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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in South Carolina

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across South Carolina, from Charleston to Greenville and Hilton Head. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

South Carolina at a glance

24-hour waitAfter your application is received.

6 months to marryFrom the date it is issued.

No residency neededApply in any South Carolina county.

Lowcountry charmCharleston is a favorite.

Vetted vendors serving South Carolina

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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Denver, Colorado
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    • Norway
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    • USA

    Nina Reed Photography

    I photograph weddings and elopements in Colorado and Norway for couples who value the moments and memories even more than the photos—whether your wedding day is spent adventuring alone in the mountains or celebrating with all your favorite people at…
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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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  • 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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    • 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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    • 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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Getting married in South Carolina

Same-sex couples have been able to marry in South Carolina since 2014, and every vendor in our directory is vetted to be genuinely affirming.

The legal bit

Apply at any probate court in South Carolina. There’s a 24-hour waiting period after your application is received, and you then have six months to marry in South Carolina. You don’t need to live in the state.

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Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period in South Carolina?

Yes, 24 hours after your application is received.

How long is a South Carolina marriage license valid?

Six months.

Do we need to live in South Carolina?

No. Apply in any county.

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

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