young boomer). The most important thing to us was that our guests would all have fun at our wedding. Our love of music is what brought my husband and I together when we first met. It was so awesome that we could partner with someone like DJ Chizzzik, whose love for music comes across instantly. When you just watch videos of him on his IG or on Youtube, he can effortlessly mix together different genres, eras, and beats. He understands the power of music from both a technical and emotional standpoint. Your DJ choice is really important, not just for the feeling on the dancefloor, but also to help guests understand where to be, what to do next, and where to look in a huge room. DJ Chizzzik sent us a thoughtful questionnaire that made it easy for us to think through all the choices we had to make, and made the announcements we needed, without any of the cringe-y stuff a “traditional wedding DJ” tends to lean on. In the questionnaire, we also had a chance to fill in some of our favorite music (we shared a playlist of some of our favorite songs), choose the mood we wanted to set for different parts of the evening (cocktail hour, pre-ceremony, songs for specific moments, etc), and add in a “do not play” list. When we chatted live before the wedding, DJ Chizzzik reassured us that we would not feel like we were at a high school dance, which is exactly the vibe I think most couples want to avoid. On the wedding day, everything felt easy and most importantly, fun. Our ceremony music was perfectly cued. During the reception, people were having fun on our dance floor was from the time it opened to the very last song. DJ Chizzzik did an impressive job of building out the entire night from our initial list of songs, creating different "moods" throughout the night, weaving together everything from reggaeton to disco to Playboi Carti. It was so special to feel all of these parts of our life coming together, and to be surrounded by our closest friends and family. Weeks later, our friends and family are still telling us just how great the music was and how much fun they had. One word of caution: If you book DJ Chizzzik, bring a pair of shoes you can dance in. Lots of our guests switched out of their dress shoes later on so they could keep partying all night long :)

Eric and Dillon were hands-down the BEST DJs we could’ve asked for. They didn’t just play music — they brought the energy. Our dance floor was packed from the very start, and the glow batons, fog gun, and sparklers took everything to a whole new level. They even custom-edited our songs for walking down the aisle and for our first dances, which made those moments feel so personal and perfect. The planning process was very easy. The app they use is super easy to navigate, and they were always responsive, easy to talk to, and genuinely took the time to understand exactly what we wanted. We’ve had so many guests tell us it was the most fun they have had at a wedding, and we truly owe so much of that to Eric and Dillon. Absolutely incredible.

Vinny was absolutely incredible and on top of everything. I booked so far in advance, since I was living in a different state than my wedding, and Vinny explained the whole process to me in the beginning, so I never felt like I was behind in planning or missing something. My husband and I added songs to the list we wanted played even a few days before the wedding, and Vinny answered right away. During the wedding, Vinny kept the vibes going, and knew exactly when to play slow songs and ensured there was something for everyone. All of our friends and family keep saying that it was the best wedding they have ever been to and there was never a time the dance floor was empty. I couldn't recommend Motion DJs enough. They are the best!!!

DJ Bob with Electric Blue was absolutely fantastic! We couldn’t have asked for a better party host! Bob kept the hits coming and the sound quality was fabulous. We cannot recommend Bob and the Electric Blue crew!

Mary

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From the moment we met Paul and Karen we knew we wanted to work with Saratoga Sound. They are both so friendly, kind and extremely responsive. Each meeting with them exceed the next. In the week leading up to our wedding, we had our final meeting and it eased our nerves so much. You could tell they just understood our vision and boy did they nail it on the big day!!! What a classy yet extremely fun and energetic wedding we had. We received so many compliments about how our dance floor was packed the whole time. The Photo Booth provided by them was also such a hit! All in all, the best part was how we could trust them both to play the songs we wanted but also really read the room. Each song blended into the next. I think that is what you really want to find in a DJ. Five stars all the way! Don’t think twice! Book them!!

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding DJ, Nate Miller. He was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, the music was exactly what we had imagined and perfectly matched the vibe of our day. He kept the energy high, the dance floor packed, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about how great the DJ was. We’re so grateful for the unforgettable atmosphere he created. Highly recommend!

Mike was outstanding as the DJ for our wedding on November 7th. From the ceremony through the final song, he executed every detail flawlessly. The dance floor was energetic all night, with a natural flow that kept guests fully engaged. Mike was organized, attentive to preferences, and precise in honoring every request, including our do-not-play list. Mike’s photo booth added an interactive, memorable element that our guests truly loved. If you’re searching for a DJ who brings professionalism, energy, and effortless coordination, we highly recommend Mike “The Music Man” Garrasi for your Upstate NY wedding.

Shawn was a tremendous professional from start to finish. He made sure to get to know us, and understand what we wanted our wedding to be. He was remarkably patient, and willing to work with us as we changed our minds a few times on what we were looking to do. He made sure that our event was one to remember, and everyone who attended would go on to commend the music, its sound quality, and overall vibe that Shawn was able to ensure was from the first song he played through the final one. He made sure to check in with us to know precisely what we needed, and was never intrusive with his timing or inquiries. His thoughtful inquiry led to an immediately full dance floor and our guests talking about it for weeks to come! I cannot imagine how he could have created a better environment or more fun experience. He comes with our most emphatic recommendations!

Nicole

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DJ Lee came highly recommended by a family member who worked as a bridal captain for 20 years, so I knew we were in great hands. He set up 3 separate sound systems for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception so the music was perfect at every part of the day. Guests especially loved that he also played the piano during cocktail hour, which added such a special touch. He kept the energy up throughout the night, the dance floor was full all night long, and he did an excellent job handling all the formalities and transitions.

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!!!