Being chosen as the Maid (matron) of Honor is the epitome of true friendship! What does this title include, you may ask? Let’s just say that the bride will be depending on you to support them throughout the engagement process and through the I DO’s! Woah! Talk about pressure!

Have no fear! We are here to help narrow down your duties to make sure you are on your A game!

Maid of Honor

Wedding Dress Shopping & Wedding day Bustle – We all would love to have that instant SAY YES TO THE DRESS moment, but every bride is different! Some know the dress they want before they even walk into a boutique, others go on month long journeys until they have their jaw dropping moment. None the less, you are there for the ride, no matter how long or short it may be, with a huge smile on your face (and maybe a box of tissues). The Bustle can be a tricky part of the night- we have seen our fair share of 25 minute bustles because the MOH couldn’t figure it out! This can stress the bride out! Do not let that be you! Make sure you go with the bride to her final fitting so that you may be shown where the bustle buttons are!

Bridesmaid Dress Shopping– Whether the bridal party is wearing the same dress or each member is wearing a different styled dress – your opinion matters the most to the bride when it comes to color or style. (of course, she wants her Best Friend to look fierce!) It will also be your job to interfere with any negative remarks – this is the bride’s day, not everyone else’s!

DIY Assistance– There are so many components to a wedding! Some brides buy everything assembled and ready to go, and others are DIY queens! There are invitations, favors and centerpieces to just name a few of the possibly tiresome tasks at hand. Sometimes a bride can bite off more than she can chew and quickly become overwhelmed with a long list of To Do’s, so gather all the crafty hands you can to make her dream wedding a reality.

Hosting Bachelorette Party and/or Bridal Shower- Sounds fun, right? It can be! But this can be a lot of pressure to perform as well! You don’t want to let your Bestie down! It’s also a good idea to ask the bride to be if she wants a GAG theme or not – sometimes the idea of grandma drinking from a penis straw is a party No! No! – but it varies with every bride! Do not be afraid to turn to other maids or family members for assistance, both physically and financially! Make sure you get the brides general input on both these events, she may not want one or the other, or both!

Witness & Sign Marriage License– This is simple. Just provide your John Hancock!

The Speech- This is really up to you. BUT, it has to be done! It can be short, long, heartfelt, or even funny. As long as you stay true to yourself and stay on track with what you’re talking about (the bride and groom), you will be great!

Support, Support, and more Support– Just a reminder, you are now a “YES MA’AM.” Whatever the bride needs, you make happen, within reason. A ready glass of champagne is also KEY! There will be breakdown days where she says they should have just eloped, there might be a smidge of cold feet, or maybe reminiscing on the reality of a deceased loved one not being in attendance. A phone call or lunch date can do wonders, and can help put the bride at ease! Your positivity will reflect on the bride! You can do this!