[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/lgbtq-friendly-wedding-officiants\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/lgbtq-friendly-wedding-officiants\/","headline":"Equally Wed LGBTQ+ friendly wedding officiants","name":"Equally Wed LGBTQ+ friendly wedding officiants","description":"When it comes to planning your wedding, finding LGBTQ+ friendly wedding officiants who'll perform at a LGBTQ+ or gay wedding is at the top of the list of to-dos. 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We know that list is long (planning a wedding is practically a second job), but we also know that we can help you in this category by presenting you with our\u00a0preferred LGBTQ+ friendly wedding officiants to consider for your gay or lesbian wedding. And if you’re wondering why we sometimes call it a gay or lesbian wedding, head here. To buy Equally Wed: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your LGBTQ+ Wedding, our new wedding planning book for LGBTQ+ couples and the wedding pros who serve them, head here.RELATED: Check out our latest real LGBTQ+ weddings for inspiration for your big day.Below is our complete list of recommended LGBTQ+ friendly wedding officiants. We update it frequently and we’re happy to consider other officiants. Just apply here!\u00a0Have someone you want to recommend? 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