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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Alabama

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Alabama, from Birmingham to the Gulf Coast. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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Alabama at a glance

No marriage licenseAlabama uses a marriage certificate form instead.

Ceremony optionalYou are married when your certificate is recorded.

Sign before a notaryAn Alabama notary, not out of state.

File within 30 daysAt the probate office.

Vetted vendors serving Alabama

Type of vendor
  • A queer couple in wedding attire are standing in a forest setting, one wiping tears from their eyes while the other looks on with a hand on their shoulder.
    • Austin, Texas
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    • USA

    Riley Glenn Photography
    Riley Glenn Photography captures authentic love for LGBTQ+ elopements and weddings in Austin, Texas, Ohio, Hawaii – and the world
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    • Richmond, Virginia
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    • USA

    Eulalia Portraits
    LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Owned Eulalia Portraits Queer Documentary & Editorial Photography for Weddings, Elopements & Destinations Sara and her team mix editorial with documentary. They welcome every faith and every kind of love, and they’ll travel anywhere in the world…
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    • Austin, Texas
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    • Birmingham, Alabama
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    • USA
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    • Washington DC, District of Columbia

    The Stylist Abroad
    We’re a beauty brand that believes in bringing to life your dream look even in lieu of tradition so let’s kick the rule book out the window and create some magic! Imagine a bespoke bridal beauty look for your unique…
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  • Two people are standing waist-deep in a misty river, facing away from the camera with rocky terrain in the background.
    • Florence, Alabama
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    • USA

    The Rose Reflective
    Milly and her team capture love across America and the world, specializing in LGBTQ+ couples and body-positive wedding photography.
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Carlita Sari Photo
    Hello my darlings, I’m Carly. Welcome to the land of Wedding Photography Done Different. Here we leave behind any traditions that don’t feel like you, decorate those that do, and reimagine your wedding to be exactly what you want. 
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Margan Photography
    Hey there! We’re Erin and Erica Margan, the couple behind Margan Photography. For more than a decade we’ve been documenting queer love stories across NSW, the ACT and beyond. Big joyful weddings, intimate elopements and the beautiful chaos of family…
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Bert Jewellery
    Bert Jewellery is a bespoke atelier dreamed up by Sydney-based jeweller Sian Jones. They create dreamy custom creations.
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Black Finch Jewellery
    Black Finch Jewellery is a Melbourne-based fine jewellery studio creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces for life’s most treasured moments. Founded by Master Jeweller Raymond de Zwart and Creative Director Davina Adamson, Black Finch is known for its poetic aesthetic, ethical sourcing,…
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    • Around the World
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    • Banff, Alberta
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    • Canada
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    • Iceland

    The Organic Moment Photography & Videography
    Hey, we’re Liz & Jason, your Elopement Photographer and Videographer, Planners, Guides and all time fun duo!!
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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

    Folksy Elopements
    I’m Milo– a queer & trans nature-enthusiast with 10+ years experience photographing couples in love. I make elopements that feel like you actually got to live your day—slow, present, and full of the good stuff in between.
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    • Miami, Florida
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    • USA

    LoveLove
    LoveLove is a small, queer woman-owned stationery studio. And by small, we mean just a father and daughter duo. He is a printer with over 50 years of printing experience, and she is a brand designer-turned-stationer with a deep love…
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  • Eulalia Portraits

    LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Owned Eulalia Portraits Queer Documentary & Editorial Photography for Weddings, Elopements & Destinations Sara and her team mix editorial with documentary. They welcome every faith and every kind of love, and they’ll travel anywhere in the world for it. That’s the core of how they shoot. The intention is to blend in…

  • The Stylist Abroad

    We’re a beauty brand that believes in bringing to life your dream look even in lieu of tradition so let’s kick the rule book out the window and create some magic! Imagine a bespoke bridal beauty look for your unique needs and wants to authentically celebrate YOU. It’s not a dream!

  • Carlita Sari Photo

    Hello my darlings, I’m Carly. Welcome to the land of Wedding Photography Done Different. Here we leave behind any traditions that don’t feel like you, decorate those that do, and reimagine your wedding to be exactly what you want. 

  • Margan Photography

    Hey there! We’re Erin and Erica Margan, the couple behind Margan Photography.
    For more than a decade we’ve been documenting queer love stories across NSW, the ACT and beyond. Big joyful weddings, intimate elopements and the beautiful chaos of family life.

  • Black Finch Jewellery

    Black Finch Jewellery is a Melbourne-based fine jewellery studio creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces for life’s most treasured moments. Founded by Master Jeweller Raymond de Zwart and Creative Director Davina Adamson, Black Finch is known for its poetic aesthetic, ethical sourcing, and deep reverence for craftsmanship. Every piece is handmade in their Collingwood studio using responsibly sourced gold and gemstones, reflecting a commitment to sustainability, individuality, and longevity.

  • Folksy Elopements

    I’m Milo– a queer & trans nature-enthusiast with 10+ years experience photographing couples in love. I make elopements that feel like you actually got to live your day—slow, present, and full of the good stuff in between.

  • LoveLove

    LoveLove is a small, queer woman-owned stationery studio. And by small, we mean just a father and daughter duo. He is a printer with over 50 years of printing experience, and she is a brand designer-turned-stationer with a deep love of art, design, and of course, love. Although our craft is paper, our hearts belong to the love story behind the stationery. LoveLove is focused on hearing your story and giving you stationery that truly feels like you.

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Getting married in Alabama

Same-sex couples have been able to marry in Alabama since 2015, and every vendor in our directory is vetted to be genuinely affirming.

The legal bit

Since August 2019, Alabama doesn’t issue marriage licenses. Instead, you both sign a standardized Marriage Certificate Form in front of an Alabama notary, then file it with the probate office within 30 days. A ceremony is optional, and your marriage is effective once the certificate is recorded.

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Questions couples ask

Does Alabama still issue marriage licenses?

No. Since 2019, couples file a marriage certificate form with the probate office instead.

Do we need a ceremony in Alabama?

No. A ceremony is optional. You are married once your certificate is recorded.

How long do we have to file?

Within 30 days of the later signature.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Madison County Probate Court. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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