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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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    • Canada
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    • Montreal, Quebec

    Hotel Monville
    Hotel Monville, Ideally located, is perfectly located for your honeymoon in the heart of Montreal and a short distance from Quartier des spectacles.
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  • A collection of three rings placed on a marbled surface; two with diamond accents and one with gold band and a unique design.
    • Around the World
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Kris Averi
    Kris Averi handcrafts fine jewelry and custom designs. Their unique pieces are inspired by nature’s beauty and are designed for resilience
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    • Sacramento, California
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    • 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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    • Denver, Colorado
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    • Norway
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    • USA

    Nina Reed Photography
    I photograph weddings and elopements in Colorado and Norway for couples who value the moments and memories even more than the photos—whether your wedding day is spent adventuring alone in the mountains or celebrating with all your favorite people at…
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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
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    • 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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    • Canada
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    • Kimberley, Ontario

    Frances Beatty Photography
    I’m Frances. An Ontario-based wedding photographer drawn to people who care more about meaning than spectacle. I approach weddings as experiences, not productions… moments that deserve to be felt fully, not staged or performed.
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    • Around the World
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    • Bali

    Bisma Eight
    Bisma Eight Ubud, Bali offers boutique suites and villas nestled within the natural and cultural heart of central Bali. With roots in both artisan heritage and the craft of modern luxury, Bisma Eight redefines what it means to stay in…
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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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