“Our ceremony was exactly what we’d envisioned and felt completely like us.”
Deb & Mickey
Encore St Kilda Beach · St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria
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“He brought such a relaxed energy to the whole day and made what could have been a nerve-wracking moment feel so natural.”
Tiegan & MichaelMandrakia Beach, Milos“He was so kind during the lead up to our day and on the day he made us feel so comfortable and special.”
Harry & NaylaVocabolo Moscatelli · Umbertide, Umbria“You created such a warm and relaxed atmosphere, and we’ll always remember the beautiful memories you helped create on our wedding day.”
Isabella & MatthewVocabolo Moscatelli · Umbertide, Umbria“The best celebrant in the Huon Valley.”
ScottHuon Valley, Tasmania“Josh did a wonderful job in making it all work. He made sure it was exactly how we wanted it — genuine, fun and easy.”
April“The ceremony felt relaxed and emotional and unlike anything we'd experienced before.”
ChintanSeagrass Long Point“Josh was a fantastic celebrant for Sara and I. He made the ceremony very relaxing, encouraged guests to get involved and be apart of the experience, and brought plenty of laughs for everyone involved.”
Matthew & Sara“He kept it light, fun, short & sweet yet meaningful which is exactly what we were after.”
SarahSydney, New South Wales“Thank you so much Josh for marrying us! It was an amazing event and we couldn't have done it without you.”
Patrick“Josh was an amazing celebrant for our multicultural wedding and made everything feel easy and personal.”
Paulina“He made the entire process extremely easy and no-fuss while still feeling special and meaningful.”
BreaBattery Point, Hobart, Tasmania“On the big day Josh made our ceremony feel so special and a true celebration of us.”
Jasmin & Vincent“Josh has a rare gift for putting you at ease immediately, and we knew our day was in the best possible hands.”
Steve & BecDerwent Estate Wines · Granton, Derwent Valley, Tasmania“Josh made our intimate elopement in Queenstown, New Zealand truly unforgettable.”
JaedaQueenstown“Josh was exactly what we wanted in a celebrant, and more! He was relaxed, organised and thoughtful.”
Rhiannon“Josh created a wedding ceremony that was perfectly tailored to us — personal, meaningful, and exactly what we wanted.”
Larissa“He was friendly, genuine and responsive, making the whole experience feel calm and intentional.”
T_“Josh made our intimate wedding ceremony at Montalto absolutely unforgettable, guiding the ceremony flawlessly and making everything effortless and personal.”
PhoebeMontalto · Red Hill South, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
“Josh was the perfect marriage celebrant for us.”
Sharon & Jason
“Josh is a fantastic and dedicated wedding celebrant. Josh goes above and beyond to make your day very special.”
Leena
“Josh is extremely charismatic and commands the room - so he instantly had everyone's interest and attention.”
Emily
“Josh understood exactly what we were hoping for and really allowed us to feel present and enjoy each other on the day.”
ClaraThalia Haven · Tasmania
“He was very professional and made us feel so relaxed at the same time.”
Rowlers
“Josh Withers is an awesome celebrant and I would highly recommend him. ❤️”
Breeanna & Michael
“Josh our celebrant helped us to create our perfect Wedding Ceremony in the Huon Valley in Tasmania, Australia.”
NikolaiHuon Valley, Tasmania
“Josh recently married us in Freycinet and we couldn't have asked for a celebrant more suited to us.”
PhillipFreycinet, Tasmania
“Josh was a fantastic person to work with and made our wedding such a memorable experience.”
Samuel & Amelia
“If you are looking for someone who is relaxed, easy going, experienced and all about the vibe and the moment, then Josh is for you.”
KiaraThalia Haven · Tasmania
“You brought such warmth, ease and meaning to the moment and it really set the tone for the day.”
Sascha & Jitesh
“You don’t get too many connections like that in this industry or life in general. Thanks for always sharing and caring Josh, keep it up.”
Charli
“If you want a wedding celebrant who's nothing like the cookie-cutter crowd, Josh is your guy.”
