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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Minnesota

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Minnesota, from Minneapolis to the North Shore. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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Minnesota at a glance

No waiting periodMarry soon after your license is issued.

6 months to marryIn Minnesota.

Save with education12 hours of premarital education cuts the fee to $50.

No residency neededVisitors welcome.

Vetted vendors serving Minnesota

Type of vendor
    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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

    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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    • 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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    • Austin, Texas
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    • Birmingham, Alabama
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    • USA
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    • Washington DC, District of Columbia

    The Stylist Abroad

    We’re a beauty brand that believes in bringing to life your dream look even in lieu of tradition so let’s kick the rule book out the window and create some magic! Imagine a bespoke bridal beauty look for your unique…
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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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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Mae Krell Photo

    Hi, I’m Mae, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. I’m a nomadic photographer and storyteller with roots in Brooklyn, always ready to follow love wherever it leads.
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    • Phoenix, Arizona
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    • USA

    Andrea Michelle Photography

    I’m a travel wedding and branding photographer serving Washington, Arizona, and anywhere the light is pretty. My main mission? Helping you stay as grounded and confident as possible!
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Getting married in Minnesota

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

The legal bit

You don’t need to live in Minnesota to marry here. Start your application online, then finish in person. Your license is valid for 6 months for a wedding in Minnesota. The fee is $125, or $50 with 12 hours of premarital education. You’ll need two adult witnesses at your ceremony.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have celebrated with a Minneapolis wedding with custom embroidery.

Questions couples ask

How long is a Minnesota marriage license valid?

6 months, for a wedding in Minnesota.

Is there a discount for premarital education?

Yes. With 12 hours of premarital education, the fee drops from $125 to $50.

Do we need to live in Minnesota?

No.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against Hennepin County. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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