Wedding Responsibilities – The Maid Of Honor…. What You Need To Know.
It’s time you had a chat with your Maid of Honor and discuss the wedding responsibilities for your special day. Why? Because the Maid of Honor has many duties to perform on the day of the wedding.
THE MAIN OF HONOR
Traditionally, the Bride’s attendant is called the Maid of Honor if she is a single unmarried woman. Conversely, a married woman is called Matron of Honor.
However, if you happen to select a male you may refer to him as your Best Person or Man of Honor.
It’s important that you select someone dependable and of legal age to sign the wedding documents. The Maid of Honor may be a sister, a very close friend, a relative such as a cousin, niece or even Mother or daughter of the Bride.
Remember, if you pick a Maid of Honor who lives out of town, they may not be able to help with all of the many pre-wedding details.
The Maid of Honor traditionally has a dress of a slightly different style or color. In addition, she may wear a somewhat different headpiece, or carry a slightly different bouquet.
BEFORE THE WEDDING DAY
- Helps Bride select her wedding day attire.
- Helps select the costumes for the Bridal Party.
- Assists in addressing invitations and announcements.
- Attends pre-wedding parties.
- Plans and hosts a shower or party for the Bride or couple.
- Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
- Assists Bride with going away clothing and luggage.
- Coordinates the Bridesmaids and their tasks, including fittings for dresses.
- Helps keep track of gifts received and thank you notes written.
- Normally pays for all her wedding day attire with the exception of floral accessories.
- Helps with the decorations.
- Supplies “Something borrowed” and “Something blue” if requested.
ON THE WEDDING DAY
- Coordinates with the best man regarding details.
- Helps Bride dress.
- Reminds Bride to transfer her engagement ring to right hand.
- Ensures that Bridesmaids are carrying their bouquets properly.
- Arranges Bride’s train before Processional.
- Holds Groom’s ring during the ceremony.
- Holds Bride’s bouquet during the ceremony.
- Turns back bride’s veil for the kiss.
- Acts as a legal witness to the ceremony and signs documents.
- Arranges Bride’s train for Recessional.
- Returns bridal bouquet before recessional.
- Participates in the receiving line.
- Assists the Bride’s mother at the reception.
- Makes a toast at the reception.
- Socializes and has FUN with guests at the reception.
- Ensures that guest book has been signed by everyone.
- Makes sure that Best Man has placed all of the Bride’s luggage and other incidentals in the going away car or limo.
- Helps Bride change into going away outfit.
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