Your wedding venue is more than just a location—it’s the space where your love story unfolds, where memories are made, and where you should feel nothing but joy, comfort, and celebration. But for LGBTQ+ to-be-weds, finding a venue that is genuinely a LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding venue can sometimes feel daunting. That’s why Rebel Love Directory is proud to spotlight incredible venues that don’t just say they’re inclusive but actively show up for the LGBTQ+ community.
From simple gestures to powerful commitments, let’s take a look at what real LGBTQ+ affirming venues are doing to ensure that ALL love is celebrated fully and authentically.
How Venues Can Create a Truly LGBTQ+ Inclusive Space
🖤 Non-Verbal Signs of Allyship - At Shack Revolution, the team wears progress pride flag pin badges during tours and open days—small but mighty signals that immediately show couples they are entering a safe and welcoming space.
Meanwhile, The Giraffe Shed has created gender-neutral spaces throughout the venue, ensuring that every couple and guest feels comfortable. Their stance is clear:"If anyone doesn’t like that we ask about pronouns or that they have to share a toilet with someone they don’t recognise as the same sex as them… well, we’re not the venue for them."
🖤 Gender-Inclusive Language & Documentation - Both Shack Revolution and The Barn at Sprotts have scrapped outdated gendered terms like "bride and groom" in favour of inclusive wording such as "couple" or "to-be-weds." Shack Revolution even ensures pronouns are collected during the planning process so every staff member—whether they’ve met you before or not—addresses you correctly and respectfully.
🖤 Continuous Learning & Education - True allyship means always learning. While formal training is a goal for many venues, Shack Revolution has already hosted an LGBTQ+ workshop and is actively working towards appointing a Diversity & Inclusion Champion to ensure lasting change. Meanwhile, The Giraffe Shed has taken active steps to educate themselves by booking inclusivity training courses and sharing inclusive content across their platforms.
🖤 Respecting Privacy & Representation - LGBTQ+ couples deserve to be represented—but they also deserve choice. Shack Revolution recognises that not every couple wants to be featured on social media, so they always seek consent before sharing images. Representation is important, but so is ensuring couples feel safe and respected.
🖤 Creating a ‘Home’ for Love - As Shack Revolution so beautifully puts it, "Having a couple decide to get married at your venue is like welcoming a friend into your home." Their entire ethos is built around ensuring love is at the heart of everything they do.
🖤 Tailoring the Experience to YOU - At The Barn at Sprotts, no two weddings look the same. With only six weddings per year, couples are given complete freedom to create a day that reflects their love, without feeling like they’re part of a wedding ‘conveyor belt.’ Similarly, The Giraffe Shed makes it a priority to keep communication open with LGBTQ+ communities, especially those who specialise in wedding industry education, ensuring that they continue evolving as a truly inclusive space.
Why This Matters to LGBTQ+ To-Be-Weds
Safety & Comfort – You should never have to wonder whether a venue will respect your identity or relationship. Choosing an inclusive venue removes any fear of judgment or misgendering.
Authenticity – Your wedding should be a reflection of YOU. Venues that champion inclusivity ensure that you can express yourself freely and fully.
Celebrating Love, Not Tolerating It – Being LGBTQ+ inclusive isn’t just about ‘accepting’ LGBTQ+ couples—it’s about actively celebrating them and ensuring their love is represented in the wedding industry.
Paving the Way for Change – When you choose a venue that prioritises inclusivity, you’re sending a message that this is the future of weddings.
Final Thoughts on LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Venues
The wedding industry is changing—and it’s about time! Venues like Shack Revolution, The Barn at Sprotts, and The Giraffe Shed are setting new standards for what true inclusivity looks like. They show that being an LGBTQ+ affirming venue isn’t just about saying the right things—it’s about doing the right things.
If you’re looking for a wedding venue where you can truly be yourself, browse Rebel Love Directory’s incredible selection of LGBTQ+ inclusive venues. Because your love deserves nothing less than a space where it can shine, unapologetically.
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