100 Best Mother Daughter Wedding Dance Songs (2025)
If you are looking for the best mother daughter wedding dance songs for your special day, you are in the right place.
Each song title below links to the YouTube video on the artists’ page where you can listen to the song or watch the video.
I love that the bride dancing with her mom is becoming a popular trend at weddings. It’s about time! Enjoy!
Country Songs
Here are some country songs that are perfect for the mother-daughter dance at a wedding:
- “When God Made You My Mother” by Riley Roth
- “Mother Like Mine” by The Band Perry
- “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift
- “Mama’s Song” by Carrie Underwood
- “Mother” by Kacey Musgraves (The perfect music selection if you’re looking for a short song)
- “Mother” by Sugarland
- “In My Daughter’s Eyes” by Martina McBride
- “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
- “Never Grow Up” by Taylor Swift
- “Somebody’s Hero” by Jamie O’Neal
- “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
- “She’s Not Just A Pretty Face” by Shania Twain
- “Like My Mother Does” by Lauren Alaina
- “That’s What Mamas Are For” by Chris Lane
- “God Gave Me You” by Blake Shelton
- “Hey Ma I Made It” by Ella Langley
- “You Can’t Lose Me” by Faith Hill
- “Mamas” by Anne Wilson and Hillary Scott
- “There You’ll Be” by Faith Hill
Acoustic Songs and Other Unique Ideas For The Mother-Daughter Dance
I love these song choices for a mother-daughter dance:
- “My Wish/I Hope You Dance (Acoustic Mashup)” by Lauryn Evans (A beautiful and unique song for the mother-daughter wedding dance)
- “Stand By Me” by Music Travel Love
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Jennel Garcia
- “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole
- “Slipping Through My Fingers” by Meryl Streep (Mamma Mia! Soundtrack)
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Music Travel Love
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Jada Facer (Acoustic)
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Jae Hall (Piano)
Slow
Here are a few slower songs for your mom and daughter dance:
- “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
- “A Mother Like You” by JJ Heller
- “Unforgettable” by Natalie Cole (Duet with Nat ‘King’ Cole)
- “Because You Loved Me” by Céline Dion
- “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler
- “A Mother’s Prayer” by Celine Dion
- “In My Life” by The Beatles
- “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” by Elton John (For the Disney fans)
- “You Are My Sunshine” by Kina Grannis
Upbeat
If you and your mom want something a little more upbeat and fast-paced, you will love these songs:
- “Mom” by Meghan Trainor feat. Kelli Trainor
- “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
- “You’re My Best Friend” by Queen
- “Thank You For Being A Friend” From The Golden Girls
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- “Mama” by The Spice Girls
- “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars
- “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers
- “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper
- “Where You Lead” by Carole King (The Gilmore Girls Theme Song)
- “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You” by James Taylor
- “You Are The Sunshine of My Life“ by Stevie Wonder
R&B
A few great R&B music choices:
- “Mother” by Ashanti
- “Mama’s Hand” by Queen Naija
- “Girl On Fire” by Alicia Keys
- “A Mother’s Love” by Kem
- “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyoncé
- “My Girl” by The Temptations
Related blog post: How to honor the mother of the bride (17 ways to include your mom on the wedding day)
More Wedding Songs For Your Special Day
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