The Mother and Son dance gets me every time. The special bond between the groom and his mom (or stepmom, grandma, adoptive mom, mother figure, etc…) is so beautiful! And celebrating it through a dance on his wedding day is a memory they’ll hold forever.

I give more tips in my Father/Daughter dance post, but most importantly, you need a song. Whether it is special to the two of them, or just one you find with a great rhythm, the song will make the dance! Here is a list of my favorite Mother/Son dance songs from weddings past.

Mother Like Mine | The Band Perry

Close Your Eyes | Michael Bublé

God Only Knows | The Beach Boys

You’ll Be In My Heart | Phil Collins

You Are the Sunshine of My Life | Stevie Wonder

Humble and Kind | Tim McGraw

Beautiful Boy | John Lennon

I Got You | Ciara

Child of Mine | Carole King

I Hope You Dance | Lee Ann Womack

Just the Way You Are | Billy Joel

How Long Will I Love You | Ellie Goulding

Mom | Meghan Trainor

Don’t Blink | Kenny Chesney

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savanna

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