Over the next few weeks I’ve invited a variety of DJs from Scratch Weddings to supply a guest mix! Each mix will be based on a certain part of the wedding day, and will hopefully provide you with some musical inspiration for your day! Today, DJ Tracktion shares some of his favorite tunes for the mother/son dance!

The mother-son dance is one of the sweetest moments at any wedding. It’s filled with love, joy, pride, and a hint of the bittersweet as a mother witnesses her son become a husband. There are so many lovely songs to express this special moment, picking one that is unique to your mother-son bond will make this memory indelible. Here are a few suggestions that span the classics, a few under-the-radar choices, and and one or two songs with a fun twist. Have fun selecting the right song, and make your Mom proud.

For Soulful Moms:
A Song For Mama – Boys 2 Men (
A bit of a tear jerker, but this 90’s hit is a classic for the groom who is still a proud mama’s boy)
God Bless The Child – the original Billie Holiday version, or Tony Bennett’s version (A classic, plain and simple. Both Billie and Tony do it justice, pick the artist your mom likes more)
My Mother’s Eyes – Etta Jones (A jazzy and sweet song for a slower mother-son dance)
To Zion – Lauryn Hill (A great choice for a modern Mom with a big heart)

For Country Mamas:
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack (A new country classic that hits a sentimental yet joyful note)
Coat of Many Colors – Dolly Parton (A whimsical but touching country classic that your mom probably already knows and loves)
My Wish – Rascal Flatts (A modern country hit with a great melody and a positive message)

For Sentimental Moms:
Beautiful Boy – John Lennon (A great tribute to a loving son)
In My Life – The Beatles (The quintessential song about the bond between parent and child)
I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song – Jim Croce (A simple song with big meaning for this special moment)
Teach Your Children – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (A great choice for Moms who remember (and love) the music of the 60’s and 70’s)
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong (This is THE classic mother-son dance song. It’s not fresh, but it never gets old)

For Moms with a Humorous Side:
Take Your Mama Out – Scissor Sisters (
A really upbeat and fresh song for a lighthearted dance that guests will love to watch)
Mama Tried – Merle Haggard (A great track for the formerly rebellious groom who wants to tease his mom a little bit)
Your Moma Don’t Dance – Loggins & Messina (A humorous twist on the occasion with a song everyone knows and loves)

For the Rocker Mom:
Sweet Child O Mine – Guns & Roses (A fun song for an upbeat mother-song dance)
Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd (A slower rock song that’s a mom tribute)