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Resources Resources for the Maid of Honor Information List of Maid of Honor Responsibilities Maid of Honor FAQ Male Maid of Honor Why I loved being a Maid of Honor Wedding Day Checklist Understanding Bride Stress Get an Attractive Bridesmaid Dress Tips for ordering Bridesmaid Dresses Cheaper Maid of Honor Dress Alterations Maid of Honor and Bridesmaid Conflict Pregnant Maid of Honor Wedding Who's Who for the Maid of Honor Maid of Honor's Guide to Wedding Shoes Maid of Honor's Advice for the Bride What the Maid of Honor Should Wear How to Be a Better Maid of Honor What the Maid of Honor Should Give the Bride Meeting Someone at a Wedding Maid of Honor's Budget Maid of Honor Dress Alteration Checklist Transporting your Maid of Honor Dress What to do at the end of the Reception What if you don't like the Groom? Long Distance Maid of Honor Maid vs. Matron vs. Man of Honor What to do with your old Bridesmaid Dress Looking better in the Wedding Pictures Maid of Honor in the Receiving Line Saying No to being Maid of Honor Is the Bride asking too much of you? Maid of Honor Timeline Top Wedding Chick Flicks Wedding Dress Info for the Maid of Honor Wedding Night Surprise for the Bride Speeches and Toasts Maid of Honor Speech FAQ How to write a Maid of Honor speech Other ways to give a Maid of Honor speech Why to give a Maid of Honor speech How to buy a Maid of Honor Speech Maid of Honor Toast: How to Write Practice Maid of Honor Speech Topics to Avoid in the Maid of Honor Speech Last Minute Maid of Honor Speech Tips Event Planning Planning a Bridal Shower Bridal Shower Structure: Main Events Bridal Shower Themes Bridal Shower Favors Jack and Jill Bridal Shower Bridal Shower: Things to Remember Two Fun Bridal Shower Activities Making a Bridal Shower Scrapbook Bridal Shower Food Suggestions Bridal Shower Invitations Bridal Shower Weekend Ideas Bridal Shower Activity: Bride Quiz! Bridal Shower Events Bridal Shower Gift Themes Bridal Shower Superstitions Who to Invite to the Pre-Wedding Events Cocktails for the Shower or Bachelorette Planning a Bachelorette Party How to Fund a Bachelorette Party Local vs. overnight Bachelorette Party Bachelorette Party Ideas Co-ed Bachelorette Party Accessories for the Bachelorette Party Cure Bachelorette Party Hangovers Renting a Limo for the Bachelorette Party Maid of Honor's Role at the Bachelorette Bachelorette Party Scavenger Hunts Las Vegas Bachelorette Parties

Wedding Who's Who for the Maid of Honor

Who's Who at a Wedding and How the the Maid of Honor should Interact with Each

Bride: This relationship should be pretty obvious for the Maid of Honor. If not, check out the rest of this website! You should be there to cater to the Bride and help make sure the wedding experience goes smoothly.

Groom: The Maid of Honor can pick the Groom's brain for Bridal Shower or Bachelorette Party ideas the Bride would enjoy. During the wedding time, you will often act as a go-between for the Bride and Groom (who traditionally can not see each other).

Bridesmaids: As essentially the leader of the Bridesmaids, the Maid of Honor is charged with making sure they stay focused on the Bride, are ready to go on time, and don't do anything un-Bridesmaid-like. The Maid of Honor should also seek their help with the Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party.

Groomsmen/Ushers: While the Best Man and Maid of Honor are counterparts, the Maid of Honor may need to keep her eye on the Groomsmen as well as the Bridesmaids to make sure they are where they're supposed to be at the right time. No offense to any Best Men out there!

Mother of the Bride: The Mother of the Bride can decide how active a participant she wants to be, but the Maid of Honor should start her relationship with Bride's mom as early as possible (and try to keep her calm and happy). The Mother of the Bride may want to help the Maid of Honor plan the Bridal Shower and/or offer to host it or donate money. If you're smart, you will also check with the Mother of the Bride to make sure the Bridal Shower date works for her before sending out invitations! Finally, on the wedding day the Mother of the Bride may need a bit of tender loving care and attention if you can tear yourself away from the Bride for a moment.

Mother of the Groom: While secondary to the Mother of the Bride from the Maid of Honor's point of view, you may want to invite the Mother of the Groom to participate in the Bridal Shower planning and other related activities.

Grandparents of the Bride and Groom: The Maid of Honor might want to make sure they're seated properly, are comfortable, and have everything they need at the Bridal Shower and wedding.

Flower Girls and Ringbearers: Like it or not, there may be times when the Maid of Honor will need to occupy, entertain, and watch over these cute members of the Bridal party. The Bride and the kids' parents would certainly appreciate any help you're willing to give. The parents, however, should NOT just leave them to the sole care of the Maid of Honor for extended periods of time. You're not a babysitter and you have the Bride to take care of after all!

Wedding Officiant: The Maid of Honor will be working closely with the priest, minister, or justice of the peace. She may be called upon to help the Bride and Bridesmaids remember their places and cues for the wedding ceremony.



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