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When planning a wedding the most supportive and helpful thing, is the people around you. So when choosing your maid (or man) of honor, take time to carefully consider who fits that role the best out of your crew. To help you make your selection, today on the blog we are sharing our guide for; “How to choose a Maid of Honor”.
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What Is a Maid of Honor?
In traditional wedding parties, a maid of honor (also known as a “matron of honor” if the woman is married, or a “man of honor” if your honorary person is male) is a specially chosen lead bridesmaid or wedding party member that serves as the bride’s right hand helper. She is appointed by the bride to help with additional tasks beyond the typical list of bridesmaid duties. In most cases, the maid of honor is a close friend or relative of the bride
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What Does a Maid of Honor Do?
Etiquette assigns the maid of honor a wide range of duties, from planning the bridal shower and bachelorette party to helping choose the wedding dress to holding the bridal bouquet during the ceremony—the list goes on. In general, she’s there to assist the bride with items on her checklist and support her emotionally before and during the wedding festivities.
What to Ask Yourself When Choosing Your Maid of Honor
When you begin thinking about your maid of honor, first ask yourself is there’s an obvious choice, such as a best friend or a close sibling. If there’s no clear pick, think about the individuals in your wedding party and how they might handle the long list of duties that go along with the title. A few things to consider:
Is there anyone who has party or wedding planning experience?
Is there anyone who will be hurt if they aren’t chosen?
Is there anyone that would be burdened financially?
Who has the best leadership skills?
Who is organized and punctual?
Who understands and knows me best?
Who is least likely to cause drama?
Who is has great taste?
Who is great at offering advice without being pushy?
Who is best at delegating tasks?
Who can commit extra time to maid of honor duties?
Who can financially afford to cover the maid of honor duties?
Who is great at staying calm under pressure?
Who is my go-to person when I need to talk?
Who is okay not being the center of attention?
Remember, you’ll know how to make the right choice but hopefully this post will help you narrow down the decision. Happy planning
XOXO
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