Best 21 wedding MCs in Sydney & NSW
A great Master of Ceremonies will guide you and your wedding guests smoothly from the grand entrance through to the speeches, cake cutting and first dance. So, ABIA share our tips for finding a wedding MC who’s the perfect fit and, for couples marrying in NSW, we’ve got the list of the best MCs in the business, as announced at the recent ABIA Wedding Awards.
Your wedding will quite possibly be the biggest party you’ll ever throw, so finding a professional Master of Ceremonies (aka MC or emcee) to introduce you as newlyweds, organise things behind the scenes, oversee the occasion and ensure everything runs smoothly is advisable. At ABIA we know finding someone with just the right personality and approach isn’t always easy though. So, to help, we highlight a few key questions and considerations below, and announce the top wedding hosts in Sydney, Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, the Central Coast and surrounds, who were voted by real couples recently married in New South Wales.
Do we need a wedding MC?
It’s a professional MC’s job to keep your special event on track, and to help things flow smoothly from the ceremony to the reception. So, if you want to enjoy your day without stressing about practicalities, like timing and transitioning, hiring a good wedding host can prove invaluable.
What does a wedding MC do?
There’s a lot involved in the role of a wedding MC, but essentially they’re the director of your wedding reception, coordinating with vendors — like the wedding photographer, videographer, cater, venue staff, deejay, live music and other entertainers — and keeping track of events like the cake-cutting and wedding speeches. A good MC will know how to capture the attention of wedding guests without stealing the show and keep things moving effortlessly.
Nathan Cassar: Master of Ceremonies | @shaadicapture
How much does a wedding MC cost?
Generally speaking, the cost of hiring a wedding host typically constitutes about four percent of a wedding budget, and a good emcee will go above and beyond to ensure no detail is overlooked and that your wedding day runs seamlessly.
How can I find a great wedding MC?
Recommendations and word-of-mouth are considered one of the best ways to find most wedding vendors, and your wedding host is no exception. So ask any friends or family, who’ve planned a wedding recently, for their suggestions, or click through to the ABIA Directory, where you can search for ‘wedding MCs’, and all sorts of other wedding vendors, in your area, that’ve been rated, recommended and reviewed by newlyweds who used their services for their own weddings. Of course, if you’re getting married in New South Wales, you can just keep scrolling, as below you’ll find the state’s best MCs, who were announced as finalists and winners at the recent NSW ABIA Wedding Awards.
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Quick list: Best wedding MCs in Sydney & NSW
Here's a quick peek at the list of professional wedding hosts celebrated at the recent NSW ABIA Awards in Sydney. For those who want to know more, keep scrolling to find further details and images.
- Nathan Cassar: Master of Ceremonies - Sydney
- Frank MC the Celebrant - Sydney
- Joseph Hieu Dinh - Sydney
- Jeremiah Hartmann - Sydney
- DJ:Plus! Entertainment - Sydney
- Over The Rainbow Celebrant - Sydney
- Anthony Hughes - Divine Productions - Sydney
- Timeless Wedding Entertainment - Central Coast
- Alex Glumac - Master of Ceremonies - Sydney
- Nick Read Entertainment - Central Coast
- Patricia Ma Celebrant - Sydney
- Joseph Dimento - Master Of Ceremonies - Sydney
- The Bow Tie DJ Guy - Newcastle and Hunter Valley
- Dj Joe Barrs - Sydney
- Tayzer Entertainment - South Coast
- Joined By Jeff - Central Coast
- White Clover Music - Sydney
- Pro DJ's Australia - Sydney
- Georgia Fletcher Weddings - Port Macquarie
- Your Celebrant & MC Beverly - Sydney
- Pippa Moore Celebrant - Central West
How ABIA determined this list
At ABIA Weddings, our mission is to help couples plan their day with confidence. This list is determined solely by the verified reviews of recently married couples who rated their Master of Ceremonies in the 28th NSW ABIA Wedding Awards. No business can pay to appear, and popularity metrics (such as Instagram followers) have no influence on rankings.
Each MC was independently rated out of 100% across the following four categories:
Quality of Product and Experience
Quality of Service and Communication
Value for Money
Attitude of Staff and Friendliness
To be included, an MC must achieve:
A minimum combined rating of 95%
Verified reviews from genuine newlyweds only
No advertising or paid placements influencing results
The MCs below represent the highest-rated performers in New South Wales, listed in order of customer-ratings as announced at the NSW ABIA Wedding Awards.
