Inspiring LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Venues and Suppliers

Love is love, and it deserves to be celebrated openly, joyfully and without limits. At Bridebook, we believe that every couple should feel seen, safe and supported throughout their wedding journey. So, this Pride Month, we’re spotlighting the venues and suppliers who go above and beyond for the LGBTQ+ community – not just in words, but in their actions, attitudes and everyday practice.

Whether they’re proudly queer-owned, taking active steps to create inclusive spaces or just doing the work quietly and meaningfully behind the scenes, these venues and suppliers are truly worth shouting about. From incredible venues to fabulous photographers, makeup artists, florists, and more, they’re helping create weddings where everyone is welcome, and every love story is honoured.

1. De Vere Horsley Estate, Surrey

A venue steeped in history but fully in step with the present, De Vere Horsley Estate welcomes all love stories, and prides itself on being fully inclusive and celebrating diversity in every ceremony, decor choice and menu. From their inclusive communications to a team well trained in cultural sensitivity, they ensure LGBTQ+ couples are respected and celebrated every step of the way, crafting personalised weddings that reflect each couple’s individuality and values. They explain, “From elegant rainbow-hued floral arrangements to custom playlists that honour your unique journey, weddings at De Vere Horsley Estate reflect love in all its forms.” Here, nothing is off limits when it comes to celebrating your love story, your way.

2. Love is Love Studio, North Yorkshire

As the name suggests, Love is Love Studio isn’t just LGBTQ+ friendly, it’s for LGBTQ+ couples. Owned by James, who is himself part of the queer community, the studio creates a safe, empowering space for couples to be themselves. “Representing all couples whether they are same-sex, trans, queer, or straight-appearing is important for celebrating individual differences. Love is Love Studio is a new business but already a member of a number of LGBTQ+ groups, locally and nationally, that champion rights and promote inclusive representation in the wedding industry, ” James shares. “As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I still don’t rest on my laurels. It’s important to be engaged with LGBTQ+ groups that regularly challenge thinking, language, representation and inclusivity to accommodate the diversity of the queer community.”

3. Southlands Barn, West Sussex

Owned and operated by a same-sex couple, Southlands Barn is more than just a dreamy rustic venue – it’s a place where LGBTQ+ couples are seen, supported and openly celebrated. From gender-neutral language across all their comms to diverse photo galleries to an open-minded, do-your-day-your-way attitude, this barn is built for individuality. They expain, “It comes from our owners being a same-sex couple: the owners are amazing and provide a safe, open space to work and engage in the LGBTQ+ community… We have worked Gaydio radio station and we attend their networking events to be more involved in the community.”

4. West 70 Photography, Bristol

Run by married couple Adam and Marcus, West 70 Photography is proudly gay-owned and deeply committed to authentic storytelling, having worked in the wedding industry since 2005 when civil partnerships became legal, helping gay, lesbian and queer couples celebrate their weddings with their inclusive photography services. They share, “We have long been proud and open members of the LGBTQ+ community, and have always openly welcomed queer couples… It’s a part of our everyday lives all year round – not just during Pride.” From their branding to their bookings, inclusivity is embedded in everything they stand for, with gender-neutral forms and a deep awareness of what matters most to queer couples. Their shopfront studio is openly queer-friendly – with the Pride progress flag on their shopfront window for everyone to see.

5. The Oak Barn, Frame Farm, Kent

Nestled in a beautiful valley in Kent, The Oak Barn is a venue where couples of all genders and identities are warmly welcomed, having hosted many LGBTQ+ weddings since their opening in 2019. The team prides itself on being supportive and flexible, with an open-minded approach to ceremony structures, name usage and timelines, choosing non-gendered wedding parties, or blending cultural and creative elements that reflect the couple’s story. They comment, “We believe that the best way to customise a wedding experience is by truly listening to our couples and embracing their unique vision for the day.”

6. Barnet + Boatrace, Dorset

Barnet + Boatrace is an award-winning, inclusive hair and makeup team led by Olga. Their energy is upbeat, creative and unapologetically welcoming. In their own words: “We are all over it! We specialise in same-sex couples and large wedding bookings (same-sex couples tend to have larger bookings!), We advertise this on our website and social media pages.” Their commitment to inclusivity shines through their tone, branding and the experience they offer to every couple who walks through their doors, and they were recently approached to do the makeup for a photoshoot for a trans client.

