Last month, we shared a list of our Very Favorite Father/Daughter Songs. In this post, we wanted to show our Grooms and Moms a little love.
Let’s face it, when it comes to the special dances at a wedding, most of the attention is focused on the bride and the much anticipated father/daughter dance. But hey, every Mom deserves to have a special moment with her son as well! The mother/son dance is one of the most touching traditions to take place at wedding receptions. Choosing the perfect song for this dance can prove to be a little difficult, so here’s a list of our all-time favorites. Warning: you may want to grab a tissue before giving these songs a listen!

Photo by Michelle Pattee
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“I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
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“I’m Moving On” by Rascal Flatts
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“I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain
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“What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
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“Just The Way You Are” by Billy Joel
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“Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay” by Otis Redding
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“Have I Told You Lately” by Van Morrison
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“Thank You Mom” by Good Charlotte
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“My Mom” by Tony Bennett
- “Pride” by U2 (nouelle vague version)
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“You’ve Got A Friend In Me” by James Taylor
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“Letter To My Mother” by Edwin McCain
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“You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne
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“Blessed” by Elton John
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“My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
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“Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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“Can I Have This Dance” by Anne Murray
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“Close to You” by The Carpenters
- “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You” by James Taylor
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“I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash
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“In My Life” by The Beatles
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“Stand by Me” by Ben E. King
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“Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers
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“Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole
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“Ribbon in the Sky” by Stevie Wonder
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“What the World Needs Now is Love” by Jackie DeShannon
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“Love and Happiness” by Al Green
- “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” by Tony Bennett

Photo by Heather and Carol for Gertrude & Mabel
Now put on those dancin’ shoes and enjoy your special dance!
Some great tunes:)