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Ideas for Groom/Mother Dance

cmilhomme1989cmilhomme1989
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My Fiance's Mom passed away very suddenly about 5 years ago.  Unfortunately this happened about a year before we met so I never knew his Mom.  We're doing a couple things to honor family members who have passed during the ceremony but I'm stuck on a tradition for the reception that normally revolves around the Groom/Mother dance.

My Fiance instead wants to have a dance with my Mom (they've grown very close throughout our relationship), but I don't feel that any of the traditional songs used for a Mother/Son dance are appropriate or express the sentiment that we're looking for. 

Does anyone have any song ideas that would fit this situation or a good substitute?
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Re: Ideas for Groom/Mother Dance

  • jessicabessicajessicabessica member
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    Like you, I never met my H's mother because she passed away before I met him (over 10 years ago).  He is reasonably close to his stepmom and was comfortable doing a spotlight dance with her.  They used "What a Wonderful World," which could work for you.  

    One thing to be careful of is that this could make your FI's dad the only one who doesn't have a spotlight dance.  How would he feel about that?  Does your FI have a stepmom?  If so, what is that relationship like and will she be hurt by him dancing with your mom?  Maybe it would be better to just make sure that your FI gets a dance in with your mom during the reception, but don't make it a spotlight dance.  
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  • cmilhomme1989cmilhomme1989
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    My Fiance doesn't have a Stepmom so that won't be an issue.  His Dad isn't the type that would get upset about not having a spotlight dance but that might still be something to have a conversation with him about.  Thanks for the advice!

    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_ideas-for-groommother-dance?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:36Discussion:f81ee4c4-5cc6-4bdc-9009-867ae5b25763Post:31313d89-f7f5-451c-84df-91e00346e925">Re: Ideas for Groom/Mother Dance</a>:
    [QUOTE]Like you, I never met my H's mother because she passed away before I met him (over 10 years ago).  He is reasonably close to his stepmom and was comfortable doing a spotlight dance with her.  They used "What a Wonderful World," which could work for you.   One thing to be careful of is that this could make your FI's dad the only one who doesn't have a spotlight dance.  How would he feel about that?  Does your FI have a stepmom?  If so, what is that relationship like and will she be hurt by him dancing with your mom?  Maybe it would be better to just make sure that your FI gets a dance in with your mom during the reception, but don't make it a spotlight dance.  
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  • 32daisies32daisies member
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    FWIW, my FI and his mother had a hard time picking a song -- most of the traditional mother/son dance songs just didn't suit them, so it's not just you guys! They came up with a great choice eventually, but "What a Wonderful World" was on their short list. Also, "You've Got a Friend" by James Taylor.
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