Katrina Lai - Chinese and English Civil Celebrant & MC
OVERVIEW
Katrina Lai is a Melbourne Marriage Celebrant, Reception MC & 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 2025 and 2024, 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 dance floor, 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 2025 & 2024
ABIA Celebrant Top 5 Finalist 2025 & 2024
Easy Weddings 5 Star Supplier: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
300+ 5 Star Reviews across Easy Weddings & ABIA
Melbourne-based, available across Victoria
Bilingual and multicultural wedding specialist
Location
Service Area Melbourne, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
FAQ
No! I speak multiple languages.
English · Cantonese · Mandarin · HakkaBilingual ceremonies allow parents, grandparents and every guest in the room
to feel included and to celebrate every moment with you in their native language
I do, as not every couple needs the full personalised experience. I offer a Sweet & Simple Ceremony for couples who want warmth without the deeper story work, and a Legal Only Ceremony for elopements or couples who just want the paperwork and a meaningful 10-minute moment.
Yes, as a standalone gathering or woven into the Personalised Ceremony + Reception MC & Coordination experience. Happy to chat about how it could work for your family.
Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Hakka. I've also incorporated key words and phrases in Vietnamese, Korean and Tagalog into previous weddings. Let me know what language your family speaks and you can trust me to learn what matters for your day!
Yes, regularly across Victoria including the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, and regional areas, and interstate by arrangement. Travel is included in your quote.
As soon as you are ready! Typically 6 to 18 months for premium weekend dates, though I can work with shorter timelines.
Of course, and highly recommended! We jump on a video call, I learn about the day you're envisioning, and walk you through the experience end-to-end. If it feels like a good fit for both of us, we go from there.
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