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Rant or Rave: No Maid of Honor?From sisters and cousins to childhood friends, college roommates and coworkers you adore, brides tend to have a variety of options when it comes to choosing bridesmaids—let alone a maid of honor. With so many friends to choose from, some brides feel guilt-ridden over naming a maid of honor. As a result, some brides simply opt not to have one and to delegate the MOH’s duties among the different bridesmaids instead. Photo by Manus Chau What do you think is the best way to pick a maid of honor? Would your wedding planning work without one? Does the idea of no maid of honor make you want to r...
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Choosing the right maid of honorMaking up your mind on the made of honor Sometimes it’s difficult to choose the maid of honor, because you simply can’t make up your mind on who is your best friend. I’m going to offer you some indications that might come in handy for making the right choice. You know very well that the maid of honor is that person who has to sit next to you, as a sort of support. I am sure you made a final list of girls and you don’t know who to choose. It’s normal to think about this matter for three or four times, because one has in mind the relationships. Think of the person you call the first ti...
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Maid of honor dutiesFiled under: Etiquette, Wedding partySo, your best friend is getting married, and you get to be the maid of honor. Congratulations to both of you! Now what?Different brides will want different things from their bridesmaids. Sometimes all you've got to do is wear the dress she picks out and stand next to her for fifteen minutes while she says her vows. Other brides will want you involved in every step of the planning (there's a fine line between wanting your bridesmaids to be involved and demanding their help -- don't cross this line into bridezilla territory!). You know your best friend m...
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Choosing Your Maid of HonorGreat girlfriends are irreplaceable, indispensable and intricate parts of our lives. (I know I certainly could never live without mine!) Your maid of honor is a wonderfully important person in your wedding, and who you choose can have a big impact on your whole wedding planning experience. Whether she’s your big sister, your best friend, or someone else entirely, be sure to choose someone who you love and trust, who makes you feel fantastic when you’re around her, and who has the time, energy and enthusiasm to really stand by your side from beginning to end. When you ask her, be very clear...
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Adventures of a Maid of HonorAs you may already know, the lovely Laura of Laura Hooper Calligraphy is getting married! So while she already has two wonderful guest "brides-to-be," we thought it would be only fitting to squeeze in a few Maid of Honor posts from yours truly, Laura's sister, Alyssa! Having just gotten married myself, I feel that I am a prime candidate to be an excellent Maid of Honor (if I do say so myself!).As you can probably imagine that planning is well under way. Living about 100 miles away, I can't be around for everything, but we have already gone dress shopping (found the one - and yes, it made me cr...
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The Ultimate Checklist for the Maid of HonorAs the Maid of Honor, you have one of the biggest roles to play in the wedding. The wedding planning process is hectic and full of details, so it’s your responsibility to aid the bride through all the ruckus and ensure that her big day goes as smoothly as possible. To help you out, we’ve put together a checklist of responsibilities that you should be aware of. Act As Head bridesmaid The Maid of Honor is bridesmaid numero uno and is in charge of making sure all the other bridesmaids are organized, show up for events, and get everything they need. All the bridesmaids will turn to yo...
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The Ultimate Checklist for the Maid of Honor
As the Maid of Honor, you have one of the biggest roles to play in the wedding. The wedding planning process is hectic and full of details, so it’s your responsibility to aid the bride through all the ruckus and ensure that her big day goes as smoothly as possible. To help you out, we’ve put together a checklist of responsibilities that you should be aware of. Act As Head bridesmaid The Maid of Honor is bridesmaid numero uno and is in charge of making sure all the other bridesmaids are organized, show up for events, and get everything they need. All the bridesmaids will turn to you in tim...
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Maid of Honor DutiesMaybe you’re wondering … Who and What is a Maid of Honor? Unmarried, the Maid of Honor {MOH} is usually the bride’s sister or best friend. Through thick and thin, the MOH will attend to the bride–through planning and wedding day! The Matron of Honor is married. Although each relationship is different and there are countless factors to consider for each situation, find below 14 of the top Maid of Honor duties plus 4 Bridesmaid duties. Top 14 Maid of Honor Duties 1. Be there for her all the way through- she chose you because she trusts you! 2. Go with the bride in sear...
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My Maid of HonorA little update on my maid of honor. Her & I have been friends since Freshman year, 1999. We became closer in 2002 when we had Senior French together. After we graduated in 2003, her parents moved about 1 hr away from our hometown. So we lost contact. During the period of us not being in contact, she lost one of her very good friends named Eric. He died of some kind of blood disease where your blood dries up in your body. I’m not real sure really, she didn’t go into big details, just an overview of it. When he died, Melissa lost it. She was mentally incapable of performing her job duti...
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A gift from the Maid of HonorLovley Blue garters - one with a winter snowflake charm representing the theme of the wedding - "Winter Wedding Ball" and then the other has a cross on it. Both garters are lovley and represent something uniuqe in the brides life. Note from the Brides Maid of Honor: I was the maid of honor at my sister's winter ball wedding. I purchased the blue silver snowflake garter for her. When my whe put it on, all the bridesmaids fell in love with it. I was so happy with the quality of your work and will make sure I recommend you to all my friends who get married i...
