Inclusive vendor directory
Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Illinois, from Chicago lofts to lakefront ceremonies. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.
Ready the next dayYour license takes effect the day after it is issued.
License lasts 60 daysUse it in the county where it was issued.
No officiant registrationIllinois does not require officiants to register.
Chicago-based talentSeveral of our vetted vendors call Chicago home.
LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Owned Eulalia Portraits Queer Documentary & Editorial Photography for Weddings, Elopements & Destinations Sara and her team mix editorial with documentary. They welcome every faith and every kind of love, and they’ll travel anywhere in the world for it. That’s the core of how they shoot. The intention is to blend in…
Riley Glenn Photography captures authentic love for LGBTQ+ elopements and weddings in Austin, Texas, Ohio, Hawaii – and the world
Kate Scott Photography is a woman and queer-owned business, providing a completely inclusive, joyful, and colorful experience from start to finish!
Chicago based Creative Photographer specializing in weddings, events, performances and portraits.
It’s just you, the love of your life, and a handful of your closest friends and family, celebrating your love, your commitment, and the life you want to build together.
Black Finch Jewellery is a Melbourne-based fine jewellery studio creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces for life’s most treasured moments. Founded by Master Jeweller Raymond de Zwart and Creative Director Davina Adamson, Black Finch is known for its poetic aesthetic, ethical sourcing, and deep reverence for craftsmanship. Every piece is handmade in their Collingwood studio using responsibly sourced gold and gemstones, reflecting a commitment to sustainability, individuality, and longevity.
Bert Jewellery is a bespoke atelier dreamed up by Sydney-based jeweller Sian Jones. They create dreamy custom creations.
Hello my darlings, I’m Carly. Welcome to the land of Wedding Photography Done Different. Here we leave behind any traditions that don’t feel like you, decorate those that do, and reimagine your wedding to be exactly what you want.Â
Hey there! We’re Erin and Erica Margan, the couple behind Margan Photography.
For more than a decade we’ve been documenting queer love stories across NSW, the ACT and beyond. Big joyful weddings, intimate elopements and the beautiful chaos of family life.
Hey, babes, I’m Jo. I’m a nonbinary lesbian photographer based in Seattle, documenting queer love in all forms.
I’m a photographer with a background in literature and a love for stories that sink in deep; the kind that stay with you, not because they’re perfect, but because they’re real.
Hey, I’m Colleen– your photographer, guide, and hype person. I’m currently located in North Georgia and photograph elopements and weddings throughout Georgia, the southeast, and anywhere in the US! I started photographing weddings over 9 years ago, and as cliche as it is, I love love.
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Illinois has had marriage equality since 2014, and Chicago is home to several of the vetted vendors in our directory. From loft weddings to lakefront portraits, there’s a lot to love here.
Your license takes effect the day after it’s issued and is valid for 60 days. It’s only good in the county that issued it, so a Cook County license covers Chicago and suburban Cook County. You can start your application online, but both of you need to finish it in person together. After the ceremony, the license goes back to the clerk within 10 days.
Illinois doesn’t require officiants to register with the state. Want something quick? Cook County’s Marriage and Civil Union Court in downtown Chicago holds ceremonies six days a week. Illinois also offers civil unions if that suits you better.
Our latest Chicago story is a proposal with a QR code and sparkling rosé. We would love to feature more Illinois weddings, so send us yours.
Your license takes effect one day after it is issued, so you can marry the next day.
60 days from the date of issue. It is only valid in the county that issued it.
No. Illinois does not require wedding officiants to register with any government office.
Yes. Cook County’s Marriage and Civil Union Court in downtown Chicago performs ceremonies six days a week. Check current hours before you go.
Yes. Illinois offers civil unions as well as marriage.
Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Cook County Clerk. Other counties may differ.
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