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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.

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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
    • Chicago, Illinois
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    • USA

    Boogie Lights Creative Photography
    Chicago based Creative Photographer specializing in weddings, events, performances and portraits.
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  • Two individuals in wedding dresses share a close and intimate moment against a backdrop of red rock formations.
    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Marilyn Lamanna Photography
    I am a couples & wedding photographer based in New York City, and happy to travel to wherever your day is at! I believe your day can feel casual, yet so special – mirroring how so many memories are made….
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    • Denver, Colorado
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    • Norway
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    • USA

    Nina Reed Photography
    I photograph weddings and elopements in Colorado and Norway for couples who value the moments and memories even more than the photos—whether your wedding day is spent adventuring alone in the mountains or celebrating with all your favorite people at…
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Tacoma, Washington
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    • USA

    Thistle + Veil Photography
    I’m Kaylee, a PNW wedding + elopement photographer who values connection, providing a safe and affirming space and a judgement free experience, and delivering photos that feel emotional, artful, and cool as hell. I genuinely love to travel, and am…
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    • Dallas, Texas
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    • Little Rock, Arkansas
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    • USA

    Hey Love Studio
    We’re Adeline and Valerie, a queer-owned, wife-and-wife photo + video team, and we have been looking forward to your wedding since before you hired us. We show up for the quiet moments and the loud ones. 
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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.

Real Maryland love stories

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