Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Australia

Celebrants, photographers, venues and planners across Australia, from Inner West Sydney to Tasmania’s wild coast. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

Two lovers among tree ferns on the Tasmanian coast
From A Tasmania Elopement with Tree Ferns, Trivia, and Coastal Views.

Australia at a glance

Equal since December 2017The right to marry is no longer determined by sex or gender.

Give a month’s noticeLodge your Notice of Intended Marriage 1 to 18 months ahead.

Two witnesses, both over 18Plus an authorized celebrant to make it legal.

Visitors can marry hereYou don’t need to be an Australian citizen or resident.

Vetted vendors serving Australia

State or territory
Type of vendor
    • 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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    • 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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  • An indoor dining area elegantly decorated with a floral canopy, set tables, and pendant lighting.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Rupert on Rupert

    Contemporary, industrial, and quintessentially Collingwood, Rupert on Rupert is a truly unique venue to host a wedding ceremony and celebration.  Located in the flourishing backstreets of one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and burgeoning hospitality districts, the space oozes urban yet…
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Shane Ave

    Shane Ave brings your dream wedding suit ensembles to life. We are an end to end service that allows you to take control of your entire outfit. Regardless of your size, shape or how you identify, we will custom make…
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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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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Godwin Charli

    Since 2007, Godwin Charli has been at the forefront of bespoke tailoring in Australia, designing and creating unique garments from our atelier in Melbourne.
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Married By A Teddy

    Teddy Bell is the celebrant behind Married By A Teddy — a modern, Melbourne-based celebrancy brand creating ceremonies that feel elevated, intentional and emotionally intelligent.
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Precious Celebrations

    Precious is a fun, modern Celebrant who’s passionate about celebrating people. She’ll craft a unique ceremony that tells your love story
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  • Two brides with their backs to the camera, wearing backpacks with "Just Married" signs, and kissing under their hats.
    • Australia
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    • Hunter Valley, New South Wales

    Goosewing Cottage

    Absolutely private and picturesque, Goosewing Cottage is located in stunning Mount View and specialize in elopements and micro weddings
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  • A green wedding stationery set with white tropical floral cut-outs and event details in a light font.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Stitch Press

    A team of designers with a wealth of experience in creating beautifully crafted, affordable, letterpress wedding & engagement stationery
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    • Australia
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    • Bright, Victoria

    The Buckland Studios

    The Buckland Studios, Bright- Victoria is a world unto itself a couples honeymoon accommodation to leave your daily life behind & be yourselves again.
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  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • Rupert on Rupert

    Contemporary, industrial, and quintessentially Collingwood, Rupert on Rupert is a truly unique venue to host a wedding ceremony and celebration.  Located in the flourishing backstreets of one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and burgeoning hospitality districts, the space oozes urban yet accessible cool.

  • Shane Ave

    Shane Ave brings your dream wedding suit ensembles to life. We are an end to end service that allows you to take control of your entire outfit. Regardless of your size, shape or how you identify, we will custom make your outfit to your personal design, fabric and colour specifications. We recognize that formal fashion in general terms is very gender-specific and often doesn’t allow the freedom of expressing one’s own identity. Lesbians, Transmen and Non-Binary are left out in the market place.

  • 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.

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Getting married in Australia

Marriage equality became law in Australia in December 2017, after a postal survey so many of us lived through. Today the right to marry here isn’t determined by sex or gender, and the process is the same for every couple.

The legal bit

Lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) with your celebrant at least one month and no more than 18 months before your wedding. On the day you’ll need an authorized celebrant, two witnesses over 18, and a few legally required words in your ceremony. Your celebrant will walk you through them, and everything else is yours to design.

Coming from overseas

You don’t need to be an Australian citizen or resident to marry here. If you plan to stay in Australia after the wedding, look into visas separately, since marrying here doesn’t change your immigration status on its own.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have married at Perth wineries, in Byron Bay, on Tasmania’s coast and all over Victoria. Planning in Victoria? Our guide to LGBTQ+ wedding venues in the Yarra Valley is a great place to start.

Questions couples ask

Can same-sex couples legally marry in Australia?

Yes. Marriage equality became law in December 2017, and the right to marry is no longer determined by sex or gender.

How far ahead do we need to lodge our Notice of Intended Marriage?

At least one month and no more than 18 months before your wedding. A shorter notice period is only possible in limited circumstances, with approval from a prescribed authority.

Can we get married in Australia if we live overseas?

Yes. You don’t need to be an Australian citizen or resident to marry here.

How many witnesses do we need?

Two, and both must be over 18.

Can a friend marry us in Australia?

Only an authorized celebrant can legally marry you. Plenty of couples have a friend lead the ceremony, with the celebrant handling the legal words and paperwork.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Attorney-General’s Department. Always confirm with your celebrant.

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