Creating memorable events one "BEAT" at a time
$1,800 starting price
Willing to travel outside of NY!
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Caroline Garreau
OWNER/DJ
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Happy Wedding Planning and congratulations on your engagement. Upbeat Occasions is based in Watervliet, NY, and is a small company that focuses on making your day unique, upbeat, and special. I am big on getting to know my couples on a more personal level, really get a sense of their music style and their love story. I offer suggestions but truly enjoy hearing new ideas from the couple and implementing them on their wedding day. I use a detailed online planner that is user-friendly and extremely helpful in the planning process. I am new to The Knot so you will see that I do not have many reviews. However, if you go to Weddingwire, you will see over 80 reviews from recent couples. Happy planning and I look forward to speaking with you!
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- Caroline GarreauOwner/DJHappy Wedding Planning! Thanks for coming to our page. I LOVE weddings. The planning, meetings, talking music and building a relationship prior to the big day. I started Upbeat Occasions in 2016. We focus mainly on weddings but do deejay other events like Sweet 16's, school dances and corporate events.
- Motier HaskinsDj/McMo has been an entertainer for about 10 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. By day he is a therapist, currently within a private practice specializing in LGBTQ and Transgender adults, but Mo has worked with children in the past as well. He currently has two Masters degrees (one in Forensic Mental Health and the other in Counseling and Community Psychology). Along with deejaying, he is a fitness coach (Crossfit, Olympic Weightlifting, and Strongman) where he has used his deejaying experience to fuse both together and has released his own types of workout mixes for anyone to listen to. Mo uses music and DJing to create a vibe and atmosphere to bring people together for a common goal. His thought process is “How can I make your event go from great to amazing?” at all times.
- Chris WrightDj/McMeet 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.
- Becca MolaroDj/MCMusician, producer, and DJ, Becca has been in the music industry for 10 years. What started as a hobby, turned into a lifestyle. With an Associate’s Degree in Music Business, Becca started mixing and creating music for haunted houses. While performing as a drummer in local band, she became intrigued by the power of influencing moods with music. In 2019, with a little practice and her music theory background, she started DJing weddings, graduation parties, birthday parties and mitzvahs. When she is not performing at an event, Becca spends her time as an Office Manager in Healthcare, exploring the world, and enjoying new music in the local music scenes. For her, DJing is all about breaking the resistance barrier of the dance floor and making sure everyone is having a great time. Her favorite areas of music to play include Hip Hop, 90s, Rock N’ Roll, and EDM.
- Jen CornellDj/Mc/Dance teacherJennifer Cornell is our newest DJ to the team, but don’t let that fool you. Within minutes of talking with her, you will see her passion for music, dance and Latin culture. She is a frequent worldwide traveler to a variety of destinations from Kenya to The Galapagos Islands. Jen is a Spanish Teacher and bilingual speaker with a Master’s degree, having taught 25 years from 5th grade to college level students. Several evenings you will find Jen instructing Latin, Swing or Ballroom dance to a variety of ability levels. Jen is familiar with numerous styles of music and many of her dance students comment that her choices in music are refreshing and exciting and lead to getting the dance floor filled up and moving. Given the opportunity, Jen would love to teach your guests a different dance move (recently she personalized a line dance for a bride). If you would like help with choreography of your first dance, Jen can help too.
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5.0
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Upbeat Occasions received glowing reviews for their wedding services, particularly for their DJs like Caroline, Chris, Becca, and Mo. Customers appreciated the personalized attention, responsiveness, and professionalism of the staff, mentioning specific names like DJ Caroline for her exceptional service, communication, and ability to keep the dance floor lively. The inclusion of services like photo booths added to the overall positive experience. The company's interactive online portal for music selection and consistent communication were also highlighted as major positives by reviewers, making Upbeat Occasions highly recommended for weddings and events.Review photos
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Bryanna L
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5.0
11/02/2024
We booked Upbeat Occasions for our wedding on 10/26/2024. DJ Caroline was a perfect fit for everything we wanted for our big day! From start to finish, she was in touch and wanted to make sure all of our needs were met! She would even send little messages as the day got closer to share how excited she was! We had several meetings with her and we left each meeting so glad that we made the decision to work with her. She was so responsive, kind, and genuinely wanted to make sure everything we wanted for this big day, we got! On the day of, she was on top of it! She even knew our family members by name! She was communicating with us throughout the entire wedding, making sure everything that we talked about was being executed! She played all of our favorite songs and the dance floor was filled the entire night…. Literally until the last song! I had some really specific timing with some songs for our ceremony and she never made me feel like any request was silly, she was open to everything I asked for and was so encouraging the entire time. I would highly recommend Upbeat Occasions and DJ Caroline to be a part of your wedding. She was the perfect DJ for our wedding and we appreciated her and how comfortable she made us feel throughout the entire planning process! Thanks, DJ Caroline!
