............. MAID OF HONOUR DUTIES.............. Maid of Honour’s Duties You are about to be the maid of honor in your close/best friends wedding? What an honor it is! You are the bride’s right-hand lady, and it is your responsibility to help ensure that her big day is as special as can be. As maid of honour, you will have certain responsibilities to uphold. Depending on the bride’s preferences and style, you may not need to help with more or less of these tasks. First and foremost, the maid of honour is the bride’s consultant and personal confidante. You may help her find the perfect bridal gown, help her select the bridesmaids’ gowns, and get into the planning zone for her hens party and bridal shower. The Maid of Honour should take on the following duties: •Coordinate with the other bridesmaids and keep everyone focused and organized (so as not to stress out the bride). •Cater to the brides wedding planning needs. •Help the bride with her hair, makeup, bridal gown and accessories on the big day. •Witness in the signing of the marriage license. •Assist the bride with her veil and train, if her bridal gown has one. •Take care of her bouquet during the marriage ceremony. •Look after the brides ring for the groom until the appropriate time. •Be an emotional support for the bride during stressful times. •Make toast to the bride and groom during the reception! The Maid of Honour May take on the following duties: •Help the bride find the perfect venue for the wedding. •Help with selecting flowers, wedding invitations, decorations, and bonbonniere. •Assist the bride to register for her desired wedding gifts. •Help the bride choose her bridal gown and accessories. •Check the reception venue is decorated to the brides specifications just prior to the big event. •Make sure the bride has packed her bridal emergency kit Every bride is different, so as the maid of honour you may need to tailor your duties accordingly. Just remember the most important thing is your friend’s happiness. Be an ear for her to vent to, another set of eyes to help her make decisions, and a shoulder to cry on when everything becomes too overwhelming to bear. And always remind her that everything will be just fine and her wedding day will be perfect!
Posted on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:29:30 +0000