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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

- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Canada
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- Montreal, Quebec
Hotel Monville

Hotel Monville, Ideally located, is perfectly located for your honeymoon in the heart of Montreal and a short distance from Quartier des spectacles.

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Kyra Boyer Photography

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

Read More Kyra Boyer Photography
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, 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.

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Eric Turner Photography

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

Read More Eric Turner Photography
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!

Read More Andrea Michelle Photography
Hotel Monville

Hotel Monville, Ideally located, is perfectly located for your honeymoon in the heart of Montreal and a short distance from Quartier des spectacles.

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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.