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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.

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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
    • 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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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Molly Adams Photography
    We photograph weddings on film and digital, and make wedding films on Super 8 and camcorder. The result looks like your parents’ wedding album and the home movies you grew up watching.
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  • A collection of three rings placed on a marbled surface; two with diamond accents and one with gold band and a unique design.
    • Around the World
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Kris Averi
    Kris Averi handcrafts fine jewelry and custom designs. Their unique pieces are inspired by nature’s beauty and are designed for resilience
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    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
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    • USA

    Eric Turner Photography
    Eric Turner Photography is a Minneapolis based wedding photographer focused on creating an honest, relaxed, and timeless experience.
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    • Centerton, Arkansas
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    • USA

    Captured by Q. LLC
    Hi there, I’m Que! I’m a nonbinary photographer based out of AR. My journey into this world starts with a younger version of myself whose imagination was too big to contain. I wrote stories and drew pictures about dragons, friendships,…
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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.

Real New Jersey love stories

ElopementEclectic Vintage Fashion for a Boardwalk Elopement in Asbury Park

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