Jarrod
“We couldn't have asked for a more perfect marriage celebrant than Josh!”
Shannon
“Josh was the perfect balance of professional as well as being friendly and disarming to make us as comfortable as possible.”
HannahTuscany
“Josh struck the perfect tone — relaxed, heartfelt and real.”
RemyUmbria
“Josh went above and beyond with our wedding.”
Claudia
“Finding a celebrant that lives and breathes what they do is hard to come by, but thankfully we found Josh.”
Jaeden
“My favourite thing about Josh is that, aside from being really good at what he does as a marriage celebrant, he actually REALLY cares about your marriage.”
Luke
“Lovely day. Joshua made it even better — very relaxed and hassle free. We will forever remember how Joshua did our wedding. Loved it.”
Tracey
“Generous, thoughtful, creative and kind... we'd get married by Josh all over again :)”
Jake
“We eloped with Josh - and it’s safe to say we had the best time! We were instantly put at ease, felt comfortable and relaxed.”
Kaitlyn
“Josh went above and beyond, and throughout the night we had numerous guests approach us to compliment Josh's fun, entertaining and passionate disposition.”
Lui
“Josh was, without a doubt, the best celebrant we could have asked for and one of the best decisions we made for our elopement.”
Laura
“Josh was absolutely outstanding, funny, and charismatic. He made us feel incredibly comfortable and it is obvious how passionate he is about his job.”
MadalynVictoria
“Josh married us in Italy this July, and he was amazing! From the start, he had such a warm and genuine vibe that made the whole ceremony feel super special.”
Skyler
“Josh married us in Tuscany this summer! He’s so warm, calm and kind. He has a passion for love that really shines through him.”
MeghanTuscany
“Josh was absolutely amazing for our special day! He made sure I (bride) was comfortable and at ease. He was humble and humorous during the ceremony and has a great eye for photo ideas and props! 10/10 highly recommended! Thank you for capturing our day so perfectly Josh”
Jules
“You are an incredible wordsmith, are passionate and genuinely love what you do. You felt like an old friend.”
TaylaTuscany
“His vibrant personality, warm sense of humor and genuine care for our wishes made him stand out.”
KimiTasmania
“It was the most perfect day and we cannot stop talking about it, and neither can our families.”
Mikaela
“Our ceremony was truly a dream come true.”
Abigail
“It was truly the best day of our lives. I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful location or day.”
SamanthaSydney, New South Wales
“From the first conversation we had, he felt like someone we’d known for ages, he was friendly and funny but most of all he was understanding.”
Brittany
“Josh was our celebrant for our intimate elopement (just us!). I could not recommend him more, he made us both feel at ease and relaxed. It was a truly magical afternoon and we are still in awe of what Josh created for us.”
Amber
“The ceremony was everything we could ask for and more. He made us feel special and at peace.”
Alyssa
“Anyone looking for a celebrant who wants the ceremony to be unusual, personal and in a dream location should look to Josh Withers.”
Bernhard
“Josh is the perfect choice for a celebrant who is personable, focused on the couple, and creates a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. Our elopement with Josh was an incredibly stress-free and intimate experience. We wholeheartedly recommend his services!”
Ellie
“Josh made our day absolutely perfect. His philosophy around love and marriage was so congruent for us.”
Derek
“Josh was such a pleasure to deal with and instantly made us feel comfortable and at ease with nothing to worry about.”
Christie
“Josh was an amazing celebrant and we couldn’t recommend him highly enough.”
Elliott
“He created the perfect ceremony for us, it was laid back and easy while still feeling really meaning and professional.”
Aura & JacobHeartwood Cabin · Springbrook, Gold Coast, Queensland
“Josh made it relaxed and took all the pressure off while still ensuring we had the most special ceremony.”
Laus
“Josh is amazing, as both a person and a celebrant! He made our ceremony stress free, laid back and intimate which was exactly what we wanted!”
