I am the matron of honor in my friend's upcoming wedding. Neither she nor I like the title of "matron of honor" or "maid of honor" and are looking for an alternate title. Any suggestions?
2007-01-13 14:46:08 · 13 answers · asked by Randa 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
We still want some type of distinction in the title, so just simply bridesmaid or attendant isn't quite what we are looking for.
2007-01-14 00:13:57 · update #1
I've been wondering the same thing - I have two "matrons of honor," but we keep saying "maid of honor" because we're more used to that term. It also seems to fit them better, even though it's technically incorrect - they're both in their mid-twenties and have been married for less than two years, so it seems too weird to call them "matrons."
We haven't been able to figure out any sort of happy medium - I sort of liked "queen bridesmaid" though - and I know they would too! "Honor attendant" would also be acceptable if you're trying to figure out how to list the bridal party in a wedding program or something, though - ie. you could list you and the best man together as "honor attendants" or something.
Good luck!
2007-01-13 16:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your maid of honor or matron of honor will just be in title, not in assisting you, so maybe your cousin would be a good choice. She is family, so no hard feelings for your friends. Also, your other brides maids will fill in and help you. I would ask your cousin. after reading curriend's comment, I actually agree with that suggestion too. Ask your brother to walk you down the aisle and he can still be a groomsman. Then, have your mom as your matron of honor. Great! Or, you could ask your mom to do both! Extra honors to her! It is your wedding! I had a matron of honor and a maid of honor because I couldn't decide between two friends (fortunately one was married and we were all close), so do what your heart tells you to do. If your mom is close to you, by all means, she should be your matron or maid of honor.
2016-05-23 22:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honor Attendant
2007-01-13 15:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Then just go with attendant or bridesmaid. Maid of honour is for an unmarried woman; matron of honour is for a married one.
2007-01-13 23:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honor attendant is the only other one I have ever heard used but typically that would be used for a man in the role of bridesmaid or a woman in the role of a groomsman or usher.
2007-01-13 15:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by weddingqueen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being called the matron/maid of honor is the American way. Does she also not like being called Bride? Changing something as important as that just because you don't like the sound of it is a little silly
2007-01-13 14:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by Lala 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Attendant?
2007-01-13 14:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by sncmom2000 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chief or Head Bridesmaid
2007-01-13 15:38:08 · answer #8 · answered by jenifajen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Another term often used is Bridal Attendant
2007-01-13 15:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by Chrys 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Friend of honor?....just an idea...have fun!!!!
2007-01-13 14:52:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