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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Connecticut

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Connecticut, from shoreline towns to the Litchfield Hills. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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Connecticut at a glance

New 48-hour waitSince October 1, 2026, there is no more same-day marriage.

65 days to marryFrom the day your license is issued.

Apply where you marryGet your license in the town of your ceremony.

Early to equalitySame-sex marriage has been legal here since 2008.

Vetted vendors serving Connecticut

Type of vendor
  • 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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    • 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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    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
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    • USA

    Eric Turner Photography
    Eric Turner Photography is a Minneapolis based wedding photographer focused on creating an honest, relaxed, and timeless experience.
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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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    • Centerton, Arkansas
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    • USA

    Captured by Q. LLC
    Hi there, I’m Que! I’m a nonbinary photographer based out of AR. My journey into this world starts with a younger version of myself whose imagination was too big to contain. I wrote stories and drew pictures about dragons, friendships,…
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Mae Krell Photo
    Hi, I’m Mae, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. I’m a nomadic photographer and storyteller with roots in Brooklyn, always ready to follow love wherever it leads.
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Molly Adams Photography
    We photograph weddings on film and digital, and make wedding films on Super 8 and camcorder. The result looks like your parents’ wedding album and the home movies you grew up watching.
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    • Phoenix, Arizona
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    • USA

    Andrea Michelle Photography
    I’m a travel wedding and branding photographer serving Washington, Arizona, and anywhere the light is pretty. My main mission? Helping you stay as grounded and confident as possible!
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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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    • Chicago, Illinois
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    • USA

    Kate Scott Photography
    Kate Scott Photography is a woman and queer-owned business, providing a completely inclusive, joyful, and colorful experience from start to finish!
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    • Santa Cruz, California
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    • USA

    Petal & Salt
    Creativity has always been a huge part of who I am. It’s shaped how I see the world and how I move through it. Petal + Salt grew from that love of making things with my hands and finding beauty…
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    • Cumberland, Maryland
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    • USA

    Jacqie Q Photography
    Give it to me raw. I want you to be real with me so I can convey your relationship dynamic through portraits. I look for weddings that are intimate and couples that are full of personality. I have a knack…
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Getting married in Connecticut

Same-sex couples have been able to marry in Connecticut since 2008, and every vendor in our directory is vetted to be genuinely affirming.

The legal bit

Apply in the Connecticut town where your ceremony will take place. Since October 1, 2026, there’s a minimum 48-hour wait between signing your application and getting your license, so same-day weddings are no longer possible. Then you have 65 days to marry. The fee is $70.

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Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period in Connecticut?

Yes. Since October 1, 2026, there is a minimum 48-hour wait between signing your application and receiving your license.

Where do we apply for a Connecticut marriage license?

In the town where your ceremony will take place.

How long is a Connecticut marriage license valid?

65 days from the date it is issued.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Town of Old Saybrook. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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