My mom passed away in April of 2006 and I am getting married 3 weeks from today. I am looking for a song to play during the reception in memory and honor of her, we were extremely close. Any ideas? Christian ones would be excellent too, her faith meant everything to her. And I know the Boyz II Men song is popular but I don't really like it. Thanks for your help!
2007-09-22 10:09:54 · 16 answers · asked by dancingmel02 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Honestly, I wouldn't. That is a very sad memory and a very recent tradgedy. If you make a huge deal out of the memorial it is only going to depress people and bring down the mood, including you.
I think your mom would want you to enojy the day and have as much fun as humanly possible and bringing something sad like that to the forefront is not going to accomplish that. Instead, find sublte ways to honor her like carrying her fav. flower in your boquet, having an empty seat with a flower, a mention in the programs, etc....
2007-09-22 10:18:38 · answer #1 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Somebody's Hero by Jamie O'Neal
She's never pulled anybody from a burning building
She's never rocked Central Park to a half a million fans, screaming out her name
She's never hit a shot to win the game
She's never left her footprints on the moon
She's never made a solo hot air balloon ride, around the world,
No, she's just your everyday average girl (but)
She's somebody's hero
A hero to her baby with a skinned up knee
A little kiss is all she needs
The keeper of the cheerios
The voice that brings Snow White to life
Bedtime stories every night
And that smile lets her know
She's somebody's hero
She didn't get a check every week like a nine-to fiver
But she's been a waiter, and a cook and a taxi driver
For twenty years, there at home, until the day her girl was grown
Giving all her love to her was her life's ambition
But now her baby's movin' on, and she'll soon be missin' her
But not today, those are tears of joy runnin' down her face
She's somebody's hero
A hero to her daughter in her wedding dress
She gave her wings to leave the nest
It hurts to let her baby go down the aisle she walks right by
Looks back into her mother's eyes
And that smile lets her know
She's somebody's hero
Thirty years have flown right past
Her daughters' starin' at all the photographs
Of her mother, and she wishes she could be like that
Oh, but she already is
She's somebody's hero
A hero to her mother in a rockin' chair
She runs a brush through her silver hair
The envy of the nursing home
She drops by every afternoon
Feeds her mama with a spoon
And that smile lets her know
Her mother's smile lets her know
She's somebody's hero
The Dance by Garth Brooks
There is also one by Celine Dion...
Goodbye's (The Saddest Word)
Listen at http://youtube.com/watch?v=EEJxAEh0MK0&mode=related&search=
2007-09-22 11:07:08 · answer #2 · answered by Susan W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the song I know for my wedding I'm creating a memorial with her picture and her favorite flower to be at the alter beside me. I was planning on picking a song that she would have enjoyed. She passed away when I was 10 and I think it's the only way I could make it feel like she was there to share my wedding day with me.
2007-09-26 07:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of the mother son dance before only the father daughter dance. I would keep any dedications and stuff to the wedding and make the reception more relaxed. Your father might be hurt if you leave him out. A dedication song to his mother during the ceremony could be "Wind beneath my wings" or Because you loved me by Celine Dion These are common dedication songs. Maybe play a slideshow of him and his mom during the time in ceremony where the mother of groom is supposed to walk.
2016-03-13 05:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a good idea for you to play a song in memory of your mom. My best friend was married a few months ago and she had a poem read for her favorite uncle who had passed, and in the program we put that poem plus a special poem in memory of the grooms mom.
Some suggestions:
Homesick - Mercy Me (contemporary Christian group, they wrote this song in memory of friends who had passed)
I Can Only Imagine - Mercy Me
Go Light Your World - Kathy Troccoli (contemporary Christian)
Above All - Michael W. Smith (contemporary Christian)
Friends - Michael W. Smith
Angel - Sarah McLachlan
Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
Candle IN The Wind - Elton John
In My Life - Beatles
Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
Because You Love Me - Celine Dion
http://www.nextgenmemorials.com/memorialsongs.html
2007-09-22 13:52:31 · answer #5 · answered by Reba 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't give thumbs down, but I so very much disagree with the person above me who suggested you not play a song in memory of your mother. I say you should. She is your mom. It will make you and others sad in some respects, but it will also make you so happy to have done something to make her apart of the day. Also, when you look back you will be glad you did. And if you don't you might have regrets. I am sorry i don't have a song to suggest, but I strongly suggest you do find one and do this. :)
2007-09-22 10:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa's Smile 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my father passed away, it will be 7 years on my wedding day. my mom is walking me down the isle and my fathers best friend will be dancing with me for the father daughter dance. i am dedicating this song to him-there you'll be by faith hill.
http://www.blueyze.us/thereyoullbe.html
this plays the song and has the words to it. it will be a little sad, i know i will cry, but it is honoring him and his memory, and after that dance, everyone will dry their tears and have a blast the rest of the night. so ignore anyone who says otherwise, honor your mom, she will love it!!!
2007-09-22 16:40:30 · answer #7 · answered by nytengayle13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my grandmother, who was like a mother to me and actually raised me for some time, passed away 3 weeks before my wedding day, we played "one sweet day" by mariah carey in memory of her and my grandfather, it was a sad moment and myself and my aunts cried during the song but it was my way of letting everyone know that this woman was truly loved and truly missed especially on that joyous occassion. No matter what song you may pick just know that your mother will be with you on your wedding day although you won't see her she will be there in spirit and in your heart. congrats
2007-09-23 06:23:13 · answer #8 · answered by brite_eyes_76 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Memory Of Your Mother
2016-12-08 14:53:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about the one allure did called mama said it goes it was a early summer it was like it was yesterday & hold my head up high mama said dont cry hold your head up high be strong just keep on holding on etc so its like shes there giving u advice on your wedding day sorry for your lost by the way hope this song is the right one i love this song
2007-09-22 12:48:37 · answer #10 · answered by dvcgurl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