Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in New Jersey

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across New Jersey, from Jersey Shore boardwalks to the city. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

A New Jersey celebration at the shore
From From Bumble to the Shore: A New Jersey Cabin Engagement.

New Jersey at a glance

72-hour waitBetween applying and getting your license.

30 days to marryAfter your license is issued.

Bring a witnessOne adult witness when you apply.

Shore weddingsBoardwalks, beaches and lighthouses.

Vetted vendors serving New Jersey

Type of vendor
    • Richmond, Virginia
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    • USA

    Eulalia Portraits

    LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Owned Eulalia Portraits Queer Documentary & Editorial Photography for Weddings, Elopements & Destinations Sara and her team mix editorial with documentary. They welcome every faith and every kind of love, and they’ll travel anywhere in the world…
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  • A queer couple in wedding attire are standing in a forest setting, one wiping tears from their eyes while the other looks on with a hand on their shoulder.
    • Austin, Texas
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    • USA

    Riley Glenn Photography

    Riley Glenn Photography captures authentic love for LGBTQ+ elopements and weddings in Austin, Texas, Ohio, Hawaii – and the world
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Black Finch Jewellery

    Black Finch Jewellery is a Melbourne-based fine jewellery studio creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces for life’s most treasured moments. Founded by Master Jeweller Raymond de Zwart and Creative Director Davina Adamson, Black Finch is known for its poetic aesthetic, ethical sourcing,…
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Bert Jewellery

    Bert Jewellery is a bespoke atelier dreamed up by Sydney-based jeweller Sian Jones. They create dreamy custom creations.
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Margan Photography

    Hey there! We’re Erin and Erica Margan, the couple behind Margan Photography. For more than a decade we’ve been documenting queer love stories across NSW, the ACT and beyond. Big joyful weddings, intimate elopements and the beautiful chaos of family…
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Carlita Sari Photo

    Hello my darlings, I’m Carly. Welcome to the land of Wedding Photography Done Different. Here we leave behind any traditions that don’t feel like you, decorate those that do, and reimagine your wedding to be exactly what you want. 
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    • Sacramento, California
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    • USA

    Moon Mama Event Co.

    Moon Mama Event Co. creates weddings and celebrations that feel deeply personal, affirming, and unapologetically authentic.
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  • Two brides in elegant attire share a moment of closeness with an urban skyline in the background.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Kyra Boyer Photography

    Kyra captures your wedding’s vibrant moments in Melbourne and beyond in joyful, candid photography for colorful and relaxed couples.
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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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  • 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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    • 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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    • Bozeman, Montana
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    • USA

    David Clumpner

    Hi there, my name is David. I’m based in Montana and I photograph across the U.S. and the world. I specialize in a candid/photojournalistic approach for people who value authentic, raw, and emotional imagery.
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Getting married in New Jersey

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

The legal bit

Apply in the town where one of you lives, or, if you live out of state, in the town where your ceremony will be. Bring one adult witness with ID when you apply. There’s a 72-hour waiting period, then your license is valid for 30 days. The fee is $28.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have gone from Bumble to the shore and dressed up for an eclectic vintage boardwalk elopement.

Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period in New Jersey?

Yes, 72 hours.

How long is a New Jersey marriage license valid?

30 days after it is issued.

Do we need a witness to apply?

Yes. One adult witness with ID must be present when you apply.

Can we marry in New Jersey if we live out of state?

Yes. Apply in the town where your ceremony will be held.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the City of Camden. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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