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Duties Of The Maid Or Matron Of
Honor
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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.) |
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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).
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