Inclusive vendor directory
Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Iowa, from Des Moines to the Driftless. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.
Early to equalityIowa said yes in 2009.
3-day waitYour license is valid after three calendar days.
Bring a witnessOne adult witness when you apply.
6 months to pick upBefore an unclaimed license expires.
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
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.
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
Bert Jewellery is a bespoke atelier dreamed up by Sydney-based jeweller Sian Jones. They create dreamy custom creations.
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.
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.
Kassia Lee Photography is all about capturing real moments & raw emotion. The little things that make life so beautiful, from the laughter, the tears, to the smallest details, I’m here to document your story as it naturally unfolds.
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.
Milly and her team capture love across America and the world, specializing in LGBTQ+ couples and body-positive wedding photography.
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.
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 to feel comfortable enough to be fully yourselves so the photos reflect the real moments unfolding around you.
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In 2009, Iowa became just the third US state to allow same-sex couples to marry, years ahead of most of the country.
Apply at any Iowa county recorder for a ceremony in Iowa, with one adult witness alongside you. Your license becomes valid after a three-day waiting period. The fee is $35.
Our couples have celebrated with a Des Moines backyard wedding with lanterns and a Lord of the Rings inspired wedding.
In 2009. It was the third US state to do so.
Yes. Your license becomes valid after three calendar days.
Yes. One adult witness must come with you when you apply.
Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Hancock County Recorder. Rules and fees can vary by county.
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