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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Australian Capital Territory

Celebrants, photographers, venues and planners across the ACT, from Canberra to the surrounding wine country. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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Australian Capital Territory at a glance

A pioneer for equalityIn 2013, the ACT was the first Australian jurisdiction to pass a marriage equality law.

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.

Wine country next doorThe Canberra District has dozens of cellar doors.

Vetted vendors serving Australian Capital Territory

Type of vendor
    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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  • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Adelaide, South Australia
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia

    Kate Sutherland Jewellery
    After making jewellery for close to 15 years, Kate has landed exactly where she wants to be – Crafting bespoke, hand-made pieces that reflect the essence of an individual, a story or a unique and everlasting connection.
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  • Two brides in elegant attire share a moment of closeness with an urban skyline in the background.
    • Australia
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    • 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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  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

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Getting married in Australian Capital Territory

The ACT has a special place in Australia’s marriage equality story. In December 2013 it passed its own marriage equality law, and couples married for a few joyful days before the High Court struck it down. Four years later, equality became national law.

The legal bit

Marriage law is the same across Australia. Lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage with your celebrant at least one month and no more than 18 months before the day, then marry with an authorized celebrant and two witnesses over 18. You don’t need to be a citizen or resident to marry here.

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Questions couples ask

Can same-sex couples legally marry in the ACT?

Yes. Marriage equality has been law across Australia since December 2017.

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.

How many witnesses do we need?

Two, and both must be over 18.

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

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