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Get Your Groove on with the Perfect Mother-Son Dance Songs
- by Stephanie
The mother and son dance is an expression in itself. Your mother has had that maternal bond with you since your birth. She has cared for you and made sure you were safe, fed and clothed. Now she is passing that torch onto your wife. The song you choose can perfectly express the bond between you and your mother, can tell the story of your relationship, and is your opportunity to honor and thank her for all she has done for you.
Sit down with mama and go over some of these songs and see if any spark her interest:
Classics:
- A Song for Mama –Boys II Men
- Blessed –Elton John
- Close to You –The Carpenters
- In My Life –The Beatles
- What a Wonderful World –Louis Armstrong
- You are the Sunshine of My Life –Stevie Wonder
- Simple Man –Lyrnyrd Skynyrd
- First Lady in My Life-Paul Todd
- Stand by Me –Ben E. King
- First Time I Saw Your Face –Roberta Flack
- Sunrise, Sunset –Steve Kirwan
Country:
- I Hope You Dance –LeAnn Womack
- Heart to Heart –Toby Keith
- The Best Day –Taylor Swift
- Angels –Randy Travis
- It’s Your Song –Garth Brooks
- I’ll Be –Reba McEntire
Modern classics:
- Hero –Mariah Carey
- Wind Beneath My Wings –Gary Morris
- Greatest Love of All –Whitney Houston
Not so mainstream:
- Dear Mama –Tupac
So many of the mother-son and father-daughter songs are interchangeable; don’t feel like you can’t do The Beatles’ In My Life with your dad just because it’s on this list. Listen to the lyrics and what speaks to you and your mother or father. And remember that you can always do a google search to help in this quest…last time we checked there was about 2 million hits about this topic, so you are sure to find something you can dance to!
San Antonio’s Best Shops for Bridesmaid’s Dresses (plus some online resources too!)
- by Stephanie
Beyond your wedding dress shopping, finding a dress for your bridesmaids can just as daunting. So we’ve “maid” it a little easier on you with a local resource guide for some of San Antonio’s best bridesmaid dress shops:
Local Resources:
Alfred Angelo: http://bit.ly/aabridesmaids
Two locations in San Antonio:
- 9951 I-10 West
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 558-3168 - 209 Northwest Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 530-5100
Hours of Operation:
M-F: 11 am to 8 pm
Sat: 10 am to 6 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 6 pm
Bella Bridesmaid: www.bellabridesmaid.com
5800 Broadway St #201
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 804-1000
Hours of Operation:
T-F: 10 am to 6 pm
Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Sun-Mon: Closed
Designers: Alvina Valenta, Amsale, Anna Elyse, Badgley Mischka, Carol Hannah, Coren Moore, Jenny Yoo, Love by Enzoani, LulaKate Bridal, Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Monique Lhuillier Maids, Simple Silhouettes, Two Birds
Bridal Galleria: http://www.sawhost.com/bridalgalleria/
7319 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 342-5752
Hours of Operation:
M-F: 10:30 am to 7 pm
Sat: 10 am to 6 pm
Sun: Closed
David’s Bridal: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Browse_Bridal-Party
Two locations in San Antonio:
- 5841 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 680-5094 - 125 NW Loop 410 (Plaza del Norte)
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 340-5385
Hours of Operation:
M-F: 11 am to 9 pm
Sat: 10 am to 7 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 6 pm
Julian Gold: www.juliangold.com
4109 McCullough
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 824-2493
Hours of Operation:
M-Sat: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Sun: Closed
Designers: Amsale, Vera Wang, Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston, Lazaro, Bill Levkoff, Watters & Watters
Nordstrom’s: http://bit.ly/Nordstromsbridesmaids
Nordstrom The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210)332-1900
Hours of Operation:
M-Sat: 10 am to 9 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 6 pm
Designers: ABS by Allen Schwartz, Adrianna Papell, Adrianna Papell Day, Aidan Mattox, Alexia Admor, Amsale, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Betsy & Adam, Cachet, Calvin Klein, David Meister, Donna Morgan, Donna Ricco, Elie Tahari, Eliza J, Ellen Tracy, Glint, Halston Heritage, JS Boutique, JS Collections, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Maggy London, Max & Cleo, ML Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids, Nicole Miller, Patra, Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique, Tadashi Shoji, Tahari by Arthur S. Levine, Taylor Dresses, Xscape
The Bridal Connection: www.bridalconnectionsa.com/
6909 N Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78266
(210) 967-4696
Hours of Operation:
M-F: 11 am to 7 pm
Sat: 10 am to 7 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 6 pm
Designers: After 6 by The Dessy Group, Mori Lee, Alexia, Bari Jay, Forever Yours, Eden Bridals, bill Levkoff, Mary’s Bridal
The Bridal Salon of San Antonio: www.bridalsalonsa.com/
2150 East Hildebrand Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78209-6333
(210) 828-7931
Hours of Operation:
T-Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Sun-Mon: closed
Designers: Watters & Watters, Wtoo, Vera Wang Maids, Jim Hjelm Occasions & Separates, The Dessy Group
There are also tons and tons (we really mean tons) of resources online that you can order from as well. Here are some unique choices that you may already shop at already!
Online Resources:
J Crew: http://www.jcrew.com/wedding/Wedding_Bridesmaid/bridesmaidpartydresses.jsp
The Dessy Group: www.dessy.com/bridesmaid-dresses/
The Limited: http://bit.ly/limitedbridesmaids
White House Black Market: http://bit.ly/whbmbridesmaids
And remember, think about your bridesmaids feelings and budget before choosing the dress. You will be in their shoes one day too! Happy planning!





