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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Tennessee

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Tennessee, from Nashville to the Smoky Mountains. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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Tennessee at a glance

Same-day licenseNo waiting period.

30 days to marryAnywhere in Tennessee.

Save with a courseA 4-hour premarital course cuts the fee by $60.

Smoky Mountain viewsCabins and mountain vistas.

Vetted vendors serving Tennessee

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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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Getting married in Tennessee

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

The legal bit

Both of you apply in person at a county clerk. There’s no waiting period, and your license is valid for 30 days anywhere in Tennessee. Complete a four-hour premarital course and save $60 on the fee.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have celebrated with a Smoky Mountain wedding with Cuban food.

Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period in Tennessee?

No. Your license is issued the same day.

How long is a Tennessee marriage license valid?

30 days, anywhere in Tennessee.

Is there a premarital course discount?

Yes. A four-hour premarital preparation course reduces the fee by $60.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Montgomery County Clerk. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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