What Does it Mean to be a Maid of Honor?

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Being named the maid of honor of someone’s wedding is a big responsibility. If your friends are starting to get married and you have the chance of being a maid of honor, or if you’ve already been asked, you might be wondering what your duties are in this position. While everyone has their own idea of what a maid of honor is, there are some basic things that everyone should do.

Before the wedding, each maid of honor is responsible for different events. Some brides want a bridal shower, a bachelorette weekend, and sometimes more. But, no matter what kind of pre-wedding event your bride wants, the best thing to do is to listen to what she wants and figure out a way to combine forces so neither of you gets overwhelmed.

Attending to the bride on her wedding day is a huge responsibility, but also really fun! Helping her get ready and being able to do little tasks for her so the day runs smoothly is absolutely crucial because she deserves to have a wonderful day. The biggest thing to remember is that you’re doing everything because you care about the bride and want the best for her special day.