The list of the best MCs in NSW
#1 - Nathan Cassar: Master of Ceremonies (tied)
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
As a wedding MC, Nathan Cassar considers himself a partner in creating moments that his couples will treasure forever and offers more than a decade of experience bringing weddings to life.
He prides himself on his personal, dynamic approach to hosting, on getting to know his couples, on coordinating with vendors to ensure things run smoothly, and on his expansive selection of unique wedding games and activities, that keep energy high and smiles wide.
Image courtesy Nathan Cassar: Master of Ceremonies
#1 - Frank MC the Celebrant (tied)
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
#3 - Joseph Hieu Dinh
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
Sydney-based Master of Ceremonies Joseph Hieu Dinh is a man of many talents. Among them he lists celebrant, media personality, content creator, voice-over artist and lawyer.
Fluent in Vietnamese and English, and with a special interest in Arabic and Tagalog, Joseph’s cultural awareness and engaging presence make him one of Sydney’s most dynamic and respected event hosts. He brings 16 years of experience to marriage celebrancy and wedding hosting and prides himself on having energised and entertained thousands of wedding guests over the years.
#4 - Jeremiah Hartmann Live Event Hosts & MCs
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
Jeremiah Hartmann believes that his couples aren’t just planning a wedding, they’re crafting an experience, so he aims to elevate that experience to something unforgettable.
He does this through establishing a personal connection, weaving in cultural traditions, creating a dynamic atmosphere, employing the latest tech and delivering it all with his unique combination of authenticity and no-nonsense professionalism.
As an MC and celebrant, he also offers a range of wedding packages to suit everything from intimate occasions to grand celebrations.
#5 - DJ:Plus! Entertainment
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
Serge of DJ:Plus! Entertainment offers a premium, boutique-style, wedding MC and entertainment service that aims to create engaging and meaningful wedding celebrations that represent each couple and focus on fun. Polished announcements and customised ideas for guest involvement can be combined with DJ services, all tied together in a smooth flowing agenda that Serge aims to ensure is simply unforgettable.
DJ:Plus! Entertainment is based in Wetherill Park, and services the Sydney metropolitan, Southern Highlands, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Illawarra, South Coast and Central Coast areas.
Image courtesy DJ Plus! Entertainment
#6 - Over The Rainbow Celebrant
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
Craig Batchelor, of Over The Rainbow Celebrant, has a velvet jacket, bowtie and pocket square in every shade on the colour spectrum, but it’s the endearing personality of this Baulkham Hills-based MC and celebrant that leaves wedding guests talking, laughing and crying.
As an experienced MC and marriage celebrant, Craig knows couples want someone organised, fun and warmly energetic, without being over the top, and he aims to deliver just that, getting to know each couple personally, guiding them through the processes and working with them to create unique, thoughtful, sincere, moving and fun wedding ceremonies and receptions reflective of their love.
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#7 - Anthony Hughes - Divine Productions
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
Cronulla-based singer and songwriter Anthony Hughes, the managing director of Divine Productions has won multiple ABIA accolades for his acoustic music and deejaying and, with more than 15 years in the wedding industry, brings a wealth of experience to wedding hosting. Divine Productions aim is to provide quality MC services, together with a suite of wedding entertainment packages, working together with each couple to cater to their vision for the occasion and their individual preferences, with warmth and professionalism.
Image courtesy Anthony Huges Divine Productions
#8 - Timeless Wedding Entertainment
Central Coast Master of Ceremonies
#9 - Alex Glumac - Master of Ceremonies
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
Renowned for his deep baritone voice and wit, Alex Glumac has been commanding the attention of guests and creating an enjoyable ambience at weddings for more than 10 years.
The professional wedding MC, based in Western Sydney, is fluent in Serbian, conversant in several Slavic languages and can learn greetings and phrases in other languages. He’s also approachable, highly-organised, well-versed in the wedding traditions of a range of nationalities, can coordinate games for entertainment and happily goes out of his way to liaise with his couples and their vendors to ensure all goes to plan on the big day.
