Duties Of The Maid Or Matron Of Honor

The Maid or Matron of Honor these are the most important of the bridesmaids. Usually the bride's sister or her closest friend, and in some cases if you are really close to your mother you may want to ask her. 

If you decide to have more than one maid or matron of honor (or one of each) they can split the duties, although the maid of honor role should take precedence during the ceremony (she should be the one to arrange your veil, and train and hold your bouquet). 

She may also carry a make-up kit and emergency repair kit (safety pins, needle and thread, spare tights, tissues etc.)

Before the wedding

• The maid or matron of honour attends all pre-wedding events such as the engagement party, showers, and bachelorette party.

• May help plan the bridal shower and bachelorette party (it is not required of them to do this but may do).

• The maid or matron of honour gives the bride emotional support when needed.

• May help the bride choose her wedding dress.

• Keeps records of the gifts given to the bride at the shower.

• Helps the bride in addressing invitation envelopes or any other task for which the bride may need assistance.

• Arrives at the bride's house for photos before the ceremony. Helps the bride dress for the wedding.

• Checks that the bride has packed everything she will need for her honeymoon.

During the ceremony

• Arranges the bride's veil and train for the processional and recessional.

• Holds the bride's bouquet.

• She may hold the groom's wedding band until the officiant asks for it.

• The maid or matron of honour acts as a witness and signs the marriage license.

• Leaves the church with the best man.

During the reception

• Stands in the receiving line with the bride, groom and their parents.

• May be announced as she enters the reception.

• The maid or matron of honor may choose to give a toast to the newlyweds.

• Dances with the best man for the first dance.

• Is available for photos throughout the day.

• Keeps an eye out on the younger bridesmaids at the reception.

• Helps the bride to change out of her wedding dress and get her ready to the leave the reception.

Pays for

• Typically splits the bill for the bridal shower with the bridesmaids.

• Usually chips in with the other bachelorette party guest to pay for the bride's night out.

• Her own dress, shoes, and accessories (unless the bride offers to pay).