The Best Colorado Queer Wedding Vendors and Events
I am proud to be part of the queer wedding network here in Colorado and I believe that every couple deserves to be seen and celebrated on their wedding day.
Not only do I value serving the LGBTQ+ community in my own photography business, but I’ve got my hands in a few other events and businesses in the queer wedding space.
I also think it’s important to highlight some of the other amazing queer owned wedding vendors in Colorado, so this post is going to be a catch all of amazing resources for the queers getting married in Colorado!
In Person Event – The Queer AF Engagement Party
Welcome to the Queer AF Engagement Party, a two day celebration of wedding love and queerness!
Three years ago we dreamed up a wedding event that would take the traditional wedding showcase and flip it on it’s head. While most wedding showcase feature aisle after aisle of wedding vendors that fit a very heteronormative mold, the Queer AF Engagement Party is an energetic and fun party where Queer is embraced and celebrated in every way.
The showcase boasts over 80% queer wedding vendors, drag queen MC’s, live music performances, and tons of awesome giveaways. We also contribute a portion of our ticket sales to a local non-profit working to better the lives of LGBTQ+ Coloradans.
This year we’re turning our one day showcase into a two day event (both days included in the ticket price). Day one will be the true party vibe, with a fashion show, drag performances, tattoos, tarot card readers, and yummy food and drinks. Day two will be the more typical wedding showcase highlighting our queer vendors and giving you an opportunity to talk to folks you might want to hire for your wedding!
Online Directory – LGBTQ I Do
In addition to an in person event, there is also a wonderful online directory of LGBTQ+ affirming wedding vendors, specific to Colorado. Though there are a couple national directories also (like Equally Wed or Dancing with Her), LGBTQ I Do highlights vendors in Colorado, in order to better serve the local community.
Within the directory, you’ll find incredible vendors in categories like wedding planners, florists, and photographers. Each vendor is vetted before acceptance, to make sure they are visible in their support of the LGBTQ+ community. You’ll also find businesses identified by “Queer Owned” or “LGBTQ+ Staff” in order to help you quickly navigate to vendors you might be most interested in. Within each category, you’ll be able to read up on a vendor, see their work, see how they answer some fun, more personal questions, and reach out to them directly to see if they’re available for your wedding.
Queer Owned Wedding Vendors
You’ll find wonderful queer owned and allied vendors in the LGBTQ I Do directly above, but I also wanted to call out some of my favorite Queer Owned wedding vendors. It’s not an exhaustive list by any means, but the folks below are businesses I have loved working with and ones you might enjoy as well. For a full list of my recommended vendors, including allies, check out my vendor page.
Queer Owned Wedding Planners
Mountainside Events
Owned by two Queer women (Taylor and Sarah), Mountainside Events has been been in business a decade, bringing fun and flirty design to the forefront of their work.
Dancing Queens
Married couple Shelby and Tamara bring the sparkle to Dancing Queens and lead with their vibrant personalities. They seem to know everyone in the queer wedding community, too, so can definitely craft up a super queer event for you.
Queer Owned Wedding Florists
Rowdy Poppy
Rowdy Poppy started in the backyard of queer florist Kim Zimmerman and now they run a thriving in person storefront in Denver. Their store is known for floral workshops, sustainability, and providing flowers to the the Denver community. Their wedding work is vibrant, colorful, and always on point.
Queer Owned Hair and Makeup Artists
Cate Hair and Makeup
Cate is a true advocate for queer folks on their wedding day, preaching that make up doesn’t have to be heavy, hide who you are, or make you feel like someone you’re not. Here reel on make up for masc folks went viral and she’s a staple in the queer wedding space in Denver.
Queer Owned Wedding Venue
Juniper Lodge and Treehouses
Juniper Lodge and Treehouses has grown quickly over the last few years. Owned by Ashley and Alena, they brought a wooded mountain retreat to the microwedding space. They can host small weddings on the property and their boutique lodge is cozy and fun. In 2026 they opened the first of their treehouses, bringing a unique lodging option to guests.
Queer Wedding Officiant
NearlyWed Coaching
The established wedding officiating business Nearlywed Coaching was recently taken over by Mick Hill and they’re poised to continue the tradition of queer officiating in Colorado.
Queer Boudoir Photography
Boudoir by Kate
Katie is a wedding photographer turned boudoir photographer and her moody and sexy style is the perfect way to honor and celebrate your own body. Plus her experince working with couples translates to couple’s boudoir session easily!
Honorable Ally
While find some great allies listed on my vendor page, this one deserves a little extra shout out for their dedication to supporting the queer community in their every day and business actions.
Hitched AF
Jen and JC are your rad wedding planners from Hitched AF who take any opportunity to plan a unique and kind of kooky event. From 1960’s dinner party to 1980’s pool party, they are diverse in their creative ideas and aren’t afraid to push against the status quo.
