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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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  • Two women in wedding attire, with one resting her head on the other's shoulder, smiling in a vineyard.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Emily Howlett Photography
    With a ‘storytelling’ approach to photography, Emily’s work is warm, colourful, and relaxed, much like her personality.
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Yasmina Nadine Photography
    Whether you’re eloping, planning an intimate gathering, or a wedding festival, Yasmina Nadine Photography would love to tag along on your adventure.
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    ARLAI Event Co
    ARLAI Event Co started by Amie, began as a small side hustle and in 3 years tripled in size. With over a decade in the industry of venue operations, an events and business degree, Amie was set to bring quality…
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    • Albury Wodonga, Victoria
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    • Australia

    Ellen May Photography
    I’m a light & airy, candid photographer based in Albury Wodonga but travels anywhere for a good dance floor! I absolutely adore photographing loved-up humans in all their beautiful forms. I’m here for the big laughs, the soft glances, the…
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Nikki Russian Photography
    Hey, I’m Nikki! Cat lover, introvert who loves parties, metalhead, queer af and exclamation mark over-user!!!
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    • Australia
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    • Perth, Western Australia

    twelfth.
    At twelfth., we believe your love is more than a celebration, it is a piece of cinema. Based in Perth, Western Australia, twelfth. is a premier photography studio dedicated to the art of the editorial. Our philosophy is rooted in…
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Sarah O’Grady Celebrant
    When you’re both old and grey, looking back on your crazy and beautiful lives, your wedding day should be a highlight that brings a smile to your faces. Let me help create that memory with you.
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Georgia Wiggs
    Georgia Wiggs, is a Melbourne photographer who captured in a photojournalistic ‘fly on the wall’ style, capturing the genuine, raw emotion
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Dani Bartlett Photography
    I didn’t actually set out to become a photographer, I just knew that I loved the way photos make me feel. I loved the vivid colours, the contrast, the joy, the nostalgia, the honesty of it all. I love the…
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    • Australia
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    • Central Coast, NSW

    K B Photography
    Hi I’m Kayla (she/her), and I’m a Central Coast-based LGBTQ+ photographer, and I LOVE love. As the world turns and chaos ensues, one thing remains present in our lives, and that is love. Raw, real love. This is the love…
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  • Two individuals in formal attire smile beside a serene pond, with a celebrant holding a book and microphone.
    • Australia
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    • Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales

    Rosemary Johnson Celebrant
    Your wedding ceremony is all about celebrating your love – and I’m here to help you do just that. Being a marriage celebrant is an opportunity for me to meet loved-up couples, hear their stories, and then plan a ceremony…
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria
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    • Torquay, Victoria

    LJM Photography
    Hey, I’m Loz, a Surf Coast wedding photographer telling stories through an editorial-documentary lens. I direct only when it’s needed. The rest of the time, I’m quietly observing as your day unfolds, capturing it just as it is.
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  • ARLAI Event Co

    ARLAI Event Co started by Amie, began as a small side hustle and in 3 years tripled in size. With over a decade in the industry of venue operations, an events and business degree, Amie was set to bring quality and value to the wedding world.

  • Ellen May Photography

    I’m a light & airy, candid photographer based in Albury Wodonga but travels anywhere for a good dance floor! I absolutely adore photographing loved-up humans in all their beautiful forms. I’m here for the big laughs, the soft glances, the loud celebrations and the quiet in-between moments that make your relationship uniquely yours.

  • twelfth.

    At twelfth., we believe your love is more than a celebration, it is a piece of cinema. Based in Perth, Western Australia, twelfth. is a premier photography studio dedicated to the art of the editorial. Our philosophy is rooted in the “in-between”—those quiet, high-fashion moments and raw, unscripted emotions that define a contemporary union.

  • Dani Bartlett Photography

    I didn’t actually set out to become a photographer, I just knew that I loved the way photos make me feel. I loved the vivid colours, the contrast, the joy, the nostalgia, the honesty of it all. I love the way pouring over an old photo album can make me feel, or the comfort of walking past a framed print in the hallway… you know that feeling?

  • K B Photography

    Hi I’m Kayla (she/her), and I’m a Central Coast-based LGBTQ+ photographer, and I LOVE love. As the world turns and chaos ensues, one thing remains present in our lives, and that is love. Raw, real love. This is the love I want to capture. The messy moments, the tears, the laughs and everything in between.

  • Rosemary Johnson Celebrant

    Your wedding ceremony is all about celebrating your love – and I’m here to help you do just that.
    Being a marriage celebrant is an opportunity for me to meet loved-up couples, hear their stories, and then plan a ceremony with them that celebrates who they are as a couple, is reflective of the special qualities of their relationship, and that is a great event for any guests.

  • LJM Photography

    Hey, I’m Loz, a Surf Coast wedding photographer telling stories through an editorial-documentary lens. I direct only when it’s needed. The rest of the time, I’m quietly observing as your day unfolds, capturing it just as it is.

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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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