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Wedding song suggestions?

Shorty2U — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:39:17 GMT

Almost one year, I have batted my brain out for wedding song dance suggestions to dance the mom and son dance (with my son of course). I am leaning toward My Wish by Rascal Flatts even though I'm not really a country fan, I am more of a Beatles fan. But that My Wish seems to fit that I'm wishing him/them happiness.

(What do you think?)

I don't want to use In My Life by the Beatles because it says I love you more and I have a daughter too and plus I happen to know my granddaughter wants to use that song one day. (The Beatles fan she is). Even though people are saying use it. And then I was going to use the Boy song by Lennon but in the beginning it mentions your dad and I am not married to my kids dad (I am remarried) so that songs out

(Yes i really take songs literally lol). I know it isn't this hard!

Well anyway, I'm finding out lately that I cant make up my mind over anything. I just finally got my outfit to wear to the wedding and still need dressy shoes or sandals and a clutch. I went with a pants suit after trying on numerous (12) dresses. I just feel best in slacks and the top is everything, shaped like a poncho on a an angle and all sparkly. The top to the pant suit is just everything, very dressy, and the slacks are gorgeous (My daughter and oldest granddaughter the fashionistas even approve! lol)

So anyway, if anyone has suggestions of a mom/son dance song, please post because I now have weeks to let them know (they get married in May but need info by end of Mar).

And PS I was (pre back problems) much better at fast dancing than slow. I used to go clubbing! Plus I don't like to be on display in the middle of a room full of people so this dance has me a bit nervous (and I was asked to say a line of scripture at the wedding too, I was leery but I am doing it for my son and his fiance' because I am blessed that they asked me and her mom to do this!)

I will check back tomorrow if anyone posted.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:45:33 GMT

bette midler......wind beneath my wings.

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KrissyE — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:51:51 GMT

I love the Rascal Flatts song.

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shoekitty — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 06:52:56 GMT

Bob dylan wrote a song to his son years ago I love. Of course Bob Dylan is my favorite singer but the song , FOREVER YOUNG has been done by dozens of artists. From Joan Baez, to Bette Midler, a few country western singers, and many others. The lyrics make me happy sad. Lol. It is is full of wishes, good thoughts and most of all hope your child will grow up to righteous, strong, healthy, a good person, and happy and find love.

which it seems your son has. The words can music a

can be found online. Maybe go to youtube and listen to a few artists song it.

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panda1234 — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 06:59:17 GMT

I could have written this post.......this is me. My son is getting married in October and I too am looking for a song. I will be watching for suggestions also.

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sfnative — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 07:11:19 GMT

Louis Armstrong: "It's a Wonderful World."

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Teddie — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 07:34:22 GMT

I struggled terribly when my son was getting married. I didn’t want the usual songs; I wanted something special. My daughter recommended Blessed by Elton John. I found it on YouTube and knew it was the one.

https://youtu.be/ZIYsjIm3zqU

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dancing 522queen — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 06:51:59 GMT

Here are a couple of songs. " Close To You" by The Carpenters, " I'll Always Love My Mama" by The Intruders, "Through The Years" by Kenny Rogers, "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban " Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion, " I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. I hope some of these songs will help you they are all beautiful songs for Mother/Son. Congrats on your Son's wedding.

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PodyPo — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:41:37 GMT

@Shorty2Uwrote:
Almost one year, I have batted my brain out for wedding song dance suggestions to dance the mom and son dance (with my son of course). I am leaning toward My Wish by Rascal Flatts even though I'm not really a country fan, I am more of a Beatles fan. But that My Wish seems to fit that I'm wishing him/them happiness.

(What do you think?)

I don't want to use In My Life by the Beatles because it says I love you more and I have a daughter too and plus I happen to know my granddaughter wants to use that song one day. (The Beatles fan she is). Even though people are saying use it. And then I was going to use the Boy song by Lennon but in the beginning it mentions your dad and I am not married to my kids dad (I am remarried) so that songs out

(Yes i really take songs literally lol). I know it isn't this hard!

Well anyway, I'm finding out lately that I cant make up my mind over anything. I just finally got my outfit to wear to the wedding and still need dressy shoes or sandals and a clutch. I went with a pants suit after trying on numerous (12) dresses. I just feel best in slacks and the top is everything, shaped like a poncho on a an angle and all sparkly. The top to the pant suit is just everything, very dressy, and the slacks are gorgeous (My daughter and oldest granddaughter the fashionistas even approve! lol)

So anyway, if anyone has suggestions of a mom/son dance song, please post because I now have weeks to let them know (they get married in May but need info by end of Mar).

