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While Indiana isn’t traditionally seen as a LGBTQ+ Friendly State, we do have MANY vendors who are more than welcoming of LGBQT+ couples! On this list of Indiana LGBTQ Wedding Vendors you will find queer-owned, and LGBTQ+ Friendly Wedding Vendors from all across Indiana! Any queer-owned business are marked with an “*”. We hope that this list helps you when planning your wedding! As always, let us know if you need anything at all!
As a side note, I have not worked with all of these vendors. These vendors are simply vendors who say that they are LGBTQ+ Friendly. As always please please please do your own research and vet these vendors to make sure that they are a right fit for you!
Finding a perfect venue is extremely high on your priority list when deciding WHERE to have your big day. Unless you are eloping, you will be having to deal with a venue. Finding a venue that has all the things that you want plus one that accepts you for who you are can be difficult. But, we those venues below welcome all love! Can we get an amen?!
So, once you have your date, it is now time to narrow down your venue! Think about your guest size, what you want the overall vibe to be, if you want everything at one place (or will your ceremony and reception be at 2 different places?). Ask about the cost, what comes with the venue rental, and what outside vendors you can have!
There is a lot more that goes into venue hunting, but this at least gives you a start! Now, checkout our list of LGBTQ+ friendly Indiana venues below!
Indianapolis LGBTQ+ Friendly Wedding Venues: We have SO many from Indianapolis that we had to make a post just for them. Click here to see them all!
Gallery Forty-Two*: Gallery Forty-Two is a wedding venue located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Ivory Foundry: A downtown industrial venue that puts a ton of effort into being LGBTQ+ Friendly! Featuring prep suites, unisex bathrooms, and a welding atmosphere! (Indianapolis) See a styled shoot we captured, here!
Fair Oaks Farms: A rustic wedding venue in northwest Indiana. (Fair Oaks)
eMbers Venue: Rensselaer, Indiana venue with unique and eclectic vibes. You will want to see this one for yourself!
Pipers at the Marott: A Beautiful, greenhouse feel! Perfect for any and all couples! You can see a wedding we photographed HERE. (Indianapolis)
The Propylaeum: You can see a wedding we photographed HERE. We love the carriage house and old time feel of this one! All of the historic charm plus a cozy, intimate feel. (Indianapolis)
Indianapolis City Brewing Company: Who says a brewery can’t be a wedding venue? We love the feel of this one! See one of the weddings we have captured there, here!
New Journey Farms: This Lafayette, Indiana venue is perfect, especially for those cold winter months! Check out a wedding we captured HERE.
Delaware County Club: A Private Country Club with a beautiful property! We shot a wedding, see them HERE.
The Gathering Barn: A cute little white barn out in the country! See one of the weddings we captured HERE.
You may be thinking… I got this! I don’t need a wedding coordinator!… and while this is insanely probable, you will never regret the decision to take everything off your plate and have someone take over the wedding planning buzz. You can still tweak the final plans and put your say in – it is YOUR day! – but having that little weight off your shoulders will amount to more than you think.
Andrea Peterson Events– This gal was actually in our own wedding! She has worked numerous LGBTQ+ Events and even proposals with us. We 100% recommend her!
Magpie Weddings: Based in Bloomington, Indiana but they travel all over. They love creating beautiful days for all by providing full service planning, wedding day management, florals, and design.
Magical Moments Event Planning: They can help you plan your engagement, shower, wedding, etc.
Erika Leak Events: Is a wedding day coordinator. Prices are catered to the couple and their budget. Erika also offers a wide range of decor rentals.
Who says you have to buy all of the expensive wedding decorations!!? WE sure do not. You can rent your wedding decorations and pieces if you don’t see the glory in buying a boat load of glitz and glam to only show off once and never look at again, we get that! Renting is incredibly convenient, it’s environmentally savvy, and it’s affordable!
Nerdy Fox Rentals & Designs: I offer decor rentals, event design, setup, and coordination! I canβt wait to meet you all!
How Sweet It Is Events: Hi there. I own How Sweet It Is Events and we rent centerpieces and linens, we also offer candy buffets and an awesome donut wall.
FLOWERS. ARE. SO. IMPORTANT. If you’re doing flowers for your wedding, do not skimp on a florist, go all out and you will thank yourself later for decorating your big day with the most beautiful decorations we can think of. Nature just simply makes the best wedding decor.
With that being said, you need to find someone good who knows what they’re doing! Anyone can put a bouquet together, but you want one that will be talked about on and on and onnnnn, no?!! We think investing in your florist is not something to be overlooked.
Magpie Weddings: Based in Bloomington, Indiana but they travel all over. They love creating beautiful days for all by providing full service planning, wedding day management, florals, and design.