Jenna
“Josh was an amazing celebrant. It felt like he was a long lost friend/uncle despite only meeting for our elopement that morning. We wanted something relaxed & informal, & he provided us with even more. It was such a special day, thank you so much Josh for making it so lovely for us”
Ellysha & CharlieQueensland
“We had the pleasure of having Josh being the celebrant, mc, do & photobooth guy at our wedding… and we would not change it for the world.”
Christie
“He made us feel so comfortable on our day and wasn’t boring or stiff!”
Jessica & ClayQueensland
“Josh has a special way with words that made us feel relaxed but also kept us laughing throughout.”
Brittany & AaronQueensland
“Josh told us that he would look after it all and we just needed our vows—and honestly that was the truth!”
Manda
“Josh told us that he would look after it all and we just needed our vows and honestly that was the truth!”
Amanda & AnthonySilent Hope House · Bald Knob, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
“Full of fun but professional, love and care, making your day everything you feel it should be.”
Molly & JoshMurwillumbah, Northern Rivers, New South Wales
“Get yourself a celebrant who makes you genuinely smile, laugh, and enjoy every moment of your ceremony.”
Natalie
“Our day followed suit and was authentic and simple with Josh delivering a perfect ceremony that was just about us.”
Kate
“Josh said he'd create a safe space for us to exchange our vows and that's exactly what he did!”
Charlotte
“Want a celebrant who’s down to earth, will make you smile, will calm your nerves and will make your day the day you will never forget, Josh is the celebrant for you.”
Matt
“Josh Withers is not just a wedding celebrant; he is an exceptional storyteller, an advocate for love, and a true professional.”
Belle
“The ceremony itself was perfect, and the photos we have now are so lovely and will remind us of the afternoon (including lots of beautiful details) for many years to come.”
Hamish
“Josh was our wedding celebrant last month and he was absolutely amazing!”
Kirsten
“We are still beaming from our perfect little ceremony! We didn't need to discuss particulars or rehearse anything because Josh just got it and delivered.”
Monique
“We chose Josh as our celebrant because of his down to earth and humorous approach to marrying people which kept the ceremony entertaining and he definitely exceeded all our expectations.”
Gareth & Adriana
“From the moment Ben and I met Josh we knew we were in good hands and he was the perfect person to officiate our marriage. Josh was personable, helpful, down to earth from our first meeting and again on our wedding day.”
Ben & Teala
“Josh was fantastic! He reminded us to do things when we needed to which was great for us. He was so lovely and our guests loved him.”
Lisa
“He's like an awesome ally in keeping you stress free and focussed on what's important—you and the person you're marrying.”
Scott
“It's a fine art to have presence, capture the emotion of the moment with the right words and respectfully achieve this without being intrusive.”
Teresa
“The words he spoke and the ceremony he created were absolutely perfect for us. It was so great how he got all of our loved ones engaged. Josh made us both feel comfortable and able to be our casual selves.”
Nicole
“Josh’s ceremony was fun, casual and at the same time romantic. He was an absolute natural and created a really chill vibe for us.”
Jessica
“Josh doesn’t read from a script, is fun and somehow just puts you at ease on one of the most important days of your life.”
Hannah
“Josh really took the time to get to know us and our story and used that info to create a ceremony that suited us perfectly.”
Petra
“He was amazing! Really friendly, relaxed and professional. Mostly focused on us as a couple and made it a very personalised service. He was also our MC and was just the backbone of the day. He understood the whole day better than our venue did.”
Marnie
“Our ceremony was exactly what we had imagined - no awkwardness, personal, funny, and filled with love.”
Abner & Tiffany
“Josh was absolutely amazing. He took down notes prior to our ceremony and made it all about us! He included geeky references that were perfect for us. He had us laughing and made our guests feel welcome- they even cheered us on during the ceremony! Would totally recommend to anyone else else”
Adrieanne & Sheldon
“We had the perfect simple tiny no fuss wedding and would absolutely recommend him as a celebrant.”
Chazz
“The ceremony was exactly what we wanted, short, engaging and fun. His idea to have some light background music was absolutely perfect.”
Tom
“Josh was a great laid, back, easy-going and modern celebrant- no off the book stuffy ceremony but a lot of laughter, easiness, bridal party and audience participation!”
