A Quinceañera is typically identifiable by the bright and vibrant colors that may be displayed in the dress and attire. A rather extravagant event, much music and food is digested by guests and the reception. One tradition found in almost every quinceanera is that of the mother and daughter dance. Here is a look at some great songs to play that signify this special moment.
A Mother’s Prayer – Celine Dion
Angels – Randy Travis
Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
El Privilegio de Amar – Lucero
Hero – Enrique Iglesias
Hero – Mariah Carey
I Believe in You – Steven Curtis Chapman
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
I’m Blessed to Call You Mother – Molly Pasuti
In My Daughter’s Eyes – Martina McBride
Letting Go – Suzy Bogguss
Love Can Build a Bridge – The Judds
Mama He’s Crazy – The Judds
Mama’s Song – Carrie Underwood
Mi Viejo – Vicente Fernandez
Mom – Garth Brooks
Mother Like Mine – The Band Perry
My Baby You – Marc Anthony
My Wish – Rascal Flatts
Oh How The Years Go By – Amy Grant
Promise – Tori Amos
Ribbon in the Sky – Stevie Wonder
Slipping Through My Fingers – ABBA
Somebody’s Hero – Jamie O’Neal
Sunrise, Sunset – Cast from Fiddler On The Roof
The Best Day – Taylor Swift
The Best Is Yet To Come – Tony Bennett
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle – Glen Campbell and Steve Wariner
There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
They Can’t Take That Away from Me – Ella Fitzgerald
Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
Unforgettable – Natalie Cole, Nat King Cole
Where You Lead, I Will Follow – Carole King
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
You and Me Against the World – Helen Reddy
You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
During this special moment, the mother and daughter are able to find themselves in a special embrace as they dance to a song that holds special meaning to either or both of them. This part of the tradition aims to signify the acceptance for the daughter coming to age as a woman. Here is a look at one mother and daughter dance that left the guests standing breathless.