What is she in charge of, and what does she pay?????
2006-10-06 13:17:42 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I was asked to be one to my friend who lives pretty far from me????
2006-10-06 13:27:14 · update #1
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Maid of Honor
· Assist the bride with wedding planning and shopping
· Help the bride address invitations and other tasks she may ask of you
· Plan and contribute to the bridal shower or party for the bride/groom and coordinate shower gifts with bridesmaids if giving one gift
· Plan bachelorette party
· Attend pre-wedding events (i.e. shower and rehearsal)
· Purchase own wedding attire and accessories (i.e. dress and shoes)
· Pay own travel expenses
· Arrive early at bride's home to help her dress and prepare for photos
· Hold groom's ring and bride's bouquet during the ceremony
· Adjust bride's gown, veil, and train during the ceremony
· Sign the marriage license as a legal witness
· May offer a toast to bride and groom at the reception
· Help bride change into going-away clothes after the reception
2006-10-06 13:24:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy-of-Twins 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That last answer probably wasn't very helpful -- obviously its a GUY!!!!
The maid of honor is supposed to be the head of the brides maids... she keeps them in order so that the already flustered bride can deal with other wedding stresses.
-The maid of honor is supposed to pay for her dress, as are the other brides maids (didn't happen in my case, I paid for everything as a bride) each 'maid' is to pay for their own dress.
-She's supposed to get in touch with the other brides maids to go and pick out their dresses and have them fitted -- The bride is the one that normally picks out the style/color (if the bride has the time, its nice to invite her for this, especially if you're not sure what her 'vision' is as far as style/color)
-She cohourts with the other brides maids to set up your bachlorette party
-A good one goes so far as to set up a de-stressing day for the bride and brides maids if it can be afforded (like going to a spa or paying for a message or facial or manicure, whatever she's into - just something to relieve some stess so she can feel her best during the wedding).
If you were asked to be the maid of honor and are unsure of your duties, also ask the bride what you can do to help alleviate some of her duties, small things that really anyone can do that really knows her. Those small things really add up to huge headaches when you have larger things to worry about.
There are also lots of books on the subject and I'm sure if you do a web search it will be most enlightening...
However, the maid of honor does not have to service anything or anyone for accepting the 'honor'.....(for the guy who left the last answer)... that's for the after wedding party and of course, her choice who she wants to service, even if its herself smart guy!!!!
2006-10-06 13:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by Beth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maid of Honor is the lady who will be one of the Bridesmaids in a wedding.. but she is the special companion of the Bride during the cerimony and plays a special part. Probably coming in seperately from the rest of the Bridesmaids. She will hold the Bride's boquet when the Bride and Groom are putting the rings on eachother's fingers. I don't really understand what you mean by pay. But usually the Bride chooses one of her best friends as a Maid of Honor. =-) Is this your wedding? If so congratulations!!
2006-10-06 13:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by turquoisemoondancer 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well since she asked you to be a maid of honor, you should feel special cause you'll be signing her marriage certificate at the time of her wedding... You just have to make sure she looks good, watch after her dress, fix her dress or hair and just enjoy the day... You'll have alot of fun that day and you'll meet alot of people so don't even ask her about the money. Being a maid of honor is gonna be a day for you to remember for years.
2006-10-06 17:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by Krasavitsya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is in charge of you, so you will not forget anything, Maid of Honor is the person that will have your back, when you are about to have a nerve break down over the whole wedding. She should remind you of all your appointments, she may give you suggestions, day of the wedding she is in charge of the bridesmaid getting them in order, Maid of Honor normally throws the bachelorette party.
2006-10-06 13:23:44 · answer #5 · answered by Brezzy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
MOH's job is to attend to you! Not the groom or the groomsman. Her job is to make sure the bride has everything she needs and wants. She help the bride with her dress and holds the flowers at the alter. Other jobs include: Bridal Shower
Bachlorette's Party
Another thing. The MOH is suppose to make sure the brides honeymoon bag is packed and ready to go from the reception. After the wedding, She is suppose to pack up the gifts & cards and take them to where the bride and groom are going to live. SHE PAYS FOR HER OWN DRESS & SHOES!!!!!
2006-10-06 13:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by colleenjoy79 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The maid of honor is a person who stands up to you and next to the best man. They help plan your bachelorette party, wedding shower and engagement party. It can be your sister or best friend.
2006-10-06 13:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by Kristen H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maid of honor is the bride's source of courage and support. She's there for the bride, making sure that things are running as smooth on the bride's end. The best man takes care of the Groom and makes sure all the men are on time and whatnot. A bride will often have a personal attendant who is basically the Bride's personal gofer (go for...this go for...that) she (typically a woman) makes sure the chruch and reception are set up and everyone is in their place.
As far as what the MoH pays for, she buys her dress and shoes.
2006-10-06 13:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by leckscheid 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Throws the bacherlorette party, makes sure the bride gets there on time, holds her flowers in the ceremony, keeps track of the gifts at the wedding shower. Helps them leave the reception when they go to leave early.
2006-10-06 15:21:56 · answer #9 · answered by packet69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The maid of honor is usually a best friend or family member, and does not pay. She is in charge of making sure you look your best at all times on your wedding day, of helping keep your dress/train/veil off the ground, of holding your bouquet during important parts of the ceremony, and just being the best friend she can be to you.
2006-10-06 13:20:27 · answer #10 · answered by Lily 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