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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Louisiana

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Louisiana, from the French Quarter to bayou country. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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A Louisiana wedding with mariachi and chosen family
From Mariachi, Cheesecake, and Chosen Family: A Queer Wedding in New Orleans.

Louisiana at a glance

24-hour waitCan be waived in some cases.

30 days to marryValid in any parish.

Bring a birth certificateA certified copy for each of you.

New Orleans magicSecond lines and French Quarter vows.

Vetted vendors serving Louisiana

Type of vendor
  • A queer couple in wedding attire are standing in a forest setting, one wiping tears from their eyes while the other looks on with a hand on their shoulder.
    • Austin, Texas
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    • USA

    Riley Glenn Photography
    Riley Glenn Photography captures authentic love for LGBTQ+ elopements and weddings in Austin, Texas, Ohio, Hawaii – and the world
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    • Richmond, Virginia
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    • USA

    Eulalia Portraits
    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…
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    • New Orleans, Louisiana
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    • USA

    The Court of Two Sisters
    The Court of Two Sisters is a restaurant and wedding venue located in New Orleans, LA.
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Margan Photography
    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…
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Carlita Sari Photo
    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. 
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Bert Jewellery
    Bert Jewellery is a bespoke atelier dreamed up by Sydney-based jeweller Sian Jones. They create dreamy custom creations.
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Black Finch Jewellery
    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,…
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    • Rhode Island, New England
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    • USA

    Rhode Tripper Photography
    Hey there! We’re Meaghan and Evan—best friends, partners in life, dog parents, and the creative duo behind RTP. We believe your wedding photography experience should be fun, stress-free, and 100% affirming of your identities. No stiff poses, no endless photo…
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  • An LGBTQ couple walking through a desert landscape with Joshua trees, one in a sparkling blue dress and the other wearing a black jacket and white hat.
    • Palm Springs, California
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    • USA

    Jenn & Pawel Photography
    A husband and wife creative team who capture incredible real moments, of real people on their wedding or elopement day in Palm Springs
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Arlo SoHo
    Arlo SoHo is located in SoHo just north of Tribeca. Arlo SoHo offers thoughtfully designed guest rooms that combine flexible, modern furniture with efficient storage spaces and a range of play full touches. Plus, all the amenities you need to…
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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Muffcake Manor
    Muffcake Manor is a boutique wedding stationery studio led by illustrator and designer Adrienne Browning, where every piece is crafted with intention, heart, and a touch of old-world romance. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest but serving couples around the world,…
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  • A green wedding stationery set with white tropical floral cut-outs and event details in a light font.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Stitch Press
    A team of designers with a wealth of experience in creating beautifully crafted, affordable, letterpress wedding & engagement stationery
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  • Eulalia Portraits

    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…

  • Margan Photography

    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.

  • Carlita Sari Photo

    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. 

  • Black Finch Jewellery

    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.

  • Rhode Tripper Photography

    Hey there! We’re Meaghan and Evan—best friends, partners in life, dog parents, and the creative duo behind RTP. We believe your wedding photography experience should be fun, stress-free, and 100% affirming of your identities. No stiff poses, no endless photo sessions keeping you from the party—just a whole lot of joy, candid moments, and beautiful storytelling through a mix of digital, film, and Polaroid photography.

  • Arlo SoHo

    Arlo SoHo is located in SoHo just north of Tribeca. Arlo SoHo offers thoughtfully designed guest rooms that combine flexible, modern furniture with efficient storage spaces and a range of play full touches. Plus, all the amenities you need to make it your perfect NYC honeymoon home base in the city.

  • Muffcake Manor

    Muffcake Manor is a boutique wedding stationery studio led by illustrator and designer Adrienne Browning, where every piece is crafted with intention, heart, and a touch of old-world romance. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest but serving couples around the world, the studio specializes in bespoke wedding invitations that feel less like paper goods and more like heirloom keepsakes. The kind of pieces families tuck into albums, frame on walls, and revisit long after the celebration ends.

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Getting married in Louisiana

Same-sex couples have been able to marry in Louisiana since 2015, and every vendor in our directory is vetted to be genuinely affirming.

The legal bit

Bring photo ID and a certified birth certificate each. There’s a 24-hour wait between getting your license and your ceremony, though it can be waived in some situations, including by a registered officiant when both of you live out of state and marry in Orleans Parish. Your license is valid for 30 days in any parish.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have celebrated with mariachi, cheesecake and chosen family.

Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period in Louisiana?

Yes, 24 hours, though it can be waived in some situations.

How long is a Louisiana marriage license valid?

30 days, in any parish.

What documents do we need?

Photo ID and a certified birth certificate for each of you, plus divorce or death records if either of you was married before.

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

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