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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.

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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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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Rachel Morrison Hair and Makeup
    If you’ve been looking for someone who does the whole damn thing, lucky you, you found me! I’m qualified and experienced in both Hairdressing and Makeup services, with 15 years in the biz.
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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Folksy Elopements
    I’m Milo– a queer & trans nature-enthusiast with 10+ years experience photographing couples in love. I make elopements that feel like you actually got to live your day—slow, present, and full of the good stuff in between.
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    • Around the World
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    • Europe
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    • Ireland
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    • Sligo

    Wild and Green Photography
    Ireland elopement photographer, Shauna Ward of Wild and Green Photography brings couples on a mesmerizing journey, specializing in capturing the raw beauty of Ireland’s untamed landscapes. For couples seeking adventure, nature, and dramatic scenery, she offers a chance to turn…
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    • Austin, Texas
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    • Birmingham, Alabama
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    • USA
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    • Washington DC, District of Columbia

    The Stylist Abroad
    We’re a beauty brand that believes in bringing to life your dream look even in lieu of tradition so let’s kick the rule book out the window and create some magic! Imagine a bespoke bridal beauty look for your unique…
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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Sam Starns Adventure Elopements
    PNW based adventure elopement photographer traveling all over the US & beyond to capture a wedding that’s totally ‘you’ – in every way
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    • New Zealand
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    • Wairarapa, North Island

    August & Vine
    August & Vine is an elopement company based in the Wairarapa, New Zealand. As a wedding photographer, my work is grounded in a deep respect for people, connection and the stories that shape us. I believe every couple deserves an…
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    • Saratoga Springs, New York
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    • USA

    Hawthorn Photography
    I am a documentary wedding photographer drawn to shadow and light, mythology and nature, and the quiet revelations of belonging. I shoot hybrid on film and digital and revel in the true and deep connections of all my couples. My…
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    • Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
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    • USA

    Leah Moyers Photography
    I can’t wait to meet you. From getting to know you, documenting important moments to the delivery of your images, I’m all in.
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    • New Zealand
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    • Waikato, New Zealand

    New Zealand Elopements
    I design and photograph dream-date style elopements in New Zealand for all couples who want to skip the performance and pedantry of a big wedding! I plan and coordinate, giving local recommendations and itineraries to support you having the BEST…
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  • Close-up of two rings with large central gemstones, one blue and one brown, surrounded by smaller diamonds set in gold bands.
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    • USA

    Emily Chelsea Jewelry
    Emily Chelsea Jewelry, are an online retail store that specializes in creating unique and custom engagement and wedding rings. We want your jewelry to uniquely reflect who you are, what you stand for and what you find beautiful. We seek…
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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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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Muffcake Manor
    Muffcake Manor is a boutique wedding stationery studio led by illustrator and designer Adrienne Browning, where every piece is crafted with intention, heart, and a touch of old-world romance. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest but serving couples around the world,…
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  • Folksy Elopements

    I’m Milo– a queer & trans nature-enthusiast with 10+ years experience photographing couples in love. I make elopements that feel like you actually got to live your day—slow, present, and full of the good stuff in between.

  • Wild and Green Photography

    Ireland elopement photographer, Shauna Ward of Wild and Green Photography brings couples on a mesmerizing journey, specializing in capturing the raw beauty of Ireland’s untamed landscapes. For couples seeking adventure, nature, and dramatic scenery, she offers a chance to turn elopement dreams into breathtaking reality.

  • The Stylist Abroad

    We’re a beauty brand that believes in bringing to life your dream look even in lieu of tradition so let’s kick the rule book out the window and create some magic! Imagine a bespoke bridal beauty look for your unique needs and wants to authentically celebrate YOU. It’s not a dream!

  • August & Vine

    August & Vine is an elopement company based in the Wairarapa, New Zealand. As a wedding photographer, my work is grounded in a deep respect for people, connection and the stories that shape us. I believe every couple deserves an experience that feels personal, welcoming and thoughtfully crafted from the very beginning. Photography, for me, is not just about images. It is about honouring the way two people move through the world together and creating a space where they can celebrate their love with complete freedom.

  • Hawthorn Photography

    I am a documentary wedding photographer drawn to shadow and light, mythology and nature, and the quiet revelations of belonging. I shoot hybrid on film and digital and revel in the true and deep connections of all my couples. My soul belongs to the mountains.

  • New Zealand Elopements

    I design and photograph dream-date style elopements in New Zealand for all couples who want to skip the performance and pedantry of a big wedding! I plan and coordinate, giving local recommendations and itineraries to support you having the BEST time while here.

  • Emily Chelsea Jewelry

    Emily Chelsea Jewelry, are an online retail store that specializes in creating unique and custom engagement and wedding rings. We want your jewelry to uniquely reflect who you are, what you stand for and what you find beautiful. We seek to always source as responsibly and ethically as possible—whether that means using recycled or Fair-mind gold, recycled and post-consumer diamonds, or Montana sourced or lab-grown gems.

  • Muffcake Manor

    Muffcake Manor is a boutique wedding stationery studio led by illustrator and designer Adrienne Browning, where every piece is crafted with intention, heart, and a touch of old-world romance. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest but serving couples around the world, the studio specializes in bespoke wedding invitations that feel less like paper goods and more like heirloom keepsakes. The kind of pieces families tuck into albums, frame on walls, and revisit long after the celebration ends.

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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.

Real Canadian love stories

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