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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
    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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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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