Being a maid of honor means the bride has chosen you to support her as one of her closest friend. It means that she has seen the spirit of friendship and trust in you. It means that she has chosen you to support her before, during and after the wedding.
Being the maid of honor also means that you’re the leader of the bridesmaids.
Here are the duties of the maid of honor.
- Leading The Bridesmaids
It’s the duty of the maid of honor to direct the bridesmaids through their duties, to assist them in dress shopping sessions for fittings and taking them to fun places for lunch.
- The Wedding Dress Shopping
Choosing the right wedding dress can be a complex task for some brides. It is therefore your duty to accompany the bride and give your useful advice and opinion in what fits her best and make her beautiful and elegant.
- The Bridesmaid Dress Shopping
You’ll assist in choosing a perfect outfit for the bridesmaids. You’ll also make sure that their dresses and accessories complement each other and look great and elegant. You’ll help them in confirming hair and makeup appointments as well as travel and accommodation for the bridal party.
- Responding To The Wedding Guests
The wedding guests will always have questions to ask and verify about the wedding, such as the way to the venue. The bride may be very busy and wouldn’t find the time to address the guests questions.
It is your duty as the maid of honor to answer the guests’ questions and provide the necessary information they need.
The maid of honor, along with the rest of the bridesmaids is meant to plan an exquisite bachelorette party that the bride will love and appreciate.
- The Pre-Wedding Tasks
It’s your duty to assist the bride in some pre wedding tasks such as in addressing the invites and in choosing cake flavours and wedding colours.
- Moral Support
The bride can be really stressed up months to her wedding. It is your duty to be a form of moral support to her and to offer her a lending ear on several matters.
Maryam is a poet, blogger, graphics artist, and love coach. She mentors other ladies on finding the right life partner and communicating effectively in their relationships. She’s passionate about helping couples to plan & organize romantic weddings.
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