Vendor response 11/03/2024
Wow! Thank you Bryanna and John! It was truly an amazing day from your fun "friends" relat...
ed ceremony, to your wedding party bomb, and the awesome dance party! Much love always
Jessica S
5.0
10/20/2024
Upbeat Occasions gave us such a wonderful night. DJ Chris is so kind and we had many compliments of him! The photo booth was a blast!
Vendor response 10/22/2024
Thank you so much Jessica! Much love always
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Nikki G
5.0
10/16/2024
I would hire Upbeat Occasions again and again. The owner, Caroline is wonderful and through her industry connections she put us in touch with some amazing performers to bring our special day to the next level. Our DJ, Becca, was so attentive and considerate of all our preferences. Working with her leading up to the event was a breeze and day-of, she absolutely NAILED the vibe and kept the party going all night. Dan, our photo booth attendant was also great, and our guests definitely kept him working hard all night long! As an aside, the mirror photo booth was a huge hit and is WELL worth the added expense. People had a blast with it and some of our favorite pictures from the night came from that booth. We found their prices to be reasonable and their services were top-notch. I'd recommend this vendor to anybody.
Kristine E
5.0
10/12/2024
If you are starting your wedding planning journey and you are looking for a DJ who truly cares about what they do, you are looking in the right place. If I could Caroline a 30/5 stars I would. Caroline was patient with my husband and I as we have an emotional tie to music and it took us a bit to figure out what we wanted. She ultimately checked in and guided us through this process. Caroline played music que'd at exactly the right time and mixed wonderfully. My wedding attendants all raved at what range she was able to play to keep everyone engaged. But not only did she do a stellar job DJing... she was an exceptional MC. She kept the day moving and checked in with us every step of the way and for two people (my husband and I) who are always making decisions on the fly, she was dream to work with. I was never worried about a thing and what more could you ask for? So much love and praise to Caroline and the upbeat occasions team!! We will be telling everyone we know about our amazing experience! ❤️
Lisa S
5.0
10/05/2024
Caroline and Chris were fantastic! They were super responsive to all our emails. Chris was our DJ for the wedding and he did an amazing job! Our venue, friends, and family were all so impressed. I am so happy with went with them!
Sarah K
5.0
10/01/2024
Mo Haskins from Upbeat Occasions was the DJ for our wedding and boy did he knock it out of the park! From the beginning I made clear to Mo that we wanted our reception to be fun. We wanted people on the dance floor and a mix of oldies/modern songs that would appeal to all of our guests. My exact words to Mo at the end of the night were, “You understood the assignment!” 😉 If I had to plan our reception all over again, I would hire Mo again in a heartbeat AND I received so many compliments from our guests. Thank you, Mo, for making our reception just as I always imagined it!
Vendor response 10/01/2024
Thank you so much! We were honored to be part of your wedding day! Much love always!
Taylor O
5.0
9/07/2024
Hands-down our wedding would not have been the same without Caroline absolutely setting the most perfect tone for the night! She exceeded all of our expectations and absolutely read the room and the guests to create the most perfect mashups and transitions that kept the dance floor alive and popping all night! I truly believe she was a game changer for our wedding and the experience our guests had! We went with the package that included the photobooth with Dan and we have zero regrets! That was another crucial part of adding to our guests’ experiences! Everyone raved about how much fun they had in the photobooth! Dan and Caroline are must haves if you want your guests to experience a wedding that’s in a league of its own!
