How to be the best Maid of Honour!

The maid of honour plays a crucial role in a wedding, serving as a support system for the bride and helping to plan and organize the big day. Here are some of the main responsibilities of a maid of honour: 

1. Helping the bride plan and organize the wedding:

The maid of honour is expected to assist the bride with the wedding, planning tasks such as vendor research, appointment scheduling, and budget management. 

2. Acting as a sounding board:

The maid of honour should be a listening ear for the bride and offer her advice and support throughout the wedding planning process. 

3. Planning the bachelorette party:

The maid of honour is traditionally in charge of planning the bachelorette party, which is a pre-wedding celebration for the bride and her bridesmaids. 

4. Holding the bride's bouquet during the ceremony:

The maid of honour will be standing next to the bride during the ceremony, and she will be responsible for holding the bride's bouquet while she exchanges vows. 

5. Helping the bride get ready on the wedding day:

The maid of honour should arrive early on the wedding day to assist the bride with getting ready, such as helping her put on her dress, doing her hair and makeup, and ensuring that  everything is in order. 

6. Helping to coordinate the bridal party:

The maid of honour should help to coordinate the bridal party, making sure everyone is on schedule and in the right place at the right time.

7. Standing up at the wedding ceremony:

The maid of honour will be standing up at the wedding ceremony, next to the bride and other bridesmaids. 

8. Making a speech:

In some weddings, the maid of honour is expected to make a speech during the reception. 

Being a maid of honour is a big responsibility, but it is also an honour and an opportunity to play a special role in your friend's wedding. Being a good listener, being organized, and being supportive can go a long way in helping the bride to have a successful and memorable wedding day.