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Maid of Honor Responsibilities

Your maid or matron (if she's married) of honor should be the person you feel closest to and one that you want by your side throughout the wedding planning process and at the altar. There are quite a few responsibilities that fall upon the maid of honor so choosing someone close by and with enough time to be available to help you would be the best choice. Get familiar with the maid of honor responsibilities so you can let your friend/sister know what is required of her if she chooses to accept.

Who can be my maid of honor? Traditionally the honor falls to a sister or best friend but your mom, daughter, or even a guy friend may be the maid of honor or man of honor.

Responsibilities

Help with general planning tasks such as addressing invitations, putting together favors or centerpieces, decorating ceremony site and reception hall, etc.
Spread the word of the bride and groom's gift registries
Help bride select bridesmaids dresses and bridal gown
Arrive at specified times for all wedding-related events
Plan and host the wedding shower with the help of bridesmaids and/or family
Attend pre-wedding celebrations (rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, bridal showers)
Make sure the rest of the bridal party attends all the pre-wedding celebrations
Ensure the bridesmaids have their dresses and accessories
Provide emotional support to bride
Keep track or assign someone to keep track of all the gift the bride and groom receive
Help bride dress into her wedding gown before on her wedding day
Help her stay calm and make sure she's not hungry before the ceremony
March down the aisle before the bride
Arrange brides veil and train at the altar
Hold groom's wedding ring and brides bouquet during ceremony
Sign marriage certificates as a witness
Mingle with guests during rehearsal dinner and wedding reception
Help bride remove headpiece and bustle the train so bride can dance and move freely at reception
Be attentive to guests with needs, children in bridal party, and elderly
Make sure guests are comfortable by starting conversations and introducing people
Start the dance party. Most guests will wait till the dance floor is at least slightly full before they're brave enough to go out there. Start dancing and if you notice any guests tapping their feet or dancing in their seats...go and pull them out on the dance floor.
Be available for pictures
Participate in receiving line if asked to
Collect any gift envelopes or gifts guests bring to the reception and keep them safe for the bride and groom until after the wedding or honeymoon.

Financial

dress
shoes
jewellery and/or head piece
transportation to and from the wedding location
wedding gift