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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in British Columbia

Photographers, officiants, venues and planners across BC, from Vancouver to Vancouver Island and the mountains. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

Ocean views at a wedding in Victoria, British Columbia
From Rom-Com Vibes and Ocean Views for a Victoria BC Picnic Engagement.

British Columbia at a glance

No waiting periodMarry the day you buy your licence.

Buy within 3 monthsYour licence must be bought within 3 months of the wedding.

Two witnesses over 19Plus a marriage commissioner or religious official.

Ocean to mountainsIslands, rainforest and peaks, all close by.

Vetted vendors serving British Columbia

Type of vendor
    • Canada
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    • Victoria, British Columbia

    Fêtes by Linda

    Fêtes by Linda is a Victoria-based wedding and event planning studio for couples who want their wedding to feel joyful, intentional, and unapologetically them.
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    • Canada
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    • Vancouver, British Columbia

    Alicia Keats Weddings & Events

    Alicia Keats Weddings & Events is an award-winning, full-service wedding and event planning company serving Vancouver, Whistler and beyond.
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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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    • 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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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    A Tactile Perception

    I’m Natalie and I create vibrant and intriguing designs to inject colour and personality into your wedding stationery. I absolutely love getting to know you and what you want your invitations to convey so that I can use my creativity…
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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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  • 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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    • Denver, Colorado
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    • USA

    Sophia Lewis Photography

    I’m Sophia, the photographer behind Sophia Lewis Photography. I specialize in story-driven wedding and elopement photography across Colorado and beyond, documenting celebrations that are intentional, emotional, and deeply personal. My approach is rooted in connection and trust. I want you…
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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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Getting married in British Columbia

Canada has had marriage equality nationwide since 2005, and there’s no residency requirement, so couples from anywhere can marry here. British Columbia is a favorite for couples who want ocean and mountains in the same weekend.

The legal bit

Buy your marriage licence within 3 months before your wedding. There’s no waiting period, and one of you can apply in person with ID for both. The licence costs $100. On the day, you’ll need two witnesses over 19, and a licensed marriage commissioner or religious official.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have had rom-com vibes and ocean views on Vancouver Island.

Questions couples ask

Can we marry in BC if we do not live in Canada?

Yes. Canada has no residency requirement for marriage.

Is there a waiting period in BC?

No. There is no waiting period.

How many witnesses do we need in BC?

Two witnesses over 19.

Who can marry us in BC?

A licensed marriage commissioner or a religious official.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Government of BC.

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