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Kemmie
VIP May 2015

Mother-Son dance Necessary?

Kemmie, on September 18, 2014 at 1:19 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 24

My FH doesn't want to have a Mother-Son dance. They aren't on bad terms in fact he's her pride and joy. He's just a bit shy and not the greatest dancer. Our first dance is about all he can take. I wish he was comfortable doing it but I won't force it. Do you think it's necessary? I wonder if his mom...

My FH doesn't want to have a Mother-Son dance. They aren't on bad terms in fact he's her pride and joy. He's just a bit shy and not the greatest dancer. Our first dance is about all he can take. I wish he was comfortable doing it but I won't force it. Do you think it's necessary? I wonder if his mom will be disappointed...

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  • Amanada
    Just Said Yes August 2018
    Amanada ·
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    Mother son dance songs are important but sometimes overlooked part of the wedding ceremony. The genre of the songs would have to blend with the overall theme of the wedding. The songs would have to describe this unique relationship between mother and son, and if mother and son have specific tunes which are special to them, they would be worth considering to be added to the list of the mother-son wedding songs.

    Anyone who has that special relationship with their mother or any mother figure in their lives knows the significance of the mother son dance. In picking songs for wedding, every aspect counts and very important.

    Shoe your FH this list and he will not shy anymore: http://www.weddingforward.com/mother-son-dance-songs/

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  • N
    February 2020
    Nancy ·
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    Good grief. I love my son, he loves me, he doesn't like to dance, I would never dream of putting all the emotional baggage on him that I would be "crushed" or imply that he is "ungrateful" if he doesn't care to incorporate that particular feature into his wedding reception. Relax, stop controlling their wedding day, and have fun at this wondrous occasion.

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  • Sara
    Just Said Yes June 2019
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    Thank you, Nancy. This is exactly how my FH and his mother operate. I was a little sad when he didn’t want to do the dance but it’s not out of a bad heart. Just not his thing and his mother loves and understands that.
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  • Cassandra
    Just Said Yes April 2022
    Cassandra ·
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    We are a few months out from our wedding date. (which we will not be doing the traditional parent dances) I can say you are out of line the wedding day is not about you by any means! The day is not make you happy but your son if he doesn't want to dance then that's his choice and you need to have boundaries and respect for your ADULT son's choices. If you can not honor him then at my wedding you would not be invited period, whether you are mother or not. Its toxic and manipulative to try and have someone do something they clearly do not want to do.

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