Inclusive vendor directory
Celebrants, photographers, venues and planners across NSW, from Inner West Sydney to Hunter Valley vineyards and Byron Bay. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.
Mardi Gras countrySydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras lights up every February and March.
A month’s noticeLodge your Notice of Intended Marriage 1 to 18 months ahead.
Two witnesses, both over 18Plus an authorized celebrant to make it legal.
Vineyards to coastlineThe Hunter Valley and Byron Bay are both NSW favorites.
Your wedding ceremony is all about celebrating your love – and I’m here to help you do just that.
Being a marriage celebrant is an opportunity for me to meet loved-up couples, hear their stories, and then plan a ceremony with them that celebrates who they are as a couple, is reflective of the special qualities of their relationship, and that is a great event for any guests.
I’m Sam, a proud queer, bi-racial woman photographing people wildly in love. After 10 years behind the camera, this work isn’t just my career; it’s part of who I am. I believe all love deserves to be celebrated loudly, colourfully, and with deep intention.
Absolutely private and picturesque, Goosewing Cottage is located in stunning Mount View and specialize in elopements and micro weddings
I’m a light & airy, candid photographer based in Albury Wodonga but travels anywhere for a good dance floor! I absolutely adore photographing loved-up humans in all their beautiful forms. I’m here for the big laughs, the soft glances, the loud celebrations and the quiet in-between moments that make your relationship uniquely yours.
At twelfth., we believe your love is more than a celebration, it is a piece of cinema. Based in Perth, Western Australia, twelfth. is a premier photography studio dedicated to the art of the editorial. Our philosophy is rooted in the “in-between”—those quiet, high-fashion moments and raw, unscripted emotions that define a contemporary union.
When you’re both old and grey, looking back on your crazy and beautiful lives, your wedding day should be a highlight that brings a smile to your faces.
Let me help create that memory with you.
ARLAI Event Co started by Amie, began as a small side hustle and in 3 years tripled in size. With over a decade in the industry of venue operations, an events and business degree, Amie was set to bring quality and value to the wedding world.
I am a story teller and a passionate wordsmith. And in being able to marry you, I honestly feel like I have the very best job in the whole world. My ceremonies are full of heart, laughs, and great big, joyful, welcoming vibes for your beautiful community.
With a ‘storytelling’ approach to photography, Emily’s work is warm, colourful, and relaxed, much like her personality.
I’m Elise. Welcome to Elise Mezner Photography. I’m a mum, photographer and teacher.
I am passionate about sustainability and want to help you to not only create a wedding that fills your heart with joy but also looks after the planet. I am a proud member of Mindfully Wed, which is now under Polka Dot Wedding and have so many ideas on how you can create a beautiful, sustainable and ethical wedding that doesn’t cost the planet.
After making jewellery for close to 15 years, Kate has landed exactly where she wants to be – Crafting bespoke, hand-made pieces that reflect the essence of an individual, a story or a unique and everlasting connection.
Often Art Deco-inspired, Eli Speaks custom designs and creates engagement and wedding jewellery from their Melbourne studio.
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From Sydney’s Inner West to the Hunter Valley and the north coast, New South Wales has room for every kind of queer wedding. And with Mardi Gras every February and March, Sydney has been celebrating our community for decades.
Marriage law is the same across Australia. Lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage with your celebrant at least one month and no more than 18 months before the day, then marry with an authorized celebrant and two witnesses over 18. NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages also offers registry ceremonies if you want to keep it simple.
The Hunter Valley is a favorite for vineyard weddings, like this roommates-to-spouses celebration and a country chic Hunter Valley wedding. Closer to the city, our couples have explored Inner West Sydney streets, and up north, Byron Bay brought bachata and a Harley entrance.
Yes. Marriage equality has been law across Australia since December 2017, and the right to marry is no longer determined by sex or gender.
At least one month and no more than 18 months before your wedding. Your celebrant lodges it for you.
Two, and both must be over 18.
Only an authorized celebrant can legally marry you. Plenty of couples have a friend lead the ceremony, with the celebrant handling the legal words and paperwork.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras runs each February and March, finishing with the famous parade. If you are planning around it, book vendors and accommodation early.
Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Attorney-General’s Department. Always confirm with your celebrant.
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Every vendor is vetted for inclusive practices. Not just LGBTQ+ friendly. Genuinely affirming.
