Inclusive vendor directory

LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors Who Travel Worldwide

Photographers, planners and celebrants who’ll follow your love story anywhere, from Tulum’s jungle to Thai beaches. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.

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The world at a glance

Nearly 40 countriesSame-sex couples can now legally marry in 38 countries.

Newest: ThailandThe first in Southeast Asia, in January 2025.

Legal at home, party abroadThe easiest way to skip foreign paperwork.

Check safety firstLaws and attitudes vary. Research before you book.

Vetted vendors who travel worldwide

- Photographers
- 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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- Photographers
- 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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- Australia
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- Melbourne, Victoria
Elise Mezner Photography

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…

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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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- Australia
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- Sydney, New South Wales
Moments Photography & Film

We’re Shyani and Simon, the duo behind Moments Photography & Film, based in Sydney and travelling across New South Wales and beyond for weddings.

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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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Emily Howlett Photography

With a ‘storytelling’ approach to photography, Emily’s work is warm, colourful, and relaxed, much like her personality.

Read More Emily Howlett Photography
Elise Mezner Photography

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.

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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, panoramic Melbourne skyline as the backdrop. Impressive, right?

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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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Moments Photography & Film

We’re Shyani and Simon, the duo behind Moments Photography & Film, based in Sydney and travelling across New South Wales and beyond for weddings.

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Planning a destination wedding

Same-sex couples can now legally marry in 38 countries, from Mexico (nationwide since 2022) and Taiwan to Thailand, which became the first in Southeast Asia in January 2025. That list keeps growing, but legal marriage abroad usually means foreign paperwork, translations and waiting periods.

The easiest route

Plenty of couples sign the legal papers at home, then have the ceremony that matters to them somewhere else. A symbolic wedding can happen anywhere, with no residency rules, no translations and no stress about recognition.

Choosing a safe destination

Laws and attitudes change from country to country, and sometimes within them. Check current resources like ILGA World and Equaldex and your government’s travel advice before you book, and talk to your vendors. Everyone here has been vetted to be affirming, so ask them about the local scene.

Where couples are saying yes

Our couples have married in Thailand, partied in the Tulum jungle and celebrated in Bali. Honeymoon dreaming? Start with our guide to LGBTQ+ honeymoons in Tulum.

Questions couples ask

How many countries allow same-sex marriage?

As of 2026, 38 countries have marriage equality, including Thailand, which became the first in Southeast Asia in January 2025.

Will a marriage abroad be recognized at home?

Usually, if it’s legal where it took place and your home country has marriage equality. Rules vary, so check with your home country first.

Do we need to legally marry in our destination country?

No. Many couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony abroad, which avoids foreign paperwork.

How do we check if a destination is safe for us?

Look at current resources like ILGA World and Equaldex, read your government’s travel advice, and ask local, affirming vendors about the reality on the ground.

Do worldwide vendors charge travel fees?

Most do. Ask each vendor what their travel fees cover, like flights, accommodation and days on location.

Details last checked October 2026. Laws change, so always check current local laws and travel advice before you book.