“Josh has a rare gift for putting you at ease immediately, and we knew our day was in the best possible hands.”
Steve & Bec
Derwent Estate Wines · Granton, Derwent Valley, Tasmania
From couples who loved their wedding ceremony
Since 2009 I've had the privilege of marrying over 2,900 couples in 24 countries. These are their words about how the ceremony felt — and why it mattered.
- Couples married
- 2,900+
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- Since 2009
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The best ceremonies feel calm, personal and completely like the people standing in the middle of them.
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106 real reviews from couples who wanted their ceremony to feel like them.
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“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 Green“The ceremony felt relaxed and emotional and unlike anything we'd experienced before.”
Chintan KyadaSeagrass 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 McLeod“He kept it light, fun, short & sweet yet meaningful which is exactly what we were after.”
Sarah GrangerSydney, 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 Mendoza“He made the entire process extremely easy and no-fuss while still feeling special and meaningful.”
Brea KnottBattery Point, Hobart, Tasmania“On the big day Josh made our ceremony feel so special and a true celebration of us.”
Jasmin Rockes“Josh made our intimate elopement in Queenstown, New Zealand truly unforgettable.”
Jaeda ChaeyanneQueenstown“Josh was exactly what we wanted in a celebrant, and more! He was relaxed, organised and thoughtful.”
Rhiannon Brammall“Josh created a wedding ceremony that was perfectly tailored to us — personal, meaningful, and exactly what we wanted.”
Larissa Philp“He was friendly, genuine and responsive, making the whole experience feel calm and intentional.”
T_ B“Josh made our intimate wedding ceremony at Montalto absolutely unforgettable, guiding the ceremony flawlessly and making everything effortless and personal.”
Phoebe BagnallMontalto · Red Hill South, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria“Josh was the perfect marriage celebrant for us.”
Sharon Banks“Josh is a fantastic and dedicated wedding celebrant. Josh goes above and beyond to make your day very special.”
Leena Daly“Josh is extremely charismatic and commands the room - so he instantly had everyone's interest and attention.”
Emily Brigginshaw“Josh understood exactly what we were hoping for and really allowed us to feel present and enjoy each other on the day.”
Clara HuangThalia 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 Hingston
“Josh our celebrant helped us to create our perfect Wedding Ceremony in the Huon Valley in Tasmania, Australia.”
Nikolai GunnHuon Valley, Tasmania
“Josh recently married us in Freycinet and we couldn't have asked for a celebrant more suited to us.”
Phillip MundtFreycinet, Tasmania
“Josh was a fantastic person to work with and made our wedding such a memorable experience.”
Samuel Morey
“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.”
Kiara RobertsThalia Haven · Tasmania
“You brought such warmth, ease and meaning to the moment and it really set the tone for the day.”
Sascha & Jitesh Pratap
“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 Taylor
“If you want a wedding celebrant who's nothing like the cookie-cutter crowd, Josh is your guy.”
Jarrod Graetz
“We couldn't have asked for a more perfect marriage celebrant than Josh!”
Shannon Hope
“Josh was the perfect balance of professional as well as being friendly and disarming to make us as comfortable as possible.”
Hannah BissettTuscany
“Josh struck the perfect tone — relaxed, heartfelt and real.”
Remy AtkinsonUmbria
“Josh went above and beyond with our wedding.”
Claudia Emanuele
“Finding a celebrant that lives and breathes what they do is hard to come by, but thankfully we found Josh.”
Jaeden Gilloway
“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 Fletcher
“Lovely day. Joshua made it even better — very relaxed and hassle free. We will forever remember how Joshua did our wedding. Loved it.”
Tracey Thomas
“Generous, thoughtful, creative and kind... we'd get married by Josh all over again :)”
Jake Smith
“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 Brame
“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 Zacher
“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 Ashman
“Josh was absolutely outstanding, funny, and charismatic. He made us feel incredibly comfortable and it is obvious how passionate he is about his job.”
Madalyn BottVictoria
“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 Paunwar
“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.”
Meghan Wiegel
“You are an incredible wordsmith, are passionate and genuinely love what you do. You felt like an old friend.”
Tayla DunstanTuscany
“It was the most perfect day and we cannot stop talking about it, and neither can our families.”
Mikaela Walsh
“Our ceremony was truly a dream come true.”
