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.
Hey there! We’re Meaghan and Evan—best friends, partners in life, dog parents, and the creative duo behind RTP. We believe your wedding photography experience should be fun, stress-free, and 100% affirming of your identities. No stiff poses, no endless photo sessions keeping you from the party—just a whole lot of joy, candid moments, and beautiful storytelling through a mix of digital, film, and Polaroid photography.
Emily Chelsea Jewelry, are an online retail store that specializes in creating unique and custom engagement and wedding rings. We want your jewelry to uniquely reflect who you are, what you stand for and what you find beautiful. We seek to always source as responsibly and ethically as possible—whether that means using recycled or Fair-mind gold, recycled and post-consumer diamonds, or Montana sourced or lab-grown gems.
A team of designers with a wealth of experience in creating beautifully crafted, affordable, letterpress wedding & engagement stationery
Muffcake Manor is a boutique wedding stationery studio led by illustrator and designer Adrienne Browning, where every piece is crafted with intention, heart, and a touch of old-world romance. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest but serving couples around the world, the studio specializes in bespoke wedding invitations that feel less like paper goods and more like heirloom keepsakes. The kind of pieces families tuck into albums, frame on walls, and revisit long after the celebration ends.
Arlo SoHo is located in SoHo just north of Tribeca. Arlo SoHo offers thoughtfully designed guest rooms that combine flexible, modern furniture with efficient storage spaces and a range of play full touches. Plus, all the amenities you need to make it your perfect NYC honeymoon home base in the city.
We’re a beauty brand that believes in bringing to life your dream look even in lieu of tradition so let’s kick the rule book out the window and create some magic! Imagine a bespoke bridal beauty look for your unique needs and wants to authentically celebrate YOU. It’s not a dream!
We’re Adeline and Valerie, a queer-owned, wife-and-wife photo + video team, and we have been looking forward to your wedding since before you hired us. We show up for the quiet moments and the loud ones.Â
I’m Kaylee, a PNW wedding + elopement photographer who values connection, providing a safe and affirming space and a judgement free experience, and delivering photos that feel emotional, artful, and cool as hell. I genuinely love to travel, and am available wherever a plane can take me!
PNW based adventure elopement photographer traveling all over the US & beyond to capture a wedding that’s totally ‘you’ – in every way
I am a documentary wedding photographer drawn to shadow and light, mythology and nature, and the quiet revelations of belonging. I shoot hybrid on film and digital and revel in the true and deep connections of all my couples. My soul belongs to the mountains.
I can’t wait to meet you. From getting to know you, documenting important moments to the delivery of your images, I’m all in.
Candid, laid-back, queer destination photographer celebrating LGBTQ+ love, from epic city weddings, to mountaintop elopements.
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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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