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.
I am a story teller and a passionate wordsmith. And in being able to marry you, I honestly feel like I have the very best job in the whole world. My ceremonies are full of heart, laughs, and great big, joyful, welcoming vibes for your beautiful community.
I’m Elise. Welcome to Elise Mezner Photography. I’m a mum, photographer and teacher.
I am passionate about sustainability and want to help you to not only create a wedding that fills your heart with joy but also looks after the planet. I am a proud member of Mindfully Wed, which is now under Polka Dot Wedding and have so many ideas on how you can create a beautiful, sustainable and ethical wedding that doesn’t cost the planet.
Hey! My name’s Divina (she/her) – but you can call me Div.
Your Queer Celebrant is an affordable wedding celebrant in Melbourne. As a queer, woman of colour, they’re inclusive and welcoming.
Kyra captures your wedding’s vibrant moments in Melbourne and beyond in joyful, candid photography for colorful and relaxed couples.
I’m Natalie and I create vibrant and intriguing designs to inject colour and personality into your wedding stationery. I absolutely love getting to know you and what you want your invitations to convey so that I can use my creativity and the best quality papers to express the vibe of your wedding
Often Art Deco-inspired, Eli Speaks custom designs and creates engagement and wedding jewellery from their Melbourne studio.
Hey, I’m Loz, a Surf Coast wedding photographer telling stories through an editorial-documentary lens. I direct only when it’s needed. The rest of the time, I’m quietly observing as your day unfolds, capturing it just as it is.
I didn’t actually set out to become a photographer, I just knew that I loved the way photos make me feel. I loved the vivid colours, the contrast, the joy, the nostalgia, the honesty of it all. I love the way pouring over an old photo album can make me feel, or the comfort of walking past a framed print in the hallway… you know that feeling?
Georgia Wiggs, is a Melbourne photographer who captured in a photojournalistic ‘fly on the wall’ style, capturing the genuine, raw emotion
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.
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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.
WeddingFlorals, Vietnamese Catering, and a Distillery Reception in Melbourne
WeddingChristina & Toni: A Luxe Modern Yarra Valley Wedding
ProposalGay Space Rocks and a Surprise Proposal at Edgar’s Mission in Victoria
GuideRupert on Rupert Is One of Melbourne’s Most Beloved LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Venues – Here’s Why
GuideLGBTQ+ Wedding Venues in the Yarra Valley: A Guide for Queer CouplesGet in front of couples planning their Victorian wedding.
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Fresh real storyTemporary Tattoos, Fog and Sparks, and a Dayton Queer Wedding
Every vendor is vetted for inclusive practices. Not just LGBTQ+ friendly. Genuinely affirming.
