Award-winning Tasmanian wedding celebrant Josh Withers

Launceston Wedding Celebrant

Hi! I'm Josh Withers!
From Stanley's Nut to Flinder's Island, Launceston through the Tamar Valley, Burnie, to Devenport, I create awesome weddings! I am a male millenial marriage celebrant ready to create a fun wedding ceremony for you!

Launcston wedding celebrant Josh Withers

Melbourne wedding and elopement packages

For weddings and elopements within about two hours drive of Melbourne CBD, any travel expenses covered

Elopement

Intimate ceremony

$ 1200
including GST
  • Legal marriage paperwork & registration
  • Intimate and short marriage ceremony
  • Video call for paperwork and planning
  • Up to 20 guests
  • No speaker or microphone
  • Short and sweet
popular

Ceremony

The best wedding ceremony ever

$ 1800
including GST
  • Legal marriage paperwork & registration
  • Official certificate of marriage from the Victorian Births Deaths and Marriages
  • Fun and personal marriage ceremony, aka the best wedding ever
  • Professional PA system and wireless microphone plus 10-bit audio recording
  • All the planning meetings required to calm any nerves
  • No other bookings taken that day
  • Free post-wedding ceremony hugs

premium

Ceremony and MC the reception

$ 2800
including GST
  • Everything in the wedding ceremony package
  • Wedding planning and timeline liason with all other wedding vnedors
  • Reception co-ordination with all vendors involved so everything runs smoothly and professionally
  • Voice of the reception as your MC
  • Walking your grandma to her car at the end of the night

Josh Withers + your wedding

A pairing almost as perfect as the two of you

Tailored ceremonies

I believe your ceremony should be the highlight of your wedding day. I put in the effort to ensure it’s personal, heartfelt, fun, and a meaningful moment you’ll cherish forever.

Relaxed and real

Your walk down the aisle and the moment you say 'I do' should feel completely natural. With me as your celebrant, it’ll be as easy as enjoying a stroll through City Park on a crisp Launceston morning.

Working with your crew

I work closely with your photographers and videographers to ensure the ceremony is beautifully captured, so the recorded memories match the magic you experienced in person.

Packages and pricing

I offer four main packages, with the most popular being where I’m both your celebrant and MC for the reception. You can also book me just as a celebrant for weddings, elopements, or a registry-style legal ceremony.

Planning and meetings

We’ll need to meet at least once to complete the legal paperwork before the wedding, but I’m available to meet as often as you need—either face-to-face or online—to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Marriage law basics

To get married in Tasmania, you must be 18 or older, not currently married, not closely related, and entering the marriage willingly. Proof of your date and place of birth, along with evidence of any previous marriages ending, is required.

Timeframes and bookings

Australian law requires at least one month’s notice before you can marry. Most couples book their celebrant 9 to 18 months in advance, so planning early ensures you secure the right person for your day.

Visitors to Tasmania

Anyone can get married in Tasmania, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, or citizenship, as long as they meet the legal requirements and are 18 or older.

Tasmanian weather

Launceston and northern Tasmania are known for their cooler climate, so it’s always wise to bring a jacket. If you’re planning to marry outdoors, like at Cataract Gorge or the Tamar Valley vineyards, comfortable shoes are a must.

Favourite Northern Tasmanian Wedding Venues

Mount Gnomon Farm

Nestled near the picturesque Dial Range, Mount Gnomon Farm offers a rustic yet elegant setting, surrounded by lush paddocks and stunning Tasmanian landscapes. Perfect for a country-style wedding with charm.

Sandridge Estate

This expansive property near Boat Harbour Beach offers a stunning mix of rolling hills, forest, and luxury accommodation, making it a top choice for couples seeking a private and scenic venue.

Ratho Farm

Located in Bothwell, Ratho Farm combines history and beauty with its heritage-listed homestead, manicured grounds, and scenic views. Ideal for couples looking for a unique, classic Tasmanian wedding experience.

Tailrace Centre

Conveniently located in Launceston, the Tailrace Centre offers stunning riverside views and modern facilities, making it an excellent choice for a contemporary wedding with a scenic backdrop.

Top Wedding Spots in Northern Tasmania

Tranquility Estate

Located just outside of Launceston, Tranquility Estate offers a stunning garden venue with serene surrounds, perfect for an intimate or large-scale wedding.

Waterton Hall

Overlooking the Tamar River, Waterton Hall is a historic gem that combines breathtaking views, a vineyard backdrop, and heritage charm for an unforgettable wedding setting.

Brickendon Estate

This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site offers a magical and historic setting, with charming gardens and rustic barns, ideal for couples seeking timeless elegance.

Quamby Estate

A short drive from Launceston, Quamby Estate is a stunning historic venue with manicured gardens, elegant interiors, and panoramic countryside views—a perfect Tasmanian wedding destination.

Words from real brides and grooms

"Our wedding day was an absolute dream come true, thanks in large part to our incredible wedding celebrant, Josh Withers. From the moment we met him, we knew we had found someone truly special to officiate our ceremony. Josh's warm and friendly personality instantly put us at ease, and his genuine passion for what he does was evident in every interaction."


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Belle

from Toowoomba

"Josh was an amazing celebrant! Calm, relaxed and genuine. It is evident in his work that he has years in the wedding industry - professional and experienced. Josh managed our family friendly ceremony with ease making the ceremony both intimate and fun. I particularly liked that he didn’t pretend to know us or to tell our story - he left that for us to do in our vows."


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Kerri-Anne

from Noosa

"We both feel that Josh delivered what he said he would promise. The ceremony was our favourite part and your words of encouragement, philosophy on gathering and marriage were exactly what we hoped for. You included our wishes of community and acknowledgment of family and friends seamlessly. Also, thank you for the reception. It took such a load off our mind knowing that the vendors could communicate with you (instead of us) which allowed us to enjoy the moment."


Josh Withers wedding celebrant

James

from Brisbane

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