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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.

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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

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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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  • A green wedding stationery set with white tropical floral cut-outs and event details in a light font.
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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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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Dee Wild
    Hello, my name is Dee, my pronouns are She/Her and I am a Queer and Neurodivergent Marriage Celebrant based in Melbourne and Geelong, Victoria. I am a Storyteller. A Maker of Dresses. And a lover of LOVE and Prosecco.
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  • Two brides with their backs to the camera, wearing backpacks with "Just Married" signs, and kissing under their hats.
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Hunter Valley, New South Wales

    Avani Cypress Lakes Resort
    Take a break from it for a little while with the ultimate getaway at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort. Tucked away in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine country and enveloped by vineyards and rolling hills, it’s a serene retreat…
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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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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Elise Mezner Photography
    I’m Elise. Welcome to Elise Mezner Photography. I’m a mum, photographer and teacher. I am passionate about sustainability and want to help you to not only create a wedding that fills your heart with joy but also looks after the…
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Moments Photography & Film
    We’re Shyani and Simon, the duo behind Moments Photography & Film, based in Sydney and travelling across New South Wales and beyond for weddings.
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Translucent Photography
    Translucent Photography believe in creating images that make those who weren’t there, feel like they were in Wollongong, New South Wales
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  • Two brides getting married, holding bouquets, in front of a brick wall inside a room with a rustic decor.
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Megan Jordan Celebrant
    I am a story teller and a passionate wordsmith. And in being able to marry you, I honestly feel like I have the very best job in the whole world. My ceremonies are full of heart, laughs, and great big,…
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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.

Real Australian love stories

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