Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Vermont

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Vermont, from Green Mountain barns to Lake Champlain. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

A vintage thrifted Vermont wedding
From A Vintage Thrifted Wedding at The Chairman’s Retreat in Burlington.

Vermont at a glance

No waiting periodMarry as soon as you have your license.

60 days to marryFrom the date it is issued.

No witnesses neededVermont law does not require them.

A friend can officiateWith a one-time temporary officiant registration.

Vetted vendors serving Vermont

Type of vendor
    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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Getting married in Vermont

In 2009, Vermont became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage through its legislature, after pioneering civil unions back in 2000. It is still one of the most welcoming places in the country to marry.

The legal bit

Get your license from any Vermont town or city clerk. There’s no waiting period, it costs $80, and you have 60 days to marry in Vermont. Vermont law doesn’t require witnesses.

Have a friend marry you

Anyone over 18 can register with the Vermont Secretary of State for $100 to officiate one specific wedding.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have celebrated with a vintage thrifted wedding.

Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period in Vermont?

No.

Do we need witnesses in Vermont?

No. Vermont law does not require witnesses.

Can a friend officiate in Vermont?

Yes. Anyone over 18 can register with the Secretary of State for $100 to officiate one specific wedding.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Vermont Department of Health. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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