A little bit about John
Experienced, Approachable, Memorable
John Burke has been a marriage celebrant for over 15 years, marrying couples across Tasmania in beautiful settings. He specialises in intimate, stress-free ceremonies while also supporting larger weddings, creating celebrations that feel personal, meaningful, and memorable. Whether it’s a small, simple ceremony or a full celebration, John guides couples through the legal requirements and keeps the focus on what matters most — the relationship. His relaxed, flexible approach has made him a trusted celebrant across Tasmania.
We were lucky to have John officiate our elopement. He was incredibly kind, professional, and very hands-on with all our documents, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.
We expected it to be just a simple signing, but John went above and beyond by providing a beautiful ceremony that made the occasion even more special for us and our loved ones. He also generously shared the photos he captured during the ceremony, which we truly appreciate.
Thank you so much, John, for making our elopement such a memorable and meaningful experience. We are grateful for your warmth, dedication, and support throughout our special day.
We expected it to be just a simple signing, but John went above and beyond by providing a beautiful ceremony that made the occasion even more special for us and our loved ones. He also generously shared the photos he captured during the ceremony, which we truly appreciate.
Thank you so much, John, for making our elopement such a memorable and meaningful experience. We are grateful for your warmth, dedication, and support throughout our special day.
We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant than John. From the very beginning, he was professional, friendly, responsive, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process.
Our ceremony was simple and exactly what we wanted, and John made everything run smoothly and stress-free.
Thank you, John, for making our special day so easy and memorable. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable and caring celebrant.
Our ceremony was simple and exactly what we wanted, and John made everything run smoothly and stress-free.
Thank you, John, for making our special day so easy and memorable. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable and caring celebrant.
I had the pleasure of witnessing a ceremony officiated by John Burke and I was incredibly impressed by their professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail. From the moment the ceremony began, they created a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere while ensuring everything ran smoothly and seamlessly. Their ability to connect with the couple and their guests made the ceremony feel personal, genuine, and heartfelt.
The ceremony was beautifully delivered, with the perfect balance of emotion, humour, and sincerity.
It was clear that a great deal of care and effort had gone into creating a meaningful experience that truly reflected the couple's story and personalities.
I would highly recommend John to any couple looking for a celebrant who is organised, engaging, and passionate about making their special day unforgettable.
The ceremony was beautifully delivered, with the perfect balance of emotion, humour, and sincerity.
It was clear that a great deal of care and effort had gone into creating a meaningful experience that truly reflected the couple's story and personalities.
I would highly recommend John to any couple looking for a celebrant who is organised, engaging, and passionate about making their special day unforgettable.
John was an amazing host for our wedding ceremony. He is very experienced and professional, and took the time to understand all the details beforehand, which ensured our ceremony ran smoothly.
His hosting style is very genuine, warm, and touching. We truly enjoyed our ceremony and are very grateful for John’s support.
Aria & Nick
His hosting style is very genuine, warm, and touching. We truly enjoyed our ceremony and are very grateful for John’s support.
Aria & Nick
We had a great experience with John. The entire process was well organised, professional, and stress-free from start to finish. All arrangements were handled smoothly, and our official certificates were received on time as promised. He was friendly, responsive, and made our special day run seamlessly. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable and professional celebrant in Tasmania.
Packages
Explore our two most popular packages, both are available statewide across Tasmania.
Legals Only ‘Elopement’ Wedding
$490
A simple, stress-free ceremony focused on the legal requirements only
Short ceremony, approximately 15 minutes
Suited to small, intimate weddings or elopements
Legally required wording, with the option to include your own vows
Held at any agreed location – including John’s private balcony overlooking Hobart’s waterfront
Witnesses provided if required
Preparation and lodgement of all documentation with the State Government
Full Service Wedding
$1650
A personalised wedding ceremony tailored to you as a couple
Typically 45 minutes, allowing for a complete ceremony experience
Suitable for weddings of any size
Custom/bespoke ceremony including readings, vows, PA equipment and music
Held at any location of your choice
Witnesses provided if required
Preparation and lodgement of all documentation with the State Government
Full consultation and ceremony planning and dress rehearsal if required
* Terms and conditions apply for both packages, view fine print.
Reviews
We were lucky to have John officiate our elopement. He was incredibly kind, professional, and very hands-on with all our documents, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.