Shane & MatyldaHouse At Smoko · Victorian High Country, Victoria
“Josh was great. He was quick with his response from our first enquiry and very upbeat, unlike some of the other celebrants we came across. We received such positive feedback from our guests.”
Vanessa
“Made planning the ceremony just so easy. Everything worked out perfectly at our venue too.”
Theresa
“We got married by Josh in Brisvegas and Josh was the perfect fit for us.”
Kellie
“Josh and his team helped us create what I can only describe as a magical day.”
Amy
“On the day Josh created the perfect ceremony, he involved our guests, he kept us both calm and everything he spoke about related to us both.”
Kayla
“Josh Withers was a great, fun, exuberant wedding celebrant!”
Kellie
“Fun and exciting celebrant. Creates a very upbeat mood for your ceremony.”
Michael
“Josh is an amazing celebrant! Full of energy and passion for marrying happy couples.”
Kimberly
“Josh made the day soooo amazing and memorable!!! His heartfelt words about marriage and the joy this union brings.”
Jude
“Josh was a fabulous celebrant. He was kind, funny, thoughtful and funny! Our ceremony was unique and tailored personally to us. Our ceremony was filled with laughter and smiles with the occasional tear! I would not hesitate in recommending Josh to any of my family or friends in the future!”
Lauren
“Josh was excellent. He was so awesome, so funny. He was so relaxed and did a really good job. He made it fun!”
Melissa
“Josh was great. He made the surprise wedding very easy.”
Kim
“There is no one else we would have chosen to marry us and I can guarantee you will not be disappointed!”
Maddison
“If you really do want someone that cares for you and your experience as much as you do, then Josh is the person you need.”
WilliamBrisbane, Queensland
“A heartfelt intimate ceremony that reflected the modern institution of marriage. Everyone was commenting all day on how great the ceremony was.”
Christopher
“excellent”
Rochelle
“Josh provided us with friendly, prompt and professional service. He also gave us the greatest wedding gift a couple could ask for. He gave us a beautiful, funny and love filled ceremony. Josh keeps weddings real You should hire Josh. He is awesome He is awesome.”
Jade
“Brilliant. Love this guy. He is simply the most awesome wedding celebrant out there. He married us in a beautiful ceremony. Josh made us feel at ease. My hubby was so nervous that Josh had to remind him to breath. Josh is a fun easy going sort of celebrant. Just perfect for our relaxed beach wedding.”
Jan
“The moment we met Josh we knew we had found the man that was going to marry us! Our ceremony so personalised and fun! Our guests haven't been able to stop talking about it! If you want fun laughter and a well dressed man at your wedding go with Josh!”
Emily
“Josh was absolutely AMAZING. While our ceremony felt like it was made just for us and that we were the only ones there, but our guests also said they enjoyed our ceremony more than any previous family weddings, no stuffiness and long winded meanings of marragies here!”
Sara
“Josh was by far the most professional and best vendor dealt with over the whole 2years of planning. He went above & beyond to ensure we had a relaxed and special day. He made everyone feel at ease. There's not enough stars to rate him 101/100!”
Vicki
“If you have the opportunity to be Married by Josh, you absolutely have to do it. He will make you feel so at ease and comfortable and won't be stuffy or boring. He's incredible and personal and amazing. Thank you Josh!”
Jaimee
“AMAZING! This sums up everything Josh was on our wedding day. He made our ceremony everything we wanted it to be and so much more - light, funny and oozing with love. Our friends all thought we had known him forever, and all commented on how amazing our celebrant was!”
Janelle
“Joshua’s friendliness instantly made us comfortable. He inspired us to re-think what a wedding should be, creating a ceremony that was quintessentially us. Joshua’s humour and cleverness created an entertaining ceremony - so many guests commented on how enjoyable it was! His flexibility also made the process so much easier.”
Amanda
“Josh delivered such a fun ceremony and was so easy to work with in the planning stages, highly recommended!”
