What do maid of honors do?
2006-12-31 03:24:45 · 18 answers · asked by Courtney V 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Maids of honor are usually responsible for coordinating the bachelorette party and bridal shower.
They also usually help the bride choose bridesmaid gowns and assist with other wedding planning items--like being there to listen to all the drama that comes with planning a wedding.
I've been the maid of honor twice. I did all those things and so did my matron of honor when I got married.
It's a special time for the bride, and the maid of honor is a major support for her.
2006-12-31 03:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maids of Honor just walk up the isle before the Bride and stand beside her during the ceremony. Only the Matron of Honor, or head Maid have to actually do anything during the ceremony. They take the flowers from the Bride and hold them while the Bride and Groom are exchanging rings and kissing. Then they give them back to the Bride.
2006-12-31 12:02:04 · answer #2 · answered by mamaskydragaon1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mainly DE STRESS THE BRIDE! :)
And make sure that things run smoothly at the hens night. A good hint is to have someone with the net, for if anything is to go wrong, you can jump on-line and find out the info you need to "de stress the bride".
A good idea is to help/overlook all the arrangements and make any suggestions to the bride that may assist.
get as much info as you can, like phone numbers of venues, friends, family, etc.
Then you will be a shining maid of honour (I think)
good luck :)
2006-12-31 11:36:35 · answer #3 · answered by bambambrennie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the bride's personal assistant you might say. They plan the bridal shower, go shopping with the bride, buy gifts for the bride and bridesmaids. Have you searched any wedding websites? They have a wealth of information on wedding etiquette. Also your wedding consultant should be able to answer your question if you have one.
2006-12-31 12:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by swanred52 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever the bride wants them to do. They need to be kinda the assistant wedding coordinator, the go to person. You need to make sure everything runs smooth or a least the bride needs to think everything is running smooth. You may need to host a shower for the bride, go dress shopping, look at plans, attend other showers, help on her picture day, etc... Some brides want more help than others and some brides just need a person to listen to them. The main thing is to be there for the bride.
2006-12-31 11:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by bugjrmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Maid of Honor is, after the bride, the primary female member of the wedding party in a wedding. Specifically, she is the primary attendant with the most honors and duties of the bridal party.
Pre wedding
-Traveling with the bride to help choose a wedding venue.
-Helping to choose and address wedding invitations.
-Going with the bride to help with the shopping for her wedding dress as well as the bridesmaid dresses.
-Going with the bride to register for her wedding gifts.
-Helping the bride with the seating arrangements.
-Hosting and planning the bridal shower as well as the bachelorette party.
-Maintaining communication and organization with the other bridesmaids.
-Attending and assisting during the rehearsal dinner.
Wedding day
-Assisting the bride with her dress and makeup.
-Being the messenger if the bride wants to communicate sight unseen with the family or groom.
-Visiting the reception room to check on the details.
-Helping to make sure the bride has privacy before the ceremony if desired.
-Signing of the marriage license after the ceremony.
-Helping the bride with her veil and train before, during and after the ceremony.
-Holding the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony as required.
-Holding the groom's wedding ring to hand to the bride during the ceremony
-Making a toast and/or speech during the reception.
-Securing any money as might be given to the wedding couple during the reception.
-Providing emotional support as needed.
2006-12-31 12:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
-Host the bridal shower. Today, this is usually done with the help of the other bridesmaids.
-Helps the bride get dressed on her wedding day.
-Adjusts the bride's veil and train before she walks down the aisle and during the ceremony as needed.
-Holds the bride's bouquet during the wedding ceremony.
-Holds the groom's ring wedding ring until the exchange of the rings, if there is no ring bearer.
-Witnesses the signing of the marriage license.
-Helps the bride bustle her gown prior to the beginning of the reception.
2006-12-31 11:34:38 · answer #7 · answered by Tine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They help the bride by helping prepare stuff for the wedding, plan the bridal shower, bachelorette party, keep the bride calm on the big day etc. The link below from theKnot.com has A LOT of info!
2006-12-31 11:36:42 · answer #8 · answered by Eliz3535 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the bride pretty much. my maid of honour was there to support me and be my friend, just like any other day. thats all she should have to do. I dont believe in all that she throws the shower and the party and all that...NO! a maid of honour shouldnt be responsible for any of that stuff. its not her wedding after all. shes just there to share the day with you.
2006-12-31 11:34:50 · answer #9 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever the bride asks of her.
I'm basically going to have my MOH and bridesmaids walk down the aisle. I don't really have any requirements of them except for all of us preparing together :)
2006-12-31 12:07:27 · answer #10 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