Mother-Son dances are fast becoming a staple at weddings, offering a wonderful opportunity for the groom(s) to show how much their mum means to them. Choosing a song for this dance can be hard as you want one that is heartwarming, but meaningful. Luckily, Hertfordshire Wedding DJ Mike Readings has some great song suggestions to help you find the perfect one!
Usually, this dance follows the first dance and father-daughter dance. Although it is not uncommon for people to combine the father-daughter dance with the mother-son dance. This dance is a wonderful way to thank your mum (or mother figure) for everything she has done for you in your life, especially in the lead up to your wedding day.
Most people will opt for a sentimental ballad or classic for this dance, usually aiming to make their mum shed a tear! However, these are not the only options for a mother-son dance, perhaps a less traditional upbeat tune is a perfect reflection of all the fun you and your mum have had over the years? Maybe she is a huge fan of Bon Jovi and would love to rock out to Livin’ on a Prayer!
To help you out, wedding entertainer Mike Readings has put together a playlist with some perfect options for your mother-son dance. Spend an afternoon listening to the Mother & Son ideas playlist with your mum, or check it out solo and pick a surprise for your mum!
The Jackson 5 – I’ll Be There
Ben E. King – Stand by Me
Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World – Single Version
Backstreet Boys – The Perfect Fan
Scouting For Girls – She’s So Lovely
Bruno Mars – Just the Way You Are
Rod Stewart – Forever Young
Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
Elton John – Your Song
Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
Heartland – I Loved Her First
Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine
Kenny Chesney – Don’t Blink
Rascal Flatts – My Wish
Lee Ann Womack – I Hope You Dance
The Beatles – In My Life – Remastered 2009
Van Morrison – Days Like This
Josh Groban – You Raise Me Up
Paul Simon – Loves Me Like a Rock
Jason Mraz – 93 Million Miles
James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
Carole King – Child of Mine
Taylor Hicks – Do I Make You Proud
Fleetwood Mac – Landslide
Stevie Wonder – You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
Tim McGraw – Humble And Kind
James Taylor – You’ve Got a Friend
Rod Stewart – Have I Told You Lately – 2008 Remaster
Mark Harris – Find Your Wings
The Beach Boys – God Only Knows – Remastered
Trace Adkins – Then They Do – With String Intro
Eric Church – Like Jesus Does
Céline Dion – Because You Loved Me
The Band Perry – Mother Like Mine
Natalie Cole – Unforgettable
Shinedown – Simple Man – Acoustic
Billy Joel – Just the Way You Are
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Simple Man
Jason Matthews – That’s What Mamas Do
Reba McEntire – You’re Gonna Be
Jim Brickman – Never Alone
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Teach Your Children
Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight
Elvis Presley – The Wonder of You – with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Faith Hill – There You’ll Be – 2007 Remaster
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – Somewhere Over The Rainbow_What A Wonderful World
Ed Sheeran – Thinking out Loud
Lauren Alaina – Like My Mother Does
Carrie Underwood – Mama’s Song
Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely
Céline Dion – Because You Loved Me (Theme from “Up Close and Personal”)
Lee Brice – Boy
Randy Newman – You’ve Got a Friend in Me – From “Toy Story”/Soundtrack Version
Mariah Carey – Hero
Tom Petty – Wildflowers
Nashville Tribute Collection – Mom (Garth Brooks)
Pretenders – I’ll Stand by You
Adele – Make You Feel My Love
Bob Dylan – Forever Young – Slow Version
Reba McEntire – He Gets That From Me
The Intruders – I’ll Always Love My Mama
Steven Curtis Chapman – Cinderella
Bob Carlisle – Butterfly Kisses
Boyz II Men – A Song For Mama
Bon Jovi – Thank You For Loving Me
Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings
Van Morrison – Have I Told You Lately
Phil Collins – You’ll Be In My Heart
The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun – Remastered 2009
Michael Bublé – Close Your Eyes
Amos Lee – Sweet Pea
John Lennon – Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) – Remastered 2010
Adele – Sweetest Devotion
John Legend – God Only Knows (feat. yMusic)