Amelia Marie Florals: Silk floral designer here! Greenery and silk floral decor rentals! (Sam here! We have worked with Amelia Marie Florals MANY times and have so many great things to say about her!)
Violets Are Blue: Fresh Florals, based out of Indianapolis!
Get your hair done RIGHT!!!! Don’t skimp out on your hair stylist, go hard or go home π One of the first things we notice about our couples is their beautifulllll and well done hair. It really adds a great touch and just looks fabulous??? HAHA! You don’t need any excuse to look your best, but your wedding/elopement day may as well be one! Full send it, get your hair did.
Phoenix in Flight: We have worked with this amazing vendor many times! They will be perfect for your day!
Ally Kassab Hair & Makeup: We have worked with Ally several times!
Makeup is in the same boat here… maybe you don’t like makeup, or maybe just never have the excuse to do it… here is your excuse! If you have room in your budget, pencil this one in! Feeling your best on your big day is at the upmost importance and while it’s not about how you look, if professional makeup will boost your confidence, it’s a necessity!
Jon Gregory Makeup*: Jon (he/him/his) is a makeup artist based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Andrew Elliot Beauty*: Andrew (he/him) is a makeup artist based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Phoenix in Flight: We have worked with this amazing vendor many times! They will be perfect for your day!
Ally Kassab Hair & Makeup: We have worked with Ally several times!
OHHHHKAYYYYYY! This is your wedding/elopement day bread and butter people…. do not overlook the photographers, you will wish ya had one! And a good one at that, this is an investment, no doubt!! The wedding/elopement photographer investment is one that will have you looking back on photos for years and years to come. You want these photos to be forever priceless.
Wedding/elopement photos are so important – we cannot stress this enough! Make your pick a good one that is with a business you trust, that has the same ideals as you, and is inclusive! Here is our list.
Samantha Mitchell Photography: Hey that is us π We serve all couples and love telling every unique love story!
Amanda DeBusk Photography*: Amanda (she/they) is a photographer based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Blooming Lotus Productions: Hillary Ott is an elopement, adventure, and wedding photographer based in Indianapolis but with a heart for travel. They love helping couples celebrate their love in their own unique way that tells their story in the best way possible.
Blue Moose Photography: Welcomes all and specialized in wedding/engagement photography. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Bobby Lutes Photography: Mother/Daughter team based in Lafayette, Indiana, working from Indy to the chicago area. They specialize in portrait work of all kinds.
Jasmine Norris Photography: Jasmine serves all of Indiana and beyond and would love to chat with anyone needing a wedding photographer!
Max Catterson Photo*: Max (he/him/his) is a photographer based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Zaldivar Photography, LLC: Karina (she/her) is a photographer based in New Albany, IN.
Blue Opal Entertainment*: Caroline Rogers (she/her) is a videographer based in Indianapolis, IN.
Just as your photos should last you a lifetime, videos will too. If you have room in your budget, do this. Wedding/elopement videos is an up and coming trend in the wedding industry and we are loving it and hoping it stay around for a long and good while π
Blooming Lotus Productions: Hillary Ott is an elopement, adventure, and wedding photographer based in Indianapolis but with a heart for travel. They love helping couples celebrate their love in their own unique way that tells their story in the best way possible.
Reploge Studios*: Rachel (she/they) is a videographer based in Muncie, Indiana.
Music is the way to the souls of your guests, don’t miss out on these recs! Finding the right DJ for you can be tough, we get it. You want someone who matches your vibe and someone who will play what ya want! Everyone wants some creative freedom here π We totally get it. Find a DJ who wants to work with you.
DJ Rock My World*: Loren Elks (he/him) is a DJ located in Noblesville, Indiana.
Good Time Professional Audio: Kyle offers an array of packages and prices to fit any size event.
DJ Joe Sheets: A DJ based in West Lafayette, Indiana and serves all couples.
DJ Mary Jane*: Client Review: “I told Tiffany the most random facts about me and said I didnβt really know what I wanted. She asked me to share my Spotify with her, the outline with times for the wedding, and what songs I wanted for the biggest moments. Beyond that, she took my personality and ran with it. In the correct direction!!! She had so many people dancing (including our 98 yo grandma for an HOUR), had the whole place cracking up at times, and we quote her TO THIS DAY!!”
DJ Indianapolis: Billy Queseberry is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and serves all couples.
Lights Out Entertainment: Proudly serving everyone!
The Simple DJ: Affordable DJ Service.
Food is ALSO the key to the hearts fo your guests, and caterers are the way to go! A caterer will take away the hardest parts of this for you… discuss your plans, create menus, and let them do all the work! Your wedding day just got instantly easy – zero weight on your shoulders!
