Maid of Honor Duties

Tradition dictates a long list of maid of honor duties.

The number one duty for the maid of honor is to just be there for emotional support for the bride.

Pre-wedding Day Duties for the Maid of Honor

Before the wedding day, the maid of honor is responsible for:

• Help the bride shop for her wedding dress.
• Help the bride in choosing the bridesmaid's dresses.

• Help with addressing invitations.
• Help with the decorations.
• Pay for her own wedding attire.
• Help delegate responsibilities among the bridesmaids.
• Host a bridal shower with the help of the bridesmaids.
• Buy a gift for the bride and groom.
• Record which gifts came from which guest at bridal showers.
• Host a couples shower for the bride and groom with the help of the best man.
• Host a bachelorette party with the help of the bridesmaids.
• Help to make sure that all bridesmaids have ordered their dresses and accessories.
• Let the bridesmaids know about all parties, functions, and rehearsals.
• Attend all pre-wedding events.
• Attend the rehearsal dinner.

Wedding Day Duties

On the day of the wedding, the maid of honor will:

• Be on time the morning of the wedding for the hair and makeup trip to the salon.
• Arrive early to help the bride finish getting ready and to run any last minute errands.
• Make sure the bride has packed everything she will need on the honeymoon.
• Be on time for any pre-wedding photos.
• Oversee the bridesmaids on the wedding day.
• Get the bride anything she needs before going down the aisle.
• Precede the bride down the aisle.
• Straighten the bride's train at the alter.
• Keep the groom's ring until the appropriate time in the ceremony. Exchange the ring for the bride's bouquet.

Maid of Honor Duties During the Reception:

During the reception, the maid of honor should:

• Give a great toast to the bride and groom at the reception.
• Make sure the bride gets something to eat and drink at the reception.
• Start the dancing at the reception.
• Dance with the best man and groomsmen at the reception.
• Mingle and dance with other guests at the reception.
• Work at helping to get the party going at the reception.
• Run interference for the bride. For example, keep any exes or feuding relatives away from the happy couple.
• Look for and help to make special moments for the bride.
• Help to decorate the getaway car.
• Help to carry the wedding gifts out to the car.
• Make sure that everyone is thanked. This includes the parents, musicians, and site staff.

After the Wedding Day

A few special acts that the maid of honor can do for the bride and groom:

• Check with the bride and groom and see if they need anyone to house-set, get mail, water plants or take care of pets while they are away.

• If there were throwaway cameras at the reception, get the pictures developed before the couple returns from their honeymoon.

• Plan a welcome home dinner for the couple.

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