Rebecca
“It was really great to find a fun relaxed celebrant that bought just the right amount of passion & humour to the day. Josh put us at ease from the first meeting and we thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an alternative celebrant.”
Lisa
“He was great so I went ahead and booked him. He then gave me great recommendations on videographers, stylist etc.”
LilianaBrisbane, Queensland
“Josh is redefining what it means to be a celebrant. Mr Withers is the best celebrant I have meet and he is a must to follow on twitter.”
Brian
“LOVE!”
Jasmine
“Not your regular boring stuffy celebrant! Helped us feel completely relaxed during the ceremony.”
Natalie
“Josh did an amazing job with our ceremony - his enthusiasm and personality made for an excellent experience I look back on with nothing but smiles. Josh isn't like any other celebrant we've seen, we highly recommend him for your big day!”
Nicole
“He made one of the most important (and a little bit stressful) days of my life so much more relaxed, and somehow managed to control and entertain a large crowd, all while making you feel like you and your partner were the only two people in the world.”
Matt
“Josh was great. He made himself available to us all day which was excellent as we were getting married on a cruise ship. We also had a few meeting with him prior where we felt that we clicked with him and his humorous and positive attitude.”
Claire
“Josh was so great. As soon as we sat down for coffee with him, we knew that he was perfect for our ceremony. It's so important to choose a celebrant that shares your view of marriage and who will make the ceremony amazing.”
Dan & KateBrisbane, Queensland
“No other celebrant is nearly as good as Josh. Young, funny and a great guy!”
Stacey
“When I think celebrant I think "Boring old guy or lady with a bob hair cut". When we first met Josh he told us there is no reason the ceremony has to be the boring part of the day. Josh bought the right amount of humour to make the formal part of the day memorable, different and interesting. Glad we came across Josh!”
Jodie
“Great celebrant, who was flexible and able to meet as much as we needed. He added a great point of difference to our ceremony and certainly made it a fun ceremony and one to remember!”
Kate
“Josh assisted in providing the relaxed vibe we were after for our wedding day. He was relaxed, allowed us to be quite creative with our vows, while also being professional. I will be recommending him to our friends.”
Renee
“Absolutely brilliant, listens to what you want and definitely knows how to command a creative wedding with mixed in humor, fun and creativity. His service was most talked about in the ceremony and cannot fault anything and he is happy to go along with any suggestions and surprises.”
Fran
“Our wedding ceremony was a perfect reflection of us - and we couldn't have done it without Josh's help. Josh helped us write our own vows and design a unique ceremony that we loved. He was calm, relaxed and natural on the day, and always available to help beforehand.”
Jen
“Joshua was simply an amazing person to have marry us, he is super friendly and had some great suggestions and a nice way of planning out the ceremony with us. Easy going and was happy to take part in our costume requests.”
Ben & Bec
“We're so lucky to have had Josh as part of our wedding day. Josh somehow managed to bring together all our crazy ideas and relationship quirks and turn them into a seamless wedding ceremony that suited us perfectly. We really cannot recommend Josh highly enough - he's just awesome!”
Meika & Ryan
“Josh is a very helpful celebrant, he will help you with any questions you have. He will go beyond to make your day as unique as you yourself and your partner are! Funny young & all-round talented.”
Paige
“Three words! AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING! Josh will not only marry you to the love of your life, he will also put you completely at ease, make the entire experience easy, simple and fun and most importantly help hold your veil down when the wind attacks!”
Scott & RebeccaCanberra, Australian Capital Territory
“If you want a tailor-made, modern and relaxed ceremony, then Josh is your guy!”
Lauren
“If you want different this is your man! Young, funny, modern”
Rebecca
“Our marriage ceremony was important to us, and Josh absolutely delivered a personalised, meaningful, fun ceremony. When we think about our wedding, he is one of the aspects we are the happiest with.”
KateBrisbane, Queensland
“To say he was perfect is an understatement! He MC'd for us too and we still tell the jokes he said at the reception.”
Roz
“Nothing was normal, and that was the way we liked it. Josh questioned the traditions that we talked about and made us realise we were only doing them because we had seen it before.”
