Inclusive vendor directory
Celebrants, photographers, venues and planners across Victoria, from Melbourne laneways to Yarra Valley wineries. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.
Melbourne-based talentMore of our vetted vendors are based in Melbourne than anywhere else.
A month’s noticeLodge your Notice of Intended Marriage 1 to 18 months ahead.
Two witnesses, both over 18Plus an authorized celebrant to make it legal.
Wine country close byThe Yarra Valley is about an hour from the city.
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.Â
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 life.
Bert Jewellery is a bespoke atelier dreamed up by Sydney-based jeweller Sian Jones. They create dreamy custom creations.
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, and deep reverence for craftsmanship. Every piece is handmade in their Collingwood studio using responsibly sourced gold and gemstones, reflecting a commitment to sustainability, individuality, and longevity.
Since 2007, Godwin Charli has been at the forefront of bespoke tailoring in Australia, designing and creating unique garments from our atelier in Melbourne.
Contemporary, industrial, and quintessentially Collingwood, Rupert on Rupert is a truly unique venue to host a wedding ceremony and celebration. Located in the flourishing backstreets of one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and burgeoning hospitality districts, the space oozes urban yet accessible cool.
Shane Ave brings your dream wedding suit ensembles to life. We are an end to end service that allows you to take control of your entire outfit. Regardless of your size, shape or how you identify, we will custom make your outfit to your personal design, fabric and colour specifications. We recognize that formal fashion in general terms is very gender-specific and often doesn’t allow the freedom of expressing one’s own identity. Lesbians, Transmen and Non-Binary are left out in the market place.
Finder Seeker Photography photographs weddings for the bold and the daring, the dreamers & the creative at heart in Melbourne & all over Australia.
Add unforgettable live music at your wedding with the Baker Boys Band. Custom band sizes & a vibrant playlists to keep your dancefloor going
If you’ve been looking for someone who does the whole damn thing, lucky you, you found me! I’m qualified and experienced in both Hairdressing and Makeup services, with 15 years in the biz.
Teddy Bell is the celebrant behind Married By A Teddy — a modern, Melbourne-based celebrancy brand creating ceremonies that feel elevated, intentional and emotionally intelligent.
Precious is a fun, modern Celebrant who’s passionate about celebrating people. She’ll craft a unique ceremony that tells your love story
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Victoria is home to more of our vetted vendors than anywhere else in the world, most of them based in Melbourne. Whether you want a laneway elopement, a distillery reception or a long lunch in wine country, you’ll find people here who get it.
Marriage law is the same across Australia. Lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage with your celebrant at least one month and no more than 18 months before the day, then marry with an authorized celebrant and two witnesses over 18. Want to keep it simple? Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria also runs registry ceremonies.
The Yarra Valley is a favorite, and our guide to LGBTQ+ wedding venues in the Yarra Valley is the place to start. Our couples have celebrated at Coombe, thrown a distillery reception in Melbourne and even proposed at Edgar’s Mission.
Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival and ChillOut in Daylesford, one of Australia’s biggest regional queer festivals, make Victoria a joyful place to plan a queer wedding, or a pre-wedding weekend away.
Yes. Marriage equality has been law across Australia since December 2017, and the right to marry is no longer determined by sex or gender.
At least one month and no more than 18 months before your wedding. Your celebrant lodges it for you.
Two, and both must be over 18.
Only an authorized celebrant can legally marry you. Plenty of couples have a friend lead the ceremony, with the celebrant handling the legal words and paperwork.
Yes. It has plenty of affirming venues within about an hour of Melbourne. Start with our guide to LGBTQ+ wedding venues in the Yarra Valley.
Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Attorney-General’s Department. Always confirm with your celebrant.
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Every vendor is vetted for inclusive practices. Not just LGBTQ+ friendly. Genuinely affirming.
