Inclusive vendor directory
Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across North Carolina, from Asheville mountains to the Outer Banks. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.
No waiting periodMarry as soon as you have your license.
60 days to marryAfter that, you reapply.
Two witnessesThey sign your license.
Mountains to coastAsheville and the Outer Banks are favorites.
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…
Riley Glenn Photography captures authentic love for LGBTQ+ elopements and weddings in Austin, Texas, Ohio, Hawaii – and the world
Hey, I’m Laura Sparks and I specialize in elopements and intimate weddings because I 1000% believe it’s the best way to get married! (Like, for real! My wife and I eloped in Olympic National Park in Sept ’23!) I seriously have the best job ever because I get to help lovers create a day that is authentic, where you can completely be yourselves, and have the best damn day EVER. From location and vendor recommendations, to creating the perfect timeline for you, I’ve got you covered!
Bert Jewellery is a bespoke atelier dreamed up by Sydney-based jeweller Sian Jones. They create dreamy custom creations.
Black Finch Jewellery is a Melbourne-based fine jewellery studio creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces for life’s most treasured moments. Founded by Master Jeweller Raymond de Zwart and Creative Director Davina Adamson, Black Finch is known for its poetic aesthetic, ethical sourcing, and deep reverence for craftsmanship. Every piece is handmade in their Collingwood studio using responsibly sourced gold and gemstones, reflecting a commitment to sustainability, individuality, and longevity.
Hello my darlings, I’m Carly. Welcome to the land of Wedding Photography Done Different. Here we leave behind any traditions that don’t feel like you, decorate those that do, and reimagine your wedding to be exactly what you want.Â
Hey there! We’re Erin and Erica Margan, the couple behind Margan Photography.
For more than a decade we’ve been documenting queer love stories across NSW, the ACT and beyond. Big joyful weddings, intimate elopements and the beautiful chaos of family life.
Kate Scott Photography is a woman and queer-owned business, providing a completely inclusive, joyful, and colorful experience from start to finish!
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.
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.
Hey, I’m Raven—story-driven photographer, laid-back human, lover of wildness, connection, and music that feels like hiking in the mountains.
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.
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Same-sex couples have been able to marry in North Carolina since 2014, and every vendor in our directory is vetted to be genuinely affirming.
Apply at any Register of Deeds in North Carolina for a wedding in the state. There’s no waiting period, and your license is valid for 60 days. Two witnesses sign your license after the ceremony. A magistrate or an ordained minister can marry you, but judges can’t.
Our couples have rebuilt and celebrated with a DIY wedding in Western North Carolina.
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At least two, who sign your license after the ceremony.
A magistrate or an ordained or church-authorized minister. Judges cannot perform marriages.
Legal details last checked October 2026 against the North Carolina Judicial Branch. Rules and fees can vary by county.
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