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I’m a guest on the Wedded Podcast

by Joshua Withers | Sep 21, 2019 | Wedding blog

Jenn and Steve Van Elk invited me onto their podcast, Wedded, a conversation about getting married and being married.

We talked about a subject that I’m far too passionate about: getting married your way.

Enjoy!

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Turns out that in 2005 I was the 312th person to register for an account on the new website, Reddit, and today I’m one of 30 still registered users. This is what old age looks like. In 2055 I’ll be interviewed on 60 Minutes for the 50th anniversary of Reddit.

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“I’ve followed you on social media for many ye “I’ve followed you on social media for many years now, back when I was a uni student you married a few friends of mine (Nat and the other Josh Withers!). I’ve followed you ever since and imagined that one day you might marry Daniel and I too. To make that happen was exactly as I’d always imagined. We were both so incredibly nervous on the day and your warmth and sense of humour really helped to put us at ease.” I’m incredibly proud to leave a positive mark on you, all of you. Thank you, all of you, especially Daniel and Kendal :) Photo by @bulb.creative for the @elopementcollective in the Currumbin Valley.
A 1940’s ad-man, Bill Bernbach, a real Don Drape A 1940’s ad-man, Bill Bernbach, a real Don Draper kind of character, wrote to his bosses regarding his worries around the rapid growth their business was experiencing: “I’m worried that we’re going to fall into the trap of bigness, that we’re going to worship techniques instead of substance.” Worshipping technique instead of substance. I felt so seen reading that line. That feels like so much of the wedding business. Technique over substance. “We just do this” instead of “we did this because it meant something,” “This happens at all weddings” instead of “we decided upon this thing for our wedding.” “What does everyone else do?” instead of “unique people like us do things like this.” This is Daniel and Celia, who did it their way, on Mt Ngungun with @bulb.creative and I for the @elopementcollective
“We knew we never wanted a huge wedding, and whe “We knew we never wanted a huge wedding, and when I stumbled upon @elopementcollective, I knew I had found something special. They were incredible from the get go. Just pick a location and they’ll meet you there. Simple, carefree, all round amazing. Josh made us feel at ease right away and shared beautiful words on what it means to be loved and to love. It was everything we wanted and more. We also had the pleasure of having @bulb.creative be our photographers, who we instantly felt so comfortable with and are amazed at what we’ve already seen in the sneak peaks. Would implore anyone to elope with these guys and their team.” Georgie & Nowell #marriedbyjosh
If I wake up for your elopement before the sun, I If I wake up for your elopement before the sun, I get to go barefoot right?! // Taylor & Reece on the beach as we dawn another day. My wife makes pretty sweet things.
My loves, by @bekgracephoto My loves, by @bekgracephoto
So this was fun! And it’s now up on @nouba_blog So this was fun! And it’s now up on @nouba_blog for your viewing pleasure. Made with @tessashannonphoto + @elopementcollective ✌🏼
Aside from making the world’s best wedding cerem Aside from making the world’s best wedding ceremonies, I’m also the third best photographer in my home, so I’ve decided to make the radical call and launch a print store so that my photography can live on your walls. Do me a solid and buy a print from the store so that I can convince Britt that buying the new DJI Mavic Pro 3 is worth it: https://www.joshwithers.art
18 months and still pretending everything’s cool 18 months and still pretending everything’s cool
It’s hard when people ask me for wedding venue r It’s hard when people ask me for wedding venue recommendations, because I really don’t have a thing for buildings in the city. But ancient mountains in the desert? Now we’re talking. K&S #marriedbyjosh at Uluṟu with the @elopementcollective and @heartandcolour_photography
“We are not astronomers. Unlike most of the sci “We are not astronomers. Unlike most of the sciences, astronomy is always done at a distance. You can see the stars, but you can’t do anything about them. Sometimes the media would like us to believe that we’re all astronomers, simply passive witnesses in a world out of our control. But the world is never out of our influence. Remembrance, connection, possibility, invention, empathy, insight, correction, care and justice are all up to us. We not only observe, but we make changes happen. Our participation (or apathy) leads to a different future. The ocean is made of drops. And the drops are up to us.“ — Seth Godin Two non-astronomers, Ryan and Kandy #marriedbyjosh with @bulb.creative and @elopementcollective
