A new study put out this week by Ogilvy shows that being LGBT-inclusive is good for business. Over a third of people surveyed said they used advertising, social media, and news outlets to discover a particular company’s stance.

In spite of being in the heart of conservative country, there are plenty of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses that can assist with your event in Louisville. Many businesses list with FEVA to show their support to the community. These businesses welcome everyone as clients and believe in equality and fair treatment of every person.

Some of the LGBTQ+ friendly Louisville businesses in Louisville include:

Cake Flour

We bake delicious wedding cakes, event cakes, tarts, cookies, and pastries, free of artificial colors, sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives. We strive to provide delicious baked goods that accommodate those vegan, non-gluten, or nut-free diets. We look to collaborate on design work to achieve your vision!

Website: www.cakeflourbakery.com

Wiltshire Pantry

Wiltshire Pantry has been providing premium catering

services since 1989. Whether you’re planning an elaborate or intimate

ceremony and/or reception, we will develop a custom menu for you and

are happy to consider your ideas and requests.

Website: www.wiltshirepantry.com

J. Alan Formal Wear

Tuxedo & suit rental/sales for weddings, proms and special events. Over 120 jacket styles and 500+ vest/tie colors! Delivery service available for wedding parties.

Website: www.JAlanFormalwear.com

Regalo

Regalo has the best collection of unique, fun, great priced gifts for everyone. We specialize in local, regional and national handcrafted products as well as things we find that tickle our funny bone or touch our hearts. “Regalo has always believed that Love is Love, have been members of the LBGT Community and overwhelmed by the support we have gotten over the past 13 years in business. We are always ready to jump back in and give back to our diverse and loving community.”

Website: www.regaloart.com

Hound Dog Press

Hound Dog Press offers custom letterpress printed invitations, stationery, business cards, greeting cards, post cards and all things letterpress. We offer the design work and/or we can work from your supplied artwork.

Website: www.hounddogpress.com

Design Web Louisville

A Louisville-based web design firm. Design Web Louisville specializes in modern and effective web design and development, search engine optimization, social media account setup and maintenance, copywriting, infographics, ecommerce, email and online marketing.

Website: https://designweblouisville.com

Highland Chamber Players

We perform for weddings of denominations throughout Kentucky. We have the largest and most varied repertoire of any String Quartet in the state.

Website: www.highlandplayers.com

Crystal Ludwick Photo LLC

Louisville based photographer focusing on weddings, engagements/couples, pregnancy & children, with a fine art background. Loves getting to know the client on a personal level, which compliments the photographs. Never pushy or rushed; it’s about the photo, not the finances.

Website: crystalludwickphoto.com

Mercury Ballroom

Formerly the Wright-Taylor building, Mercury Ballroom is now proudly owned and operated by Live Nation / House of Blues Entertainment. This 900 cap GA room brings to the table a state-of-the-art sound system for a concert experience you’ll never forget. Mercury Ballroom is also available for private concerts, banquets, launch parties, networking nights, and receptions.

Websites: www.MercuryBallroom.com

Boston’s Floral Couture

Floral boutique specializing in custom floral designs for all occasions.

Website: www.bostonsfloral.com

There are many more LGBTQ+ friends and allies in Louisville, as evidenced by the huge outpouring of support at this month’s Kentuckiana Pride Festival and the upcoming Louisville Pride Festival. Louisville is known for tolerance and making the LGBT community feel safe and accepted as the city continues to work with the Louisville-based Fairness Campaign to address long term care for those that are part of the LGBT community.