LGBTQ+ Wedding Inspiration, Venues & Vendors in California
California has LGBTQ+ friendly wedding venues in every corner of the state, and this page collects the ones our team and our couples trust. Start with the venues, then browse the photographers, planners, florists and other vendors who serve California weddings, filtering by vendor type to find exactly who you still need. Keep scrolling for the wedding inspo: real LGBTQ+ weddings and styled shoots from across California to help you picture your own day before you book anything. Every listing here has been reviewed for how it treats LGBTQ+ couples, not just how it photographs.
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California Wedding Vendors
Browse LGBTQ+-inclusive wedding vendors and venues serving California. Each one has been vetted by our team so you can reach out with confidence.
California Wedding Inspiration
Real weddings, engagement shoots, and planning advice from California – all featuring LGBTQ+-inclusive vendors and venues you can actually book.
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Candice and Scott’s Hip Anaheim Packing House Engagement Shoot
Read Article: Candice and Scott’s Hip Anaheim Packing House Engagement ShootWe can’t stop fawning over everything about this modern, industrial decor from the sun streaming through the skylights and windows to the zany foliage and the rustic packing crates.
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Juli and Peter’s Gorgeous Gray Sky San Francisco Elopement
Read Article: Juli and Peter’s Gorgeous Gray Sky San Francisco ElopementSan Francisco’s charming gray skies greeted Juli and Peter on their wedding day, where Gretchen Gause Photography captured their intimate ceremony at San Francisco City Hall.
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Lisa and Shane’s Emotional Sunflower Proposal at Sunset
Read Article: Lisa and Shane’s Emotional Sunflower Proposal at SunsetWith a close eye on the sunflower blooms, Shane patiently planned the proposal, which included a picnic basket filled with Lisa’s favorite snacks and champagne, a playlist perfectly timed to play their song as they arrived, and R&E Weddings hiding in the stalks to capture the unforgettable moment.
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Chelsea and Nick’s Rustic Chic Backyard Barbecue Wedding
Read Article: Chelsea and Nick’s Rustic Chic Backyard Barbecue WeddingSome weddings are made special by the personalized details, and some are unique for their incredible design.
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A Vibrant and Colorful Spanish-Inspired Styled Shoot in Santa Barbara
Read Article: A Vibrant and Colorful Spanish-Inspired Styled Shoot in Santa BarbaraThe coastal city of central California, known for its vibrant and colorful setting and rows of Spanish-style homes, became a quick source of inspiration for the Santa Barbara creatives who collaborated on this stunning Spanish-inspired styled shoot.
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This Sexy San Diego Beach Proposal Will Make You Swoon
Read Article: This Sexy San Diego Beach Proposal Will Make You SwoonWhat Shane thought was a practice photoshoot for a novice photographer ended up being a day that would change their lives forever (with Kyrsten Ashlay Photography, an actual very seasoned photographer, documenting it!).