70 Must-Play Wedding Songs About Parents

Aside from you and your spouse-to-be, the most important guests at your wedding will likely be your parents. And while they may be used to playing a supporting role in your life, on this particular day, they deserve a moment to shine. Beyond letting them strut their stuff down the aisle and giving them a warm shout-out during a toast, there’s another heartfelt way to ensure they get the spotlight: dedicating a song to them at your reception. And while you certainly can choose a song that’s meaningful to the both of you—chances are, they informed your musical education to some degree and you likely have a few beloved artists in common!—you might also want to consider selecting a tune that zeroes in on the parent-child bond.

If you want to go the sentimental route, your guests will be sure to tear up when they hear Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings,” or Elton John sing “Can You Feel The Love Tonight.” But if your family is more the joking type, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s “Parents Just Don’t Understand” will have your guests in stitches. From heart-wrenching tales of unconditional parental love and modern heartstring-pullers (try not to tear up to Adele’s “Remedy”!) to feel-good classics, here are 70 wedding songs about parents that are perfect for dedicating to Mom or Dad.