All-Time Greatest Mother & Son Wedding Dance Songs
Weddings are often one of the most exciting and memorable events in a young couple’s life, but we all know there are several details to consider long before the bride and groom say their “I do’s”! The wedding ceremony is beautiful event to demonstrate the love two people have for each other, and when the reception rolls around, it’s time to dance!
Choosing the best music for a fun and enjoyable reception is an important task. Aside from selecting the obvious first dance wedding song, it’s always nice to remember the mother of the groom. After all, Mama always deserves a little love and recognition! Mother-son wedding dance songs usually have sentimental lyrics and an easy-to-dance-to melody. Of course, the song choice is varies based on if a band, soloist, DJ, or other musical entertainer is the best fit for the occasion. Just make sure to have plenty of tissues handy if you know the song is a tearjerker; you don’t want to ruin your wedding makeup!
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Selecting the best song to express the special bond between the mother of the groom and her newlywed son is a challenging task! The mother-son dance is a moment that Mama will remember for years to come, and it’s important to make a good choice! To get you started, we’ve created a list of the all time greatest mother and son wedding dance songs – you’re certain to find the perfect fit for your wedding! Make Mama happy by dancing to an upbeat song like Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be In My Heart”, or bring a smile to her face with "How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You)" by James Taylor! It’s always a great idea to get Mama’s approval when choosing a song. Ultimately, the goal is to make sure the tune is the perfect representation of your loving Mama!
Best Mother Song Wedding Songs
“What A Wonderful World” - Louis Armstrong
“My Wish” - Rascal Flatts
“Loves Me Like a Rock" - Paul Simon
“Simple Man" - Lynyrd Skynyrd
“In My Life” - The Beatles
"Do I Make You Proud" - Taylor Hicks
"Forever Young" - Bob Dylan
"The First Lady In My Life" - Paul Todd
"A Song For My Son" - Mikki Viereck
“I Hope You Dance” - Lee Ann Womack
"Angels" - Randy Travis
“Because You Loved Me” - Celine Dion
"Child of Mine" - Carole King
“You Raise Me Up” - Josh Groban
“Don’t Blink” - Kenny Chesney
“Have I Told You Lately” - Rod Stewart
“Stand By Me” - Ben E. King
“Wind Beneath My Wings” - Bette Midler
"Days Like This" - Van Morrison
“That’s What Mamas Do” - Jason Matthews
“You Are The Sunshine Of My Life” - Stevie Wonder
“You’ll Be In My Heart” - Phil Collins
“A Song For Mama" - Boyz II Men
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” - James Taylor
“Forever Young” – Rod Stewart
"Then They Do" - Trace Adkins
“He Gets That From Me” – Reba McEntire
