Inclusive vendor directory
Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Massachusetts, from Boston museums to Cape Cod and Provincetown. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.
First in the USSame-sex marriage has been legal here since 2004.
3-day waitAfter filing your marriage intention.
License lasts 60 daysValid anywhere in Massachusetts.
A friend can officiateWith a one-day designation.
Choosing a wedding photographer isn’t just about finding someone who takes great photos—it’s about finding someone you trust to capture the real, unfiltered moments without turning your day into a production. With 11 years of experience, we know how to blend into the rhythm of your wedding, letting things unfold naturally while staying ready for whatever comes next.
I’m Sophia, the photographer behind Sophia Lewis Photography. I specialize in story-driven wedding and elopement photography across Colorado and beyond, documenting celebrations that are intentional, emotional, and deeply personal. My approach is rooted in connection and trust. I want you to feel comfortable enough to be fully yourselves so the photos reflect the real moments unfolding around you.
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.
Milly and her team capture love across America and the world, specializing in LGBTQ+ couples and body-positive wedding photography.
Arlo SoHo is located in SoHo just north of Tribeca. Arlo SoHo offers thoughtfully designed guest rooms that combine flexible, modern furniture with efficient storage spaces and a range of play full touches. Plus, all the amenities you need to make it your perfect NYC honeymoon home base in the city.
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.
A team of designers with a wealth of experience in creating beautifully crafted, affordable, letterpress wedding & engagement stationery
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.
A husband and wife creative team who capture incredible real moments, of real people on their wedding or elopement day in Palm Springs
Hey there! We’re Meaghan and Evan—best friends, partners in life, dog parents, and the creative duo behind RTP. We believe your wedding photography experience should be fun, stress-free, and 100% affirming of your identities. No stiff poses, no endless photo sessions keeping you from the party—just a whole lot of joy, candid moments, and beautiful storytelling through a mix of digital, film, and Polaroid 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.
Hey, babes, I’m Jo. I’m a nonbinary lesbian photographer based in Seattle, documenting queer love in all forms.
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In 2004, Massachusetts became the first US state to legalize same-sex marriage, and it remains one of the most meaningful places in the country for a queer wedding.
File your marriage intention in person together at any city or town clerk. Your license is ready after a 3-day waiting period and is valid for 60 days anywhere in Massachusetts. There’s no residency requirement.
Anyone can apply for a one-day designation to officiate a wedding in Massachusetts. Apply through the Secretary of the Commonwealth well ahead of your date.
Our couples have celebrated with a playful Boston museum wedding and a picnic-inspired Boston engagement.
In 2004. It was the first US state to do so.
Yes, 3 days after filing your marriage intention.
Yes, with a one-day designation from the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
No. Massachusetts has no residency requirement.
Legal details last checked October 2026 against the City of Cambridge. Rules and fees can vary by county.
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