Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Canada

Photographers, officiants, venues and planners across Canada, from Toronto breweries to the Rockies. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

Two lovers on a mountaintop in the Canadian Rockies
From A Hiking Mountaintop Elopement in the Canadian Rockies.

Canada at a glance

Equal since 2005Canada was one of the first countries in the world to say yes.

No residency neededVisitors can marry here with a provincial license.

Waits vary by provinceOntario and BC have none. Quebec asks for 20 days.

Mountains to city hallsFrom the Rockies to Drumheller sunsets.

Vetted vendors serving Canada

Province or territory
Type of vendor
    • 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

    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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    • 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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    • Around the World
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    • Banff, Alberta
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    • Canada
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    • Iceland

    The Organic Moment Photography & Videography

    Hey, we’re Liz & Jason, your Elopement Photographer and Videographer, Planners, Guides and all time fun duo!!
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Richmond, California
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    • USA

    Vivian Chen Photography

    Hi, I’m Vivian! I am a nature lover and visual storyteller who focuses on organic moments while highlighting a sense of space and showcasing your beloved communities authentically. I began my photography journey two decades ago, assisting high-end wedding photographers before…
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    • New Zealand
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    • Queenstown, South Island

    Sarah Noble Celebrant

    I’m Sarah, a Queenstown-based wedding celebrant specialising in elopements and intimate weddings for couples who want their day to feel meaningful, relaxed, and genuinely their own.
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    • Australia
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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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Getting married in Canada

Canada legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in 2005 with the Civil Marriage Act, making it one of the first countries in the world to do so. It’s still one of the easiest places for queer couples to marry, including couples from overseas.

Licenses are provincial

There’s no residency requirement. You get your license from the province or territory where you’re marrying, and each one sets its own rules on documents, fees and timing. Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta have no waiting period, while Quebec requires 20 days between your license and the ceremony.

If your home country won’t recognize it

Since 2013, Canadian law has also let couples who married here, but live somewhere that won’t recognize their marriage, get divorced in Canada if they ever need to. Not romantic, but reassuring.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have eloped at sunset in Drumheller, hiked to a mountaintop in the Rockies and partied at a Toronto brewery.

Questions couples ask

Can same-sex couples legally marry in Canada?

Yes. Same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide since the Civil Marriage Act of 2005.

Do we need to live in Canada to get married there?

No. Canada has no residency requirement. You just need a marriage license from the province or territory where you marry.

Is there a waiting period?

It depends on the province. Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta have none, while Quebec requires 20 days between issuing the license and the ceremony.

What if our home country doesn’t recognize our marriage?

Canada’s Civil Marriage of Non-residents Act (2013) lets non-resident couples who married in Canada divorce there if their home country won’t grant one.

Can a friend officiate?

Officiant rules vary by province. Some allow temporary or one-day authorizations, so check with the province where you plan to marry.

Legal details last checked October 2026. Requirements vary by province, so always confirm with your provincial vital statistics office.

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