Katrina Lai - Chinese and English Civil Celebrant & MC - Marriage Celebrants South Yarra

5-Star Awards Winner 2025

Thanks to reviews from couples on Easy Weddings

OVERVIEW

Katrina Lai is a Melbourne Marriage Celebrant, Reception MC and coordinator known for creating weddings that feel seamless, heartfelt and beautifully held from ceremony to celebration.

As the ABIA Victorian MC of the Year Winner in 2024 and 2025, and a Top 5 ABIA Celebrant finalist in both years, Katrina brings a rare balance of calm presence and confident energy across the entire day.

She doesn’t just officiate or host, she reads the room, guides each moment, and ensures everything flows naturally so you can be fully present.

Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Hakka, Katrina specialises in bilingual and multicultural weddings, helping every guest feel included in a way that feels effortless and genuine.

From your first “I do” to the final dance, she brings the right energy at the right moments - warm, steady and quietly in control.

What you’ll love
One seamless experience from ceremony to reception
A consistent voice across your day, so everything feels connected, well-paced and easy.

Calm, confident guidance when it matters most
From nerves before the aisle to keeping your reception on track, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

Award-winning across both Celebrant and MC roles
Recognised at the highest level in Victoria for both ceremony delivery and reception hosting.

Multilingual weddings hosted beautifully
Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Hakka, with a natural, inclusive bilingual flow.

Personal, thoughtful storytelling
A ceremony that feels truly you - warm, engaging and genuinely meaningful.

Highlights
ABIA MC of the Year Winner 2024 & 2025
ABIA Celebrant Top 5 Finalist 2024 & 2025
Easy Weddings 5 Star Supplier
Melbourne-based, available across Victoria
Bilingual and multicultural wedding specialist

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Location

Service Area Melbourne, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

FAQ

Do you only do Bilingual weddings?

Nope! I do English-only ceremonies and weddings too as I'm an Aussie-born Chinese.

Reviews

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Planning with Katrina gives couples a calm, confident start, thanks to her thorough preparation, personalised storytelling, and seamless day coordination. She shines as a bilingual celebrant and MC, weaving English, Mandarin, and Cantonese to bring both families in, while coordinating with venues and vendors to keep the run sheet on track. Guests consistently praise her warm energy, engaging delivery, and heartfelt love story, and couples note how the day feels relaxed and tailored. She’s proactive, adaptable to changes, and goes above and beyond with vows, paperwork, and even cultural rituals. A truly reliable, joyful way to make a wedding feel uniquely yours.

March 2026

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Katrina was absolutely fantastic and played a huge role in making our ceremony so special and memorable. From the very beginning, she was organised, professional, and genuinely interested in getting to know us as a couple. She took the time to understand our story and what was important to us, which made the ceremony feel very personal and meaningful rather than generic. On the day, everything ran smoothly. She spoke clearly, confidently, and created a warm, relaxed atmosphere that immediately put us and our guests at ease. Many of our family and friends commented on how engaging and heartfelt the ceremony was. Her balanced emotion and light-hearted moments perfectly, which made the experience both touching and enjoyable. We would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a celebrant who is reliable, personable, and truly dedicated to creating a ceremony that reflects your relationship and makes your wedding day even more special.

Josh

March 2026

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For anyone looking for a loving and caring bilingual celebrant, I would highly recommend Katrina. She captured myself and my partner so well in our ceremony and just so thoughtful and professional! We are nothing but so blessed having Katrina as our celebrant and wouldn't have it any other way!

Elsie T.

March 2026

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Katrina was an outstanding celebrant and MC for our wedding. In the lead-up to the ceremony, she spent time getting to know us and thoughtfully worked with us to craft a ceremony that felt personal, meaningful, and completely tailored to our story. During the ceremony and reception, she effortlessly transitioned between Mandarin and English, creating a beautiful bilingual experience that ensured both sides of our family felt equally included and connected to the moment. Her delivery was warm, engaging, and heartfelt, which set the perfect tone for the day. Katrina also handled all of the official paperwork on our behalf, making the process incredibly smooth and stress-free for us. As an added highlight, she sang during our reception and absolutely captivated our guests. It was a truly special moment that many people commented on afterwards. We are incredibly grateful to Katrina for her care, preparation, and talent. She played a huge part in making our wedding celebration feel joyful, seamless, and memorable for everyone involved.

Rachel L.

March 2026

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We had the best experience with Katrina at our wedding. Prior to the reception, she worked closely with us to plan the run sheet and offered so many helpful suggestions to make the night flow perfectly. On the day, she collaborated seamlessly with our venue coordinator to ensure everything ran smoothly. Throughout the night, she kept checking in with us to make sure we were on schedule and that we could truly relax - we felt like guests at our own wedding. Her professionalism, organisation, and warm personality made such a difference. We’re so grateful and highly recommend her to any couple looking for an exceptional MC!

Katherine L.

January 2026

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Katrina was simply fabulous! She was thorough with the preparation, even when it was done online. We are based in Singapore and we still managed to chat and prepare over the internet. Katrina took the time to get to know us before going through the details of the wedding. On the actual day, she arrived early and made us feel simply at ease! She made our wedding day stress-free and wow-ed our family and guests with her amazing voice and presence. Her energy and personality was very well received and loved!

Mylene O.

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