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Maid of Honor Duties: Your Quick Official Checklist<\/h2>\n
Maybe you\u2019ve recently been selected as your bestie\u2019s maid of honor or maybe you\u2019re a bride trying to figure out who best to fit the job, whatever the case we\u2019re divulging a foolproof checklist to help nail down the details. As maid\/matron of honor, you have a variety of responsibilities. From helping the bride de-stress to crafting by her side when it\u2019s time to DIY the invitations, you truly become the right-hand lady to this event.<\/p>\n
What Being A Maid of Honor Is All About<\/h2>\n
Being a maid\/matron of honor is an absolute privilege. It can be a fun and rewarding time in your friendships or sisterhood, but that doesn\u2019t mean it isn\u2019t hard work and something to take seriously.<\/p>\n
The Bride\u2019s Right-Hand Lady<\/h3>\n
A right-hand lady is the best way to describe a maid of honor. Anything a bride may need or want throughout the months leading up to the wedding falls into the MOH\u2019s lap to help with, plan with and take care of. Be prepared to be on speed dial for the entire time your bride is engaged.<\/p>\n
The Quick Maid of Honor Checklist<\/h2>\n
The Wedding Shower: Planning & Execution<\/h3>\n
Hopefully you\u2019ll be working alongside the Mother of the Bride and the other bridesmaids for this one, but taking the bull by the horns is expected. Decide when and where to have the shower. Lead the team in creating a fun theme for the event. Help address the invitations and get them sent out in a timely manner. You can even offer to help with the registry if the bride decides to go at it solo. And don\u2019t forget to keep a record of all the gifts the bride receives at the celebration!<\/p>\n
Plan & Deliver a Great Bachelorette Party<\/h3>\n
This is definitely a task that\u2019s made for the maid\/matron of honor to take the lead of. Whether you want to stay in your city or plan a weekend getaway, give yourself plenty of time to figure out all of the details. You can recruit some of the bridesmaids to help as well! If you decide to coincide this party with a lingerie shower, you\u2019ll have the duty of writing down all of the gifts the bride gets from the gals here too.<\/p>\n
Communicate Important Wedding Details to Family & Friends<\/h3>\n
From sending out the invitations for the bridal shower and bachelorette party to informing everyone about registry details, make sure you\u2019re up to date on all the important information. It\u2019ll be your job to keep the circle informed! And that includes knowing the bride\u2019s lingerie sizes, don\u2019t forget!<\/p>\n
Tag along with the bride on every dress shopping opportunity. If she invites you to come with her family to try on wedding gowns, do everything you can to make the appointments. She\u2019ll need your support and it\u2019ll be such a fun memory to pocket. It\u2019s also important that you help her shop for bridesmaids\u2019 dresses if she asks.<\/p>\n
Coordinate Bridesmaid Duties<\/h3>\n
It\u2019s also the maid\/matron of honor\u2019s duty to delegate tasks. Instead of getting overwhelmed and feeling like you have to do everyone on your own, utilize the rest of the bridal party. Make sure everyone has at least one responsibility. Also, it\u2019ll be your job to keep track of their dress fittings.<\/p>\n
Be the Bride\u2019s Rock<\/h3>\n
She chose you because she trusts you. Whether you\u2019re a sister, cousin or best friend, this title speaks volumes to your relationship. And that means you\u2019re the best choice in terms of keeping the bride sane and de-stressed. You\u2019re her rock. Keep her laughing and always make sure she\u2019s enjoying herself.<\/p>\n
Attend Pre-Wedding Parties & Events<\/h3>\n
You\u2019ll be organizing two of them so you better be there! But anything else that comes up, it\u2019s important to attend all of the major events. From bridal brunches to engagement parties, your presence is a must amidst all of the fun.<\/p>\n
Organize Bridesmaids on the Wedding Day<\/h3>\n
Once the big day rolls around, you\u2019ll not only be keeping the bride in check but it\u2019s your responsibility to keep the bridesmaids in line as well. Organize the details days ahead. Inform the ladies of what they need to make sure they bring, give them a rough timeline of the celebration and make sure they know what\u2019s to be expected of them as well.<\/p>\n
Make & Deliver a Great Speech<\/h3>\n
And finally, you\u2019ll want to make and deliver a great speech. Whether it\u2019s short and sweet, long and heartfelt or full of laughs and memories, you\u2019ll want to prepare to toast the bride and groom in style. If you\u2019re too nervous to make it in front of all of the wedding guests, ask the bride if you can do yours at the rehearsal dinner, where it\u2019s a bit more intimate and less intimidating.<\/p>\n
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