Most people don’t know this, but I was the celebrant on the very first season of Married at First Sight on Channel Nine. I said yes to reality TV — once — and it turned out to be one of the strangest, most valuable lessons of my celebrant career.
There’s no such thing as a “perfect” wedding. Something will go wrong—probably several things. But none of them have to ruin your day. I spoke with the Daily Mail about the 10 most common wedding disasters and how to deal with them.
Trying to pin down a standard price for a celebrant? It hinges on experience, prep work, and the magic they bring to your day—not an industry-set fee.
Why wedding photo apps don’t work—and what to do instead to actually get the reception photos you’ll want to keep.
Learn how to MC a wedding reception with confidence. Professional tips on planning, mood setting, managing speeches, and keeping guests entertained all night long.
Ten fresh, story-driven ceremony ideas (plus three classics) from celebrant Josh Withers—think bespoke scents, 360° light, VR vows, drone sky vows and more.
You don't need a wedding reading to make your ceremony awesome, but Dr Seuss doesn't hurt.
If you think a wedding ceremony needs to go for an hour, this one’s for you. I'm taking a leaf out of TED's book.
Wedding vows aren’t “that one tradition that just won’t go away” — they’re the entire point. Here’s why tradition isn’t the enemy, and why we need better stories, not fewer rituals.
A rulebook for the weirdos, romantics, and professionals who believe the ceremony should be the best part of the wedding
Find out what Josh Withers actually says during wedding ceremonies. Learn his philosophy of encouragement over education, creating joyful celebrations that look forward to your married future rather than dwelling on relationship advice or statistics.
A behind-the-scenes look at my conversation with the Wed.Co Podcast, where we discuss script-free ceremonies, creating meaningful moments, and why your wedding ceremony should be the absolute highlight of your day. Recorded at stunning Gabbinbar.
Discover why wedding ceremonies often go unheard and how to make yours memorable. Taking inspiration from Yoda's distinctive speech, learn why breaking from tired wedding traditions ensures your ceremony captures hearts and minds.
Learn how to create foolproof wedding ceremony playlists with this simple numbering system. Tips from a professional celebrant on helping your designated music person nail every cue, even when emotions are running high.
At the end of the day, a great ceremony, like a great song, should make you feel something. And that's all I need to know about everything.
More couples are choosing to save their personal vows for a private moment. As a celebrant, I understand the appeal but want to explore what this means for your ceremony.
A text from a friend sparked this reflection on what actually creates a memorable wedding day. Spoiler alert, it's not the venue, styling, or even your celebrant.
Wondering how a marriage is consummated? Find out the truth from a marriage celebrant's perspective, along with what actually matters legally when you get married in Australia.
Publishing this for the next current affair TV journalist that comes to ask about why weddings are sooo expensive
Nothing is expected of you at your wedding except for you to be wonderfully you, so your wedding ceremony layout can represent that
Ever wonder why some couples seem to float through wedding planning while others get bogged down in drama and stress? The difference often comes down to one simple tool - what I call the "Wedding Razor."
How could you walk down the aisle if your father couldn't be there?
Celebrants and officiants say the darnedest things that they don't have to say
Tired of hearing that wedding planning has to be stressful? Discover how to plan an intentional wedding that stays true to your values and vision, without the unnecessary pressure. Learn the 8 essential steps to creating a meaningful celebration that's authentically you.
A few reasons to not book me as your celebrant
Budgeting for a wedding and choosing a date should be the same activity
Are you preared to get weird and nerdy at your wedding
I've heard a number stories, received complaints, witnessed events, featuring fellow wedding vendors over the last few weeks about my fellow wedding creators, creatives, and vendors.
Tips on making your spouse cry in the marriage ceremony
Wedding planning is more than just a budget, it's the manifestation of your intentions, taste, culture, and personality
Express your friendship and relationship in a meaningful way, not a stressful way
Ignore this blog post if you'd rather get down to Milli Vanilli.
From wine-leaking cups to face-smacking machines, these centuries-old wedding traditions prove that getting married has always been wonderfully weird.
Your perfect wedding venue looks amazing in photos, promises everything you want, and the price is right. But before you sign that contract and transfer the deposit, there are eight critical questions you need to ask – questions that most couples overlook until it's too late.
If you approach your wedding traditions with intention really beautiful moments can occur
You get to choose the traditions you celebrate in your wedding, choose them with intention
Start your wedding day right for good vibes and good photos
A sweet, simple wedding reading about love, life, and the little things that matter most. This excerpt from All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum is a favourite.
Make Saint Valentine Proud
Waiting for a couple this afternoon, I feel down an Internet rabbit hole of wedding industry websites.
An open letter to all wedding guests
I'm not going to lie. I was eating KFC and had a blog post idea.
Josh Withers