Abigail Kaia Monk
“It was truly the best day of our lives. I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful location or day.”
Samantha WagnerSydney, 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
“The ceremony was everything we could ask for and more. He made us feel special and at peace.”
Alyssa Cooke
“Anyone looking for a celebrant who wants the ceremony to be unusual, personal and in a dream location should look to Josh Withers.”
Bernhard Nickel
“Josh made our day absolutely perfect. His philosophy around love and marriage was so congruent for us.”
Derek de Silva
“Josh was such a pleasure to deal with and instantly made us feel comfortable and at ease with nothing to worry about.”
Christie Kerrigan
“Josh was an amazing celebrant and we couldn’t recommend him highly enough.”
Elliott Markwell
“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 Buhse
“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 Tomlinson
“Josh told us that he would look after it all and we just needed our vows—and honestly that was the truth!”
Manda Marie
“Get yourself a celebrant who makes you genuinely smile, laugh, and enjoy every moment of your ceremony.”
Natalie May
“Our day followed suit and was authentic and simple with Josh delivering a perfect ceremony that was just about us.”
Kate Moloney
“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 Koleczko
“Josh Withers is not just a wedding celebrant; he is an exceptional storyteller, an advocate for love, and a true professional.”
Belle Langford
“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 Lancaster
“Josh was our wedding celebrant last month and he was absolutely amazing!”
Kirsten Louise Doyle
“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 Jebbink
“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
“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 Borg
“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 DB
“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 Diakomichalis
“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 Briffaud
“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 Barbour
“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 Renée Wagemaker
“Our ceremony was exactly what we had imagined - no awkwardness, personal, funny, and filled with love.”
Abner & Tiffany
“We had the perfect simple tiny no fuss wedding and would absolutely recommend him as a celebrant.”
Chazz Welsh
“The ceremony was exactly what we wanted, short, engaging and fun. His idea to have some light background music was absolutely perfect.”
Tom Janke
“Made planning the ceremony just so easy. Everything worked out perfectly at our venue too.”
Theresa M Gration
“We got married by Josh on the 24th April 2017 in Brisvegas and Josh was the perfect fit for us.”
Kellie Foster
“Josh and his team helped us create what I can only describe as a magical day.”
Amy Symons
“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 Rogers
“Josh is an amazing celebrant! Full of energy and passion for marrying happy couples.”
Kimberly Szymanski
“Josh made the day soooo amazing and memorable!!! His heartfelt words about marriage and the joy this union brings.”
Jude
“There is no one else we would have chosen to marry us and I can guarantee you will not be disappointed!”
Maddison Savage
“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.”
William PeggBrisbane, Queensland
“A heartfelt intimate ceremony that reflected the modern institution of marriage. Everyone was commenting all day on how great the ceremony was.”
Christopher Kelly
“He was great so I went ahead and booked him. He then gave me great recommendations on videographers, stylist etc.”
Liliana FawkeBrisbane, Queensland
“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 Bruyninckx
“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 Beaton
“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 Bruyninckx
“Josh really understood who we were as a couple and tailored the ceremony to us. He made the process super simple and calm.”
Alex Pyziakos
“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 Szczesniak
“There is no one else we would ever have considered than Josh for our renewal of vows.”
Alison Tinlin
“I will forever be thankful for having Josh there on our wedding day. His advice and services before, during and after was invaluable!”
Andrew Evans
“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 Horswell
“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 Hlaing
“Thanks for making our special day fun and vibrant. Professional, full of energy a great celebrant and a smashing MC!”
Giuseppe Marchitto
“We were looking for Different, Fun and Un-traditional and we got just that and more!”
Jemma Mackinnon
“Our ceremony with Josh felt authentically ours. An absolute legend with words.”
Jessica Jay
“Professional, warm and so helpful with all our questions. Thanks for such a special day!”
Jowell Chow
“He is the reason me and my husband are now finally married after waiting for what seemed like forever.”
Kimberley Haley Pacis
“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 Valentine
“He knew exactly what to say to make the ceremony and the experience after relaxed, simple and perfect.”
Lisa Sinclair
“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 Williams
“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 McGrath
“My husband and I wanted a ceremony that was going to be relaxed and unique and that is exactly what we got.”
Melissa Devine
“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 Lonie
“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 Hutton
“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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