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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in New York

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across New York, from Brooklyn brownstones to Catskills creeks. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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New York at a glance

24-hour waitYou can marry 24 hours after your license is issued.

License lasts 60 daysStarting the day after it is issued.

At least one witnessPlus your officiant. No minimum age is set.

NYC officiants registerAnyone marrying you in the five boroughs must register with the city.

Vetted vendors serving New York

Type of vendor
  • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Troy, New York
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    • USA

    Milestones by Miri
    I create and perform ceremonies and rituals of all varieties. In the process of getting to know people, from newborns and their families to nearlyweds to actively dying folks, I craft celebrations of life’s meaningful moments, both big and small.
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Elvira Kalviste Photography
    Choosing a wedding photographer isn’t just about finding someone who takes great photos—it’s about finding someone you trust to capture the real, unfiltered moments without turning your day into a production. With 11 years of experience, we know how to…
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    • Boston, Massachusetts
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Lensy Michelle Photography
    Lindsey is a queer, Boston- and NYC-based photographer with a soft spot for intimate weddings, elopements and any love celebration!
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Sylvie Rosokoff
    Hey there! I’m Sylvie, an NYC-based photographer specializing in elopements and intimate weddings. My work is all about celebrating the texture, motion, and ephemeral feeling of your milestone day in the city I’ve called home for the past 18 years.
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    • Burlington, Vermont
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Catherine Claire Art
    Photography is more than just documenting for me, it is art. Allow me to capture every detail, every intimate moment, and every cinematic still that arises naturally throughout your day with an unobtrusive presence and down-to-earth demeanor.
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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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    • 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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    • 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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  • 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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  • 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 for it. That’s the core of how they shoot. The intention is to blend in…

  • 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 make it your perfect NYC honeymoon home base in the city.

  • Milestones by Miri

    I create and perform ceremonies and rituals of all varieties. In the process of getting to know people, from newborns and their families to nearlyweds to actively dying folks, I craft celebrations of life’s meaningful moments, both big and small.

  • Elvira Kalviste Photography

    Choosing a wedding photographer isn’t just about finding someone who takes great photos—it’s about finding someone you trust to capture the real, unfiltered moments without turning your day into a production. With 11 years of experience, we know how to blend into the rhythm of your wedding, letting things unfold naturally while staying ready for whatever comes next.

  • Sylvie Rosokoff

    Hey there! I’m Sylvie, an NYC-based photographer specializing in elopements and intimate weddings. My work is all about celebrating the texture, motion, and ephemeral feeling of your milestone day in the city I’ve called home for the past 18 years.

  • 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 soul belongs to the mountains.

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Getting married in New York

New York legalized marriage equality in 2011, four years before the rest of the country, and the state has been a go-to for queer weddings ever since. City hall elopements, Brooklyn breweries, Catskills creeksides: it’s all here.

The legal bit

Apply with any town or city clerk in the state. You’ll wait 24 hours after the license is issued before your ceremony, and the license is good for 60 days from the day after issue. You need at least one witness besides your officiant. You don’t need to live in New York, and neither does your officiant.

Marrying in New York City

NYC runs its own marriage bureau, with its own fees. If a friend is officiating within the five boroughs, they must register with the City Clerk first. A city hall elopement in Manhattan is a classic for a reason.

Where couples are saying yes

Brooklyn is a favorite, from a brewery wedding with a ring bear to soft gothic romance in a brownstone. Want trees? Head upstate for a creekside Catskills wedding.

Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period to get married in New York?

Yes. Your ceremony can take place 24 hours after the exact time your license was issued. A judge can waive it in some cases.

How long is a New York marriage license valid?

60 days, starting the day after it is issued.

How many witnesses do we need?

At least one, in addition to your officiant.

Can a friend officiate in New York?

Yes, if they are authorized, for example ordained by a religious body. In New York City, the officiant must also register with the City Clerk before the ceremony.

Do we need to live in New York to marry there?

No. You can apply with any town or city clerk in the state, and your officiant does not need to live in New York either.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the New York State Department of Health. NYC fees and rules come from the City Clerk.

Real New York love stories

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