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Mother Son Dance Song Ideas
Weddings are all about the bride and groom, and the Fathers often play a small role in the wedding day too. The Dads give a speech. The Father of the Bride gets to walk his daughter down the aisle and have a special dance with her too. What about the mothers? We wondered the same thing, and are sure others did too. That’s why we believe the mother son dance was invented.
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The Mother of the Bride is usually included in the wedding planning and dress fittings. She is also typically with the bride and bridesmaids while they get ready prior to the wedding. However, the Mother of the Groom is lucky if she gets included in any of these events. Giving the Mother of the Groom special recognition on the wedding day is not only meaningful to her, it is also a sign of respect and gratitude for all she has done for her son. That’s why telling your Mom that love her through the mother son dance song is an important part of a wedding. There are countless songs that will tell a mother how you feel about her. We’ve included our top 15 favorites below, in case you need any help deciding!
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- Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
- Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
- What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
- Stand By Me by Ben E. King
- Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
- Your Song by Elton John
- Mama’s Song by Carrie Underwood
- Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
- She’s Got a Way by Billy Joel
- Through the Years by Kenny Rogers
- A Song for Mama by Boyz II Men
- I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack
- You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
- Hero by Mariah Carey
If you’re looking for more wedding song ideas, take a look at some of our other blog posts.