Ashley L
5.0
7/12/2024
Caroline was absolutely amazing! She communicated throughout the entire process leading up to our wedding and throughout the entire night of. She made sure everything ran smoothly and kept everyone on the dance floor. I highly recommend upbeat occasions!
Vendor response 07/26/2024
Thank you Ashley! It was my pleasure to be part of your amazing wedding. I had so much wit...
h with you, Jack and your friends and family!
Kaye S
5.0
7/08/2024
Caroline at Upbeat Occasions was phenomenal! She was professional, on time, matched our playlist requirements perfectly and was flexible when people requested a song; even coming up to me first to be sure we were ok with it! Stellar service, a very cool and down to earth women and sooo much fun! She kept the crowd engaged and dancing, even showing them how to do the cupid shuffle, getting them hyped for the bouquet toss, and guiding them when we needed to change rooms or going from dinner to speeches to cake cutting. Best DJ I have ever heard; her mixes and style were unmatched! Thank you Caroline for making our day SO fun and memorable! 10/10 would recommend!!
Vendor response 07/26/2024
Thank you so much Kaye for your kind words. I had an absolutely wonderful time with you an...
d Harrison and your friends and family. What a rocking wedding.
Gemma F
5.0
7/06/2024
Caroline did a phenomenal job keeping the timeline running smoothly. She totally grasped what vibe we were going for and made sure everyone was happy with the music.
I loved working with Caroline and would recommend her to ANYONE.
Vendor response 07/08/2024
Thank you Gemma and Nick! I had a blast dancing and partying with you and your guests. The...
Killers, T, Swift and other fun artists!!! I loved all of your unique touches on your wedding day!!! Much love always
Tawnya N
5.0
6/21/2024
Chris did a great job hosting our event!
Vendor response 07/26/2024
Thank you Tawnya! We look forward to work with you again for future events.
Taejin K
5.0
6/02/2024
Caroline DJ'd for us at our wedding in Saratoga. From the beginning she kept us on track with a very organized planner system as well as giving us reminders and recommendations for songs! During the wedding she kept the energy going and also had great song selections for different parts. I would strong recommend having Caroline as your DJ if you are in the area!
Vendor response 06/03/2024
Thank you so much TJ and Katie! It was an absolutely beautiful day at Canfield Casino! I l...
oved your choreographed dance too! Much love always!
Caroline
JULIA B
5.0
5/15/2024
The Upbeat Occasions crew was wonderful to work with.
Truly professional, punctual, and flexible for my event and I couldn't have asked for more!
Vendor response 06/03/2024
Thank you so much! We look forward to working with you again in the future!
Tristan T
5.0
12/31/2023
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.
Vendor response 07/26/2024
Thank you Tristan for your kind words!
Abigail P
5.0
12/04/2023
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!
Vendor response 07/26/2024
Thank you Abby! It was an absolute pleasure being part of your amazing day!!! MUCH LOVE AL...
WAYS!!
Brittany N
5.0
10/22/2023
My wife & I were just married on October 14th and Caroline was the DJ at our wedding. From the moment we met her and chose to work with her we knew she would be the perfect fit for our big day and that we were in great hands! We cannot say enough good about her. She was always available for any questions we had, answered quickly each time, and was so wonderful to talk with.
The wedding website Upbeat Occasions utilizes so you can customize your music for the day of was user friendly and allows you to go step by step with choosing all the music you'll need. The day of Caroline checked in with us constantly to make sure we were okay with previous choices we had made or if we wanted to make last minute changes during the ceremony/reception. She was beyond flexible! The music was awesome and she brought the vibes!!!! Thank you Caroline! It wouldn't have been the same without you
Alessandria D
5.0
10/14/2023
Caroline was a pleasure to work with and kept our guests on the dance floor. She was very organized from the beginning stages and ensured that what we envisioned for our wedding came to life. During the planning meeting, she offered lots of helpful suggestions and I liked that because this was the first wedding I ever planned.
