LGBTQ+ Wedding Inspiration, Venues & Vendors in Illinois
Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois 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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Illinois Wedding Vendors
Browse LGBTQ+-inclusive wedding vendors and venues serving Illinois. Each one has been vetted by our team so you can reach out with confidence.
Illinois Wedding Inspiration
Real weddings, engagement shoots, and planning advice from Illinois – all featuring LGBTQ+-inclusive vendors and venues you can actually book.
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Lindsay and Ryan’s Nostalgic, Ravinia Park Wedding
Read Article: Lindsay and Ryan’s Nostalgic, Ravinia Park WeddingBetween tying the knot halfway between their hometowns in Highland Park, Ill., and Lindsay getting ready in her childhood bedroom, the special day for this lovely couple was brimming with nostalgia and loving memories as they embarked on the next phase of their life together.
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Rick and James’ Chicago Wedding at The Stan Mansion
Read Article: Rick and James’ Chicago Wedding at The Stan MansionAfter more than 20 years together, nearly half of which were spent long-distance, Rick and James finally stood before their friends and family to say “I do.” The occasion was as grand as the love story it was for, filled with elegant details and palpable affection not just between the grooms but also their guests.
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Sam and Justin’s Chill Pizza and Beer At-Home Engagement Session
Read Article: Sam and Justin’s Chill Pizza and Beer At-Home Engagement SessionThis cute couple invites us into their Chicago apartment for an afternoon of hammock lounging, eating pizza and listening to some tunage.
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John-Michael and Lucas’ Cozy At-Home Chicago Photo Shoot
Read Article: John-Michael and Lucas’ Cozy At-Home Chicago Photo ShootLooking out the window of their Chicago high-rise apartment, John-Michael and Lucas watched as a thick layer of fog settled over the city’s signature skyline.
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Stephen and James’s Chicago Firehouse Wedding
Read Article: Stephen and James’s Chicago Firehouse WeddingAs if getting married wasn’t exciting enough, the day before Stephen and James said “I do,” the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality.
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An Elegant Chicago Jewish Wedding
Read Article: An Elegant Chicago Jewish WeddingInfusing modern and masculine details, Michael and Andrew’s Chicago nuptials focused on love and traditional Jewish wedding elements.