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
  • Two women in wedding attire, with one resting her head on the other's shoulder, smiling in a vineyard.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Emily Howlett Photography

    With a ‘storytelling’ approach to photography, Emily’s work is warm, colourful, and relaxed, much like her personality.
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    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    Jamie Buckley Photography

    I love capturing weddings. A lot of the time when people talk about weddings it’s with dread or sarcasm. How overwhelming they are, how stressful they are, how expensive they are. It’s true, they can be all those things, but…
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Prince Hotel

    One of Melbourne’s best-known event spaces, Prince Deck is a favourite for a reason. We’re talking floor-to-ceiling windows and doors opening out onto a sweeping timber deck. And the views? To die for. Picture your next event with a glittering,…
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    • Canada
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    • Victoria, British Columbia

    Fêtes by Linda

    Fêtes by Linda is a Victoria-based wedding and event planning studio for couples who want their wedding to feel joyful, intentional, and unapologetically them.
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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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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