Mother/son dance without a mom

Hi Alexandria! Welcome to the WeddingWire Community! I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother-in-law. Since skipping this portion for him could be very emotional, does your FH have a close sister, aunt, or cousin who he could potentially dance with? If not, he and his father could definitely do a fun dance, or, he could have a moment of silence for his mom and maybe give a speech or poem about her as an alternative. I hope you're able to figure something out. Best wishes!

How about a grandmother or aunt? Or even just another person who he feels close too? Heck he can even do your mom if the relationship is good!

View Quoted Comment Both of his grandmothers are gone and my mother is also gone. See my delema!!

View Quoted Comment I'm sorry, yeah that's a bit of a snag. But I think what you had mentioned making it into something light and have a funny him and his dad moment could be kinda cute!! FH and I are very much the type that would do something like this too! If your FH and FFIL are up for it I say do it!!

I would say talk to your FH about what he envisions, and what he feels he will be able to handle emotionally that day. Maybe present him with several options his dad or YOUR mom excetra?? BUT ALSO give him an easy way to opt out all together. Either way, make sure to keep that plan fluid for the day of. Emotions will be high that day anyway, and what he anticipates being comfortable with could be triggering when its time to actually do it. I lost my mom last year, and I have had to approach several aspects of the planning with this in mind- from remembrance of those who are not in attendance in the ceremony, to my dad giving me away. Just be supportive of him no matter what he decides, and let him know it is okay, even if it changes last minute.

My FH lost his mom 2 years ago but thankfully still has his grandmother, and he wants to dance with her. However if he didn’t, I would just skip this part. Idk to me, Dan in w his dad isn’t funny. It’s a reminder that his mom isn’t there.

That is something you two should talk about. My dad passed away last year and I have decided that I don't want to dance with anyone in his place. So, we will not be doing a father/daughter dance but FH will be dancing with his mother. You just have to decide what is best for you two!

How about his godmother or an aunt?