Mother son dance songs for the wedding
31 songs · Updated 27 September 2026
The mother son dance is often the quietest moment of the evening. She has been waiting for it for years, he is trying not to look at the guests, and the song has to carry both of them.
Below are real songs that work for it, grouped by feel. For each we note the tempo, roughly how long it runs and where to fade it, so the dance ends while everyone is still smiling.
Slow and tender
Hold hands, sway, talk quietly. These are easy for anyone.
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Mid-tempo and warm
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Or have one written about the two of you
Tell us what she did for you, the lunches, the lifts, the things she said at the right moment, and TunedForYou writes and records a song around those stories. It is yours alone, and it plays like any other song on the day.
One we made, to hear what it sounds like
2:59A Mother's Love
For Mom From The Kids
"A mother's love is like no other No one in this world like you, mother You dried our tears, you held us close You're the one we love the most..."
You tell us about them, we write and sing it, and you hear a preview before you decide.
Country favourites
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Upbeat to finish
Popular trick: start with something slow, then cut to one of these and invite the whole room.
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Before the dance
Aim for two to three minutes
Four minutes is a long time with everyone watching. Choose a fade point, usually after the second chorus, and tell the DJ before the reception starts.
Ask her what she wants
Many mothers have a song in mind already, sometimes one from his childhood. It is worth asking quietly before you choose one yourself.
Check the whole lyric
Some songs that sound right in the chorus are about romance or loss in the verses. Read the full words once before you commit.
Run it once at home
Play it in the kitchen and sway through it together. You will find the long instrumental sections and agree what to do with them.
Questions people ask
When is the mother son dance at a wedding?
Usually after the couple's first dance, often paired with the father daughter dance. Some couples have both pairs start together and swap partners for the last chorus.
How long should the mother son dance be?
Two to three minutes is plenty. Pick a song you love, then have the DJ fade it after the second chorus if it runs long.
What if the groom does not want a slow dance?
Start with thirty seconds of something slow, then switch to an upbeat track like I'll Always Love My Mama or September and invite everyone to join.
Can the song be from his childhood?
Yes, and it often means more. A lullaby she sang or a song from family car trips can be the best choice, even if it is not a typical wedding song.
What if his mother has passed away?
Some grooms dance with a grandmother, aunt or stepmother, or play a song in her memory with a photo on screen. There is no wrong way to include her.
Can we have a song written just for this dance?
Yes. TunedForYou writes a personal song from the stories you share, so every line is about her and him. You hear it before you decide to keep it.
More song lists
Looking for a song written just for them? Wedding songs made to order · A song for your mom · Mother's Day songs
Or have one written about the two of you
Their name, your stories, the things only the two of you would get. Written and sung for them.
Write our mother son song