Australian warm and human European wedding celebrant creating the best wedding ceremonies and big smiles from Tuscany to Iceland.

Hi, I'm Josh Withers! I'm an Australian full-time professional celebrant who chases the European summer. Your ceremony should be the best part of your wedding. No scripts. No fluff. No filler. Just an honest, meaningful moment that feels like a long lunch in the sun — not a dusty history lesson.

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TL;DR

What kind of celebrant is Josh?

No Boring Weddings!If you’re looking for something heartfelt, real, and unforgettable — without the fluff, fake laughs, or recycled ceremony scripts — you’ve found your guy.

For People Who Value How Things FeelThe wedding ceremony should feel better than it looks. It’s not just something to “get through” before drinks.

No Templates. No Scripts. No Cringe.Every ceremony is created fresh — no recycled paragraphs, no weird stories, and definitely no pretending Josh knows you better than your besties.

Good Vibes, Real TalkJosh is approachable, grounded, and refreshingly direct. You won’t get vague wedding jargon or airy waffle — just clear communication, quick replies, and genuine enthusiasm.

Ideal for High-Agency CouplesJosh works best with couples who value their time, want things done properly, and are curating a day that actually reflects them — not just ticking boxes.

My philosophy: The marriage ceremony can be, and should be, the best part of your wedding.

My Approach

What makes a Josh Withers ceremony different

Since 2009 I've married couples in castles, vineyards, rooftops, and beaches across Europe. This isn't a side gig — it's my life's work.

Words That Matter

Every ceremony is written from scratch because your story deserves more than 'insert couple here'. No reading from scripts — just authentic conversation that breathes your marriage into existence.

Legally Sound

Want it symbolic in Europe and legal back home? Easy. Need the paperwork done on the continent? I'll guide you through local requirements or lodge everything in Australia so you can relax.

Ceremony Style

Think Netflix doco meets stand-up — personal, story-driven, equal parts sentiment and laughter. I weave your history and hopes into a narrative that sounds like you, not a Hallmark card.

Calm Presence

Airline strikes, heatwaves, late buses — I've seen it all. I stay calm so you can stay present, adapting to whatever the day (or the Greek ferry timetable) throws at us.

Simplified Planning

Different time zones? No drama. We'll chat as often as needed so you're confident I get your vibe. I prepare deeply but speak naturally, treating your ceremony as a once-only conversation about something sacred.

TED-Length & Engaging

Inspired by TED Talks — concise, impactful, and engaging. Around 18 minutes: long enough to be meaningful, short enough to keep everyone tuned-in and off their phones.

The journey to your European wedding

Step 1: Discovery

We'll check your date and destination, pick the right package, and start getting to know each other. This is a relationship, not a transaction.

Step 2: Legal Preparation

For my Australian couples, at least one month before the legal signing day in Australia we'll complete your Notice of Intended Marriage online or over coffee. For my international couples I can advise on local legal requirements for you.

Step 3: Ceremony Design

Over video call or Aperol spritz, we'll dig into your story, your values, and your vision. I craft a ceremony that reflects who you are — not a recycled script.

Your Wedding Day

I deliver your ceremony with presence, personality, and professionalism — anchoring the entire celebration and setting the tone for the fiesta to follow.

From couples who loved their wedding

"First of all, a huge thank you for this unforgettable wedding. We are so glad we had Josh Withers as our celebrant at Uluru. Before the wedding he was available to us at almost any time of the day or night. He guided us with a lot of patience in far away Germany through all the forms we had to fill out for our wedding. He also took time to address our fears and concerns that come with making such a decision. The wedding day itself was absolutely wonderful."

Bernie & Christiane

Eloped at Uluru

"Josh is a truly wonderful celebrant who will make you feel at ease from your first meeting. Josh has an exceptional way with words and delivered the ceremony of our dreams. It was heartfelt and intimate (exactly what we wanted) and I would recommend him to anyone wanting a ceremony that is the opposite of cookie-cutter. His words come straight from the heart (and are not read from an iPad!) and having him as our celebrant was the perfect intro into marriage. Forever grateful we chose Josh!"