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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Iowa

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.

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A Des Moines backyard wedding with lanterns
From A Des Moines Backyard Wedding with Lanterns and S’mores.

Iowa at a glance

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.

Vetted vendors serving Iowa

Type of vendor
    • Sacramento, California
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    • USA

    Moon Mama Event Co.
    Moon Mama Event Co. creates weddings and celebrations that feel deeply personal, affirming, and unapologetically authentic.
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  • Two brides in elegant attire share a moment of closeness with an urban skyline in the background.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Kyra Boyer Photography
    Kyra captures your wedding’s vibrant moments in Melbourne and beyond in joyful, candid photography for colorful and relaxed couples.
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    • Centerton, Arkansas
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    • USA

    Captured by Q. LLC
    Hi there, I’m Que! I’m a nonbinary photographer based out of AR. My journey into this world starts with a younger version of myself whose imagination was too big to contain. I wrote stories and drew pictures about dragons, friendships,…
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    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
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    • USA

    Eric Turner Photography
    Eric Turner Photography is a Minneapolis based wedding photographer focused on creating an honest, relaxed, and timeless experience.
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  • A collection of three rings placed on a marbled surface; two with diamond accents and one with gold band and a unique design.
    • Around the World
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Kris Averi
    Kris Averi handcrafts fine jewelry and custom designs. Their unique pieces are inspired by nature’s beauty and are designed for resilience
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Mae Krell Photo
    Hi, I’m Mae, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. I’m a nomadic photographer and storyteller with roots in Brooklyn, always ready to follow love wherever it leads.
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Molly Adams Photography
    We photograph weddings on film and digital, and make wedding films on Super 8 and camcorder. The result looks like your parents’ wedding album and the home movies you grew up watching.
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    • Phoenix, Arizona
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    • USA

    Andrea Michelle Photography
    I’m a travel wedding and branding photographer serving Washington, Arizona, and anywhere the light is pretty. My main mission? Helping you stay as grounded and confident as possible!
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    • Canada
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    • Montreal, Quebec

    Hotel Monville
    Hotel Monville, Ideally located, is perfectly located for your honeymoon in the heart of Montreal and a short distance from Quartier des spectacles.
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    • Chicago, Illinois
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    • USA

    Kate Scott Photography
    Kate Scott Photography is a woman and queer-owned business, providing a completely inclusive, joyful, and colorful experience from start to finish!
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    • Cumberland, Maryland
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    • USA

    Jacqie Q Photography
    Give it to me raw. I want you to be real with me so I can convey your relationship dynamic through portraits. I look for weddings that are intimate and couples that are full of personality. I have a knack…
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    • Santa Cruz, California
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    • USA

    Petal & Salt
    Creativity has always been a huge part of who I am. It’s shaped how I see the world and how I move through it. Petal + Salt grew from that love of making things with my hands and finding beauty…
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Getting married in Iowa

In 2009, Iowa became just the third US state to allow same-sex couples to marry, years ahead of most of the country.

The legal bit

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.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have celebrated with a Des Moines backyard wedding with lanterns and a Lord of the Rings inspired wedding.

Questions couples ask

When did Iowa legalize same-sex marriage?

In 2009. It was the third US state to do so.

Is there a waiting period in Iowa?

Yes. Your license becomes valid after three calendar days.

Do we need a witness to apply?

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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