#10 - Nick Read Entertainment
Central Coast Master of Ceremonies
In addition to his years of experience as a wedding MC Nick Read is a full-time musician and DJ, who has performed on television, at more than 400 weddings and in more than 250 venues across New South Wales.
Based at the northern end of the Central Coast, Nick’s professional MC services are sought after in the local area and he services the broader community with a range of wedding entertainment and hosting offerings.
#11 - Patricia Ma Celebrant
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
A bilingual wedding MC and celebrant and Chinese/Vietnamese wedding tea ceremony host with more than 18 years’ experience in events, Patricia Ma offers her couples personalised, touching wedding celebrations in Cantonese, English and Mandarin.
Her aim is to bring brightness and colour to each couple’s day and to apply her experience in events to help ensure that everything runs smoothly, setting up the signing table, checking the sound, liaising with suppliers and checking in with parents and the wedding party to help make sure all goes to plan.
Image courtesy Patricia Ma Celebrant
#12 - Joseph Dimento - Master Of Ceremonies
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
Image courtesy Joseph Dimento - Master Of Ceremonies
#13 - The Bow Tie DJ Guy
Newcastle & Hunter Valley Master of Ceremonies
Richard, The Bow Tie DJ Guy, claims he can match a bow tie to any wedding colour theme and he takes an equally tailored approach to his role as a wedding MC and DJ. His aim is to make each wedding fun and memorable, so he consults with each couple to come up with a hosting and entertainment approach especially suited to them and their guests.
Based in the Hunter Valley, he services the local area but has also been known to travel far and wide to cater to weddings with his fun, energetic style.
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#14 - Dj Joe Barrs
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
Sydney-based MC and professional DJ Joe Barrs has performed globally, so brings a world-class standard of professionalism and energy to every celebration, together with more than 20 years of experience in wedding entertainment.
Renowned for his polished presentation, attention to detail and ability to read the room, Joe seamlessly blends music, emotion and timing to create truly memorable moments. His state-of-the-art equipment and passion for personalisation also help ensure every wedding he hosts feels unique, engaging and flawlessly executed.
Read Dj Joe Barrs's Customer Reviews.
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#15 - Tayzer Entertainment
South Coast Master of Ceremonies
A professional wedding MC, DJ and live musician who knows how to create the perfect atmosphere from start to finish, Tayzer has performed at more than 300 weddings.
Bringing warmth, charisma and expert timing to every moment, he aims to ensure each event flows seamlessly and guests stay engaged. His feel-good energy and adaptable style make him a standout host who can effortlessly shift from heartfelt to high-energy and his passion helps his couples enjoy a stress-free, joy-filled experience.
Read Tayzer Entertainment's Customer Reviews.
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#16 - Joined By Jeff
Central Coast Master of Ceremonies
#17 - White Clover Music
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
Performing weddings together since 2011, husband and wife team Tom and Kate of White Clover Music combine their personalised MC services with exceptional live acoustic music, a high-energy DJ and experienced coordination to offer marrying couples a unique array of comprehensive wedding packages. Based in Oran Park, the in-demand acoustic duo know their way around weddings and say they’re committed to ensuring each couple’s celebration is a complete success.
@alanataylorphotography
#18 - Pro DJ's Australia
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
#19 - Georgia Fletcher Weddings
Port Macquarie Master of Ceremonies
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#20 - Your Celebrant & MC Beverly
Sydney Master of Ceremonies
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#21 - Pippa Moore Celebrant
Central West Master of Ceremonies
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Whether you’re planning a wedding in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Port Macquarie or anywhere else across NSW, these award-winning MCs are ready to host it. What's more, the ABIA Directory makes every element of wedding planning simple, with lists of recommended NSW wedding vendors, and wedding specialists across Australia. ABIA's trusted wedding guide features wedding service providers throughout the country, each listed with ratings, reviews and recommendations from couples who married and used the services recently. ABIA delves into all things 'weddings', from venues to marriage celebrants, photographers, videographers, caterers, decorations, transport, hair stylists, make-up artists, live music and even dance lessons and photo booth hire. Plus, the website is full to the brim with unique ideas, up-to-date wedding inspiration, honeymoon locations, an online wedding registry and useful tips on everything from writing your own vows to choosing a wedding dress, or organising multi-day and destination weddings.
