Josh Withers 
How I Create a Wedding Ceremony
At the end of the day, a great ceremony, like a great song, should make you feel something. And that's all I need to know about everything.
Award-winning Tassie marriage celebrant Josh Withers
Tasmanian Wedding Celebrant
From the Huon Valley to the Derwent Valley, Hobart to Cradle Mountain, I create awesome weddings!. I'm Josh Withers and I am a male Cradle Mountain marriage celebrant ready to create a fun wedding ceremony for you!
Tasmania wedding and elopement packages
For weddings and elopements anywhere in Tasmania, travel expenses included
Elopement
Intimate ceremony
$ 1200
including GST- Legal marriage paperwork & registration
- Intimate ceremony at your chosen location
- Video call for paperwork and planning
- Perfect for wilderness weddings
- Up to 20 guests
- Short and sweet
- Only available outside of peak days and times
popular
Ceremony
The perfect Tassie wedding
$ 1800
including GST- Legal marriage paperwork & registration
- Official certificate from Tasmanian Births Deaths and Marriages
- Personalised ceremony celebrating your story
- Professional PA system with backup power for outdoor locations
- Planning meetings at your favorite Tassie cafe
- No other bookings taken that day
- Local venue recommendations
premium
Ceremony and MC Package
$ 2800
including GST- Everything in the wedding ceremony package
- Coordination with local Tasmanian vendors
- Professional MC services for your reception
- Timeline management and vendor liaison
- Local accommodation and activity recommendations for guests
Your Tasmanian Wedding Journey
Creating memorable ceremonies in Tasmania's most beautiful locations
Unique locations
From historic venues to wilderness locations, I help you find and create the perfect ceremony setting in Tasmania.
Weather-ready
Tasmania's weather can be unpredictable, but I come prepared with backup plans and all-weather equipment for any situation.
Local knowledge
A Huon Valley local boy, I know the hidden gems and best spots for your perfect wedding and elopement.
Packages and pricing
Flexible packages for everything from intimate elopements at Cradle Mountain to grand celebrations at Frogmore Creek.
Planning support
Regular meetings either in person around Tasmania or via video call to ensure your ceremony is exactly as you envision.
Legal requirements
Expert guidance through all Tasmanian marriage requirements, including special arrangements for interstate and international couples.
Premier Wedding Locations
Hobart & surrounds
From MONA to the historic Cascade Brewery, Hobart offers stunning modern and heritage venues.
East Coast Magic
Freycinet Lodge, Spring Bay Mill, and Maria Island provide spectacular coastal ceremony locations.
Launceston & Tamar Valley
Josef Chromy Wines, Quamby Estate, and Penny Royal offer unique northern Tasmania settings.
Cradle Mountain
Intimate wilderness ceremonies at Dove Lake or Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge.
Hidden Gems and Unique Venues
Huon Valley
Willie Smith's Apple Shed and Home Hill Winery offer rustic charm in Tasmania's south.
Bruny Island
Adventure Bay and Bruny Island Lodge provide intimate island wedding settings.
West Coast
Strahan Village and Sarah Island offer unique heritage locations for your ceremony.
Central Highlands
Thousand Lakes Lodge and Great Lake Hotel for mountain wilderness ceremonies.
What Tassie couples say
"Our wilderness wedding at Cradle Mountain was absolutely perfect. Josh handled the changeable weather with such professionalism and made our ceremony incredibly special."
Sarah
married at Cradle Mountain
"Having our ceremony at MONA was a unique experience, and Josh really understood how to incorporate the venue's character into our celebration."
Michael
married at MONA
"Our intimate elopement on Bruny Island couldn't have been more perfect. Josh knew exactly where to hold the ceremony for the best views and shelter from the wind."
Emma
eloped on Bruny Island
Ready to plan your Tasmanian wedding?
Let's create a ceremony as unique as Tasmania itself
Wedding Planning Tips
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