A wedding full of condiments
Fight Club was a powerful movie and today it's got me thinking about weddings, and houses full of condiments but no food
Modern Christian ceremonies in Melbourne that honour God without the stuffy religious theatre.
I'm Josh Withers, a Pentecostal celebrant and Bible college graduate creating spirit-filled Christian weddings across Melbourne and the Yarra Valley. Custom ceremonies written from scratch — no templates, no scripts, just authentic faith-based celebrations.
TL;DR
What kind of celebrant is Josh?
Bible College-Trained, Not Cookie-Cutter
Theologically grounded but practically relevant. Every Christian ceremony is written fresh for you — your faith journey deserves better than 'insert couple here' templates.
Spirit-Filled Without the Performance
Charismatic worship background meets professional ceremony craft. Your Christian wedding should feel authentic, not like religious theatre for your non-believing relatives.
Modern Faith, Professional Delivery
Professional Bose audio gear, quick communication, clear planning. I bring the same standard of excellence to Christian ceremonies as I do to civil weddings — because your faith deserves professionalism.
My philosophy: The marriage ceremony can be, and should be, the best part of your wedding.
What's Included
Everything you need for a Christian ceremony that matters
Since 2009, I've married over 2,900 couples across 24 countries — creating Christian ceremonies that honour God without the religious performance.
Theological Foundation
Bible college-trained with Pentecostal roots and charismatic worship background. Your Christian ceremony is theologically sound without being stuffy or performative.
Custom Scripture Integration
Bible verses woven naturally into your ceremony based on your faith journey and story. No forced readings unless they actually mean something to you both.
Professional Audio
Bose speakers and Rode microphones for outdoor Victorian venues. Everyone hears the vows and scripture clearly, and your videographer gets pristine audio.
Legal Authority
Authorised under the Marriage Act 1961. Also licensed in USA and Canada. Your Christian ceremony will be emotionally resonant, biblically grounded, and legally solid.
Flexible Faith Expression
From traditional liturgy to spirit-led spontaneity — the ceremony reflects your actual faith practice, not what you think a Christian wedding 'should' look like.
Contemporary Format
18-20 minutes. Inspired by TED Talks and modern worship — long enough to honour God, short enough to keep everyone present and engaged.
How it works
Enquiry
Check my availability for your Christian wedding in Melbourne and choose a package. We'll start exploring your faith story together.
Legal paperwork
At least one month before your wedding, we complete the Notice of Intended Marriage together — in person in Melbourne or via video call. I'll guide you through it.
Faith & ceremony conversations
Coffee in Melbourne or video calls to discuss your faith journey, theology preferences, and vision. I'll write a Christian ceremony that reflects who you are as believers and as a couple.
Your wedding day
I deliver your ceremony with professional audio, calm presence, and spirit-led authenticity — creating the moment that anchors your celebration before God.
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 & ChristianeEloped 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 & JackDestination 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."
Daniela and BelindaHobart wedding at Frogmore Creek
Ready for a Christian ceremony that honours God?
Less religious performance, more authentic faith. Let's create something meaningful together.
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