Mother - Son Dances: Our first try

If you’re a groom-to-be whose mother is to be in attendance at your wedding, then you’re probably are of the traditional mother - son dance that takes place in those “typical” dances towards the beginning of the reception. There are tons of songs to choose from, and here’s our first batch for your checking-out pleasure.

Stevie Wonder - “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life”

Definitely a classic, and it most certainly makes a point. Plus, it’s a little more upbeat than some of the straight up ballads we’re all used to hearing.

James Taylor - “You’ve Got A Friend”

Taylor’s classic (well, it’s actually a Carole King track) has been covered a bazillion times is the essential not-so-mushy-yet-really-nice song that you can play for a dance with good old mom.

The Beatles - “In My Life”

Surely you’ve heard this one played at a wedding you’ve been to, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea for you to try it out yourself. This may be one of the only times that going with the tested and true option isn’t just taking the easy way out.

Nat “King” Cole - “L-O-V-E”

Sure it’s been redone a zillion times, but it doesn’t make it any less worthy. And stop reading the lyrics too closely and saying “heck, no,” - just go with it. If you’ve forgotten the lyrics, they start with “L is for the way you look at me” - does that ring a bell?

Bette Midler - “Wind Beneath My Wings”

You might not be in love with Bette Midler, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be a supersap for a few minutes, no?

Louis Armstrong - “What a Wonderful World”

It’s simple, it’s smart, it’ll fit into any reception (well, maybe not if all you’re playing is industrial), and you’ll get points for going with a classic.

Rascall Flatts - “My Wish”

I’ve been having trouble figuring out if this dance should be more about what the mother might want to say to her son, or vice versa. In any case, if it’s the former, then this is the song for you. I’m sure a lot of people don’t run this set up song past their mom before anything really gets down to it, but if you’re making suggestions, putting this one on the list might be wise.

That’s our first batch of suggestions. It’s obviously not meant to cover all the lists and all the songs that people have used or might be suggesting, just some that we’ve actually taken the time to listen to and think work these days. As always, we’d love to get your comments and suggestions on this and future lists!