Whisk Bakery and Catering: Full service catering and licensed bartenders. All dietary needs accommodated.
Sea Salt and Cinnamon: Muncie, Indiana based. We travel all over the state for our wholesale partnerships and weddings! We love the LGBTQUIP+ community, and myself am Pan. Everything we do is vegan, and we offer gluten-free options, as well. While we currently offer mostly baked goods, I do the savory side of things, and want to do more weddings! We have done a few with great success.
You want someone to marry you that is reliable, but also personable! One of the most important factors is that you vibe with your officiant, with that being said, sometimes it takes some serious searching! Lucky for you, we have done allll that digging and hopefully have a good, solid list for you to start with. These Indiana LGBTQ Wedding Vendors came highly recommended from many other couples!
Marry Me in Indy! Hi! My name is Victoria Meyer. I own Marry Me In Indy! LLC. I became a wedding officiant so I can help anyone get married any way they choose. I’m a full service wedding officiant with over 10 years of experience. We have an office downtown on Monument Circle where I have my $50 Quickie Civil Ceremonies during the week and I perform all types of weddings from elopements to fully customized wedding ceremonies. I have packages and prices for just about any want or need. I have several websites if you want to read to find your answers or please just ask. I’m happy to help!
DJ Rock My World*: Loren Elks (he/him) is an officiant located in Noblesville, Indiana.
Matrimonial Magic: Alex Studt is a wedding officiant based in Lafayette, Indiana and more than happy to travel throughout the Midwest. They specialize in Pagan and Secular ceremonies for couples, throuples, and more of all genders and orientations.
Sis. Faizah: Offers wedding officiating for non-denominational ceremonies.
SWEEEEET! The sweetest part of wedding planning, looking for your cakes and desserts person. It’s your wedding, you want something cool, something unique, something out. of. this. world. Like for real, when are you going to get another chance to go full out for a CAKE???!!!!
Knock the socks off of your guests by getting a crazy, unique, bedazzled, iced-out, HOWEVER YOU LIKE IT wedding cake.
Sea Salt and Cinnamon: Muncie, Indiana based. We travel all over the state for our wholesale partnerships and weddings! We love the LGBTQUIP+ community, and myself am Pan. Everything we do is vegan, and we offer gluten-free options, as well. While we currently offer mostly baked goods, I do the savory side of things, and want to do more weddings! We have done a few with great success.
WOOOOP WOOOOOP! This is one of the funnest parts of the hustle and bustle of the wedding process. What to wear, what to wear…. while you’re deciding on what, we will help you with the WHERE!
Finding somewhere affordable and finding somewhere easy and finding somewhere INCLUSIVE can be difficult, never fear… Sam and Bryt are here! We are coming at you with some fabuloussss recommendations that are all three of that and MORE! We believe in businesses that are doing their best to make everyone feel comfortable and look their best, so you should start getting realllll excited about these recs!
The House of Breton*: Lei Breton (she/they) specializes in custom wedding attire for all folx! They are based in Indianapolis. We have worked with Lei MANY times and their work is AMAZING!
The Dress Collection by La Caperucita: Lafayette, Indiana based.
Sophias Bridal and Tux: Based in Indianapolis, Keystone, and now Columbus! (This is where I (Sam) got my dress from! I had an amazing experience here!
First comes the wedding attire, then you gotta make it the perfect fit! Did you know that wedding attire rarely ever fits someone perfectly??? More often than not, alterations are made!!
Bloomington Stitchery*: Liby Ball (she/they) offers alterations and is based out of Bloomington, Indiana.
Bring on the drinksssssss! This is very important in order to keep the party going hahahaha… jk, kinda! Think about adding a bartender to your list of wedding vendors and your night is sure to be and stay interesting. A bartender should be personable, but also good at their job!
Let’s raise a glass to the bartenders of this wedding industry, they’re important! We have listed a few to get you started!
DJ Rock My World*: Loren Elks (he/him) is a bartender located in Noblesville, Indiana.
Jade Perry: If you are ever looking for a private bartender for weddings or events, Jade is the one! Jade has worked for many weddings and small events and would love the opportunity to be a part of your precious moments.
Whisk Bakery and Catering: Full service catering and licensed bartenders. All dietary needs accommodated.
We hope that this post helped you find some of the best Indiana LGBTQ Wedding Vendors! We know searching for vendors can be stressful, and we know just how hard it is to find inclusive vendors! So, we hope that you are able to start your search in a positive light! And as always, if this list still doesn’t get you anywhere, reach out on our contact form and we would be honored to help you!
XOXO,
Sam & Bryt