This is my first time being a Maid of Honor and I want to make sure my best friend has the best wedding. Any suggestions from brides or maids of honor that made their wedding day extra special? How about bachlorette parties- I will have to throw 2.
2006-08-16 04:18:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I am having two because we live in different states and I want to make sure all here friends get to celebrate with her. I am just so excited!
2006-08-16 04:51:15 · update #1
I think it's admirable for you to take your responsibility seriously.
Sit down with the bride and ask her what she expects of you. But don't let her be a taskmaster. If the two of you work together, then you can help her have the wedding day she imagines.
2006-08-16 04:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a soon to be bride and my maid of honor has made my wedding so far a nightmare. My advice is to not stress out because it will cause the Bride MORE stress. Watch what you say because Brides take everything serious. Talk to her and discuss clearly what she would like. Bridal Shower? Bachlorette party? And if you do throw the Parties plan them months ahead so the Bride doesn't think you aren't doing your job. The maid of Honor has alot of duties so you may need some help. Asking the other bridesmaids for help is always a great idea so everyone feels envolved. And it is less stress on you. My bachlorette party is next weekend and my maid of honor decided she isn't throwing it nor attending it. I am quite upset. Do the best you can to be there for her and her wedding day will be beautiful and she will remember that you were a huge part of it. Good luck!!
2006-08-19 14:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by millington550 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, why TWO bachlorette parties? Seems a little excessive.
My MOH (I had two of them) really assisted in getting everyone on the same page. I have 4 bridesmaids and 2 groomswomen--all in 2 countries and 2 states. It was nearly impossible to get their measurements!
My MOH really stepped in and made sure that they were doing what needed to be done. Also, she made the appoitnments at the salon and handled all the little details we missed.
Really--just be there for the bride. That's the best thing I could suggest.
2006-08-16 04:35:29 · answer #3 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off calm down.Second of all you only throw 1 bachlorette party not 2 of them.If you go and buy the book called planning a wedding to remember by Beverly Clark it will help you out.it has everything in it even what.The Maid of Honor is suppose to do.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
2006-08-16 04:48:12 · answer #4 · answered by Angel sent from heaven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that I was pissed about at my wedding is that both my sisters who where maids of honors would not give a speech. I thought that was horrible that they didn't do that. I will never forget it. I always looked forward to hearing what they had to say and then they just looked dumb founded when they were given the opportunity to talk. Make sure that you give a good one!
2006-08-16 10:20:53 · answer #5 · answered by michiganwife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for her. To listen to her cry about stupid little things that aren't going right, to help her enjoy herself. My maid of honor was horrible. Not only did she not plan the bachelorette party, she wasn't at 50% of it. I had what I called a "closet maid of honor" that helped me with everything. Hindsight is 50/50 I guess.
2006-08-16 18:21:21 · answer #6 · answered by Lissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was maid of honor for my sister-in-law i took the bride party to lunch on the day of the wedding just to get her mind off of everything.
2006-08-16 05:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by melinda w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are having 2 bacholorette parties? is one parent friendly and one not?
well anyways, i'm getting married in Oct. and my sis is my MOH. She's throwing me a bacholorette/lingerie shower in a local hotel. renting a suite, getting food, maybe a little champagne, doing all that shower party stuff and opening gifts. then a few of us are going to stay the night and relax. the place has an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, ect.
it's going to be great.
other than that, just ask the bride what she needs. help with invitations, dresses (bride and bridesmaids), menu, decorations, and just try to keep the bride from getting stressed!
2006-08-16 04:53:00 · answer #8 · answered by TN girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my maid of honor did EVERYTHING to help me plan my wedding. she knew a seamstress, so we went thru her to get the dresses (mine, the flower girl, and the bridesmaids). she's also a hairdresser so she did everyone's hair that morning & made sure i had eaten before the wedding so i didn't get sick. she ALSO has taken classes in baking and deorating cakes, so she made my cake as well. seriously, i don't think i'd have gotten anything done if she hadn't been there!!
2006-08-16 18:28:58 · answer #9 · answered by kiki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice keeping calm- the bride is going to be a bit twitterpated; you'll need to be her rock pre-wedding. I'm very lucky that my best friend is a calm steady lady to begin with, she was an immense help. Remind her to ask for your (and others') help, that she doesn't have to do everything herself as far as preparation.
2006-08-16 04:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by Megan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