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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Washington

Photographers, planners, officiants and venues across Washington, from Seattle greenhouses to Olympic National Park. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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A forest-to-beach elopement in Olympic National Park
From A Forest-to-Beach Elopement in Olympic National Park with Lemon Cake.

Washington at a glance

3-day waitIt starts when your license is issued, not when you apply.

60 days to marryAfter that, the license is void.

Two witnessesThey sign the certificate with you and your officiant.

Rainforest to coastlineOlympic National Park has both.

Vetted vendors serving Washington

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  • A queer couple in wedding attire are standing in a forest setting, one wiping tears from their eyes while the other looks on with a hand on their shoulder.
    • Austin, Texas
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    • USA

    Riley Glenn Photography
    Riley Glenn Photography captures authentic love for LGBTQ+ elopements and weddings in Austin, Texas, Ohio, Hawaii – and the world
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    • Richmond, Virginia
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    • USA

    Eulalia Portraits
    LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Owned Eulalia Portraits Queer Documentary & Editorial Photography for Weddings, Elopements & Destinations Sara and her team mix editorial with documentary. They welcome every faith and every kind of love, and they’ll travel anywhere in the world…
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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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    • 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 individuals embrace on a beach, with one wearing a red sequined dress and the other in a blue jacket with a colorful skirt.
    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    Emett Joseph
    Emett Joseph is a destination Wedding, Intimate Wedding, and Elopement photographer for phenomenal couples based in Seattle, Washington.
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    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    A + K Photography
    We’re Alexis (she/her) + Katrina (she/her), the queer wife and wife team behind A+K Photography. We photograph weddings throughout Seattle, Washington, and the Pacific Northwest for couples who want their celebration to feel honest, personal, and completely their own.
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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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  • A couple lying in a wooden boat adorned with flowers on a pebbled lakeshore, embracing each other.
    • Seattle, Washington
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    • USA

    Twisted Bramble
    Based in Seattle, Twisted Bramble specializes in locally grown & seasonal blooms for environmentally conscious floral designs.
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    • Tacoma, Washington
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    • USA

    Thistle + Veil Photography
    I’m Kaylee, a PNW wedding + elopement photographer who values connection, providing a safe and affirming space and a judgement free experience, and delivering photos that feel emotional, artful, and cool as hell. I genuinely love to travel, and am…
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    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Black Finch Jewellery
    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,…
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    • Around the World
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Bert Jewellery
    Bert Jewellery is a bespoke atelier dreamed up by Sydney-based jeweller Sian Jones. They create dreamy custom creations.
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    • Australia
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    • Sydney, New South Wales

    Margan Photography
    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…
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Getting married in Washington

Washington voted for marriage equality in 2012, and it’s been a favorite for queer couples ever since, especially for Seattle celebrations and Pacific Northwest elopements.

The legal bit

There’s a 3-day waiting period that starts when your license is issued, not when you apply. Then you have 60 days to marry. Two witnesses sign your marriage certificate along with you and your officiant. In King County, you can start online but must finish in person, or apply by mail with notarized signatures.

Who can officiate

Licensed or ordained clergy and Washington judges can officiate, and out-of-state clergy can too, as long as the wedding happens in Washington. One rule to know: you can’t solemnize your own marriage here.

Where couples are saying yes

Seattle brought us greenhouse vows and churros at Poquitos, and Olympic National Park a forest-to-beach elopement. Planning a national park ceremony? Check the park’s special use permit rules early.

Questions couples ask

Is there a waiting period to get married in Washington?

Yes, 3 days, starting from when your license is issued.

How long is a Washington marriage license valid?

You must marry within 60 days, or the license becomes void.

How many witnesses do we need?

Two witnesses, who sign the certificate with you and your officiant.

Can we marry ourselves in Washington?

No. Neither person getting married can perform the ceremony. Ordained clergy, including from out of state, and Washington judges can.

Legal details last checked October 2026 against King County. Fees and processes vary by county.

Real Washington love stories

WeddingFrom Greenhouse Vows to Churros at Poquitos: A Queer Seattle WeddingWeddingSeattle Greenhouse Wedding Editorial with Sustainable Florals by Twisted Bramble

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