Canberra Wedding Celebrant

A Canberra wedding ceremony that feels unmistakably yours

I'm Josh Withers, a full-time celebrant creating ceremonies across Canberra, Queanbeyan and the Murrumbateman wine region. Since 2009, I've led more than 2,900 weddings and elopements in 24 countries, each prepared from scratch and delivered naturally.

Josh Withers conducting a wedding ceremony

What's Included

Everything you need for a Canberra ceremony that matters

Since 2009, I've married over 2,900 couples across 24 countries. Here's what Canberra couples get.

  • Custom Ceremony

    Created from scratch for you. No templates, no recycled paragraphs. Your ceremony is a one-time conversation about something important — whether that's the National Arboretum or a Murrumbateman vineyard.

  • Professional Audio

    Bose speakers and Rode microphones. Everyone hears the ceremony clearly at outdoor venues like lakeside lawns, gardens, and wineries, and your videographer gets pristine audio.

  • Legal Authority

    Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant authorised under the Marriage Act 1961. Also licensed in USA and Canada. Your ceremony will be emotionally resonant and legally solid.

  • Travel Included

    Canberra, Queanbeyan, Murrumbateman, Yass Valley, Bungendore — travel is included in packages for ceremonies across the capital region.

  • Flexible Planning

    As many conversations as you need — coffee in Canberra, video call, whatever works. No unnecessary meetings or homework assignments.

  • 18-Minute Format

    Long enough to be meaningful, short enough to keep everyone present and connected to what matters.

How it works

  • Enquiry

    Check my availability and tell me what matters to you. I'll recommend the right service, and we'll start getting to know each other.

  • Legal paperwork

    At least one month before your wedding, we complete the Notice of Intended Marriage together — in person or via video call. I will guide you through it.

  • Ceremony conversations

    Coffee in Canberra or video calls to explore your story, values, and vision. I will create a ceremony that reflects who you are as individuals and as a couple.

  • Your wedding day

    I deliver your ceremony with professional audio, calm presence, and no script — creating the moment that anchors your celebration.

Josh Withers conducting a ceremony at Uluru

Recent words from couples

  • "Three words! AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING! Josh will not only marry you to the love of your life, he will also put you completely at ease, make the entire experience easy, simple and fun and most importantly help hold your veil down when the wind attacks!"


    Scott & Rebecca

    Canberra · Australian Capital Territory

  • "The best celebrant in the Huon Valley."


    Scott

    Huon Valley · Tasmania

  • "He was so kind during the lead up to our day and on the day he made us feel so comfortable and special."


    Harry & Nayla

    Legals Only

Ready for a Canberra ceremony that matters?

Less 'dearly beloved', more *you*. Let's create something meaningful together.

Also serving nearby

I also travel to Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, and Europe for weddings.

Josh Withers conducting a Sydney wedding ceremony overlooking the harbour
Josh Withers smiling as a couple exchange rings during their wedding ceremony
Josh Withers conducting a wedding ceremony in the Blue Mountains
Josh Withers conducting an elopement ceremony near Uluru
Josh Withers holding a microphone while conducting an outdoor wedding ceremony
Josh Withers conducting a destination wedding ceremony in Iceland
Josh Withers conducting an intimate Melbourne wedding ceremony
Josh Withers conducting a Brisbane wedding ceremony with a couple