Top 5 Maid of Honor Duties on the Wedding Day
As the trusted right-hand of the bride, the maid of honor plays a crucial role in making the wedding day run smoothly. From pre-wedding festivities to the ceremony itself, the maid of honor is responsible for a wide range of tasks. Here are the top five most important duties of a maid of honor on the wedding day:
1. Keep the Bride Calm
Wedding day jitters are inevitable, but the maid of honor should be the calming presence that keeps the bride grounded. Whether it's offering a shoulder to cry on or reminding the bride to take deep breaths, the maid of honor should be there to support her friend through any pre-ceremony nerves.
2. Help the Bride Get Ready
The maid of honor is responsible for making sure the bride looks her best on her big day. This includes helping her get dressed and keeping an eagle eye on the bride’s hair and makeup throughout photos. The maid of honor should plan to keep a small touch-up kit handy on the big day, including blotting papers, small hairspray, and the bride's lip color of choice.
3. Organize the Bridal Party
The maid of honor is in charge of keeping the bridal party on schedule and making sure everyone knows where they need to be and when. As the undisputed “leader” of the wedding party, the maid of honor has more responsibilities than the general bridesmaid title. The maid of honor should keep an eye on the timeline, and act as a liaison between the bride and the wedding party and vendor team, as needed.
4. Hold the Bouquet
During the ceremony, the maid of honor is responsible for holding the bride's bouquet. This may seem like a small task, but it's an important one. The maid of honor should be ready to hand the bouquet back to the bride when needed and to hold it during any readings or other parts of the ceremony.
5. Give a Toast
Last but not least, the maid of honor is traditionally responsible for giving a toast at the reception, if asked to do so by the couple. This is a chance to share some heartfelt words of congratulations and to thank the bride and groom for including you in their special day. The maid of honor should prepare a thoughtful speech that captures the spirit of the occasion.
In conclusion, being a maid of honor is a weighty responsibility, but it's also an honor and a privilege. By being given this title, the bride trusts you inherently and knows she can lean on you to make the big day as smooth as possible.
Want more information about the roles and responsibilities of Maid of Honor? Check out this article written by The Knot featuring our very own Camila who was asked to chime in about the intricacies of the role.
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