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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
    • Austin, Texas
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    • Birmingham, Alabama
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    • USA
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    • Washington DC, District of Columbia

    The Stylist Abroad
    We’re a beauty brand that believes in bringing to life your dream look even in lieu of tradition so let’s kick the rule book out the window and create some magic! Imagine a bespoke bridal beauty look for your unique…
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    • Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
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    • USA

    Leah Moyers Photography
    I can’t wait to meet you. From getting to know you, documenting important moments to the delivery of your images, I’m all in.
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    • Saratoga Springs, New York
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    • USA

    Hawthorn Photography
    I am a documentary wedding photographer drawn to shadow and light, mythology and nature, and the quiet revelations of belonging. I shoot hybrid on film and digital and revel in the true and deep connections of all my couples. My…
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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Sam Starns Adventure Elopements
    PNW based adventure elopement photographer traveling all over the US & beyond to capture a wedding that’s totally ‘you’ – in every way
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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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