Supporting LGBTQIA+ Businesses and Allies
Welcome.
If you’ve landed on this page, chances are you’re looking for incredible LGBTQIA+ community vendors and allies to be part of your wedding.
Thank you.
Choosing to support queer-owned businesses and vendors who genuinely understand our community means a lot. Weddings are deeply personal, and working with people who truly “get it” can make the experience feel safer, more relaxed and more joyful.
My name is Loz (Lauren), and I’m proudly part of the queer community. I’m a documentary wedding photographer based on the Surf Coast but cover all over Melbourne, Victoria to the world, and I’ve been documenting weddings since 2008.
I don’t mind what gender you or your partner identify as. I’m all about love, kindness, fun, connection and people living their happiest lives.
Long before marriage equality was legal in Australia, I was documenting queer celebrations. In fact, my brother’s wedding to his husband was the first same-sex celebration I photographed.
My own wife and I married in Canada in 2012 because Australia didn’t recognise our marriage at the time. When we returned home, I threw myself even more deeply into documenting queer couples and families however they wanted to celebrate their love.
Around that time I had a 12-page feature published in Frankie Magazine, documenting three queer couples and their stories.
Over the years I’ve worked with hundreds of vendors. There are so many wonderful allies out there, but this blog is a small directory of vendors who are either part of the queer community themselves or who I know to be deeply supportive allies.
These are people I genuinely love working with.
Amazing queer celebrants
Dee Wild – Custom Celebrations
The incredible Dee Wild from Custom Celebrations brings warmth, humour and vibrant energy to every ceremony.
Dee is a Melbourne-based queer marriage celebrant who creates ceremonies that feel relaxed, meaningful and truly personal. A storyteller at heart, she works closely with couples to shape ceremonies that reflect who they are, rather than following traditions that don’t resonate.
She’s also a dressmaker, meaning she can tailor her colourful celebrant outfits to match the couple or vibe of the day.
Expect a ceremony full of heart, joy and personality.
Darren Sibson – I Do With Darren
Darren is a Melbourne-based celebrant known for his calm presence, big heart and natural storytelling.
His ceremonies are relaxed, warm and deeply personal. With just the right amount of humour and sincerity, Darren creates ceremonies that feel effortless and authentic.
Couples often say it feels less like a formal ceremony and more like having a trusted friend guiding them through one of the most meaningful moments of their lives.
Nevo Zisin – Celebrant
Nevo Zisin (they/them) is a Naarm-based authorised marriage celebrant, poet and storyteller.
Approaching weddings as a sacred collaboration, Nevo listens deeply to the everyday details that shape a relationship. They then craft a ceremony that feels thoughtful, heartfelt and genuinely reflective of the couple’s connection.
Their ceremonies feel intimate, poetic and grounded in authenticity.
Emotive documentary videography
Ryan Lee Adams
Ryan Lee Adams is one of the most magical humans and creatives I know.
I’ve worked alongside Ryan for over 13 years across Melbourne, France and New York. He is incredibly kind, thoughtful and genuinely safe to work with for queer couples.
His films capture emotion beautifully, and he is always my number one recommendation for videography.
Stunning Florals
Botanics of Melbourne
Botanics of Melbourne creates bespoke floristry for weddings, events and creative projects across Melbourne.
With over two decades of experience, Shane and his team are known for their imaginative, expressive approach to flowers. Their designs transform spaces through colour, texture and seasonal blooms, always reflecting the personality of the celebration.
Womens tailored suits
Isadora Nim – Women’s Wedding Suits
Isadora Nim is one of Australia’s leading women’s tailors, specialising in beautifully crafted custom suits designed specifically for women. Based in Melbourne, the studio offers a personalised tailoring experience with a strong focus on quality, fit and individual style.
My favourite inclusive venues
Welcome to Thornbury
Welcome to Thornbury offers a collection of versatile event spaces perfect for weddings and celebrations.
Their Greenhouse space features an industrial-modern design filled with natural light and greenery. It’s a flexible venue that works beautifully for both ceremonies and receptions, accommodating larger celebrations while still allowing couples to style the space to suit their vision.
If you reach out, chat to Anna. She’s excellent.
Melbourne Town Hall & State Library of Victoria
Showtime Event Group curates weddings at some of Melbourne’s most remarkable heritage venues, including the State Library of Victoria and Melbourne Town Hall. From the grandeur of the La Trobe Reading Room to the elegance of the Town Hall Main Hall, their team combines historic architecture with thoughtful planning, bespoke catering and seamless event coordination to create unforgettable celebrations.
I’ve photographed weddings in these spaces and they are truly breathtaking venues for couples who love architecture and history.
Alowyn Gardens, Yarra Valley
Alowyn Gardens in the Yarra Valley is a beautiful garden wedding venue surrounded by thoughtfully designed seasonal landscapes. Couples can hold their ceremony within the gardens before celebrating with family and friends in the charming courtyard reception space. With flexible wedding packages available, Alowyn Gardens offers both simple and elegant celebrations as well as more elaborate garden weddings.
Entertainment & Unique Experiences
Wedding Tattoos – Lee Stain
Want something completely unforgettable at your wedding?
Having tattoo artist Lee Stain tattoo (instagram) guests during the reception was next-level amazing at one of the weddings I photographed.
Guests could choose from a sheet of designs approved by the couple that matched the vibe of the wedding. People tipped the artist and donations went to a charity chosen by the couple.
It created such a fun atmosphere and gave guests a permanent reminder of the day.
Drag entertainer
Tequila Mockingbird – drag entertainer, MC and all-round legend.
Tequila Mockingbird brings energy, humour and unforgettable entertainment to weddings and events. As a performer, host and community personality, they know how to keep a crowd engaged and a celebration flowing.
If you want something vibrant and joy-filled for your reception, Tequila is a brilliant choice.
Professional DJ
Blazyn Nights
Blazyn Nights is a professional DJ service led by Natalie, a musician with over 20 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry.
Natalie works closely with couples to plan the soundtrack for their celebration, creating the right atmosphere for each moment of the day. From ceremony music through to the dance floor, Blazyn Nights helps ensure the celebration runs smoothly and keeps guests dancing.
Delicious food
Happy Camper Pizza
Happy Camper Pizza is a Melbourne food truck catering company founded by Sonia Lear and Remi Pham.
Starting with a single vintage Airstream caravan in 2013, they’ve grown into a fleet of beautifully restored food trucks serving wood-fired pizza at weddings and events across Victoria.
The food is delicious, the vibe is relaxed and guests absolutely love it.
Final Thoughts
There are so many incredible vendors out there who support queer couples.
This is simply a small list of people I’ve personally worked with and trust to create safe, welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ celebrations.
If you’re planning your wedding and looking for someone to document it honestly and gently, I’d love to hear your story.
Because at the end of the day, your wedding should feel like you.
Want to find out a little more about me and inclusive queer photography
Here is a LGBTQI Highlights of LJM Photography –