Shorey
“Josh is warm, funny and reassuring and makes everyone around him feel good. He’s a wonderful human and a wonderful celebrant!”
Chrissie
“Josh married us on the beach in Currumbin in 2021. It was absolutely perfect for us, no fluff or long drawn out speaking. The whole process of paperwork was easy too. A great stress free elopement!”
Alana & NathanCurrumbin Rock · Currumbin, Gold Coast, Queensland
“Josh really understood who we were as a couple and tailored the ceremony to us. He made the process super simple and calm.”
Alex
“This guy went above and beyond and really confirmed for both Laura and myself why he has been a leader in the wedding industry for so long.”
Alex
“There is no one else we would ever have considered than Josh for our renewal of vows.”
Alison
“I will forever be thankful for having Josh there on our wedding day. His advice and services before, during and after was invaluable!”
Andrew
“Josh went above and beyond to make our wedding day extra special. He took the time to get to know us and personalised the ceremony to suit our needs.”
Anny
“We have received a lot of positive feedback about our ceremony — many friends assuming you were a family member.”
Anthony & ElenaBrisbane, Queensland
“I normally find ceremonies to be boring and strangely sad or awkward but I LOVED our ceremony.”
Ben & LeahSydney, New South Wales
“We wanted a certain energy for the big day and Josh more than delivered with his style of delivery. We all laughed and cried and everything in-between.”
Bon
“He had a clear understanding of what we wanted from this moment in time and did not fail to deliver.”
Chris & MelissaBrisbane, Queensland
“Thanks for making our special day fun and vibrant. Professional, full of energy a great celebrant and a smashing MC!”
Giuseppe
“He is effortlessly amazing in his impromptu speech and every guest commented on how amazing he was!”
Hannah & ArdyMaleny, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
“We were looking for Different, Fun and Un-traditional and we got just that and more!”
Jemma
“Our ceremony with Josh felt authentically ours. An absolute legend with words.”
Jessica
“Professional, warm and so helpful with all our questions. Thanks for such a special day!”
Jowell
“From our first meeting, Josh made us feel at ease. He is funny, passionate and incredibly kind — all the qualities you hope for in a celebrant.”
Kaitlyn & RussellPiermont Retreat · Swansea, East Coast, Tasmania
“He is the reason me and my husband are now finally married after waiting for what seemed like forever.”
Kimberley
“Matt and I couldn't be more grateful for the ceremony Josh created. It was short and sweet, but so meaningful, sincere and genuine.”
Laura
“Your ability to make such a delicate moment fun and enjoyable yet maintain the appropriate level of “special” is nothing short of incredible.”
Lee & CourtneyMaleny, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
“He knew exactly what to say to make the ceremony and the experience after relaxed, simple and perfect.”
Lisa
“Josh was amazing in both the lead up to and our wedding day. His unique fun style put our guests at ease and set the tone for a wonderful ceremony.”
Mark
“We got married in Bali and couldn’t have asked for a better day. Josh was the best celebrant we could possible ask for.”
Matthew
“My husband and I wanted a ceremony that was going to be relaxed and unique and that is exactly what we got.”
Melissa
“The ceremony he created was so full of heart and so authentic. He made us both feel so calm and at ease with his presence.”
Rachel
“We simply couldn’t imagine a better person that we wanted to involve in our day as a celebrant.”
Rob & RachelSydney, New South Wales
“Josh is one of the most personal and enthusiastic people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.”
Rowena & PeterSurfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland
“Our wedding ceremony was a true reflection of us and how we roll, and we can’t thank you enough for being you.”
Roy & MariyaBrisbane, Queensland
“We eloped a few weeks ago and it was perfect. Josh was fun, charming and helped us to get married exactly the way we wanted to.”
Sarah
“We hired Josh to legally marry us in a private ceremony on our anniversary, and he made what could have been a simple formality feel so special and intimate.”
Sherrie & JeremyCampbelltown, New South Wales
“We wanted a small, fun, fuss free marriage and help to pull off a big surprise and we got all of that!”
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