Every mother looks forward to taking a solo spin on the dance floor with her son at his wedding. It’ll likely be the only time all day that she’ll have him all to herself for roughly three whole minutes, so it’s important to pick a song that’s both appropriate and worthy of the moment. It may be bittersweet for her, or she may be celebrating more than anyone.
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 the Father-Daughter songs page of our website. There is some crossover, but not every song on this list will apply.
It’s important to keep in mind that song titles don’t tell the whole story – be sure to listen to ALL of the lyrics to a song prior to approving 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 parent(s).
Here are some suitable Mother-Son song suggestions:
A Song for Mama – Boys II Men
A Whole New World – Peabo Bryson & 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
Child of Mine – Carol King
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 – Beatles
Love is a Beautiful Thing – Phil Vassar
Moon River – Andy Williams
Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World – IZ
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Sunrise, Sunset – Fiddler On The Roof
Sunshine on My Shoulders – John Denver
Teach Your Children Well – Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Gift – Collin Raye/Jim Brickman
The Rose – Bette Midler
Then They Do – Trace Adkins
There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
Time of Your Life – Green Day
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole / Natalie Cole
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins