Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in New Zealand

Celebrants, photographers and planners across Aotearoa, from helicopter elopements in Queenstown to Wellington’s wild coast. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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Two lovers celebrating in the snow on Queenstown's Remarkables after a helicopter elopement
From A Helicopter Elopement in Queenstown’s Remarkables.

New Zealand at a glance

Equal since 2013Marriage equality took effect in August 2013.

Apply 3 working days aheadYour marriage license must be sorted more than 3 working days before.

License lasts 3 monthsAnd it names the place you’ll marry.

Two witnessesPlus a registered marriage celebrant.

Vetted vendors serving New Zealand

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

    The Williamsburg Hotel
    Owned and operated by the hospitality and real estate duo, Toby Moskovitz and Michael Lichtenstein, The Williamsburg Hotel is an elegant boutique hotel located in prime North Brooklyn territory.
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Moments Photography & Film
    We’re Shyani and Simon, the duo behind Moments Photography & Film, based in Sydney and travelling across New South Wales and beyond for weddings.
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Elise Mezner Photography
    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…
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Prince Hotel
    One of Melbourne’s best-known event spaces, Prince Deck is a favourite for a reason. We’re talking floor-to-ceiling windows and doors opening out onto a sweeping timber deck. And the views? To die for. Picture your next event with a glittering,…
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    • Canada
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    • Victoria, British Columbia

    Fêtes by Linda
    Fêtes by Linda is a Victoria-based wedding and event planning studio for couples who want their wedding to feel joyful, intentional, and unapologetically them.
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    • Atlanta, Georgia
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    • USA

    Raven Shutley Studios
    Hey, I’m Raven—story-driven photographer, laid-back human, lover of wildness, connection, and music that feels like hiking in the mountains.
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    • Cumberland, Maryland
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    • USA

    Jacqie Q Photography
    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…
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    • Albury Wodonga, Victoria
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    • Australia

    Ellen May Photography
    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…
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    • Phoenix, Arizona
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    • USA

    Talia Lynn Photography
    I’m a photographer with a background in literature and a love for stories that sink in deep; the kind that stay with you, not because they’re perfect, but because they’re real.
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria
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    • Torquay, Victoria

    LJM Photography
    Hey, I’m Loz, a Surf Coast wedding photographer telling stories through an editorial-documentary lens. I direct only when it’s needed. The rest of the time, I’m quietly observing as your day unfolds, capturing it just as it is.
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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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    • Australia
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    • Central Coast, NSW

    K B Photography
    Hi I’m Kayla (she/her), and I’m a Central Coast-based LGBTQ+ photographer, and I LOVE love. As the world turns and chaos ensues, one thing remains present in our lives, and that is love. Raw, real love. This is the love…
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  • Elise Mezner Photography

    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.

  • Prince Hotel

    One of Melbourne’s best-known event spaces, Prince Deck is a favourite for a reason. We’re talking floor-to-ceiling windows and doors opening out onto a sweeping timber deck. And the views? To die for. Picture your next event with a glittering, panoramic Melbourne skyline as the backdrop. Impressive, right?

  • Jacqie Q Photography

    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.

  • Ellen May Photography

    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.

  • LJM Photography

    Hey, I’m Loz, a Surf Coast wedding photographer telling stories through an editorial-documentary lens. I direct only when it’s needed. The rest of the time, I’m quietly observing as your day unfolds, capturing it just as it is.

  • 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.

  • K B Photography

    Hi I’m Kayla (she/her), and I’m a Central Coast-based LGBTQ+ photographer, and I LOVE love. As the world turns and chaos ensues, one thing remains present in our lives, and that is love. Raw, real love. This is the love I want to capture. The messy moments, the tears, the laughs and everything in between.

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Getting married in New Zealand

New Zealand’s marriage equality law took effect in August 2013, and it’s been a favorite for queer couples ever since, especially for elopements with a view.

The legal bit

Apply for your marriage license with Births, Deaths and Marriages more than 3 working days before your wedding. The license lasts 3 months and names the place you’ll marry, so get your location locked in first. On the day you’ll need a registered marriage celebrant and at least two witnesses.

Coming from overseas

Couples who live outside New Zealand can apply from home. You’ll sign a statutory declaration in front of an authorized person and post it in, and your wedding needs to happen within 3 months of that declaration.

Where couples are saying yes

Think helicopter elopements in the Remarkables and natural weddings in Wellington. Planning a bigger trip? Our Australian vendors are just across the ditch.

Questions couples ask

Can same-sex couples marry in New Zealand?

Yes. Marriage equality has been law since August 2013.

How far ahead do we need our marriage license?

More than 3 working days before your wedding. The license is valid for 3 months.

Can we marry in New Zealand if we live overseas?

Yes. Overseas couples can apply from home by signing a statutory declaration in front of an authorized person and posting it to Births, Deaths and Marriages.

How many witnesses do we need?

At least two, plus a registered marriage celebrant.

Can we change our wedding location after getting the license?

The license names your wedding location, so contact Births, Deaths and Marriages if your plans change.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against New Zealand Births, Deaths and Marriages forms. Always confirm current fees and timing with BDM.

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