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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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A Minneapolis wedding with custom embroidery
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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
  • An LGBTQ couple walking through a desert landscape with Joshua trees, one in a sparkling blue dress and the other wearing a black jacket and white hat.
    • Palm Springs, California
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    • USA

    Jenn & Pawel Photography
    A husband and wife creative team who capture incredible real moments, of real people on their wedding or elopement day in Palm Springs
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  • Close-up of two rings with large central gemstones, one blue and one brown, surrounded by smaller diamonds set in gold bands.
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    • USA

    Emily Chelsea Jewelry
    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…
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  • A green wedding stationery set with white tropical floral cut-outs and event details in a light font.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Stitch Press
    A team of designers with a wealth of experience in creating beautifully crafted, affordable, letterpress wedding & engagement stationery
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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Muffcake Manor
    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,…
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Arlo SoHo
    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…
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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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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