The other part that we loved about Upbeat Occasions was the fact that they can provide an officiant as part of their services. This was a Godsend and we loved working with Jacque. He helped make sure our ceremony went off without a hitch.
Kimberly H
5.0
10/13/2023
Jen was absolutely amazing! From start to finish and after! There was constant communication, and tips and suggestions, the lighting was phenomenal! Highly suggest upbeat occasions & DJ Jen!
Raven V
5.0
9/08/2023
Caroline was an amazing DJ, very insightful and helpful leading up to the wedding and on the day of. All songs were on queue and kept the party very lively. Upbeat Occasions helped made our special day perfect.
Vendor response 09/25/2023
Thank you so much for your kinds words. What a super fun day with you two. I will never fo...
rget Raven riding in on his motorcycle to Kashmir. Sooo cool.
Cheryl V
5.0
9/07/2023
Upbeat Occasions DJ Chris Wright was a great addition to our company get together.
The play list was perfect.
Chris's friendly nature and assistance in our raffles is why I would highly recommend him and Upbeat Occasions for your occasion.
Bill C
5.0
8/11/2023
Caroline from Upbeat Occasions was tremendous. She worked effortlessly with us to plan the whole day music for the wedding. She seamlessly worked with all of our other vendors to give us a magical wedding day.
Bill & Colleen
Howie L
5.0
7/26/2023
DJ Caroline was so easy to work with! She met with us several times in advance to walk us through the planning process, had a simple to use online portal, and had a great sense of our guests' taste in music. People were dancing all night! DJ Caroline got a huge round of applause at the end of our reception. We also appreciated the educator's discount on top of an already great value. Highly recommend booking DJ Caroline for your event!
Melanie B
5.0
7/15/2023
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!
Vendor response 07/16/2023
Wow! Thank you for your kind words. It was a truly and beautiful day filled with love.
Jessica M
5.0
7/09/2023
Caroline was the absolute best! She was so friendly, personable, and made us feel like old friends. Her skills were noticed by all and she made sure our day was the best one yet! Every little detail was touched when we worked with her. I would recommend her to anyone looking to plan an event! We wouldn't go anywhere else for future parties!
Vendor response 07/11/2023
Thank you so much! I had an absolute blast with you and V.
Much love always
Leslee N
5.0
6/17/2023
Everything from planning to the big day went smoothly. Super communicative, friendly and accommodating.
Ashley W
5.0
6/09/2023
Caroline from Upbeat Occasions was fantastic! We used Upbeat Occasions for our wedding and it was the best choice we made! Caroline was incredibly responsive in the planning process and answered every question we had. She listened to everything we wanted and made sure we didn't forget anything. Upbeat Occasions has a planning portal that helps count down the days to your wedding, keep track of payments, add songs to playlists and plan the whole event. We even got our officiant from the same service, Chris. He was incredible too! Very kind and helped us plan our ceremony! We love them! Highly Recommend!
Vendor response 07/11/2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Much love always
Lauren S
5.0
1/10/2023
DJ Chris did a wonderful job making sure everything went smoothly on our wedding day and ensuring that the dance floor was full all night! Overall, he and Caroline made sure that we had our playlist/timeline planning materials well in advance, all of our questions were answered in a timely manner and made sure to conference call with us a few weeks prior to our wedding to make sure we were on the same page regarding the timeline and flow of our wedding. We also loved the photobooth service that was reccomended by Upbeat Occasions. It was really nice to have the photobooth operator, Becca, there to encourage guests to get a picture and use the provided props. We really loved seeing all of the pictures after the wedding!
Colleen M
5.0
10/30/2022
Caroline was amazing ! She was great to work with and very flexible when it came to last minute changes to the “schedule”. Her website is super user friendly, the photo booth was amazing and the dance floor was never empty ! Thank you Caroline for being so great and so so helpful ! Book with her and your sure to have an amazing wedding !
Robert M
5.0
7/15/2022
Caroline was a wonderful DJ for our big day. She met with us in person to discuss our style, then followed up with a video meeting to confirm all the details. She provided great resources to help us plan our day. She was quick to respond to any questions and totally down to make changes if needed. The day of the wedding she was professional, flexible, and fun. She handled everything like a pro and the dance floor was hopping! She got rave reviews from our guests and we are so happy with our choice to book Upbeat Occasions.
