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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Rhode Island

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Rhode Island, from Newport mansions to Providence lofts. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

A Rhode Island wedding honoring resilience
From A Rhode Island Wedding Honouring Resilience, Love, and Queer Community.

Rhode Island at a glance

License lasts 3 monthsFor the location on your license.

Two witnesses, 18 or overPlus your officiant.

Visitors apply locallyApply in the town where you will marry.

Online ministers welcomeIf they can verify their standing.

Vetted vendors serving Rhode Island

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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    • Rhode Island, New England
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    • USA

    Rhode Tripper Photography

    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…
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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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    • 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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  • 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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  • Two individuals in wedding dresses share a close and intimate moment against a backdrop of red rock formations.
    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Marilyn Lamanna Photography

    I am a couples & wedding photographer based in New York City, and happy to travel to wherever your day is at! I believe your day can feel casual, yet so special – mirroring how so many memories are made….
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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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    • 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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Getting married in Rhode Island

Same-sex couples have been able to marry in Rhode Island since 2013, and every vendor in our directory is vetted to be genuinely affirming.

The legal bit

Apply in person together at a city or town clerk. If you don’t live in Rhode Island, apply in the town where your ceremony will take place. Your license is valid for 3 months and costs $24. You’ll need two witnesses aged 18 or over, and your officiant must register the license within 72 hours. Rhode Island also offers a one-day officiant certification through the Secretary of State.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have celebrated with a wedding honoring resilience.

Questions couples ask

How long is a Rhode Island marriage license valid?

3 months, for the location listed on the license.

How many witnesses do we need?

Two witnesses, both 18 or over.

Can a friend officiate in Rhode Island?

Yes. Rhode Island offers a one-day officiant certification through the Secretary of State.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Town of Tiverton. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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