Bilingual Wedding MC · Warsaw & Poland · Karol Stolarski
Every guest feels part of your day
When two families meet at the altar, language should never be a wall. Karol Stolarski conducts your reception fluently in English and Polish — so everyone laughs at the same moment, and no one is left wondering what just happened. Professional sound, lighting, and special effects included — along with his own DJ.
EN
PL
2014
Hosting full-time since
489
Events hosted
30,000+
Guests on the dance floor
“Karol took on the challenge of entertaining over thirty French guests who didn’t speak a word of Polish — and the language barriers fell from the very start.”
— Maria Grodziska-Regnier · Polish–French wedding, Małe Ciche · Facebook review
What makes it work
More than translation. Real connection.
Both cultures, one celebration
Every wedding is a blend. Whether you want Polish traditions front and centre, British toasts woven in, or something entirely your own — the reception reflects both families naturally, not as a compromise.
Calm when it counts
Weddings are unpredictable. Guests arrive late. Speeches run long. Weather disagrees. You will not hear about any of it — Karol absorbs the surprises so you stay present in your day.
Not a script. A conversation.
Every couple is different. The preparation starts months before — understanding your story, your guests, the moments you want to protect. By the day itself, the plan feels effortless because it was built around you.
The process
How we work together
I
A two-hour first meeting
A video call where Karol walks you through how a full wedding hosted by him looks from start to finish. You ask questions, share your vision, and sketch a first outline together. No commitment — just clarity.
II
You direct. Karol brings the ideas.
Karol shows you what’s possible — traditions, games, moments — across all the international weddings he’s hosted. You decide what belongs in yours. Then he makes it happen.
III
Checklist a month out, details locked a week before
A month before: a checklist of remaining decisions and a second meeting to finalise the programme. A week before: everything confirmed, including music. Your last week is for resting.
IV
Your evening, conducted
Karol arrives hours before the guests, coordinates the venue team, and stays in constant contact with your photographer and videographer throughout. From first entrance to last dance — you just celebrate.
Warsaw, Central Poland and beyond
Warsaw weddings, from city hotels to lakeside estates
Home base is Warsaw and the surrounding Masovian and Podlaskie regions: city hotels, barns, manor houses, lakeside estates. Destination weddings further afield are also welcome; get in touch to talk logistics.
Ten international weddings, six countries. Couples and their guests have come from:
- United Kingdom
- France
- Russia
- Italy
- Germany
- Turkey
Karol is also a wedding consultant — happy to share trusted contacts and advice on any aspect of your day, well beyond the reception itself.
What couples say
Heard after the dancing stopped
“Our guests are absolutely delighted — they said our MC was fantastic. No awkward games, just great ones. The guests felt at ease and never felt pressured into anything.”
Jarosław Ganczarenko
Polish–Russian · Hotel Mansor, Ząbki · Facebook review
“Great music, brilliantly run games and the oczepiny ceremony, and on top of that every one of our personal wishes for how the day should feel was fulfilled.”
Magdalena Górska
Polish–Italian · Yacht Club Warszawianka, Jachranka · Google review
“Karol broke the ice between guests from the very start, integrated everyone very quickly, and made sure everyone felt at ease. Every idea and wish we had was taken on board. Even the people who usually avoid wedding games were positively surprised.”
Łukasz
Wedding · Warsaw area
Good to know
Questions couples ask
A few of the things international couples ask most often before their wedding in Poland.
Do we really need an MC for an international wedding?
When your guests speak different languages, someone has to make sure everyone feels included — not just informed. A bilingual host carries the energy of the evening across both languages at once, so a joke lands for your friends from abroad and your Polish family in the same breath. Without that, half the room is always a step behind.
Will the whole reception be in both English and Polish?
Yes. Karol hosts live in English and Polish at the same time — announcements, games, toasts and the running order are delivered in both languages naturally, without slowing the night down or turning it into a translation exercise.
What’s included besides hosting?
A complete package: Karol as your MC, his own DJ (the two work together without needing words), professional sound and lighting, and effects such as haze and bubbles. He can also perform alongside a band or DJ of your own. One point of contact for the entire evening. More on how the music and hosting work as one team on the wedding DJ page.
How much does it cost?
Packages start at €1,950, and most couples choose the fuller option at around €2,200. The price covers bilingual hosting in English and Polish, the DJ, sound and lighting, all planning meetings, and vendor coordination on the day itself. Couples from London or Berlin often tell us that’s less than a DJ alone would cost back home. After the first call you’ll get an exact quote for your date and venue.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can. Karol takes a small number of weddings each year so every couple gets proper attention — popular dates in the Masovian and Podlaskie regions go first. Many couples reach out 12 to 18 months ahead.
We’re planning from abroad — how does that work?
Most of the preparation happens over video calls. The first meeting runs about two hours and walks through your wedding from start to finish. Everything is confirmed a week before the day, so you can arrive in Poland with nothing left to manage.
Can you include Polish wedding traditions for guests who’ve never seen them?
Absolutely — and explain them as they happen, so no one feels lost. Oczepiny, the welcome with bread and salt, the polonez — each can be introduced in a way that draws international guests in rather than leaving them watching from the side. Want the full picture before the big day? Here’s a complete guide to Polish wedding traditions for international guests.
What kind of weddings does Karol host?
International and bilingual celebrations — most based in Central Poland (Masovian and Podlaskie regions), with select destination weddings further afield. City hotels, barns, manor houses, lakeside estates. Couples have travelled from the UK, France, Russia, Italy, Germany, Turkey and beyond. Hosting full-time since 2014: 489 events and over 30,000 guests.
Three-minute game
Be the wedding host for 3 minutes
Play our game: set up the gear before the guests arrive, then keep a full dance floor dancing — and yes, someone’s uncle will want the microphone. It’s a small taste of what the real evening takes. Then you’ll know why this one day is worth entrusting to a professional.
Get in touch
Let’s talk about your wedding
Availability is limited — Karol takes a small number of weddings each year to give every couple proper attention. The earlier you reach out, the better.