MC Hire in Newcastle

Choosing the Right MC

Most Newcastle MCs come to hosting from one of two directions. Some are marriage celebrants who stay on after the ceremony to run the reception; others are DJs who already hold the microphone for the dance floor. Which suits you depends on whether you'd rather one person carry the day from vows to speeches, or have the host and the music on one booking.

On the celebrant side, Wed By Steph focuses on reception hosting – the run sheet, photo groups, speeches and supplier handovers – from $1,000 plus GST for couples she marries. Monty King Celebrant can be both celebrant and MC, or MC only alongside another celebrant. Married By Max offers a bespoke ceremony with reception hosting as its top package, and Julie Muir Celebrant takes on MC work as well as weddings and vow renewals.

On the music side, Avid Entertainment adds MC duties to a DJ booking for $500, and Mane Events covers ceremony, cocktail hour, speeches and the dance floor in one go.

Points to weigh up:

Continuity – Married By Adam's MC service keeps the ceremony's energy going into the reception
Price – Monty King Celebrant from $2,200, Julie Muir Celebrant from $2,000 and Wed By Steph from $1,100
Sound – Jaya Bargwanna Celebrant brings a Bose speaker and cordless mic to full ceremonies
Languages – Julie Muir Celebrant runs ceremonies with Irish, Spanish, French or Italian, and some AUSLAN

Still need someone to marry you? Browse Newcastle celebrants, or pair your host with a DJ.

Bridal party introductions and the grand entrance
Calling speeches in order and keeping them on time
Announcements for the cake, the first dance and the send-off
Gathering family photo groups and passing cues to the caterer, photographer and band

Briefing your MC

Send the run sheet and speaker list well ahead of the day
Spell out how every announced name is pronounced
Flag any family sensitivities or topics to steer clear of
Agree who the venue and suppliers should check in with on the night

Common Questions About Booking an MC

Can our celebrant also be our wedding MC in Newcastle?

Several can. Monty King Celebrant, Married By Adam, Married By Max, Jaya Bargwanna Celebrant and Julie Muir Celebrant all offer reception hosting alongside ceremonies.

Can we book an MC who isn't marrying us?

Monty King Celebrant offers MC-only bookings alongside another celebrant. Wed By Steph's listed reception price of $1,000 plus GST applies to couples she marries, so ask about other arrangements.

Is a DJ who also MCs a good choice?

It suits couples who want one supplier for music and hosting. Avid Entertainment adds MC duties for $500, and Mane Events covers ceremony, cocktail hour, speeches and the dance floor.

Do Newcastle MCs host events other than weddings?

Most here work weddings. Avid Entertainment and Mane Events also host engagement parties, birthdays, school formals and corporate events.

Which MCs work around Lake Macquarie?

All of them list Lake Macquarie among the regions they travel to, along with Newcastle City & Harbour, Merewether & The Junction and Western Newcastle.

Can an MC or celebrant handle a bilingual wedding?

Julie Muir Celebrant runs ceremonies with Irish, Spanish, French or Italian, and some AUSLAN.

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