Dancing with your Mother at your wedding... What song (would/did) you choose?

[JSD]

I knew this thread was yours. I think I'm psychic

Anyway, is your mom called Sherry, if so, Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons - Sherry would be good. Otherwise I'd say this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFLCGPXS1gs

Thanks celticmaestro, I think this song might be too vocally focused (if that even makes sense). A little slower with more lyrical sappiness might be a better match and Sherry wouldn't work as my mothers name is Elaine.

[Edgar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoBAuinI56g

and period.

[Roy Hobbs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9rYXZnoMn0

(Seriously, I have no idea.  Good luck.)

[JSD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9rYXZnoMn0

(Seriously, I have no idea.  Good luck.)

"mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm"

Nice Roy, just not sure this is the one.

[Roy Hobbs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9rYXZnoMn0

(Seriously, I have no idea.  Good luck.)

"mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm"

Nice Roy, just not sure this is the one.

Lol.  Come on, it's the perfect wedding song.

Mother, do you think shes good enough, For me?

Mother, do you think shes dangerous, To me?

Mother will she tear your little boy apart?

Ooooowaa mother, will she break my heart?

[Edgar]

no love for the  prince of darkness
I cant beleive it....

[Bob Day]

I think I would treat my Mother to at least two or three elegant dances (begs for talented musicians for backdrop) whereby I would have the opportunity to put forth a subtle sales pitch that in spite of her doubts, I was indeed, a true and wise young gentleman, not a complete idiot in my choice of women, had learned practically all I know about women from her, am perfectly in line with her philosophy on them (warning: don't credit her with your choice -- that will backfire on you mightily), will be willing to sleep on the couch on my honeymoon night if she thinks that's the wisest course, and reassure her that no matter who might come along, she's still number one in my book.

Note: this requires a level of deception that is in no way for the squeamish.           

[CelticPride]

The right answer is "Ask her" She chose Smoke gets in your eyes - which is what she and my father danced to at their wedding.

Don't get too caught up in any of these wedding questions.
The good answer is always, "Well, what do you think, honey?"

As a matter of fact, now that I think about it, that's pretty good practice for the whole marriage.

Keep the lines of communication open, and then do exactly what your wife wants unless its super important to you.

[Redz]

Mom wanted to do the Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince thing, but I overruled and went with the horrible Police tune "Mother" off of Synchronisity.  I don't have a whole lot of regrets about my wedding day, but I should have listened to Mom on this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ_b0MBVLWA

[nickagneta]

I think I would treat my Mother to at least two or three elegant dances (begs for talented musicians for backdrop) whereby I would have the opportunity to put forth a subtle sales pitch that in spite of her doubts, I was indeed, a true and wise young gentleman, not a complete idiot in my choice of women, had learned practically all I know about women from her, am perfectly in line with her philosophy on them (warning: don't credit her with your choice -- that will backfire on you mightily), will be willing to sleep on the couch on my honeymoon night if she thinks that's the wisest course, and reassure her that no matter who might come along, she's still number one in my book.

Note: this requires a level of deception that is in no way for the squeamish.           

I hate to be the harbinger of bad news Bob, but there isn't a mom in the world who, after raising a hormone raging teenage boy, would ever believe that their son would sleep on the couch during his honeymoon if mom thought it best.

I have three boys. I had my wife read your post. The ambulance just arrived because she can't stop laughing, so I got worried and called 911. Hope she'll be alright. 

Seriously though, all the other suggestions are top notch and will make visits from the parents so much easier once mom thinks she knows who the real female love of your life is. Are you listening, JSaad, this is really good stuff here.

[Redz]

I think I would treat my Mother to at least two or three elegant dances (begs for talented musicians for backdrop) whereby I would have the opportunity to put forth a subtle sales pitch that in spite of her doubts, I was indeed, a true and wise young gentleman, not a complete idiot in my choice of women, had learned practically all I know about women from her, am perfectly in line with her philosophy on them (warning: don't credit her with your choice -- that will backfire on you mightily), will be willing to sleep on the couch on my honeymoon night if she thinks that's the wisest course, and reassure her that no matter who might come along, she's still number one in my book.

Note: this requires a level of deception that is in no way for the squeamish.           

I hate to be the harbinger of bad news Bob, but there isn't a mom in the world who, after raising a hormone raging teenage boy, would ever believe that their son would sleep on the couch during his honeymoon if mom thought it best.

I have three boys. I had my wife read your post. The ambulance just arrived because she can't stop laughing, so I got worried and called 911. Hope she'll be alright. 

Seriously though, all the other suggestions are top notch and will make visits from the parents so much easier once mom thinks she knows who the real female love of your life is. Are you listening, JSaad, this is really good stuff here.

Mom doesn't actually want you to sleep on the couch, she just wants to know that you'd be willing to do so for her.

[Bob Day]

I think I would treat my Mother to at least two or three elegant dances (begs for talented musicians for backdrop) whereby I would have the opportunity to put forth a subtle sales pitch that in spite of her doubts, I was indeed, a true and wise young gentleman, not a complete idiot in my choice of women, had learned practically all I know about women from her, am perfectly in line with her philosophy on them (warning: don't credit her with your choice -- that will backfire on you mightily), will be willing to sleep on the couch on my honeymoon night if she thinks that's the wisest course, and reassure her that no matter who might come along, she's still number one in my book.

Note: this requires a level of deception that is in no way for the squeamish.           

I hate to be the harbinger of bad news Bob, but there isn't a mom in the world who, after raising a hormone raging teenage boy, would ever believe that their son would sleep on the couch during his honeymoon if mom thought it best.

Totally agree Nick, but that's where the deception that is in no way for the squeamish comes into play. Bear in mind, I've tried it a few times and it has never worked out yet, but the theory behind it still seems solid. I don't know why. :-/

[BadBoyBosh]

Fergie- My Humps
Aerosmith- Dude looks like a Lady
Cameo- Word Up

[carlherrera]

I'd go with "These are the days" by Van Morrison. Its a beautiful song, great lyrics and the man is Irish which in a way connects it to the Celtics!

[SShorefan 3.0]

Due to my wife not having a father, we passed on this part of the wedding, but I always wanted to dance to the Beatles song "Your Mother Should Know". It's a cute little song, positive, safe and it's about dancing.

http://www.youtube.com/v/_gAGZ630vts&hl=en&fs=1