Inclusive vendor directory

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
    • 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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    • Phoenix, Arizona
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    • USA

    Talia Lynn Photography

    I’m a photographer with a background in literature and a love for stories that sink in deep; the kind that stay with you, not because they’re perfect, but because they’re real.
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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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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    The Williamsburg Hotel

    Owned and operated by the hospitality and real estate duo, Toby Moskovitz and Michael Lichtenstein, The Williamsburg Hotel is an elegant boutique hotel located in prime North Brooklyn territory.
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    • San Jose, California
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    • USA

    Ripple Rain Photography

    San Francisco Bay Area based wedding, elopement and couples photographer. Capturing all the in between moments for all couples.
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    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    Jenny GG Photography

    Hi, I’m Jenny (she/her). I’ve been photographing weddings in Seattle since 2008. My approach to photography is open, light, and gently prompted, resulting in images that are genuine.
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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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  • 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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    • 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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  • 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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    • 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 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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