Need Suggestions for Mother and Son first dance.

[DawnCt]

My best friend's son is getting married this weekend and he called her and asked what song she would like played for the mother/son dance. I can't think of one. Please help!!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Here are a lot of choices.

 

[tkyes]

I like Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.

 

[justjulie]

The Perfect Fan by the Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys - The Perfect Fan lyrics

It takes a lot to know what is love
It's not the big things, but the little things
That can mean enough
A lot of prayers to get me through
And there is never a day that passes by
I don't think of you
You were always there for me
Pushing me and guiding me
Always to succeed

[Chorus:]
You showed me
When I was young just how to grow
You showed me
Everything that I should know
You showed me
Just how to walk without your hands
Cuz mom you always were
The perfect fan

God has been so good
Blessing me with a family
Who did all they could
And I've had many years of grace
And it flatters me when I see a smile on your face
I wanna thank you for what you've done
In hopes I can give back to you
And be the perfect son

[Chorus]

You showed me how to love
You showed me how to care
And you showed me that you would always be there
I wanna thank you for that time
And I'm proud to say you're mine

[Chorus]

Cuz mom you always were,
Mom you always were
Mom you always were,
You know you always were
Cuz mom you always were... the perfect fan

I love you Mom


Kleenex anyone?

 

[Jenn Lynn]

Because You Loved Me Celine Dion

 

[mtemm]

whatever is chosen, make sure length of song is taken into consideration! My MIL loved the song, Memories, but neither she nor my husband looked at the length of it. It was so long! Just kept going on and on and on...they were getting more and more uncomfortable. And it kept going on and on and on.

I danced with my dad to Wonderful World and it was the perfect length

 

[kamgen]

The song my dh used was so wonderful. It is A song for Mama by Boys to Men....it was in the movie Soul Food.....


A Song For Mama
You taught me everything
And everything you’ve given me
I always keep it inside
You’re the driving force in my life, yeah
There isn’t anything
Or anyone I can be
And it just wouldn’t feel right
If I didn’t have you by my side

You were there for me to love and care for me
When skies were grey
Whenever I was down
You were always there to comfort me
And no one else can be what you have been to me
You’ll always be you always will be the girl
In my life for all times

Chorus:
Mama, mama you know I love you
Oh you know I love you
Mama, mama you’re the queen of my heart
Your love is like
Tears from the stars
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin’ you is like food to my soul

You’re always down for me
Have always been around for me even when I was bad
You showed me right from my wrong
Yes you did

And you took up for me
When everyone was downin’ me
You always did understand
You gave me strength to go on

There was so many times
Looking back when I was so afraid
And then you come to me
And say to me I can face anything
And no one else can do
What you have done for me
You’ll always be
You will always be the girl in my life

Chorus

 

[poohdiddy]

i think the wonderful world is the perfect song

 

[Pete's Mom]

Originally posted by Jenn Lynn
Because You Loved Me Celine Dion

I sing this to Pete sometimes.

 

[Disney Doll]

My late DMIL and my DH danced to "Mr. Wonderful" at our wedding!!! I've heard of the mother/son dance being "Sunrise,Sunset". I've also heard of it being that song "Turn Around"...where are you going, my little one, little one? Where are you going ,my baby, my own? Turn around and you're two, turn around and you're four, turn around and you're a young man going out of the door. Turn around, turn around, turn around and you're a young man going out of the door.

 

[MacGyverTDS]

My sister chose "I am your child" by Barry Manilow for her mother/son dance at my nephew's wedding.


I am your child
Wherever you go, you take me, too
Whatever I know, I learn from you
Whatever I do, you taught me to do
I am your child
And I am your chance

Whatever will come, will come from me
Tomorrow is won, by winning me
Whatever I am, you taught me to be
I am your hope,
I am your chance,
I am your child

Whatever I am, you taught me to be
I am your hope,
I am your chance,
I am your child

It is a slower style song, but not too long at all.

 

[RUDisney]

My DH and my M(onster)IL danced to "A Song for My Son." It is very pretty and was written expressly for a mother and son wedding dance. You can hear a clip of it here: http://www.new-wedding-traditions.com/song4son.htm

I don't know where
The time has gone
Since those little boy days
Doesn't seem that long
Yet here you are
It's your wedding day
And there's one thing darling
I'd like to say...

(chorus)

Be kind, be sweet
Be a gentle man
Care and share
And always be fair
And remember though you now
Have taken a wife
You will always be my son
My Loving son

You filled my life
With so much joy
As I watched you grow
From that little boy
Now I'll try not to cry
As you walk away
And just once more darling
I'd like to say...

(chorus)

Be kind, be sweet
Be a gentle man
Care and share
And always be fair
And remember though you now
Have taken a wife
You will always be my son
My Loving son

 

[KJo719]

Well, I just met with my DJ for my wedding so I've got lots of suggestions for you!
1. Song for My Son on His Wedding Day- Mikki Verrick
2. Because You Loved Me- Celine Dion
3. Blessed- Elton John
4. Have I Told You Lately- Rod Stewart
5. I am Your Child- Barry Manilow
6. I Wish You Love- Natalie Cole
7. Mama- Boyz II Men
8. Memories- Elvis Presley
9. Sunrise, Sunset- From Fiddler on the Roof
10. Through the Years- Kenny Rogers (that's what my fiance and his mom are dancing to!)
11. What a Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong
12. Love of My Life- Carly Simon
13. Unforgettable- Nat Cole & Natalie Cole
14. Times of Your Life- Paul Anka

 

[Harambe]

You want a real tear-jerker? "Baby Mine" from Dumbo.

 

[6_Time_Momma]

I was going to suggest Baby Mine, too. I am sitting here tearing up anyway, reading these!!

 

[BabyTigger99]

My DH and MIL danced to "Through the Years" and it was just a beautiful and appropriate song for the occasion.