Inclusive vendor directory
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.
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.
I’m McKenzie Bigliazzi (pronounced “Big-lee-ozzy”), and I am a Colorado-based photographer who travels extensively to capture the essence of both intimate and grand moments. I am dedicated to transforming fleeting instances into timeless works of art, without making you feel weird in front of the camera. My photography balances candid, posed, and spontaneous moments, creating images that feel both authentic and artistic.
Thistle & Poppy was created for the dreamers and the lovers, those who believe in slow mornings, wildflowers, and the magic of being seen as you are. Together, we’ll craft imagery that feels effortless yet artful, photographs that don’t just show how your day looked, but how it felt.
Hey, I’m Raven—story-driven photographer, laid-back human, lover of wildness, connection, and music that feels like hiking in the mountains.
Give it to me raw. I want you to be real with me so I can convey your relationship dynamic through portraits. I look for weddings that are intimate and couples that are full of personality. I have a knack for making my couples feel comfortable enough to just let go and be themselves. For me, photography is all about capturing connections and authentic moments that happen between loved ones.
Creativity has always been a huge part of who I am. It’s shaped how I see the world and how I move through it. Petal + Salt grew from that love of making things with my hands and finding beauty in the details.
Kate Scott Photography is a woman and queer-owned business, providing a completely inclusive, joyful, and colorful experience from start to finish!
Hotel Monville, Ideally located, is perfectly located for your honeymoon in the heart of Montreal and a short distance from Quartier des spectacles.
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!
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, exploring. As I aged, my writing shifted from an innocent imagination to figuring out how to cope with lessons on “growing up.” A gracious space to let my thoughts and feelings roam free, without judgement.
Eric Turner Photography is a Minneapolis based wedding photographer focused on creating an honest, relaxed, and timeless experience.
Moon Mama Event Co. creates weddings and celebrations that feel deeply personal, affirming, and unapologetically authentic.
Kyra captures your wedding’s vibrant moments in Melbourne and beyond in joyful, candid photography for colorful and relaxed couples.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Your ceremony can take place 24 hours after the exact time your license was issued. A judge can waive it in some cases.
60 days, starting the day after it is issued.
At least one, in addition to your officiant.
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.
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.
WeddingA Brooklyn Wedding with Jewish and Italian Family Traditions
WeddingA Brooklyn Brewery Wedding with Books, Beer, and a Ring Bearing Dog
WeddingSoft Gothic Romance in a Brooklyn Brownstone
WeddingFilipino Food, Italian Desserts, and a Brooklyn Wedding at MyMoon
ElopementA Minimalist Elopement in Black at Manhattan City Hall
WeddingWildflowers, Wigs, and a Creekside Wedding in the CatskillsGet in front of couples planning their New York wedding.
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Every vendor is vetted for inclusive practices. Not just LGBTQ+ friendly. Genuinely affirming.
