Wedding DJs in Albany

Lex

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

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 :)

Kelly

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Beyond 5 stars! Eric and Dillon were absolutely incredible DJs and made our wedding day unforgettable. They truly listened to what we wanted, respected our vision, and kept the energy exactly where it needed to be all night long. They handled every moment seamlessly—from the ceremony to the reception—and kept the dance floor packed. They made everything flow effortlessly!!!!! Their music choices were spot on, their timing was perfect, and they created such an amazing atmosphere for us and our guests. We would recommend Eric and Dillon over and over again to anyone looking for DJs who are talented, organized, and genuinely care about making your day perfect. 🎶✨

We absolutely loved working with Kyle and Austin! From the very beginning, they were incredibly responsive and professional, answering questions we had and even asking thoughtful ones we hadn't though our ourselves! Kyle offered great tips on song choices and really took the time to understand the vibe we wanted for our wedding day. They kept everything running smoothly, from the ceremony to the very last dance song. The dance floor was full through the night and he had such a good sense of when to keep the energy high or slow things down just a bit :) He truly knows how to read a crowd! Above all, Kyle was dependable, communicative, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We could’ve have asked for a better Dj team!

Daniel

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Everything about the pre-wedding prep to the actual playlist was exactly what we wanted (including some very unique song choices). 10/10 service!

Cassandra

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Karen and Paul made our music dreams for our wedding come true. Paul recorded and performed an original instrumental version of "Beauty and the Beast" for our processional and it absolutely blew us away. They managed our timeline of events so seamlessly and kept the dance floor full the entire night. On top of that, the up lighting, the powerpoint with our photos, and their energy were an incredible addition to our wedding in upstate NY. Would highly recommend and so many guests raved about them afterwards.

Special thanks to Conway Entertainment and especially to our DJ, Dez Wilson. DJ Dez Wilson did an outstanding job, great music, perfect timing, and an amazing atmosphere throughout the event. Highly recommended.

Jocelyn

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Mike was absolutely amazing!  He goes above and beyond for you to make sure things go smooth, fun and timely from day one of booking to your wedding day. He’s responsive, professional and energetic. I am so glad we booked him, we had the best music.

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

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

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!!!