The Maid of Honor (or Matron of Honor) is usually a sister or best friend. For large weddings, some brides choose both....a married sister for the matron and an unmarried sister or best friend for the maid of honor. She should help make sure that all of the bridesmaids get their dresses, go to dress fittings, get to the wedding rehearsal and wedding on time. She also is there to help the bride whenever she can.
Maid of Honor/Matron of Honor's Duties
Helps the bride address invitations and other tasks
Helps the bride shop for the bridal gown, her gown and the bridesmaids gowns
Assists the bride in setting a date to have the bridesmaids dresses fitted
Plans and contributes to the bridal shower or party for the bride and groom
Spreads the news about where the bride and groom are registered
Coordinates shower gifts with the bridesmaids if giving one gift
Attends all pre-wedding events (bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner)
Plans and throws the bachelorette party with the help of the bridesmaids
Records all the gifts received at the various wedding parties or bridal showers so that the bride can keep track of who gave her what
Purchases her own wedding attire and accessories (dress, shoes and accessories)
Pays her own travel expenses and/or lodging if not living in the city where the wedding is being held
Helps the bride make favors for the reception
Sees that all of the bridesmaids get to the rehearsal
Makes sure that all bridesmaids get their hair and makeup done, get to the ceremony on time, and have the correct bouquets
Arrives at the dressing site 2 hours before the ceremony to assist the bride in dressing
Arrives dressed at the ceremony site 1 hour before the wedding for photographs
Keeps the bride on schedule the day of the wedding
Arranges the bride's train and veil before the ceremony begins (before the processional), just after she arrives at the altar, and before the recessional
May also help the bride bustle her train for dancing at the reception
Holds the groom's ring until the appropriate time during the ceremony
Holds the bridal bouquet while the bride & groom exchange vows
Along with the best man, signs the marriage license as a legal witness
Stands next to the groom in the receiving line and sits to his left at the head table
Dances with the best man during the first official dance, and also dances with the ushers
Along with the bridesmaids, tells guests where to put presents, invites them to sign the guest book, etc if the bride has not assigned these duties to another friend
Holds the basket or bridal bag for the bride during the dollar dance (if they are doing a dollar dance)
Toasts the couple after the best man's toast at the reception
If single, participates in the bridal bouquet toss
Helps the bride change from her gown into her going away clothes, and arranges to have her gown stored in a safe place until she returns from her honeymoon
Mails wedding announcements for the couple after the wedding
May assume responsibility for transporting the bride's gown home or to the cleaners
May assist the best man with transporting gifts to the bride and groom's home
Compiled by the Special Event Network Staff
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