Award-winning wedding celebrant Josh Withers

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant

Hi! I'm Josh Withers!

From the laneways to the highways, Melbourne through the Yarra Valley, Geelong, to the Surf Coast, I create awesome weddings! I am a male millenial marriage celebrant ready to create a fun wedding ceremony for you!

Melbourne 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

$ 1800
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

$ 2400
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

$ 3400
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 absolute highlight of your wedding day. I put in the time and care to make it personal, heartfelt, fun, and memorable for everyone involved.

Relaxed and real

Your walk down the aisle and the moment you say 'I do' should feel completely natural. Forget the stress and awkwardness people warn you about—when I’m your celebrant, it’ll feel as easy as a stroll along the Yarra.

Working with your crew

I collaborate with your photographers and videographers to ensure the ceremony is captured perfectly, so the recorded moments reflect how magical it felt in person.

Packages and pricing

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

Planning and meetings

We’ll need to meet at least once to sort out the legal paperwork before the wedding, but I’m happy to meet as often as you need—either face-to-face or online—to make sure everything feels seamless.

Marriage law basics

To get married in Victoria, you must be 18 or older, not currently married, not closely related, and entering the marriage willingly. You’ll need proof of your date and place of birth and evidence of any previous marriages ending.

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 securing the right one early is always a good idea.

Visitors to Victoria

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

Victorian weather

Melbourne is known for its four seasons in one day, so always have a jacket handy. And if you’re eloping along the Surf Coast or in the Yarra Valley, consider practical shoes for the terrain.

Favourite Melbourne Wedding Venues

Zonzo Estate, Yarra Valley

Zonzo Estate in the Yarra Valley is a blend of rustic charm and Italian hospitality, offering sweeping vineyard views and exceptional food for a magical wedding day.

The Baths, Mornington Peninsula

Located right on the water, The Baths in Sorrento provides a stunning coastal backdrop, perfect for a romantic and relaxed celebration on the Mornington Peninsula.

Lake House, Daylesford

Daylesford’s Lake House is a true gem for weddings, combining luxury, incredible food, and breathtaking views in a serene country setting.

Fitzroy Town Hall, Melbourne

This iconic heritage-listed venue in Melbourne’s Fitzroy is ideal for couples wanting a classic and elegant setting in the heart of the city.

Top Wedding Spots in Victoria

The Wool Mill, Brunswick

Located in Brunswick, The Wool Mill is a contemporary industrial venue offering a perfect blank canvas for creating a unique, modern wedding.

Merricks General Wine Store, Mornington Peninsula

This historic venue offers intimate charm and exceptional wine, making it a standout on the Mornington Peninsula.

Yering Station, Yarra Valley

A stunning combination of historic architecture and rolling vineyards, Yering Station in the Yarra Valley is a dream for wine lovers and romantics alike.

Sault Restaurant, Daylesford

Surrounded by lavender fields and with a private lake view, Sault Restaurant offers a tranquil and picture-perfect setting for Daylesford weddings.

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."


Belle

Belle

Wedding

"Josh was incredible! In every possible way. The day flowed because of him, there was so much worry taken off of our shoulders and he was always there through whatever needed. On top of that, his professionalism and person ability throughout the day with all guests was amazing. The only celebrant I would recommend"


Melbourne celebrant

Ash and Adnan

Wedding

"We were lucky enough to have Josh marry us in Tuscany in June 2024. Josh, you are an incredible wordsmith, are passionate and genuinely love what you do. You felt like an old friend, creating a relaxed and comfortable environment that we will forever be grateful for. We couldn’t think of anyone better to marry us & can’t recommend Josh enough to creating a magical day."


Tayla and Ethans elopement

Tayla

Elopement

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