The Maid of Honors Top Responsibilities

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The Maid of Honors Top Responsibilities

You’ve been assigned the Maid of Honor (MOH) role by a very special bride in your life…and as excited as you are you may be a little freaked out. What are your responsibilities? Well, as Maid of Honor you will be the right-hand woman, confidant, and fearless leader of the bridal party! While every wedding will vary based on the needs of the bride, there are several tasks that are unanimous no matter the type of event.

It’s important to discuss specific Maid of Honor duties before the wedding, while it’s an exciting recognition, the work associated with this role starts long before the big day.

Bridal Party Check-In

Once the bridal party has been established its important for the MOH to check-in. A group text seems to be the easiest line of communication these days. Everyone can get a taste of who is who before any wedding activities begin. If the bride is wanting extravagant pre-wedding festivities, it’s a good idea to check in with each bridal party member privately, to discuss what they can afford before planning the bachelorette party or bridal shower.

Wedding Dress Shopping

Arguably one of the most anticipated events aside from actually walking down the aisle, is wedding dress shopping. As the MOH it’s your job to help the bride say “yes” to the dress. Collaborate with as much inspiration before dress shopping so you have an idea of the bride’s style.

Stay on Top of Important Tasks

Create a timeline that details your tasks and stay on top of them.

Serve as the Point of Contact

Make sure the bridesmaids know that you will handle issues that come up.

Mediate Conflict Among the Bridal Party

Get in the middle of disagreements and dig deep to find a solution.

Plan the Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party

This can be very fun but also costly. Plan a budget and style that makes the bride happy and fits within the budget.

Keep Track of Gifts Received

Create a method of contact between you and the bride and have her message you every time a gift arrives so you can keep a running list.

Prepare a Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Do this at least two weeks in advance of the wedding. This will prevent last minute run arounds.

Lend a Hand with DIY Projects

Whether its favors or flowers schedule a day with the Bride and Brides maids for the DIY.

Prepare a Speech for the Reception

Write your speech a month in advance and practice, practice, practice for a seamless speech!

Help with Playlists

You may think creating a playlist is an easy task for the bride, but none-the-less it’s a task on the to-do-list. Make a fun girl’s night-in where you blast some tunes, drink wine, and de-stress.

Day of Maid of Honor Duties

Bridal Suite Prep

Check in with the bride making a list of all things she will need for getting ready the day of her wedding. If possible make sure everything is there the day before. Help keep it tidy throughout the getting ready process. Here are 7 essentials to make sure the suite is prepped with:

Floor-length Mirror
Dressing Robes
Snacks and drinks
Fan
Lint-Free Tissues
Steamer
Temporary hooks

Provide Emotional Support

There is a lot of stress floating around on the big day, stay positive and happy and enjoy each moment, laugh off the blunders no one will remember them!

Be on Drink Patrol

If the bridesmaids plan on drinking bubbly while getting ready, it’s the Maid of Honors’ duty to ensure everyone enjoys the moment but doesn’t over indulge prior to the wedding starting.

Assist the Mother of the Bride

Lending a hand to the mother of the bride with her hair, makeup, water, snacks, and sips of champagne will be much appreciated.

Keep the Couple Separated Before the Ceremony

Help the bride out by keeping an eye out for their partner, you can also keep in communication with the best man to assist with this.

Help the Bride Get Dressed

After hair and makeup are complete, make sure her undergarments, jewelry, stockings, hair pieces etc. are all ready and in order. Getting into a wedding dress can be no small task because it’s probably the most expensive and elaborate gown the bride will ever be in.

Take Care of the Bouquet

Make sure the bouquets remain fresh by having vases to place them in with water until the time arrives to walk down the aisle.

Being the Maid of Honor is a big job. If you jump into it full force, it will run smoothly and make for a great wedding day!

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