13 Queer Love Songs to Play Throughout Your Wedding

If you and your partner identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you may want to hear a few queer songs for gay weddings specifically. Curating a wedding playlist is a special task that requires finding the best wedding songs that fit all the special moments throughout the day. From a song to play as you walk down the aisle to a tune for your first dance to a hit that will get everyone on the dance floor, this playlist should be diverse to make the most of every moment. Luckily, there are plenty of phenomenal songs for gay weddings, too.

From ballads perfect for a lesbian wedding to more gender-neutral dance songs by non-binary artists, we rounded up some of the best choices to celebrate queer love. After you head to The Knot Vendor Marketplace to find a music vendor, ask your wedding DJ or live band to add some of these songs to your wedding playlist.

Bonus: Listen to our picks with The Knot's Queer Love Songs For Gay Weddings playlist on Spotify.

1. "Forrest Gump," Frank Ocean

Lyrics you'll love: "Forrest green, Forrest blues/I'm remembering you/If this is love, I know it's true/I won't forget you"

Frank Ocean's song "Forrest Gump" is a slow, meaningful song of love and having a man he cares for always running around his mind. An instrumental version of the song played live by wedding musicians could be stunning when walking down the aisle at the ceremony or the original would be an incredible first dance song.

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2. "Honey," Kehlani

Lyrics you'll love: "All the pretty girls in the world/But I'm in this space with you/Colored out the lines/I came to find, my fire was fate with you/Heartache would stay with you/Fly great escapes with you, oh"

Kehlani paints a story of a great love with her sweet, slow ballad "Honey." It's no surprise this song is a favorite for many a first dance for queer couples.

3. "That's What I Want," Lil Nas X

Lyrics you'll love: "Need a boy who can cuddle with me all night/Keep me warm, love me long, be my sunlight"

The joyful tone of Lil Nas X's song all about wanting love is definitely one that can add a celebratory feel to your nuptials. We can see the chorus being played as a newly married couple happily recesses after saying "I do," so make sure to send this one over to your wedding DJ.

4. "1950," King Princess

Lyrics you'll love: "So tell me why my gods look like you/And tell me why it's wrong/So, I'll wait/For you/I'll pray/I will keep on waiting for your love"

Want a slow and romantic song by a queer artist for your first dance? After your ceremony (and LGBTQIA+ wedding readings), consider playing "1950" by King Princess for your special moment.

5. "My! My! My!," Troye Sivan

Lyrics you'll love: "Now, let's stop running from love, running from love/Let's stop, my baby (my baby)/Let's stop running from us, running from us/Let's stop, my baby/Oh my, my, my/I die every night with you/Oh my, my, my/Living for your every move"

If you're looking for a more uptempo love song to dance to at your wedding reception, look no further than "My! My! My" by Troye Sivan. With a good beat and a message of devotion to a lover, this is a great song to include in your playlist.

6. "Loveher," Romy

Lyrics you'll love: "Lover, you know when they ask me, I'll tell them/Won't be ashamed, no, I can't wait to tell them/Lover, I love her, I love her, I love her"

Artist Romy Madley Croft of the xx wrote this song as an homage to the beginning of her relationship with her wife. If you and your new spouse are hosting an EDM-filled after party, it's a beautiful song for a late night moment of love between you two.

7. "Silk Chiffon," Muna featuring Phoebe Bridgers

Lyrics you'll love: "Life's so fun, life's so fun/Don't need to worry about no one/She said I got her if I want/She's so soft like silk chiffon"

The happy beat and sweet lyrics of "Silk Chiffon" by Muna and Phoebe Bridgers is a perfect tune to play at a queer wedding. We love this uplifting song for a recessional or a joyful dance at the reception.

8. "Red Wine Supernova," Chappell Roan

Lyrics you'll love: "Baby, why don't you come over?/Red wine supernova, falling into me/Let's pick it up now/I don't care that you're a stoner/Red wine supernova, fall right into me"

This sapphic song all about new love is an absolute hit from artist Chappell Roan. This upbeat banger is a perfect one to sing along to with your partner and all your friends on the dance floor.

9. "Lucky Strike," Troye Sivan

Lyrics you'll love: "Cause you're safe like springtime/Short days, long nights, boy/Tell me all the ways to love you"

It's hard not to feel taken by the romance of Troye Sivan's song "Lucky Strike." If you don't mind swaying to a song with a bit of a beat, you might like to have this play as your first dance.

10. "Closer," Tegan and Sara

Lyrics you'll love: "I want you close, I want you/I won't treat you like you're typical"

Lesbian icons Tegan and Sara definitely should make their way onto the reception playlist of two brides. Need a great selection for the dance floor? "Closer" is an incredibly fun song to sing the lyrics and jump around to—especially if you choose to hire a wedding band to play it live.

11. "Make Me Feel," Janelle Monae

Lyrics you'll love: "Baby, don't make me spell it out for you/All of the feelings that I've got for you/Can't be explained, but I can try for you"

Another great hit for the dance floor is Janelle Monae's "Make Me Feel." The great beat and retro feel to the song is sure to get guests of all ages moving and grooving.

12. "Latch," Disclosure featuring Sam Smith

Lyrics you'll love: "You lift my heart up when the rest of me is down/You, you enchant me even when you're not around/If there are boundaries, I will try to knock them down/I'm latching on, babe, now I know what I have found"

"Latch" is a queer favorite sung by Sam Smith. The best part about this song is you can choose to use the acoustic version in a special moment like walking down the aisle, then play the original version to turn up later on the dance floor.

13. "Girl," The Internet featuring KAYTRANADA

Lyrics you'll love: "Baby if I told you that you rock my world, I want you around me, yeah/Would you let me call you my girl, my girlfriend, my girlfriend?/I can give you the life you deserve, just say the word"

A wedding also needs songs for those in-between moments like cocktail hour and dinner. A vibey, R&B song like "Girl" by The Internet is an ideal love song to color the night.