Wedding Emcee Brisbane and Moreton Bay

The person who keeps everything moving, so you don't have to

You've chosen the venue, the food, the music and the people you love most. Then the reception arrives, the speeches are due, the cake is waiting, the photographer wants everyone outside before the light goes, and somebody has to make sure Nan doesn't miss any of it. Far too often, that somebody ends up being the couple.

When I'm your emcee, that somebody is me. I keep the night flowing, introduce the moments that matter and look after the timing quietly in the background, so the two of you get to be guests at your own wedding.

Your guests always know what's happening, your speakers get a warm introduction, and you'll be on the dance floor wondering how it all went so smoothly!

Let’s Talk About Your Reception

See What’s Included

Why Have an Emcee

More than someone holding a microphone

Every reception has its own rhythm. Guests arrive hungry and chatty, and the bridal party needs a proper entrance. Uncle Pete has been quietly rehearsing his speech for three weeks, and somewhere in between, the cake needs cutting before the venue starts packing up.

A good emcee holds all of that together without anyone noticing. I work with your venue, DJ and photographer so the timings line up. Every speaker gets a warm welcome (and a gentle wrap-up if they need one!), and I keep an eye on the room so the night has space to breathe.

So many couples hand this job to a friend, who then spends the night watching the clock instead of celebrating with you. Let them enjoy the party. I’ll look after the run sheet

Tell Me About Your Reception

Who It's For

For couples who want to enjoy their own reception

Having me as your emcee is a lovely fit for:

👉 Couples who’d love their friends and family to relax and celebrate rather than work the room

👉 Receptions with a few moving parts, like speeches, a first dance, cake cutting and a farewell

👉 Couples who’ve had me as their celebrant and want the same familiar face carrying through to the reception

👉 Big family weddings where everyone has something to say (and needs a little help knowing when to say it!)

👉 Anyone who’d rather not be the one checking the time between courses

Let’s Plan It Together

What I Look After

Ways to make it yours

Your story. How you met, how you married and the decades since, told with warmth and plenty of the funny bits.

Words from family. Children, grandchildren or close friends sharing a memory, a reading or what your marriage has meant to them.

Then and now. Photos from your wedding day and your years together, woven into the ceremony or displayed nearby.

Your wedding song or reading. Bringing back a piece of your original wedding day.

A few words to each other. No formal vows needed, though some couples like to say a little something to each other. Totally up to you.

Remembering loved ones. Gently honouring the people who were there at the beginning and aren't here now.

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Little Moments, Big Memories

A Few extras to make the night yours

Some of the best reception moments are the ones guests don’t see coming. A few couples have loved:

The shoe game. A light-hearted round of “who’s most likely to...” that always gets the room laughing.

Remembering loved ones. A quiet moment for the people who couldn’t be there.

The anniversary dance. Every married couple joins the dance floor, and the longest-married couple is left standing at the end.

Messages from afar. A video or a few words from family and friends who couldn’t make the trip.

If you’ve got your heart set on something, tell me about it and we’ll find the right spot for it in your night.

Let's Chat About Your Reception

Reception Emcee

Calm, warm hosting from your grand entrance to your last dance

“You’ve planned the day. Let me look after the night.”

Your emcee package is shaped around your reception, your timeline and the people in the room. We’ll work out the flow together and I’ll take it from there, so on the night all you need to do is celebrate.

What's included

👉 A free initial chat

👉 A planning meeting to map out your reception

👉 A run sheet we put together

👉 Liaising with your venue, DJ or band and photographer

👉 Introducing you and your bridal party

👉 Introducing speakers and keeping speeches on track

👉 Calling the key moments of the night

👉 Guest announcements throughout the evening

👉 Phone and email support while we plan

👉 Local travel within 50 km (extended travel quoted separately)

Not included

Sound system and microphones (usually supplied by your venue or DJ), music or DJ services, props for games, venue hire, catering or styling.

From $650 (incl. GST)

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Planning Tips

A few things to think about

Choose your speakers early. Give them plenty of time to prepare, and let them know roughly how long to speak. Three to five minutes is plenty!
Send me the names. Everyone I’ll be introducing, plus any tricky pronunciations. I’ll practise.
Tell me what’s off-limits. Exes, family tension, that story from the bucks’ night... I’ll keep it out of my introductions and can give your speakers a friendly heads-up too.
Think about having me for both. When I’m your celebrant and your emcee, I already know your story and your families before the reception starts, and that makes the whole night easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a wedding emcee actually do?

I host your reception. That means introducing you and your bridal party, welcoming speakers, calling the big moments, keeping guests informed and working with your suppliers so the night runs to plan.

Our DJ can make announcements. Do we still need an emcee?

Plenty of DJs are great on the mic, but their focus is the music. As your emcee, my focus is you, your guests and the flow of the night, which gives your DJ more room to do what they do best.

Can you be our celebrant and our emcee?

Absolutely, and lots of couples love having one familiar face for the whole day. By the time your reception starts, I already know your story and the people in the room.

Why not just ask a friend?

You can! Just keep in mind they’ll spend a good part of the night watching the time and chasing speakers. Booking me means they get to celebrate with you.

Will you help with the speeches?

Yes. We’ll work out the order together, and I’m happy to share a few tips with your speakers about timing and keeping it relaxed.

Do you work with our venue and other suppliers?

.Yes. I’ll touch base with your venue coordinator, DJ or band and photographer before the day so we’re all on the same page.

How much does a reception emcee cost?

Reception Emcee starts from $650 (incl. GST). Let’s chat about your night and I’ll put together a quote.

How far ahead should we book?

Spring and autumn book out quickly, so getting in early is a good idea. If your date is closer, still get in touch. I can often help with as little as a month’s notice.

Do you travel outside Brisbane and Moreton Bay?

Yes, I can travel anywhere in Australia. Travel within 50 km is included, and anything further is quoted separately.

What happens if something doesn’t go to plan on the night?

Something always shifts a little, whether it’s the entrée running late or a speaker who can’t be found. I’ll quietly adjust and keep things moving, and you probably won’t even notice..