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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
    • Bozeman, Montana
    • |
    • USA

    David Clumpner
    Hi there, my name is David. I’m based in Montana and I photograph across the U.S. and the world. I specialize in a candid/photojournalistic approach for people who value authentic, raw, and emotional imagery.
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  • Two individuals in wedding dresses share a close and intimate moment against a backdrop of red rock formations.
    • New York City, New York
    • |
    • USA

    Marilyn Lamanna Photography
    I am a couples & wedding photographer based in New York City, and happy to travel to wherever your day is at! I believe your day can feel casual, yet so special – mirroring how so many memories are made….
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  • Two brides in elegant attire share a moment of closeness with an urban skyline in the background.
    • Australia
    • |
    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Kyra Boyer Photography
    Kyra captures your wedding’s vibrant moments in Melbourne and beyond in joyful, candid photography for colorful and relaxed couples.
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    • Sacramento, California
    • |
    • 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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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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