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
    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Chicago, Illinois
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    • USA

    Rya Photographie

    It’s just you, the love of your life, and a handful of your closest friends and family, celebrating your love, your commitment, and the life you want to build together.
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    • Troy, New York
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    • USA

    Milestones by Miri

    I create and perform ceremonies and rituals of all varieties. In the process of getting to know people, from newborns and their families to nearlyweds to actively dying folks, I craft celebrations of life’s meaningful moments, both big and small.
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    • Leominster, Massachusetts
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    • USA

    Kassia Lee Photography

    Kassia Lee Photography is all about capturing real moments & raw emotion. The little things that make life so beautiful, from the laughter, the tears, to the smallest details, I’m here to document your story as it naturally unfolds.
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Sylvie Rosokoff

    Hey there! I’m Sylvie, an NYC-based photographer specializing in elopements and intimate weddings. My work is all about celebrating the texture, motion, and ephemeral feeling of your milestone day in the city I’ve called home for the past 18 years.
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  • Two people are standing waist-deep in a misty river, facing away from the camera with rocky terrain in the background.
    • Florence, Alabama
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    • USA

    The Rose Reflective

    Milly and her team capture love across America and the world, specializing in LGBTQ+ couples and body-positive wedding photography.
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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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