The chief bridesmaids/ Maid of Honour’s duties
Being asked to be a Maid of Honour is very exciting, and your
sister or friend is sure to be thrilled, but before making that important
decision you should be aware of what you are asking them to do. Here are a few
of the duties she might be expected to perform.
Managing
the bridesmaids
Your Maid of Honour will be overseeing any
other bridesmaid you have, and it is her job to make sure that they arrive
at the rehearsal and the wedding itself on time. The Maid of Honour is also
responsible for ensuring the bridesmaids attend their dress fittings, and
that they all have the appropriate accessories and bouquets. In addition she is
expected to arrange bridal shower with some help from the other bridesmaids.
Listening
to the bride
Wedding planning is an emotional affair
and for many brides the slightest glitch can have them in floods of tears, or
send them into a fierce rage! By far the most important duty your Maid of
Honour will undertake in the countdown to the wedding is to listen to you with
patience and understanding.Whether you’re moaning about the florist letting you
down, or dithering over which chair sash style to choose, your Maid of Honour
should be there to stand by you.
Your Maid of Honour should have the ability to
cheer you up or calm you down, and their most valuable asset will be to keep
you smiling. Laughter is the perfect remedy for pre-wedding stress. No matter
how many times you go over the same subject, she should be there to reassure
you that all will be well and to give advice when it is needed.
The Maid of Honour often spends the night
before the wedding with the bride and assists her in preparing for the
ceremony. She may need to liaise with the hair and the makeup artist as
well as the bridesmaids, the father of the bride, and the wedding car chauffeur
, to ensure everything goes according to plan.
The Maid of Honour will accompany the bride
down the aisle and she is responsible for the groom’s ring which she may take
from the page boy. She will stand at the altar during the ceremony, usually
holding the bridal flowers. She will often sign the wedding register as a
witness to the marriage.
During the reception, the Maid of Honour can
help by making sure the bride takes time to eat her meal and should keep the
bride well-stocked with non-alcoholic drinks. She should also ensure the bride
looks immaculate at all times, and should let her know if her make-up gets
smudged or her hair gets messy.
Finally, the Maid of Honour should help the
bride change out of her wedding dress and may be asked to look after and store
the gown until the bride comes back from her honeymoon.
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