I feel like this photo from the weekend’s getawa I feel like this photo from the weekend’s getaway to the Noosa hinterland describes the job of a celebrant perfectly. Guests sitting there wondering if I can bring the fire. Spoiler: Yes. Yes I can bring the fire.
Of all the things I’ve ever done with my life, n Of all the things I’ve ever done with my life, none of them even come close to being as good as being a dad.
Please, step into my office Please, step into my office
The poet Yung Pueblo on relationships: "Find a pa The poet Yung Pueblo on relationships: "Find a partner who is ready to build with you. It is not about finding perfection in another person, it is about realizing when you come across an undeniable connection that nourishes your being and matches the type of support you are looking for. Getting lost in the idea of perfection is a hindrance. Being with someone who is committed to going through the ups and downs of life together is truly priceless. When two people embrace their imperfections and commit to growing into better versions of themselves, it will naturally enhance the happiness they share in the relationship." [Luna is at Nannas, for those playing along at home]
Ever been in a cinema watching a movie and you’v Ever been in a cinema watching a movie and you’ve seen the lead actor standing there, delivering the iconic line, reading from their script? No? I don’t read from a script. I prepare, rehearse, read the room, and speak with you - instead of speaking at you from the page. Honest, human, bloody lovely ceremonies. That’s my thing. Georgie + Nowell #marriedbyjosh with the @elopementcollective and @bulb.creative earlier this week in Woombye.
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The beautiful tension I find in life is between th The beautiful tension I find in life is between the process and the moment. Life is a series of these moments, the moment you first met, that time you said I love you accidentally, the second you realised you could never be apart, that time and date where you invite everyone to your marriage ceremony. Moments. But life is the process, the process of becoming the person you are so the person they met was the kind of person they'd want to be friends with, the process of falling in love with someone, the process of realising that you're better together, the process of becoming married. All of these processes can take hours, days, weeks, years. Celebrate both. The moments in the processes. The process driving the moments. Your marriage is better for both of them. Kelsey + Adrian #marriedbyjosh at @thecalilehotel with @bulb.creative & the @elopementcollective plus @mrsgibbonsflowers
"Amazing, would honestly recommend these guys 100x "Amazing, would honestly recommend these guys 100x times over, our day was everything we could have ever imagined. So relaxed and stress free. From the very beginning there was absolutely no stress at all, decide on a place, flowers you love and your set. The communication from the team is spot on and Josh as a celebrant is one of the best. So down to earth and felt like we’d known him for years! Thanks so much again to you both! xx" Gemma and Luke did not hate their elopement. Be like them. Elope with the @elopementcollective + photos by @bulb.creative and florals by @fifthavenueflorist - #onetreehill at #maleny
As the sun set, Chloe & Jake wed and danced on the As the sun set, Chloe & Jake wed and danced on the beach
Christie Hayes & Justin Coombes-Pearce eloped!. Ce Christie Hayes & Justin Coombes-Pearce eloped!. Celebrity couple, @christiehayes_ and @justincoombespearce met in my old stomping ground, commercial radio, and after falling for each other's talents, they fell for each other. They eloped at @deuxbelettes and we live streamed it to all of their friends and family around Australia and the world. Byron locals, @dandifilms made this film and @poppypetersonweddings photographed their day, planned by @theweddingseriesagency. Hair & makeup by @krystelperre, grazing table by @platter_me_beautiful. Christie wore @paddingtonweddings and Justin wore @wil_valor_groom.
Last week I was on Magnetic Island in North Queens Last week I was on Magnetic Island in North Queensland with the @elopementcollective and @bulb.creative for Jenna and Andrew. “Andrew and I can not thank you enough for being apart of our day. Andrew and I always wanted a wedding exactly how our day ended up being and that was thanks to you, Britt and Harley. You made both of us feel so comfortable from the second you met us. We feel so grateful that you were able to travel to us with Harley and Britt was so amazing helping us as I’m sure she has been with all couples at the moment. We got the intimate ceremony we dreamed of and it felt authentically us and without your beautiful business this wouldn’t have been possible. From the bottom of our hearts thank you we will never forgot what you all did for us.” Thank you 🙏
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