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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Virginia

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Virginia, from Virginia Beach to Richmond and the Blue Ridge. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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Virginia at a glance

No waiting periodMarry as soon as your license is issued.

60 days to marryIn Virginia.

No residency neededApply at any Virginia circuit court.

$30 licenseOne of the lowest fees around.

Vetted vendors serving Virginia

Type of vendor
    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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  • 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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Getting married in Virginia

Same-sex couples have been able to marry in Virginia since 2014, and every vendor in our directory is vetted to be genuinely affirming.

The legal bit

Apply at any Virginia circuit court, with no residency requirement. There’s no waiting period, the license is valid for 60 days for a ceremony in Virginia, and it costs $30.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have married at a dreamy beach wedding at the Cavalier and a backyard fairy garden wedding in Richmond.

Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period in Virginia?

No.

How long is a Virginia marriage license valid?

60 days, for a ceremony in Virginia.

Do we need to live in Virginia?

No. You can apply at any Virginia circuit court.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Rules and fees can vary by county.

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