As you and your partner begin to prepare for your wedding day, you are probably having a lot of conversations surrounding how your ceremony will go. Each detail of your special day will play a part in the overall success of the occasion. While it is not wise to stress out over the planning stages, it can be useful to slow down and take a closer look at certain aspects of your wedding. The music played at your ceremony, for example, is a great place to begin.

There are certain songs you are almost always going to hear at a wedding. “At Last” by Etta James is one of those tunes that is ubiquitous in weddings across the nation. Playing classics is an easy way to set the tone, but it might not be your style. Instead of allowing your DJs to play whatever music they please, you could benefit a bit by selecting certain songs in advance. You and your partner might even want to think about how you can incorporate music by LGBT artists into your wedding.

Reasons Why

Being a member of the LGBT community does not necessarily mean you need to support gay, lesbian, and transgendered artists. Still, many out there find catering the wedding music to the couple can produce wonderful results. Love songs have a tendency to be universal but there are plenty of famous tunes that rely on gendered terms. Two men joining together in a union may want to hear songs about male love rather than crooners singing about beautiful women. Finding simple ways to add personal touches to the soundtrack can help to score your evening in a more meaningful manner.

Nowadays, there are out and proud artists in almost every genre of the music world. Country fans might want to play a song or two by Steve Grand, who has made a name for himself in recent years by being one of the first openly gay singers in the scene. Couples who want to keep a hip-hop flow throughout the night will be happy to hear that there are many excellent queer rappers out there from Le1f to Cazwell, with more appearing all the time. No matter what you like to listen to, you’re sure to find an LGBT artist.

LGBT Artists Keep Guests Dancing

Dancing is a huge part of the wedding. It is not usually difficult to get people to dance during a reception. The general atmosphere of the event coupled with an open bar usually leads to some exuberant attitudes and ridiculous dance moves. If you’re looking to add some LGBT artists to your playlists, the dance floor is one of the easiest places to begin. It is no hidden secret that the LGBT scene involves a lot of dancing. Finding some bumping tracks for your dance floor is as easy as figuring out which option will fit the crowd.

A group like the Scissor Sisters has been around for a long time and is composed mostly of queer-identifying musicians. Music by this band has been featured in everything from commercials to movie soundtracks, meaning the familiarity of certain tunes can inspire your guests to get up and groove. If you’re not worried about whether your guests know the music being played, then you can get more obscure. Explore dance tracks by less prevalent LGBT artists like Double Duchess, SOPHIE, Andy Butler, or Sissy Nobby and see what fits your event. 

Dance Until the Morning Light

A wedding needs music. More importantly, a wedding needs to have music that will please you and your partner as much as it will please the crowd. Explore new and classic LGBT artists and see if you find some favorite new tunes to add to your special day.