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The Maid of Honor – The head honcho, the coach and the babysitter, all rolled into one.
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The Maid of Honor – The head honcho, the coach and the babysitter, all rolled into one.
Traditionally the Maid of Honor is the Bride’s right hand man. In this time-honored and often thankless role, it’s the Maid of Honor’s duty to act as a support system for the bride in her time of chaos.
The role of the Maid of Honor will range from helping the bride choose bridesmaids dresses to making a speech at the ceremony.
The Maid of Honor should be chosen for their emotional stability and composure in a time of crisis. The Maid of Honor (or Matron of Honor if she is already married) is the one who will sign the marriage licence as a legal witness.
Additional responsibilities of the Maid of Honor may include….
- Assist the Bride with any errands.
- Help addressing the invitations.
- Plan the bridal shower, with help from the bridesmaids.
- Keeps the Bride on schedule and calm.
- Helps the Bride get dressed with help from the bridesmaids.
- The Maid of Honor will be the one to keep the bridesmaids in touch with what is going on. This includes all pre-wedding parties, bridal showers, rehearsals and dress-fittings. If the wedding is out of town, make sure the bridesmaids have adequate transportation and a place to stay for the big day.
- Hold the Brides bouquet during the wedding ceremony.
- Hold the Grooms ring during the ceremony.
- Signs the wedding certificate as a witness of the wedding.
- The Maid of Honor acts as a go between for the Bride and Groom and their guests; answering questions regarding the details of the wedding and the reception, which stores they are registered at and assist in booking accommodation for out of town guests.
- The Maid of Honor will be escorted by the Best Man.
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- She will dance with the Best Man during the bridal party dance.
- The Maid of Honor helps the Bride get changed and takes charge of the wedding gown after the wedding day.
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