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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

Type of vendor
  • An LGBTQ couple walking through a desert landscape with Joshua trees, one in a sparkling blue dress and the other wearing a black jacket and white hat.
    • Palm Springs, California
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    • USA

    Jenn & Pawel Photography
    A husband and wife creative team who capture incredible real moments, of real people on their wedding or elopement day in Palm Springs
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  • Close-up of two rings with large central gemstones, one blue and one brown, surrounded by smaller diamonds set in gold bands.
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    • USA

    Emily Chelsea Jewelry
    Emily Chelsea Jewelry, are an online retail store that specializes in creating unique and custom engagement and wedding rings. We want your jewelry to uniquely reflect who you are, what you stand for and what you find beautiful. We seek…
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  • A green wedding stationery set with white tropical floral cut-outs and event details in a light font.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Stitch Press
    A team of designers with a wealth of experience in creating beautifully crafted, affordable, letterpress wedding & engagement stationery
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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Muffcake Manor
    Muffcake Manor is a boutique wedding stationery studio led by illustrator and designer Adrienne Browning, where every piece is crafted with intention, heart, and a touch of old-world romance. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest but serving couples around the world,…
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    • New York City, New York
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    • USA

    Arlo SoHo
    Arlo SoHo is located in SoHo just north of Tribeca. Arlo SoHo offers thoughtfully designed guest rooms that combine flexible, modern furniture with efficient storage spaces and a range of play full touches. Plus, all the amenities you need to…
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    • Austin, Texas
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    • Birmingham, Alabama
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    • USA
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    • Washington DC, District of Columbia

    The Stylist Abroad
    We’re a beauty brand that believes in bringing to life your dream look even in lieu of tradition so let’s kick the rule book out the window and create some magic! Imagine a bespoke bridal beauty look for your unique…
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    • Dallas, Texas
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    • Little Rock, Arkansas
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    • USA

    Hey Love Studio
    We’re Adeline and Valerie, a queer-owned, wife-and-wife photo + video team, and we have been looking forward to your wedding since before you hired us. We show up for the quiet moments and the loud ones. 
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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Sam Starns Adventure Elopements
    PNW based adventure elopement photographer traveling all over the US & beyond to capture a wedding that’s totally ‘you’ – in every way
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    • Saratoga Springs, New York
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    • USA

    Hawthorn Photography
    I am a documentary wedding photographer drawn to shadow and light, mythology and nature, and the quiet revelations of belonging. I shoot hybrid on film and digital and revel in the true and deep connections of all my couples. My…
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    • Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
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    • USA

    Leah Moyers Photography
    I can’t wait to meet you. From getting to know you, documenting important moments to the delivery of your images, I’m all in.
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    • Around the World
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    • Banff, Alberta
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    • Canada
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    • Iceland

    The Organic Moment Photography & Videography
    Hey, we’re Liz & Jason, your Elopement Photographer and Videographer, Planners, Guides and all time fun duo!!
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    • Baltimore, Maryland
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    • USA

    Ginger Fox Photography
    Candid, laid-back, queer destination photographer celebrating LGBTQ+ love, from epic city weddings, to mountaintop elopements.
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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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