Inclusive vendor directory

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.

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
    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Prince Hotel

    One of Melbourne’s best-known event spaces, Prince Deck is a favourite for a reason. We’re talking floor-to-ceiling windows and doors opening out onto a sweeping timber deck. And the views? To die for. Picture your next event with a glittering,…
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    • Canada
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    • Victoria, British Columbia

    Fêtes by Linda

    Fêtes by Linda is a Victoria-based wedding and event planning studio for couples who want their wedding to feel joyful, intentional, and unapologetically them.
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    • Atlanta, Georgia
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    • USA

    Raven Shutley Studios

    Hey, I’m Raven—story-driven photographer, laid-back human, lover of wildness, connection, and music that feels like hiking in the mountains.
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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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    • 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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    • Jasper, Georgia
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    • USA

    Colleen Elise Photography

    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…
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    • Phoenix, Arizona
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    • USA

    Talia Lynn Photography

    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.
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    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    Jo Renee Photography

    Hey, babes, I’m Jo. I’m a nonbinary lesbian photographer based in Seattle, documenting queer love in all forms.
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    • Los Angeles, California
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    • USA

    Thistle and Poppy Photography

    Thistle & Poppy was created for the dreamers and the lovers, those who believe in slow mornings, wildflowers, and the magic of being seen as you are. Together, we’ll craft imagery that feels effortless yet artful, photographs that don’t just…
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    • Denver, Colorado
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    • USA

    McKenzie Bigliazzi Photography

    I’m McKenzie Bigliazzi (pronounced “Big-lee-ozzy”), and I am a Colorado-based photographer who travels extensively to capture the essence of both intimate and grand moments. I am dedicated to transforming fleeting instances into timeless works of art, without making you feel…
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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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  • Prince Hotel

    One of Melbourne’s best-known event spaces, Prince Deck is a favourite for a reason. We’re talking floor-to-ceiling windows and doors opening out onto a sweeping timber deck. And the views? To die for. Picture your next event with a glittering, panoramic Melbourne skyline as the backdrop. Impressive, right?

  • 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 for making my couples feel comfortable enough to just let go and be themselves. For me, photography is all about capturing connections and authentic moments that happen between loved ones.

  • 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 in the details.

  • Colleen Elise Photography

    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.

  • McKenzie Bigliazzi Photography

    I’m McKenzie Bigliazzi (pronounced “Big-lee-ozzy”), and I am a Colorado-based photographer who travels extensively to capture the essence of both intimate and grand moments. I am dedicated to transforming fleeting instances into timeless works of art, without making you feel weird in front of the camera. My photography balances candid, posed, and spontaneous moments, creating images that feel both authentic and artistic.

  • 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, exploring. As I aged, my writing shifted from an innocent imagination to figuring out how to cope with lessons on “growing up.” A gracious space to let my thoughts and feelings roam free, without judgement.

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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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