Dancing Down Memory Lane: Top Songs to Share with Your Parents on Your Wedding Day
If you're looking to put together the perfect playlist of songs to dance to with your dad, mom, or parental figure, then this post is for you! From traditional, to more upbeat and fun, this post will have you planning out the perfect moves to dance to with your parent on your wedding night.
Traditional Father-Daugther Dance Songs
If you are seeking a more "traditional" song to dance to with your dad, or father figure, consider this list of songs for your wedding dance.
1. "I Loved Her First" by Heartland
Endearing lyrics: "I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it's still hard to give her awayI loved her first"
2. "Daughters" by John Mayor
Endearing lyrics: "So fathers be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do"
3. "Dance With My Daughter" by Jason Blaine
Endearing lyrics: "Gonna dance with my daughter
Spin her around under the lights
'Cause I'm just a father
Making the most of this moment in time"
4. "My Girl" by Temptations
Endearing lyrics: "Talkin' 'bout my girl, my girl, talkin' 'bout my girl
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day with my girl"
5. "Daddy's Little Girl" by Michael Buble
Endearing lyrics: "You're the end of the rainbow, my pot of gold,
You're daddy's little girl to have and to hold."
6. "The Best Day" by Taylor Swift
Endearing lyrics: "But I know I had the best day with you today
I have an excellent father
His strength is making me stronger"
7. "The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra
Endearing lyrics: "Lovely, never, never change
Keep that breathless charm
Won't you please arrange it?
'Cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight"
8. "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
Endearing lyrics: "I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself / What a wonderful world"
9. "Father's Eyes" by Amy Grant
Endearing lyrics: "She's got her father's eyes
Her father's eyes
Eyes that find the good in things
When good is not around"
10. "Your Song" by Elton John
Endearing lyrics: ""I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world"
Fun Father-Daughter Dance Songs
Looking to surprise your guests with a non-traditonal father dance song? Then check out this list!
1. "U Can't Touch This" by M.C. Hammer
Fun lyrics: "Fresh new kicks, and pants
You gotta like that
now you know you wanna dance"
2. "Dancing In The Moonlight" by Toploader
Fun lyrics: "Dancing in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and bright"
3. "Jump On It" by Sir Mix-a-Lot
Fun lyrics: "What's up Atlanta, what's up
Atlanta jump on it, jump on it, jump on it"
4. "Dance Like Yo Daddy" by Meghan Trainor
Fun lyrics: "Don't worry 'bout the way you look
There ain't nobody judging you (Wanna dance with you)
I want you to dance like yo daddy (Come on)"
5. "Lets Groove" by Earth, Wind & Fire
Fun lyrics: "Let's groove tonight (down down, up and down)
Share the spice of life"
6. "Sweet Child Of Mine" by Guns N Roses
Fun lyrics: "She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky"
7. "All Of My Love" by Led Zeppelin
Fun lyrics: "All of my love, all of my love
All of my love to you, now"
8. "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins
Fun lyrics: "Come on before we crack
Lose your blues
Everybody cut footloose"
9. "She's A Rainbow" by The Rolling Stones
Fun lyrics: "She comes in colours everywhere
She combs her hair
She’s like a rainbow
Coming, colours in the air
Oh, everywhere
She comes in colours.”
10. "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf
Fun lyrics: "Like a true nature child
We were born
Born to be wild
We can climbed so high
I never wanna die
Born to be wild.”
Just like the list we've compiled for father-daugther songs, we have a list of songs for the mother-sons as well!
Traditional Mother-Son Dance Songs
1. "My Mothers Eye's" by Tom Jones
Endearing lyrics: "Back in childhood days,
I can remember loving caresses showered on me.
Mother's eyes would gaze at me so tender,
What was their meaning? Now I can see."
2. "I'll Always Love My Mama" by The Intruders
Endearing lyrics: "I'll always love my mama
She brought me in this world"
3. "Mother" by Sugarland
Endearing lyrics: "She's your mother, you love her
There won't be another."
4. "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" by Stevie Wonder
Endearing lyrics: "You are the sunshine of my life
That's why I'll always be around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you'll stay in my heart."
5. "You're Gona Be (Always Loved By Me)" by Reba McEntire
Endearing lyrics: "Sometimes, I'll protect you from everything that's wrong
Other times, I'll let you just find out on your own
But that's when you'll be growin'
And the whole time I'll be knowin' "
6. "Letter To My Mother" by Edwin McCain
Endearing lyrics: "I love you, Mama
But I want to tell her too
Is that her little boy still loves you."
7. "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts
Endearing lyrics: "My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small
You never need to carry more than you can hold."
8. "Have I Told You Lately" by Van Morrison
Endearing lyrics: "I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself / What a wonderful world"
9. "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion
Endearing lyrics: "For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you."
10. "A Mother's Love" by Kem
Endearing lyrics: "In a mother's love, you will find
Everything, everything's alright
To a mother's love, you are bound
You can rest on a sacred ground."
Fun Mother-Son Dance Songs
If you're looking for an alternative to the traditional mother-son wedding dance, then check out the list below.
1. "Mama Said" by The Shirelles
Fun lyrics: "Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this, my mama said"
2. "Loves Me Like A Rock" by Paul Simon
Fun lyrics: "Oh, my mama loves me, she loves me
She get down on her knees and hug me
Like she loves me like a rock
She rocks me like the rock of ages and loves me."
3. "Mama" by Adekunle Gold
Fun lyrics: "This is not a regular song oh mama
From the depth of my heart
I wrote this one for you
You are my super hero."
4. "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" by James Taylor
Fun lyrics: "I needed the shelter of someone’s arms
And there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs
And there you were”
5. "Home" by Phillip Phillips
Fun lyrics: "The trouble, it might drag you down
If you get lost, you can always be found
Just know you’re not alone
’Cause I’m gonna make this place your home."
6. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Fun lyrics: "Cause baby, there ain’t no mountain high enough
Ain’t no valley low enough, ain’t no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, baby.”
7. "Child Of Mine" by Carole King
Fun lyrics: "All of my love, all of my love
All of my love to you, now"
8. "The One Thing" by Shakira
Fun lyrics: "And if I mess up everything someday
I won't hide my head in shame
'Cause you are the one thing that I got right."
9. "I Will" by The Beatles
Fun lyrics: "Who knows how long I've loved you
You know I love you still."
10. "You're My Best Friend" by Queen
Fun lyrics: "Oh, you're the best friend
That I ever had."
Choosing the perfect dance song with your parents is more than just picking a tune – it's a chance to weave love, laughter, and shared memories into your wedding. Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all melody for this moment. Whether you go classic and sentimental, upbeat and joyful, or even surprise everyone with a quirky twist, trust your gut and pick a song that resonates with your unique bond. Most importantly, relax, embrace the moment, and let the music do the talking!
PRO TIP: If you're still feeling overwhelmed, don't be afraid to mix it up! Consider blending two contrasting songs for a seamless transition, or incorporating a special snippet from your parents' wedding song for a sentimental touch. Ultimately, the most important thing is to create a moment that celebrates your journey and cherishes the love that binds your family together.
Happy Planning (and picking songs!)
The Wedding Talk Team
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