Every mother looks forward to taking a solo spin on the dance floor with her son at their wedding. It will probably be the only time all day that she will have it all to herself for about three full minutes, so it is important to choose a song that is appropriate and worthy of the moment. It may be bittersweet for her, or she may be celebrating more than anyone else.
Some people also choose to combine the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances into one event. In that situation, look for a song that’s on this list, as well as on the songs for fathers and daughters page of our website. There are some crossovers, but not every song on this list will apply.
It’s important to note that song titles don’t tell the whole story – make sure you listen to ALL the lyrics to a song before you approve it for your father-daughter or mother-son dance. There are several songs that seem appropriate on the surface, but may not work for a dance with your parents.
Here are some suitable Mother-Son song suggestions:
A Song for Mom – Boys II Men
A Whole New World – Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle
Anyway – Martina McBride
Beautiful in my eyes – Joshua Kadison
Because you loved me – Celine Dion
Blessed – Elton John
Blessed – Martina McBride
Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
Can you feel the love tonight? – Elton John
My Son – Carol King
I Don’t Know Much – Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville
Edelweiss – Sound of music
Forever Young – Rod Stewart
God Bless the Child – Tony Bennett
Greatest Love of All – Whitney Houston
Have I told you lately? -Van Morrison
Hero – Mariah Carey
How do you fall in love? – alabama
How Sweet It Is – James Taylor
I Hope You Dance – Leann Womack
I’ll Remember – Madonna
In my life – The Beatles
In This Life – Collin Raye
It’s Your Song – Garth Brooks
Just the way you are – Billy Joel
Let It Be – The Beatles
Love is a beautiful thing – Phil Vassar
Moon River – Andy Williams
Beyond the Rainbow/Wonderful World – IZ
Count On Me – Ben E. King
Sunrise, Sunset – Fiddler on the Roof
Sunlight On My Shoulders – John Denver
Teach Your Children Well – Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Gift – Collin Raye/Jim Brickman
The Rose – Bette Midler
So they do – Trace Adkins
There You Will Be – Faith Hill
Through the Years – Kenny Rogers
Moment of your life – Green Day
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole / Natalie Cole
What a wonderful world – Louis Armstrong
Wind under my wings – Bette Midler
You are the sunshine of my life – Stevie Wonder
You Lift Me Up – Josh Groban
You’ll be in my heart – Phil Collins
