2007-02-16 06:01:38 · 14 answers · asked by cristel 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Be their for her. Carry kleenex in your purse.
2007-02-16 08:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are your sister's sanity until the wedding. Honestly the maid of honor helps her with everything she need. Listen, be patient with your sister. At times she may drive you crazy, and that is because a bride gets nervous and very stressed out. You need to prevent the rest of the bridal party from stressing her out. Also you are in charge of the bridal shower and/or bachelorette party. You can never go wrong if you stay supportive and offer to and available to help.
2007-02-16 14:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by pretty_as_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're responsible for the throwing the wedding shower and the all important bachelorette party. Bassically, all you need to do is ask the bride if she needs help mailing invitations or other help with the final details. Don't get sucked into paying for the DJ or the limo or anything; that's their responsibility. Traditionally, you give a toast after the best man at the reception and make sure everyone's having a good time.
2007-02-16 14:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jamie T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a former maid of honor, you're job is to take as much stress off the bride as you can.... making sure the other bridesmaids get to fittings on time, you set up the bachelorette party (if there is one) and bridal shower. There may be some other small things, but those are the biggies.
2007-02-16 14:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by kebbs32 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing is to make yourself accessible to her. Offer to go with her to appointments, fuss over everything (if she's that kind of girl), make her feel like a princess. If there's an appointment she can't keep, offer to keep it for her. Be prepared to give your honest opinion when asked.
As for tangible duties, you are responsible for throwing a bridal shower (or wedding shower), help keep the other bridesmaids in line with keeping their fitting appointments and picking up the things they need, and you are her right-hand on the big day.
You'll want to lend an ear when she needs one, and a shoulder when she's stressed.
I'm sure you'll do a great job.
2007-02-16 16:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Happy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have to buy your own dress and you can throw her a shower if you want. Ask her what she needs you to do. It's nice to have lots of help a couple of days before the wedding, so if you can get out of other obligations those days, she will always remember that you were there.
2007-02-16 16:02:34 · answer #6 · answered by chemgill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you even search through the forum first? This question has been asked so many times!
Maid of Honor Duties
As the Maid of Honor or Matron of Honor, you have one of the most important roles in making sure the bride's and groom's wedding is a success. Many times the groom will not help out as much as the bride would like which is why your role is so important! Below we have listed some of the top maid of honor duties to make the process more manageable and creative:
Pre Wedding
Help in going with the bride to look at different locations for the wedding. Many times the Bride needs help in choosing where to have the ceremony and party besides what day and time to have the wedding. Ask if you can participate in this process since it can be a very stressful.
Help the bride choose her wedding invitations as well as possibly address the invitations if she needs your support. Many times a bride may outsource her invitations but if they need to be addressed by the family, your help will be key in reducing the load of tasks to complete.
If the bride needs help in ordering and choosing decorations and favors, your opinions may be helpful in making decisions for narrowing down choices and making sure the decorations are in on time for the wedding, shower and bachelorette parties.
Go with the bride when she is shopping for her wedding dress as well as the Bridesmaid Dresses. It is very important to help make sure the dresses are ordered and arrive in enough time for alterations! It is helpful for you to attend the multiple fittings in giving your friend some feedback in how the dress looks and fits. Check out our partner, Perfect Bridesmaid Dresses, for great name-brand discount wedding and bridesmaid dresses.
Many times the groom does not want to go to register with his bride-to-be. You can be very supportive by going with your friend to register for her wedding gifts as well as letting other guests know where the bride and groom are registered. This is a very fun experience so take part in the choosing if she needs help.
Help the bride in the seating arrangement. This can be a very difficult process with the more people coming to the wedding. Many times it makes it easier to draw out the tables and move people around until you have a close to perfect fit. Note: It is very helpful to bring this drawing to the wedding just in case there are any mix-ups, you will save the day!
Host and Plan the Bridal Shower as well as the Bachelorette Party!
Help keep order and organization with the other bridesmaids.
Attend and help out during the rehearsal dinner. Many times the bride, groom and their families are pre-occupied and forget about things which is where you can save the day by being organized.
Field messages for the bride and her family to make sure you are up on any changes (especially if they are last minute changes that affect the other guests).
Wedding Day
Make sure the bride arrives to the ceremony and that she has everything on the Maid of Honor Checklist that we have created to make your life easier.
Assist the bride in getting into her dress and makeup
Be the messenger if the bride wants to communicate messages to the family or groom so you are always up on what is going on.
Visit the reception room and party room (if possible) to make sure there are no problems or issues. It is much better to be proactive.
Help make sure the bride has privacy if she needs some quiet time before the ceremony.
Be the witness in the signing of the marriage license which is an honor!
Help the bride with her veil and train (if she has one). I have seen many weddings where brides have tripped on their train which takes away from her experience for a moment.
Be your friend's "right-hand-woman" at the altar. She may be very nervous and you can be the calming source with your presence.
Keeper of the brides bouquet during the ceremony. Make sure you have a free hand.
Keeper of the groom's ring. It is your task to also make sure the groom's ring is in your possession at all times until you give the ring over to the bride!
Make a toast and/or speech during the wedding party since it is tradition and most people love hearing these friendship stories!
Make sure you lock up the bridal/groom money bag after the bride and groom dance with all of their family and friends so someone does not steal or pick it up by accident.
Last, but not least, provide moral support and be a great listener throughout the process since it is a very wonderful and "positively" stressful time for your friend. You can really make the difference!
2007-02-16 14:15:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you need to know is what kind of wedding she is having. If it is very traditional then you have a lot of tasks ahead of you. Most were mentioned in the answers before mine. So you need to ask your sister what kind of wedding she wants then adjust yourself to that.
Best of luck to you.
2007-02-16 14:10:50 · answer #8 · answered by Should be Working! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well: you'd can get something very special for her by
sending an " Wedding gift also buy anBride'sMaid dress
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then http://www.sees.candygiftshop.com
we'd say" greetings towards your sister & wish the best of luck "
2007-02-16 14:26:01 · answer #9 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My big sister is my MOH. she is using http://www.maidofhonor.org for ideas and tips and things she is supposed to do.
I also suggest mabye you scan over the previously asked YA questions that are very similar to your!
Good luck and congrats!
2007-02-16 14:09:16 · answer #10 · answered by glorymomof3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same boat as you only difference it is my best friend of 16 years not too mention she is ITALIAN how can i measure up!!!
Here I hope this helps you as it has been helping me........
http://gardenwed.tripod.com/MOH.html
2007-02-16 14:12:25 · answer #11 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