We expected it to be just a simple signing, but John went above and beyond by providing a beautiful ceremony that made the occasion even more special for us and our loved ones. He also generously shared the photos he captured during the ceremony, which we truly appreciate.
Thank you so much, John, for making our elopement such a memorable and meaningful experience. We are grateful for your warmth, dedication, and support throughout our special day.
We expected it to be just a simple signing, but John went above and beyond by providing a beautiful ceremony that made the occasion even more special for us and our loved ones. He also generously shared the photos he captured during the ceremony, which we truly appreciate.
Thank you so much, John, for making our elopement such a memorable and meaningful experience. We are grateful for your warmth, dedication, and support throughout our special day.
We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant than John. From the very beginning, he was professional, friendly, responsive, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process.
Our ceremony was simple and exactly what we wanted, and John made everything run smoothly and stress-free.
Thank you, John, for making our special day so easy and memorable. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable and caring celebrant.
Our ceremony was simple and exactly what we wanted, and John made everything run smoothly and stress-free.
Thank you, John, for making our special day so easy and memorable. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable and caring celebrant.
I had the pleasure of witnessing a ceremony officiated by John Burke and I was incredibly impressed by their professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail. From the moment the ceremony began, they created a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere while ensuring everything ran smoothly and seamlessly. Their ability to connect with the couple and their guests made the ceremony feel personal, genuine, and heartfelt.
The ceremony was beautifully delivered, with the perfect balance of emotion, humour, and sincerity.
It was clear that a great deal of care and effort had gone into creating a meaningful experience that truly reflected the couple's story and personalities.
I would highly recommend John to any couple looking for a celebrant who is organised, engaging, and passionate about making their special day unforgettable.
The ceremony was beautifully delivered, with the perfect balance of emotion, humour, and sincerity.
It was clear that a great deal of care and effort had gone into creating a meaningful experience that truly reflected the couple's story and personalities.
I would highly recommend John to any couple looking for a celebrant who is organised, engaging, and passionate about making their special day unforgettable.
John was an amazing host for our wedding ceremony. He is very experienced and professional, and took the time to understand all the details beforehand, which ensured our ceremony ran smoothly.
His hosting style is very genuine, warm, and touching. We truly enjoyed our ceremony and are very grateful for John’s support.
Aria & Nick
His hosting style is very genuine, warm, and touching. We truly enjoyed our ceremony and are very grateful for John’s support.
Aria & Nick
We had a great experience with John. The entire process was well organised, professional, and stress-free from start to finish. All arrangements were handled smoothly, and our official certificates were received on time as promised. He was friendly, responsive, and made our special day run seamlessly. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable and professional celebrant in Tasmania.
Five stars isn't enough! We had zero clue about the ceremony process, but John was so patient and accommodating, making everything crystal clear. He made us feel so welcome, even offering his house for the ceremony. John truly proved to us that having a beautiful, memorable wedding doesn't have to come with a massive price tag. Exceptional service from a fantastic person!
We were so fortunate to have secured John as our Celebrant. Nothing was a problem. He tailored the service to suit our needs, engaged with us with active listening and respectfulness at all times.
John has become a special part of our memory of our wedding day. Thankyou John. Megan and Adrian
John has become a special part of our memory of our wedding day. Thankyou John. Megan and Adrian
We couldn’t be happier with our experience with John.
We chose to have a small elopement wedding, and he made the whole process incredibly easy and stress-free. He was professional, friendly and well organised, and everything ran smoothly on the day.
We think it’s important for people to know that there are affordable alternatives out there, and John provides an excellent service at a very reasonable price.
We chose to have a small elopement wedding, and he made the whole process incredibly easy and stress-free. He was professional, friendly and well organised, and everything ran smoothly on the day.
We think it’s important for people to know that there are affordable alternatives out there, and John provides an excellent service at a very reasonable price.
Thank you John, you made it so easy and even sorted out all the paperwork. All we had to do was show up for the ceremony and sign a few bits of paperwork. He even has a lovely private spot on the north west coast where we held our ceremony. The ceremony itself only took about 15 minutes.
We highly recommend John for anyone wanting a no-fuss, hassle-free ceremony just like we did.
We highly recommend John for anyone wanting a no-fuss, hassle-free ceremony just like we did.