7. Bromwich Park Farm Weddings, Worcestershire

This family-run farm venue combines rustic charm with a big heart. The team effortlessly welcomes all couples, and actively promotes LGBTQ+ inclusivity, including in their hiring: “As a gay couple who own and run the venue, we only employ friends whom we completely trust to work with us and whom we know would only be respectful and understanding to all LGBTQ+ couples.” Their personal story speaks volumes: “We are a gay couple who have been together for 24 years, and ours was the first wedding held at our venue, the first year same-sex marriage was allowed. We even had a glowing report in the local church magazine! Since then, we have hosted several same-sex weddings and offer a space where all couples can feel welcomed and safe and can express themselves freely anywhere around our venue. We also host an LGBTQ+ retreat event every May where a diverse group comes together to host workshops and discussions and cook, eat and socialise together over three days, which we have been told has been life-changing for some of the attendees.”

8. Meadows and Mulberry Weddings, North Yorkshire

This eco-conscious florist brings the blooms and the heart. Founder Anna is a proud ally who works with queer couples to design arrangements that reflect their personalities and values. She shares, “I have created flowers for the LGBTQ+ community; been involved in shoots for trans couples; and have written a blog on my website offering inspiration. I share my work on Pinterest with specific boards for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as sharing my LGBTQ+ work in the other more general boards too.” Anna loves creating beautiful, colourful LGBTQ+ weddings: “For example, a June lesbian couple wanted their wedding to include all the colours of Pride to celebrate Pride Month as well as their wedding – that was such fun. The rainbow colours in June are a feast for the eyes.”

9. The Buttery and Glasshouse, Kent

This countryside gem is known for its long-standing inclusivity: “We are proud to be a fully inclusive venue that celebrates love in all its forms. From the very beginning, we have welcomed LGBTQ+ couples with open arms and are committed to creating a safe, respectful and joyful space where everyone feels seen and celebrated. We have worked closely with LGBTQ+ couples to ensure their wedding vision is honoured without compromise, offering flexibility, empathy and personalisation every step of the way. For us, inclusion isn’t a trend – it’s a core value.” The team make a conscious effort to feature LGBTQ+ couples and voices in their marketing, social media and publications – not just during Pride Month, but all year long – helping to inspire future couples. 

10. Mark Caffrey – Humanist Wedding Celebrant, East Sussex

Mark is a proud LGBTQ+ humanist celebrant and a Trans+ ally for fun-loving, kind-hearted couples. His approach centres each couple and their story, guided by the language the couple uses, rather than making gendered or patriarchal assumptions. He recongises the need for action, donating a portion of his fees each year to grassroots-led Trans+ organisations, alongside volunteering his time and expertise for local queer initiatives and events. He exaplains, “Pride is active, it is protest, it is a year-round commitment and it require allies to take their lead from LGBTQ+ voices. As a gay/queer man, I’m used to being sold at by businesses and wedding professionals based on my sexuality rather than my values. There’s a lot of pinkwashing and performative allyship – and then silence or inaction when the LGBTQ+ community makes clear asks of businesses or individuals – for example, pinkwashing of genocide or solidarity with Trans+ people.”

11. Essendon Country Club, Hertfordshire

Set in stunning grounds with sweeping views, Essendon Country Club is a stylish and welcoming venue for couples of all backgrounds. They share, “As an independently run, family business, we pride ourselves on our diversity, flexibility and ensuring each couple designs their wedding day with us based purely on their own ideas, requirements and desires.” The venue also prides itself on its fabulous grand staircase entry for the ceremony, and have tailored two grooms or two brides entrances – so both can enjoy a special moment with their guests before the vows start. The flexibility with which they customise each wedding, and every moment within each wedding, is a standout feature. 

12. Murphy’s Lore Ceilidh Band

This high-energy ceilidh band doesn’t just bring the fun to a wedding – they bring the inclusivity, too. Two of the players, who manage the band, have a trans son: “Being part of the ‘family’ is now inherent in our choices; as a band we’re simply open to business for all”. They add, “We take care to avoid gendered language in our dance calls, and we always ask for preferences in advance.” Their mission is simple: joy, connection and a dancefloor where everyone belongs, can mix socially and feels safe and comfortable celebrating with each other. 

Celebrating Pride, year round

These venues and suppliers aren’t just rainbow-washing during June – they’re putting inclusivity at the heart of what they do, for every couple everywhere, and every day of the year. Whether you’re a same-sex couple, non-binary, trans or simply want a wedding that reflects who you are without compromise, these wonderful wedding businesses are here to help bring your vision to life.

Because love is love – and your love deserves the very best.

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Happy Planning!