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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in North Carolina

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.

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North Carolina at a glance

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.

Vetted vendors serving North Carolina

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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    • San Jose, California
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    • USA

    Ripple Rain Photography
    San Francisco Bay Area based wedding, elopement and couples photographer. Capturing all the in between moments for all couples.
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    • Jasper, Georgia
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    • USA

    Colleen Elise Photography
    Hey, I’m Colleen– your photographer, guide, and hype person. I’m currently located in North Georgia and photograph elopements and weddings throughout Georgia, the southeast, and anywhere in the US! I started photographing weddings over 9 years ago, and as cliche…
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    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    Jo Renee Photography
    Hey, babes, I’m Jo. I’m a nonbinary lesbian photographer based in Seattle, documenting queer love in all forms.
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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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    • Denver, Colorado
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    • USA

    McKenzie Bigliazzi Photography
    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…
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    • Los Angeles, California
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    • USA

    Thistle and Poppy Photography
    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…
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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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    • Santa Cruz, California
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    • USA

    Petal & Salt
    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…
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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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    • Chicago, Illinois
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    • USA

    Kate Scott Photography
    Kate Scott Photography is a woman and queer-owned business, providing a completely inclusive, joyful, and colorful experience from start to finish!
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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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Getting married in North Carolina

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.

The legal bit

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.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have rebuilt and celebrated with a DIY wedding in Western North Carolina.

Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period in North Carolina?

No.

How many witnesses do we need?

At least two, who sign your license after the ceremony.

Who can officiate in North Carolina?

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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