Hobart Wedding Celebrant
A Hobart wedding ceremony that feels unmistakably yours
I'm Josh Withers, an authorised marriage celebrant based in Ranelagh. Since 2009, I've created more than 2,900 weddings and elopements in 24 countries. Across Hobart, the Huon Valley and Southern Tasmania, you get clear legal guidance, professional audio and a ceremony created specifically for you.
Why Hobart Couples Choose Josh
Full-time craft, local knowledge and a personal ceremony
Living in the Huon Valley and proud to call Hobart home, I've created over 2,900 weddings and elopements across 24 countries.
Created for You
Every word is prepared around you, whether you're getting married at Stillwater or eloping at Cradle Mountain.
Full-Time Professional
Celebrancy is my full-time work. I answer emails, return calls and arrive prepared so the process feels dependable from beginning to end.
Killer Sound System
Your guests (and videographer) will thank you. Professional Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 S1 speaker with Rode and Sennheiser microphones means everyone hears your vows clearly — whether you're at Peppermint Bay or in a Hobart warehouse.
Individual & Modern
Civil ceremonies that celebrate your values, your way. No religious tradition required — just honest conversation about commitment, love, and the future you're building together.
Legal & Proper
I am authorised under the Marriage Act 1961 and handle the legal process carefully, while keeping the ceremony emotionally meaningful.
Travel-Ready Experience
From Bruny Island to Freycinet, I've married couples in every corner of Tasmania and beyond. Over 2,900 weddings and elopements means I've seen it all and can handle whatever your day throws at us.
How we create your perfect ceremony
Let's Chat
We'll check your date and talk about what you want the ceremony to feel like. I'll recommend the right personalised service and give you a clear quote, including destination travel or MC work where needed.
Legal Stuff Sorted
One month before your wedding, we'll complete your Notice of Intended Marriage together. I'll guide you through the paperwork so it's stress-free and legally solid.
Your Story, Your Way
Over coffee (or video call), we'll explore what makes your relationship special. I'll craft a ceremony that feels authentically you — meaningful but not stuffy, personal but not awkward.
The Big Day
I'll arrive early, set up the sound, and deliver a ceremony that's the highlight of your celebration. Calm, confident, and focused entirely on you two.
Already have a wedding date in mind?
Enquire about your dateWhat Hobart couples are saying
"The best celebrant in the Huon Valley."
ScottHuon Valley · Tasmania
"He made the entire process extremely easy and no-fuss while still feeling special and meaningful."
BreaBattery Point · Hobart · Tasmania
"Josh has a rare gift for putting you at ease immediately, and we knew our day was in the best possible hands."
Steve & BecDerwent Estate Wines · Granton · Derwent Valley · Tasmania
About Josh
One wedding changed the course of my life
I grew up in a family with more divorces than couples. For a long time, I thought the easiest way to go through life was never to get married—then I could never get divorced.
Then, at a family wedding about 20 years ago, I saw marriage differently: not as a promise that life would always be easy, but as a meaningful choice two people make about how they want to live. That wedding changed my point of view—and the direction of my life. I left breakfast radio and became a celebrant.
Britt and I live in the Huon Valley with our three kids, so Hobart is genuinely local for me. I bring that connection—and more than 15 years of experience—to ceremonies across Hobart and southern Tasmania.
Ready to ditch the boring wedding?
Personalised ceremonies, destination weddings, and ceremony-and-MC bookings are quoted around what you actually need. Let's make your Hobart ceremony unforgettable.
