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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.

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
    • Troy, New York
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    • USA

    Milestones by Miri

    I create and perform ceremonies and rituals of all varieties. In the process of getting to know people, from newborns and their families to nearlyweds to actively dying folks, I craft celebrations of life’s meaningful moments, both big and small.
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  • Two people are standing waist-deep in a misty river, facing away from the camera with rocky terrain in the background.
    • Florence, Alabama
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    • USA

    The Rose Reflective

    Milly and her team capture love across America and the world, specializing in LGBTQ+ couples and body-positive wedding photography.
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Sylvie Rosokoff

    Hey there! I’m Sylvie, an NYC-based photographer specializing in elopements and intimate weddings. My work is all about celebrating the texture, motion, and ephemeral feeling of your milestone day in the city I’ve called home for the past 18 years.
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    • Boston, Massachusetts
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Lensy Michelle Photography

    Lindsey is a queer, Boston- and NYC-based photographer with a soft spot for intimate weddings, elopements and any love celebration!
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Elvira Kalviste Photography

    Choosing a wedding photographer isn’t just about finding someone who takes great photos—it’s about finding someone you trust to capture the real, unfiltered moments without turning your day into a production. With 11 years of experience, we know how to…
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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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    • 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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    • Miami, Florida
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    • USA

    LoveLove

    LoveLove is a small, queer woman-owned stationery studio. And by small, we mean just a father and daughter duo. He is a printer with over 50 years of printing experience, and she is a brand designer-turned-stationer with a deep love…
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    • Burlington, Vermont
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Catherine Claire Art

    Photography is more than just documenting for me, it is art. Allow me to capture every detail, every intimate moment, and every cinematic still that arises naturally throughout your day with an unobtrusive presence and down-to-earth demeanor.
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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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    • Baltimore, Maryland
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    • USA

    Ginger Fox Photography

    Candid, laid-back, queer destination photographer celebrating LGBTQ+ love, from epic city weddings, to mountaintop elopements.
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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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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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