Huon Valley celebrant turning your story into the ceremony everyone talks about.

I’m Josh Withers — your local Ranelagh-based celebrant. After 2,100+ weddings across 23 countries I’ve come home to the valley I love, ready to marry couples from Cygnet to Kingston in ceremonies that feel like good conversation, not government paperwork. Christian or civil, orchard or riverside, I’ve got you.

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Meet Josh

Huon Valley wedding celebrant Josh Withers

TL;DR

What kind of celebrant is Josh?

Zero Boring WeddingsLooking for something that actually *means* something? No forced laughter, no filler, no cringey scripts — just a ceremony that feels honest, real, and actually enjoyable. That’s my jam.

For People Who Care How It *Feels*A wedding ceremony shouldn’t feel like the prelude to the party — it *is* the moment. It should feel better than it looks (and it’ll look great too).

Fresh Words. Always.No copy-paste ceremonies. No recycled love stories. No pretending I’m your soulmate. Every ceremony is built from scratch, because that’s what you deserve.

Down-to-Earth, Up-for-ItI’m based in Ranelagh, in Tasmania’s Huon Valley — but I work with couples all over. I’m easy to talk to, quick to reply, and allergic to wedding waffle. You’ll always get honest help, not fluff.

Perfect Fit for High-Agency CouplesIf you know what you want (and don’t want), value your time, and aren’t interested in going through the motions — we’ll get along just fine.

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

My Approach

Why couples in the Huon Valley book me

Your wedding doesn’t need pomposity. It needs words that ring true, a calm presence, and someone who files the paperwork correctly. That’s my lane.

Tailor-Made Script

No templates here. I write every ceremony from scratch so the only time 'insert couple here' appears is when I’m laughing about what most celebrants do.

Faith or Freethinking

With a Cert IV in Christian Ministry and two decades in civil celebrancy, I weave scripture or skip it completely — whatever fits your faith journey.

Local Insight

Whether it’s Peppermint Bay, a shed at Willie Smith’s, or an Airbnb on Bruny, I know the light, the wind, and how to work with every local vendor.

Professional Sound

Bose S1 Pro speakers and Rode/Sennheiser mics mean Gran in the back row — and your videographer — hear every line perfectly.

Legal & Organised

Full-time celebrant life means prompt emails, on-time lodgement, and zero "oops we forgot the forms" anxiety.

Custom Packages from $700

Paperwork-only, elopement, full ceremony, or MC: pay for just what you need. We'll build the right bundle together.

Here’s how we get you married

1. Enquire & Chat

Tell me when, where, and how you imagine the vibe. We’ll check the date and pick a package over Zoom or coffee in Summer Kitchen in Ranelagh.

2. Legal Prep

We complete the Notice of Intended Marriage (electronic or in-person) at least one month out. I guide every tick-box.

3. Story Session

We dig into your history, hopes, and hilarity. I craft a ceremony outline you can tweak — no surprises on the day.

4. Wedding Day

I arrive early, set the sound, calm the nerves, and deliver a ceremony that feels like a TED talk your mates actually listen to.

Josh Withers marrying a couple in Tasmania

From couples who took the leap

"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 heart felt and intimate (exactly what we wanted) and I would recommend him to anyone wanting a ceremony that is the opposite of cooker cutter style. His words come straight from the heart (and are not read from off an iPad!) and having him as our celebrant was the perfect intro into marriage. Forever grateful we chose Josh!"

Carissa & Jack

Destination wedding

"Josh wonderful to work with in organizing our special day. Given neither of us had done this before he was helpful, kind and informative, Thanks Josh."