Inclusive vendor directory

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.

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
    • Jasper, Georgia
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    • USA

    Colleen Elise Photography

    Hey, I’m Colleen– your photographer, guide, and hype person. I’m currently located in North Georgia and photograph elopements and weddings throughout Georgia, the southeast, and anywhere in the US! I started photographing weddings over 9 years ago, and as cliche…
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    • Phoenix, Arizona
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    • USA

    Talia Lynn Photography

    I’m a photographer with a background in literature and a love for stories that sink in deep; the kind that stay with you, not because they’re perfect, but because they’re real.
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    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    Jo Renee Photography

    Hey, babes, I’m Jo. I’m a nonbinary lesbian photographer based in Seattle, documenting queer love in all forms.
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    • Denver, Colorado
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    • USA

    McKenzie Bigliazzi Photography

    I’m McKenzie Bigliazzi (pronounced “Big-lee-ozzy”), and I am a Colorado-based photographer who travels extensively to capture the essence of both intimate and grand moments. I am dedicated to transforming fleeting instances into timeless works of art, without making you feel…
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    • Los Angeles, California
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    • USA

    Thistle and Poppy Photography

    Thistle & Poppy was created for the dreamers and the lovers, those who believe in slow mornings, wildflowers, and the magic of being seen as you are. Together, we’ll craft imagery that feels effortless yet artful, photographs that don’t just…
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    • Atlanta, Georgia
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    • USA

    Raven Shutley Studios

    Hey, I’m Raven—story-driven photographer, laid-back human, lover of wildness, connection, and music that feels like hiking in the mountains.
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    • Cumberland, Maryland
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    • USA

    Jacqie Q Photography

    Give it to me raw. I want you to be real with me so I can convey your relationship dynamic through portraits. I look for weddings that are intimate and couples that are full of personality. I have a knack…
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    • Santa Cruz, California
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    • USA

    Petal & Salt

    Creativity has always been a huge part of who I am. It’s shaped how I see the world and how I move through it. Petal + Salt grew from that love of making things with my hands and finding beauty…
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    • Chicago, Illinois
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    • USA

    Kate Scott Photography

    Kate Scott Photography is a woman and queer-owned business, providing a completely inclusive, joyful, and colorful experience from start to finish!
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Prince Hotel

    One of Melbourne’s best-known event spaces, Prince Deck is a favourite for a reason. We’re talking floor-to-ceiling windows and doors opening out onto a sweeping timber deck. And the views? To die for. Picture your next event with a glittering,…
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    • 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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    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    Jenny GG Photography

    Hi, I’m Jenny (she/her). I’ve been photographing weddings in Seattle since 2008. My approach to photography is open, light, and gently prompted, resulting in images that are genuine.
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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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