Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Massachusetts

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.

A playful Boston museum wedding
From A Playful Boston Museum Wedding with Lobster Rolls and Donuts.

Massachusetts at a glance

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.

Vetted vendors serving Massachusetts

Type of vendor
    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    Jenny GG Photography

    Hi, I’m Jenny (she/her). I’ve been photographing weddings in Seattle since 2008. My approach to photography is open, light, and gently prompted, resulting in images that are genuine.
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    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    Jamie Buckley Photography

    I love capturing weddings. A lot of the time when people talk about weddings it’s with dread or sarcasm. How overwhelming they are, how stressful they are, how expensive they are. It’s true, they can be all those things, but…
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  • Two women in wedding attire, with one resting her head on the other's shoulder, smiling in a vineyard.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Emily Howlett Photography

    With a ‘storytelling’ approach to photography, Emily’s work is warm, colourful, and relaxed, much like her personality.
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Prince Hotel

    One of Melbourne’s best-known event spaces, Prince Deck is a favourite for a reason. We’re talking floor-to-ceiling windows and doors opening out onto a sweeping timber deck. And the views? To die for. Picture your next event with a glittering,…
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    • Canada
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    • Victoria, British Columbia

    Fêtes by Linda

    Fêtes by Linda is a Victoria-based wedding and event planning studio for couples who want their wedding to feel joyful, intentional, and unapologetically them.
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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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    • Santa Cruz, California
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    • USA

    Petal & Salt

    Creativity has always been a huge part of who I am. It’s shaped how I see the world and how I move through it. Petal + Salt grew from that love of making things with my hands and finding beauty…
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    • Chicago, Illinois
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    • USA

    Kate Scott Photography

    Kate Scott Photography is a woman and queer-owned business, providing a completely inclusive, joyful, and colorful experience from start to finish!
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    • Atlanta, Georgia
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    • USA

    Raven Shutley Studios

    Hey, I’m Raven—story-driven photographer, laid-back human, lover of wildness, connection, and music that feels like hiking in the mountains.
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    • Los Angeles, California
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    • USA

    Thistle and Poppy Photography

    Thistle & Poppy was created for the dreamers and the lovers, those who believe in slow mornings, wildflowers, and the magic of being seen as you are. Together, we’ll craft imagery that feels effortless yet artful, photographs that don’t just…
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    • Denver, Colorado
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    • USA

    McKenzie Bigliazzi Photography

    I’m McKenzie Bigliazzi (pronounced “Big-lee-ozzy”), and I am a Colorado-based photographer who travels extensively to capture the essence of both intimate and grand moments. I am dedicated to transforming fleeting instances into timeless works of art, without making you feel…
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    • Jasper, Georgia
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    • USA

    Colleen Elise Photography

    Hey, I’m Colleen– your photographer, guide, and hype person. I’m currently located in North Georgia and photograph elopements and weddings throughout Georgia, the southeast, and anywhere in the US! I started photographing weddings over 9 years ago, and as cliche…
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Getting married in Massachusetts

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.

The legal bit

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.

Have a friend marry you

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.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have celebrated with a playful Boston museum wedding and a picnic-inspired Boston engagement.

Questions couples ask

When did Massachusetts legalize same-sex marriage?

In 2004. It was the first US state to do so.

Is there a waiting period in Massachusetts?

Yes, 3 days after filing your marriage intention.

Can a friend officiate in Massachusetts?

Yes, with a one-day designation from the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Do we need to live in Massachusetts?

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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