A few songs we love for this include: “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts, “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack, “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo'ole, “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong, or “I'll Stand By You” by The Pretenders.
Who picks the mother-son song at the wedding? Traditionally, the groom picks the mother-son song for a wedding. This song should reflect the mother-son relationship, or be a song special to the pair. Of course, if your mother has a special song in mind, it's fine for her to choose, too!
"Here Comes the Sun," Abbey Road
Great song for your wedding ceremony recessional or processional, great song for your wedding party entrance, great song for the mother-son dance or father-daughter dance, great song all around! You can't help but smile at this track's gentle acoustic strumming and poetic lyrics.
2) “Faithfully” by Journey
While it might not have been traditionally written for the relationship between mother and son, many of the lyrics of this song really strike true for the current situation. A father doesn't just give his daughter away, a mother gives her son away on this day too.
1) “A Song For Mama” by Boyz II Men. We understand this song brings tears to eyes and flashbacks to the first time you watched Soul Food, the movie. Yes, you may think of Big Mama, Cousin Faith, and Michael Beach's character, Miles, singing alongside the group Milestone on stage.
The mother-son dance is a popular tradition for the groom during wedding reception celebrations. The groom will take his mother out on the dance floor for a special dance together for this tradition. It is a time for the groom to focus on his mother and create a special moment together one-on-one.
“Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole
It's a special song that tells a great story about the truest love between a parent and their child. It's a great song to dance to because it's a perfect speed, and the combined voices of the Coles make for a great moment.
However, it's always a great idea to get input from mom. For my own wedding, I picked 'Humble and Kind' by Tim McGraw. I thought this struck a good balance of being sweet, not overplayed or cheesy, and on top of all that, sounded like something my mom would actually say to me!
Whether you've lost a parent or have an estranged relationship with one, you might not be planning on a father-daughter or mother-son dance for your big day. And we're here to tell you that's perfectly fine-even if it doesn't feel good-and to help you figure out what to do.
The father-daughter dance or mother-son dance should be around 2 minutes long. Again, the key is to keep it short and sweet. Especially since the focal point of the reception should be the newlyweds, it is recommended that the parent dances to be shorter than the first dance of the bride and groom.
The bride and groom will dance first. This is the usual format. Then the parent dances with the couple - the father with the bride and the mother with the groom. The groom's father will then dance with the bride and the groom with the mother-in-law.
My Wish by Rascal Flatts is a lovely, sentimental (but not too sentimental) song perfect for Mother-Son or Father-Daughter dances.
The mother-son dance is more than just a tradition. It's a way for the groom to thank his mother—the first love of his life—for raising him.
“Landslide” is a woozy tale of life and love, as Stevie Nicks directs her haunting energy toward looking back on it all. Despite its seemingly gloomy sound, it's a reflective track perfect to play as you look back on life with mom.
Depending on the couples' preference, the groom and his mother may join on the dance floor halfway through this dance or wait until the father-daughter dance ends to have their own dance. Following the mother-son dance, all guests will join on the dance floor and the dance party continues for the rest of the night.
Express your gratitude and share how grateful you are that they were able to celebrate your son's wedding with you. Talk about your son. Katelyn Peterson of Wedding Words, a wedding vow and speech writing service, advises sharing two to three "short and concise" stories about your son that spotlights their personality.
Some couples choose to do the father-daughter & mother-son dance at the same time, using the same song at their wedding reception. By doing a combined parents dance, it allows you to share the dance floor as a group. This is a good option for couples and parents who do not like to be the center of attention.
How 'Here Comes the Bride' Became the Song You Hear at Every Wedding Ceremony.
The Mezinka
When the bride or groom is the last child in their family to marry, there is a tradition to have a mezinka dance. Parents (and grandparents, if you'd like) are seated in the center of the dance floor. Their children dance around them.
Traditionally, a groom dances with his mother during the reception. There are a few ways he can handle the situation with a stepmother: dancing only with his mother, dedicating a separate dance to both his mother and stepmother, or splitting one song between the two ladies.