Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Ohio

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Ohio, from Columbus to Cleveland and Cincinnati. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

Ohio at a glance

No waiting periodOnce your application is accepted.

60 days to marryFrom the date it is issued.

Visitors apply locallyIn the county of your ceremony.

Columbus prideOne of the Midwest’s biggest Pride celebrations.

Vetted vendors serving Ohio

Type of vendor
    • Richmond, Virginia
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    • USA

    Eulalia Portraits

    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…
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  • A queer couple in wedding attire are standing in a forest setting, one wiping tears from their eyes while the other looks on with a hand on their shoulder.
    • Austin, Texas
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    • USA

    Riley Glenn Photography

    Riley Glenn Photography captures authentic love for LGBTQ+ elopements and weddings in Austin, Texas, Ohio, Hawaii – and the world
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Black Finch Jewellery

    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,…
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Bert Jewellery

    Bert Jewellery is a bespoke atelier dreamed up by Sydney-based jeweller Sian Jones. They create dreamy custom creations.
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Margan Photography

    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…
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Carlita Sari Photo

    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. 
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  • Two brides in elegant attire share a moment of closeness with an urban skyline in the background.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Kyra Boyer Photography

    Kyra captures your wedding’s vibrant moments in Melbourne and beyond in joyful, candid photography for colorful and relaxed couples.
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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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    • 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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    • New Orleans, Louisiana
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    • USA

    The Court of Two Sisters

    The Court of Two Sisters is a restaurant and wedding venue located in New Orleans, LA.
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    • Bozeman, Montana
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    • USA

    David Clumpner

    Hi there, my name is David. I’m based in Montana and I photograph across the U.S. and the world. I specialize in a candid/photojournalistic approach for people who value authentic, raw, and emotional imagery.
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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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Getting married in Ohio

Same-sex couples have been able to marry in Ohio since 2015, and every vendor in our directory is vetted to be genuinely affirming.

The legal bit

If you live in Ohio, apply in the county where one of you lives, and you can marry anywhere in the state. If you live out of state, apply in the county where your ceremony will be. There’s no waiting period, and your license is valid for 60 days.

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Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period in Ohio?

No.

How long is an Ohio marriage license valid?

60 days from the date it is issued.

Where do out-of-state couples apply?

In the Ohio county where the ceremony will take place.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Franklin County Probate Court. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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