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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Africa

Photographers, planners and venues who welcome queer couples in Africa, from South Africa’s winelands to the coast. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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A nature-inspired wedding at Die Woud in South Africa
From A Nature-Inspired Wedding at Die Woud, South Africa.

Africa at a glance

South Africa leadsThe only African country where same-sex couples can legally marry.

Officials can’t refuse youSince 2020, marriage officers must solemnize same-sex unions.

Research every routeMany countries in the region still criminalize same-sex relationships.

Symbolic counts tooMany couples marry legally at home and celebrate here.

Vetted vendors serving Africa

Type of vendor
    • Canada
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    • Victoria, British Columbia

    Fêtes by Linda
    Fêtes by Linda is a Victoria-based wedding and event planning studio for couples who want their wedding to feel joyful, intentional, and unapologetically them.
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    • Baltimore, Maryland
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    • USA

    Ginger Fox Photography
    Candid, laid-back, queer destination photographer celebrating LGBTQ+ love, from epic city weddings, to mountaintop elopements.
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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Sam Starns Adventure Elopements
    PNW based adventure elopement photographer traveling all over the US & beyond to capture a wedding that’s totally ‘you’ – in every way
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    • Canada
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    • Montreal, Quebec

    Hotel Monville
    Hotel Monville, Ideally located, is perfectly located for your honeymoon in the heart of Montreal and a short distance from Quartier des spectacles.
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    • Sacramento, California
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    • USA

    Moon Mama Event Co.
    Moon Mama Event Co. creates weddings and celebrations that feel deeply personal, affirming, and unapologetically authentic.
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    • Around the World
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    • Bali

    Bisma Eight
    Bisma Eight Ubud, Bali offers boutique suites and villas nestled within the natural and cultural heart of central Bali. With roots in both artisan heritage and the craft of modern luxury, Bisma Eight redefines what it means to stay in…
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    The Williamsburg Hotel
    Owned and operated by the hospitality and real estate duo, Toby Moskovitz and Michael Lichtenstein, The Williamsburg Hotel is an elegant boutique hotel located in prime North Brooklyn territory.
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Getting married in Africa

South Africa has allowed same-sex couples to marry since 2006, under the Civil Union Act, and it remains the only country in Africa where we can legally marry. Since 2020, marriage officers have no longer been allowed to refuse same-sex couples, and every Home Affairs office must have an officer available.

Choosing where to celebrate

Elsewhere on the continent, laws and attitudes vary a lot, and many countries still criminalize same-sex relationships. Before you fall for a venue, check up-to-date resources like ILGA World and your government’s travel advice, and talk to your vendors about what feels safe. Every vendor in this directory has been vetted to be affirming, so you can ask them anything.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have celebrated with a nature-inspired wedding at Die Woud and a relaxed engagement shoot in South Africa. Plenty of couples sign the legal paperwork at home, then celebrate here with no paperwork at all.

Questions couples ask

Can same-sex couples legally marry in Africa?

In South Africa, yes, under the Civil Union Act of 2006. It is currently the only African country with marriage equality.

Can a marriage officer in South Africa refuse to marry us?

No. Since the Civil Union Amendment Act of 2020, marriage officers can no longer object to marrying same-sex couples.

Is it safe to plan a queer wedding elsewhere in Africa?

It depends on the country. Many still criminalize same-sex relationships. Check current resources like ILGA World and your government’s travel advice, and talk with your vendors before you book.

Can we have a symbolic ceremony instead?

Yes. Many couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic celebration abroad, which skips foreign paperwork entirely.

Legal details last checked October 2026. Laws change, so always check current local laws and travel advice before you book.

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