Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Maryland

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Maryland, from Annapolis to the mountains of western Maryland. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

A celestial summer solstice wedding in Annapolis
From A Celestial Summer Solstice Wedding at Annapolis Maritime Museum.

Maryland at a glance

48-hour waitYour license takes effect 6 a.m. on the second day.

6 months to marryPlenty of time to plan.

No witnesses neededMaryland does not require them.

Apply where you marryIn the county of your ceremony.

Vetted vendors serving Maryland

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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    • Rockville, Maryland
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    • USA

    Married by Miller Officiating

    Married by Miller Officiating is a one woman celebrancy business owned by Joanna Miller. A Washington, DC area native who lived in Australia for four years, Joanna specializes in creating custom ceremonies for couples from different religious, cultural and racial…
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    • Baltimore, Maryland
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    • USA

    Ginger Fox Photography

    Candid, laid-back, queer destination photographer celebrating LGBTQ+ love, from epic city weddings, to mountaintop elopements.
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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  • Close-up of two rings with large central gemstones, one blue and one brown, surrounded by smaller diamonds set in gold bands.
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    • USA

    Emily Chelsea Jewelry

    Emily Chelsea Jewelry, are an online retail store that specializes in creating unique and custom engagement and wedding rings. We want your jewelry to uniquely reflect who you are, what you stand for and what you find beautiful. We seek…
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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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    • 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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  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Emily Chelsea Jewelry

    Emily Chelsea Jewelry, are an online retail store that specializes in creating unique and custom engagement and wedding rings. We want your jewelry to uniquely reflect who you are, what you stand for and what you find beautiful. We seek to always source as responsibly and ethically as possible—whether that means using recycled or Fair-mind gold, recycled and post-consumer diamonds, or Montana sourced or lab-grown gems.

  • 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 Maryland

Same-sex couples have been able to marry in Maryland since 2013, and every vendor in our directory is vetted to be genuinely affirming.

The legal bit

Apply in the county where your ceremony will be held. Your license takes effect at 6 a.m. on the second calendar day after it is issued, and you have 6 months to marry. Maryland doesn’t require witnesses. Couples who live elsewhere can often apply by mail. Fees vary by county.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have celebrated with a celestial summer solstice wedding in Annapolis and a DIY queer wedding weekend at camp.

Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period in Maryland?

Yes. Your license takes effect at 6 a.m. on the second calendar day after it is issued.

How long is a Maryland marriage license valid?

6 months.

Do we need witnesses in Maryland?

No.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Howard County Circuit Court. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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