Parent dances, though certainly not mandatory, will always hold a special place in our hearts. They’re a sweet, sentimental wedding tradition that lets each newlywed highlight a VIP in their life. If you’re a groom planning to share a dance with your mom (or grandma, aunt or BFF) at your wedding reception, you’re going to need the perfect song for it. That’s where we—and your band or DJ—come in. Check out a few of our top picks to play during your very special mother-son dance.
1. “A Song for my Son,” Mikki Viereck
2. “All to You,” Scott Keo
3. “Angels,” Randy Travis
4. “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Simon & Garfunkel
5. “Child of Mine,” Carole King
6. “Days Like This,” Van Morrison
7. “Do I Make You Proud,” Taylor Hicks
8. “Forever Young,” Bob Dylan
9. “God Only Knows,” The Beach Boys
10. “Greatest Love of All,” Whitney Houston
11. “Hit the Road Jack,” by Ray Charles
12. “How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You),” James Taylor
13. “I Hope You Dance,” Lee Ann Womack
14. “In My Life,” The Beatles
15. “Loves Me Like a Rock,” Paul Simon
16. “Mama,” Boyz II Men
17. “Mama’s Song,” Carrie Underwood
18. “Mom,” Lucero
19. “Mother,” Danzig
20. “Mother,” Pink Floyd
21. “Mother Like Mine,” The Band Perry
22. “My Wish,” Rascal Flatts
23. “My Love, My Life,” ABBA
24. “River,” Leon Bridges
25. “Simple Man,” Lynyrd Skynyrd
26. “Stand by Me,” Ben E. King
27. “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” Guns N’ Roses
28. “Thank You Mom,” Good Charlotte
29. “The Best Day,” Taylor Swift
30. “The First Lady in My Life,” Paul Todd
31. “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” Roberta Flack
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32. “What a Wonderful World,” Louis Armstrong
33. “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” Stevie Wonder
34. “You’ll Be in My Heart,” Phil Collins
35. “You Raise Me Up,” Josh Grobin
Shelby + Tyler by Reel Special Productions from Love Stories TV.
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