Kelly V
5.0
8/24/2019
When we sat down with Caroline, I clearly remember telling her that I am a dancer. And I did not want a band at my wedding- I wanted a dance party, and I wanted to know my counts. Caroline led the worlds greatest 4 hour non stop dance party- with songs ranging from “Make Damn Sure” by Taking Back Sunday to her own homemade dance mixes to our grandparents favorites. She helped us blend music for our first dance with an overlay of our high school yearbook inscriptions and also made a special song compilation for a special dance with my brother in law. Caroline is a special education teacher, and helped us pull off a dance with my brother in law who has Down syndrome.
Caroline is the whole package as a human and as a DJ. We would book her again for our wedding, and might bring more parties up her way ;)
You guys made our night everything we asked for and more- thank you!!
Dan M
5.0
7/31/2019
Caroline was recommended to us by our wedding planner at The Century House, and we could not have been happier! At our first meeting with Caroline, we could tell that she was going to be a lot of fun, and that she would be the right person for the job.
It was great to be able to select some music from her online library for her to play during the different parts of the reception. We love a lot of different types of music and Caroline filled in the gaps of our selections perfectly. She started out strong out of the gate, getting everyone up out of their chairs and onto the dance floor. She kept the energy alive all throughout the night, and the music selection was spot on!
Everyone had nothing but great things to say about her and her music, and it catered perfectly to our friends and family. If you are considering Caroline and Upbeat Occasions for your next event, we couldn't recommend her more!
Thank you for making our reception the party of the year Caroline!
-Dan and Kelly Mitchell
Kerensa R
5.0
4/16/2019
Caroline was simply amazing. Throughout the night, I had guests coming up to tell me how phenomenal she was, and what fun it was to be on the dance floor with her leading the way. She did a perfect mix of songs, without all the nonsense a lot of DJs seem to want to add in, and there wasn’t a single moment when the dancing lulled.
Brittany S
5.0
1/21/2019
My friends and family continue to rave to me about how much they loved DJ Caroline at our wedding. She was so easy to work with during the planning process, and had so many different, fun options to choose from to personalize our wedding to our taste. People were on the dance floor all night, and she really knew how to read the crowd. The selfie station was a huge hit as well! Caroline is a top notch professional.
Thank you for making our big day unforgettable!!
Carissa F
5.0
10/12/2018
5 stars is not enough for Caroline from Upbeat Occasions. From the first conversation my husband and I had with her, we knew she was going to be the perfect fit for our big day. Caroline exceeded our expectations and was one of the main reasons why we had such a perfect wedding day. Caroline went above and beyond and everything that is included when you book with her is just unheard of, we had ceremony music and acoustics, personalized monogram/ uplighting, music and interactive games during cocktail hour, music for dinner, and of coarse music for dancing. In addition she worked diligently so that we could have a slideshow of pictures of my husband and I and then for the parent dances (mother/son, father/daughter), and she provided the sparklers for the sparkler send off. You truly cannot get better than Caroline, her knowledge, experience, professionalism, and personality far exceeds anything than I've seen. She listened to what we wanted and was willing to go outside the box at times, she gave suggestions that complimented what we wanted, and truly cared about making our wedding day one of a kind. All of our guests had the best time and at the end of the night they didn't want to get off the dance floor. I cannot say it enough, Caroline is the best in the business and you will only be disappointed if you don't choose her for your event!!
Tracy M
5.0
6/09/2018
DJ Caroline is amazing! We found Upbeat Occasions after my brother went to a wedding and got Caroline's card; he has gone to so many weddings and so I take my brother's recommendations very seriously. From the first meeting to the last, Caroline was fun, professional, easy-going, and well-organized. We always felt like we were in good hands and it really paid off on our wedding day. The party went strong for the entire evening and everybody had songs played that they loved. So many people came up to me after our wedding and said that she was fantastic. Thank you so much for making our day so much fun!
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