Dancing Queens is a newer queer wedding and event company that we fell in love with at first sight! Founded by Tamara and Shelby Moore. This company stands out in the event planning industry, focusing specifically on celebrating queer love stories and creating vibrant events.
The idea for Dancing Queens emerged from Tamara and Shelby’s own experiences. When planning their wedding, they faced challenges in finding LGBTQIA+ vendors and planners who could understand and meet their needs. This led them to establish their own business, aiming to fill this gap in the market and serve a community they are passionately part of.
Dancing Queens is more than just an event planning service. It’s a commitment to inclusivity and support for the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring every event they plan reflects the diverse and unique stories of their clients. In the following sections, we will delve into the details of how Dancing Queens came to life, the variety of services it offers, and its impact on the community it serves.
The Birth of Dancing Queens
Dancing Queens emerged from Tamara and Shelby Moore’s challenge while planning their wedding. They struggled to find LGBTQIA+-friendly wedding planners who could understand and meet their specific needs. This difficulty was more than just a logistical issue; it was about finding someone who could genuinely celebrate and respect their love story.
Realizing this gap in the wedding planning industry, especially for the Denver queer community, Tamara and Shelby saw an opportunity. They decided to create Dancing Queens to fill this void. Their goal was to offer a service that focused on queer love stories and events, providing an understanding and personalized touch.
Dancing Queens was thus created out of a need for more inclusivity and representation in event planning. Tamara and Shelby wanted to offer a service that wasn’t just inclusive in name but truly understood and celebrated the uniqueness of each client’s story.
The founding of Dancing Queens was both a professional and personal venture. It was a response to a wider need in the industry for diversity and inclusivity. Tamara and Shelby aimed to use their experiences to ensure others wouldn’t face the same difficulties they did, turning their challenges into opportunities for joy and celebration for others.
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Dancing Queens offers a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of their clients, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community. At its core, the business specializes in queer wedding and event planning, but its services extend beyond the traditional scope. Here’s a breakdown of what they offer:
Planning Full and Partial Queer Weddings
This service caters to couples at different stages of their planning process. For those who need comprehensive assistance, the full planning service covers everything from venue selection to vendor coordination. The partial planning option is ideal for couples who have already started planning but require professional guidance to bring their vision to life.
Wedding Day Management
This service is designed for couples who have handled most of the planning themselves but need an expert to manage the logistics on their wedding day. Dancing Queens steps in to ensure that everything runs smoothly, allowing the couple to fully enjoy their special day without any stress.
Wedding Day Services
Unique to Dancing Queens are additional wedding day services like photo guest books and kids’ table activity packages. These offerings are designed to enhance the wedding experience for guests and add a personalized touch to the celebration.
Event Planning
Apart from weddings, Dancing Queens also plans a variety of events. This can range from engagement parties and anniversary celebrations to any event that calls for a professional, creative touch.
Tamara and Shelby’s approach is to tailor their services to each client, ensuring that every event reflects the personal style and story of those celebrating. They emphasize creating experiences that are not just events, but memorable celebrations of love and joy. This client-focused approach is what sets Dancing Queens apart in the event planning industry, especially for those in the LGBTQIA+ community looking for understanding and specialized services.
What Makes Dancing Queens Different
Dancing Queens differentiates itself in the event planning industry through its unique perspective and commitment. Here’s what sets them apart:
- Queer and Black Ownership: The company is one of the few Queer and Black-owned wedding planning businesses. This identity is central to Dancing Queens, as it brings a much-needed perspective to an industry that often lacks diversity. Tamara and Shelby’s personal experiences as part of the LGBTQIA+ community enable them to have an authentic understanding of their clients’ needs.
- Focus on LGBTQIA+ Weddings and Events: Unlike many event planning businesses, Dancing Queens specifically caters to LGBTQIA+ couples and events. This focus means they are well-versed in the nuances and unique aspects of queer celebrations, from understanding the dynamics of same-sex weddings to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all guests.
- Personalized and Inclusive Services: Each event planned by Dancing Queens is tailored to the individual needs and stories of their clients. This personalized approach ensures that every celebration is not only about the event itself but also about honoring the identities and love stories of those involved.
- Innovative Services: Beyond traditional planning services, Dancing Queens offers innovative additions like photo guest books and kids’ table activity packages. These services add unique elements to events, making them more engaging and memorable for guests.
- Community Engagement: The business doesn’t just provide services; it actively engages with and supports the queer community. From educational initiatives to community events, Dancing Queens invests in the well-being and representation of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
How to Connect
Dancing Queen has a stellar social media where you can see all about their favorite projects. Through the links in their bio, you can request a meeting. If you have a question don’t be afraid to reach out they are both the sweetest people!
Or catch them at the upcoming Queer AF Engagement Party: An Unconventional Wedding Showcase at Townhall Collaborative April 21st, 2024! Get your tickets here!
Author: Jeff Wilson
Jeff is one of the owners of GayDenver and one of its writers. He is a Denver transplant who loves the city and the proximity of the mountains. He is happily married to his husband and loves hiking with his furbaby Thayella.