And PS I was (pre back problems) much better at fast dancing than slow. I used to go clubbing! Plus I don't like to be on display in the middle of a room full of people so this dance has me a bit nervous (and I was asked to say a line of scripture at the wedding too, I was leery but I am doing it for my son and his fiance' because I am blessed that they asked me and her mom to do this!)

I will check back tomorrow if anyone posted.

@Shorty2U Out of the Blue by The Band, Robbie Robertson singing. My favorite of all time. Hera it here:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=upQk-O2k67U

Enjoy!

Edit: I just reread and see it’s a Mom - Son dance so this won’t work, but it’s a fab song for bride and groom and well worth a listen.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:06:33 GMT

I'm in the same boat. We have a son getting married in June. DH and I were asked to come up with a list of songs we'd like them to consider for the reception. I'm currently looking for the mom & son dance song and am always a sobbing mess! So far, at the top of my list are:

A Parent's Prayer - Steven Curtis Chapman
My Wish - Rascal Flatts
The Man You've Become - No Limitz
Find Your Wings - Mark Harris

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PamfromCT — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:34:02 GMT

@sfnativewrote:
Louis Armstrong: "It's a Wonderful World."

My vote, as well. My son and I danced to this at his wedding some twenty years ago. I cry every time I hear this song. Part of the wonderful world it foretold was our two wonderful grandchildren and his wife as such a wonderful addition to our family.

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OKPrincess — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:41:47 GMT

I Cross My Heart by George Strait

Can’t Help Falling in Love With You by Elvis

Hawaiian Wedding Song by Elvis

The Dance by Garth Brooks

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Starpolisher — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:59:55 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch

Congratulations! My oldest son married three years ago. I also take songs literally...lol! I wanted one with lyrics that were meaningful to us. I also didn't want one of the ones that I heard at most every wedding. I ended up choosing "A song for my son", by Mikki Viereck. I love the lyrics. Beautiful song and just right for my first born.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WKCj2s8pmI

here's a mom and son dancing to it(not me - my son wouldn't practice...lol!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkKtJnAT8fc

Good luck and Best Wishes.

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Walkers Grammy — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:02:15 GMT

My son married a lovely girl in December....we danced to Tim McGraw's Humble and Kind

He loved it....I was able to find a cup with the lyrics for him to remeber the dance

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qualitygal — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:23:02 GMT

Whitney Houston, I will always love you. Hope it goes both ways

Celine Dion has some pretty songs too

Look up songs by Kenny Rodgers

Look up Lionell Ritchie's songs. He's got a bunch of great ones!!

Don't forget some of Garth Brooks songs.

I missed that too........mother/ son.

Came back to say, CONGRATS!!!! HAVE a wonderful dance mom.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:09:13 GMT

@dancing 522queenwrote:
Here are a couple of songs. " Close To You" by The Carpenters, " I'll Always Love My Mama" by The Intruders, "Through The Years" by Kenny Rogers, "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban " Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion, " I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. I hope some of these songs will help you they are all beautiful songs for Mother/Son. Congrats on your Son's wedding

One of my favorite songs.

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Mary Bailey — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:15:06 GMT

Carly Simon "Love of My Life"

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Tribesters — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:25:22 GMT

@Shorty2U

My son got married last November. I was trying to come up with that perfect song. My older son (the best man) kept asking me about it. He suggested Hit The Road Jack- don’t worry, he was only kidding...

Unlike you I love Country music. I decided My Wish was the perfect song. But every time I listened to it I started bawling. Then I found out that I don’t pick the song- my son picks it. Whew-what a relief. He chose It’s Your Song by Garth Brooks. Since I’m a huge Garth fan this was perfect. And I only sobbed a little at the end.

Whatever song is chosen I’m sure the wedding will be perfect!

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Slainte — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 12:22:06 GMT

I couldn't do a sentimental song for the mother groom dance, afraid I would cry, so we went in another direction. Since we are Irish and love Irish songs, we went with Pride of the County Down since our family came from County Down in Ireland. We did a polka step variation and romped across the floor getting everyone to join in the dance after the first bit. It worked really well for us.

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Beachgirl42 — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 12:57:32 GMT

Your post brought a smile to me. I danced to that song with my dad at my wedding 25 years ago. It was a beautiful song for a father/daughter dance and think it would be great for a mother/son dance as well.

My husband's mother chose "Bridge Over Troubled Water" for them to dance to. He veteod that right away and chose something else.