Mother-Son Dance Songs for Your Wedding

Couples can often have a hard time when they are searching for a first dance song; this search is made even more difficult when looking for the perfect father/daughter or mother/son song. The Mother/Son dance is one of the sweetest parts of a wedding reception.  There is a great deal of pride, and joy that goes into this tiny moment but it is also bittersweet.  Because of the symbolic nature of the dance it is important to really put some thought into the song that accompanies it.  There are a number of ways that you can express the true feelings and personalities involved in the dance but the most crucial is the song itself.

To help aid in the investigation I have complied suggestions for good Mother/Son dance options. The songs are divided into two categories, reminiscent and sentimental and upbeat and humorous.  Add your mother/son dance song to our comments section or any other suggestions.

Reminiscent or Sentimental

Thank You Mom – Good Charlotte

Through the Years – Kenny Rogers

My Wish – Rascal Flatts

I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack

Beautiful Boy – John Lennon

Kind & Generous – Natalie Merchant

I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song – Jim Croce

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

A Song For Mama – Boys II Men

Upbeat or Humorous

Sweet Child of Mine – Guns N’ Roses

How Sweet it is – James Taylor

YMCA – Village People

Your Mama Don’t Dance – Messina & Loggins

Simple Man – Lynyd Skynyrd

The Twist – Chubby Checker

Cant Touch This – MC Hammer

For other wedding music tips visit our blog: Wedding and Event Music Guide, Should You Hire a DJ or Band?, Should I Have a Choreographed First Dance?

--Nikole Higgins, Communication Director, Nikole@utahliveband.com