The Maid/Matron of Honor Responsibilities
The maid or matron of
honor is usually a sister or very close friend of the bride. Among many things, the
maid of honor may help plan the bride's wedding and take care of details for her.
If she lives near the bride she might help address invitations, plan pre-wedding
parties as well as attend them. She helps make favors or decorations, keeps track of
gifts received and thank you cards sent. The maid of honor usually hosts a bridal
shower and also attends the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
The maid of honor helps
the bride with dressing and assists with the train, veil, and holding the bride's bouquet
during the ceremony. The maid of honor wears the groom's ring on her thumb or
carries it in a safe place until it is time for the exchanging of the rings. She is
responsible for having an emergency kit with miscellaneous items such as needle and
thread, extra nylons, a roll of tape, etc. The maid of honor holds a duplicate list
of desired shots for the photographer and videographer, a song list for the
ceremony, as well as a copy of any special prayers or readings. She walks in
front of the bride in the processional and stands by her side at the altar. She
will exit with the best man in the recessional. She makes sure all of the bride's
personal belongings (clothing, make-up, etc.) are removed from the changing room at the
ceremony site and taken where they are needed. She also helps to line up all
bridesmaids for formal photographs.
The maid of honor stands
next to the groom in very formal receiving lines. She is seated at the head table or
table of honor. She mingles with guests and dances with the best man at the
reception. She helps the bride with her train for dancing, keeps a copy of the song
list for the reception musicians or disc jockey, and helps the bride in gathering single
women for the tossing of the bouquet if needed. If requested, she helps the bride
dress for the honey moon and makes sure the bridal gown and other personal clothing items
are returned to the bride's home after the reception. She takes the bridal bouquet
for preserving and may take the gown for heir looming while the bride is gone.
The maid of honor pays
for her own dress and attire. If travel expenses are involved she is responsible for
this expense as well. Although she may attend several pre-wedding parties, only one
shower gift and one wedding gift are to be expected. She may also share the cost of
the bridal shower.
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