Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Hawaii

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Hawaii, from Maui beaches to Kauai cliffs. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

Hawaii at a glance

Apply online firstThen meet a licensing agent together in person.

No waiting periodMarry as soon as your license is issued.

30 days to marryFrom the day you pick up your license.

Visitors welcomeNo residency or citizenship needed.

Vetted vendors serving Hawaii

Type of vendor
    • Denver, Colorado
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    • Norway
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    • USA

    Nina Reed Photography

    I photograph weddings and elopements in Colorado and Norway for couples who value the moments and memories even more than the photos—whether your wedding day is spent adventuring alone in the mountains or celebrating with all your favorite people at…
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Dallas, Texas
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    • Little Rock, Arkansas
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    • USA

    Hey Love Studio

    We’re Adeline and Valerie, a queer-owned, wife-and-wife photo + video team, and we have been looking forward to your wedding since before you hired us. We show up for the quiet moments and the loud ones. 
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    • Tacoma, Washington
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    • USA

    Thistle + Veil Photography

    I’m Kaylee, a PNW wedding + elopement photographer who values connection, providing a safe and affirming space and a judgement free experience, and delivering photos that feel emotional, artful, and cool as hell. I genuinely love to travel, and am…
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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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Getting married in Hawaii

Same-sex couples have been able to marry in Hawaii since 2013, and every vendor in our directory is vetted to be genuinely affirming.

The legal bit

Apply online, then meet a licensing agent together, in person, no more than 30 days before the wedding. There’s no waiting period, and you must marry within 30 days, in Hawaii. The total fee is $65. You don’t need to live in Hawaii or be a US citizen. Your officiant must be licensed by the State of Hawaii.

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Questions couples ask

Can we get married in Hawaii if we do not live there?

Yes. Hawaii has no residency or citizenship requirement.

Is there a waiting period in Hawaii?

No. You can marry as soon as your license is issued.

How long is a Hawaii marriage license valid?

30 days from the day you pick it up, for a ceremony in Hawaii.

Who can officiate in Hawaii?

Anyone licensed by the State of Hawaii to perform marriages. Officiants register online with the Department of Health.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Hawaii Department of Health. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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