Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Europe

Photographers, planners, celebrants and venues across Europe, from Copenhagen city halls to the Amalfi Coast. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

Two lovers celebrating in front of a waterfall in Iceland
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Europe at a glance

Marriage equality in 20+ countriesMore than half of the world’s marriage equality countries are here.

Italy is civil unions onlySame-sex couples can form a civil union, but not marry.

Denmark is easy for visitorsNo residency needed. You’ll apply through the Agency of Family Law.

Paperwork travels with youExpect certificates, translations and apostilles. Start early.

Vetted vendors serving Europe

Country
Type of vendor
    • 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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    • 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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  • Two individuals are holding hands and laughing in a wooded area, conveying a sense of happiness and closeness between them.
    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Samantha Heather Photography

    I’m Sam, a proud queer, bi-racial woman photographing people wildly in love. After 10 years behind the camera, this work isn’t just my career; it’s part of who I am. I believe all love deserves to be celebrated loudly, colourfully,…
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Bali

    Bisma Eight

    Bisma Eight Ubud, Bali offers boutique suites and villas nestled within the natural and cultural heart of central Bali. With roots in both artisan heritage and the craft of modern luxury, Bisma Eight redefines what it means to stay in…
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    • Adelaide, South Australia
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia

    Kate Sutherland Jewellery

    After making jewellery for close to 15 years, Kate has landed exactly where she wants to be – Crafting bespoke, hand-made pieces that reflect the essence of an individual, a story or a unique and everlasting connection.
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Getting married in Europe

Same-sex couples can marry in more than 20 European countries, from Ireland, Iceland and the Netherlands to Spain, Portugal, Greece and Liechtenstein, which joined in 2025. But “legal” and “easy for visitors” aren’t the same thing, so it pays to choose your country with the paperwork in mind.

Where visitors can marry

Denmark is the classic choice for couples coming from abroad. Same-sex marriage is legal, there’s no residency requirement, and you apply through the Danish Agency of Family Law, then marry with two witnesses. Our couples have said yes at a Copenhagen city elopement, and Iceland’s dramatic landscapes have hosted some of our favorite queer celebrations.

Italy and civil unions

Italy offers civil unions (unione civile) to same-sex couples, not marriage. Foreign couples need a certificate of no impediment, translated into Italian, and every town hall runs things a little differently. Many couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony on the Amalfi Coast or in Tuscany instead.

The paperwork

Most countries ask for a certificate of no impediment from home, often translated and apostilled. Give yourselves months, not weeks, and lean on a local planner who has done it before. Traveling in 2026? Our guide to WorldPride Amsterdam is worth a read too.

Questions couples ask

Which European countries have marriage equality?

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

Can we legally get married in Italy?

Same-sex couples can form a civil union in Italy, not a marriage. Foreign couples need a certificate of no impediment translated into Italian, and requirements vary by town hall.

Which European country is easiest for visitors to marry in?

Denmark is a long-time favorite. There’s no residency requirement, and you apply through the Danish Agency of Family Law before marrying with two witnesses.

Will our European marriage be recognized at home?

A marriage that’s legal where it took place is usually recognized in countries with marriage equality, but rules vary. Check with your home country before you book.

Can we have a symbolic ceremony instead?

Absolutely. Plenty of couples sign the legal papers at home, then celebrate anywhere in Europe without the paperwork.

Legal details last checked October 2026. Requirements change, so always confirm with the local authority and your home country.

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