Beautiful Songs for Your Mother and Son Dance

The Mom and Groom Dance

As wedding traditions continue to change, the wedding dance isn’t just all about the bride anymore. Today, more and more couples are deciding to give special recognition to mom on their wedding day by including a mother and son dance. This will be lasting memory of a very special day, both for the mom and the groom. It is usually done after the father and daughter dance.

Choosing a Song

Linda dancing with her son at his wedding

The mother and son dance is very similar to the father and daughter dance. The parent- child dance is one of the favorite parts of the reception. There may be quite a pressure to in choosing a song. The song should have meaningful lyrics, a good tune, and a rhythm that’s easy enough to dance to. As this can be a daunting task, here’s a list to get you started, with songs ranging from classic and nostalgic to contemporary and updated.

In the photo, Linda can be seen in the mother- son dance at her son’s destination wedding in the Philippines. She says she truly enjoyed every moment of it. Photo credits to Mot Rasay Photography.

Songs for your mother and son dance

1. “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
2. “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by James Taylor
3. “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles
4. “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
5. “Mama’s Song by” Carrie Underwood
6. “Take Your Mama” by Scissor Sisters
7. “Loves Me Like a Rock” by Paul Simon
8. “Hey Mama” by Kanye West
9. “Forever Young (Fast Version)” by Bob Dylan
10. “Thank You Mom” by Good Charlotte
11. “A Song for Mama” by Boyz II Men
12. “In My Life” by The Beatles
13. “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift
14. “Child of Mine” by Caroline King
15. “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack
16. “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys
17. “Do I Make You Proud” by Taylor Hicks
18. “The First Lady in My Life” by Paul Todd
19. “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
20. “Letter to My Mother” by Edwin McCain

We hope this list has inspired you, if you haven’t found your song in it yet. Enjoy the moment, you will surely keep that memory forever.