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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
    • 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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    • Around the World
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    • Bali

    Bisma Eight
    Bisma Eight Ubud, Bali offers boutique suites and villas nestled within the natural and cultural heart of central Bali. With roots in both artisan heritage and the craft of modern luxury, Bisma Eight redefines what it means to stay in…
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    • Adelaide, South Australia
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia

    Kate Sutherland Jewellery
    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.
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    • Canada
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    • Kimberley, Ontario

    Frances Beatty Photography
    I’m Frances. An Ontario-based wedding photographer drawn to people who care more about meaning than spectacle. I approach weddings as experiences, not productions… moments that deserve to be felt fully, not staged or performed.
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    • Chicago, Illinois
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    • USA

    Boogie Lights Creative Photography
    Chicago based Creative Photographer specializing in weddings, events, performances and portraits.
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    • Denver, Colorado
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    • Norway
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    • USA

    Nina Reed Photography
    I photograph weddings and elopements in Colorado and Norway for couples who value the moments and memories even more than the photos—whether your wedding day is spent adventuring alone in the mountains or celebrating with all your favorite people at…
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    • Sacramento, California
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    • USA

    Moon Mama Event Co.
    Moon Mama Event Co. creates weddings and celebrations that feel deeply personal, affirming, and unapologetically authentic.
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    A Tactile Perception
    I’m Natalie and I create vibrant and intriguing designs to inject colour and personality into your wedding stationery. I absolutely love getting to know you and what you want your invitations to convey so that I can use my creativity…
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  • Two polished wedding bands, one with a textured surface and the other adorned with diamonds.
    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Eli Speaks Jewellery
    Often Art Deco-inspired, Eli Speaks custom designs and creates engagement and wedding jewellery from their Melbourne studio.
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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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