So.. I'm getting married, and my friend's heard that the maid of honour has to be married.. I feel this is untrue.. and suggested maybe they have to be single? Anyone know? Are there any rules?
2006-08-19 11:14:40 · 29 answers · asked by Bryony W 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
"Maid of Honor" is not married.
"Matron of Honor" is married.
You may have as many or as few as you like. The old tradition was that if the bride did not show or passed away the "Maid of Honor" would take her place and marry the groom, the same with the "Best Man" and the groom. In those days you really should have a great relationship with your wedding party. This is also why the "Maid of Honor" traditionally was the brides sister. After-all Dad had already paid the dowry he should get a daughter married off.
2006-08-19 11:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by loni1127 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. The only thing is that they are called two different things when it comes to their marital status. If she is single, she is called a Maid of Honour and if she is married she is called a Matron of Honour. It goes back to Old English where a Maid is single and a Matron is married.
2006-08-19 22:01:35 · answer #2 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is NOT TRUE! You can have anyone you want to stand next to you. I have been there enough to know. If she is married, she is your Matron of Honor, Unmarried she is your Maid of Honor. I'm sure you can look up traditional wedding "rules" on line if you just type in Weddings in your favorite search engine, google would be a good start. Or any of the wedding boutiques should have books for you to look at. Congratulations and try not to stress on these kinds of things. Your wedding should be what you want it to be and not what tradition or anyone else says it should be. JUST WHAT YOU AND YOUR FIANCE WANT YOUR WEDDING TO BE! That will make for the best and most memorable wedding for you both so if family and friends complain, put your foot down now and remind them just who the bride and groom are.
2006-08-19 18:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Chaddy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, the maid of honour does not have to be married. If she is single it is called maid of honour, if she is married, it is called matron of honour. Choose your best gal and then she will be referred to as either matron or maid during your wedding. Have fun. Wedding planning can make you climb the walls.
2006-08-19 18:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by DIANE V 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A maid of honour is an unmarried woman; a matron of honour is a married woman. Choose one.
2006-08-19 19:12:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maid of honor=never been married
Matron of honor=has been married/is married right now
Pick a title depending on what the woman selected is.
Both you and your friend need to really get a clue. Everyone knows what these titles mean. Try reading a book.
2006-08-21 12:12:54 · answer #6 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maid of honor is not married. If she is married she is referred to as the Matron of honor. Because not many people have heard the phrase Matron of honor, I'd say it's more rare that they are married. Pick who you want sweetie, it's YOUR wedding! Don't stress over the little stuff....
Congratulations!!!!
2006-08-20 11:39:56 · answer #7 · answered by Kristi C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A maid of honor is single. A matron of honor is married. You can pick whoever you want to be your honor attendant. You'd just call her something different depending on if she's married.
2006-08-19 22:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The maid of honor is single. The matron of honor is married. You can have both if you choose too. Maid means single. Matron means married. Just have a wonderful wedding, and make it your dream come.
God bless us all.............
2006-08-19 20:12:08 · answer #9 · answered by totallylost 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A maid of honor is single. A matron of honor is married.
2006-08-20 14:01:11 · answer #10 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