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Maid of honor duties, ticked off.
A maid of honor’s duties start months out with the dress, the shower and the bachelorette. On the weekend she keeps the bride calm and on time, holds the bouquet, bustles the dress and gives a toast. Tick off every one below, with best man and bridesmaid lists too.
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Duties checklist
Maid of honor
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Months before
Wedding week
Rehearsal day
Wedding day
Morning after
At a glance
Who does what, in one line each.
- Maid of honor
- Dress shopping, the shower and the bachelorette. On the day: hair and makeup on time, the bouquet, the bustle and the toast.
- Best man
- The bachelor party and the suits. On the day: the rings, the groomsmen, the toast, the vendor tips and the send-off.
- Bridesmaids & groomsmen
- Show up for the parties and the rehearsal, be on time for photos, help guests find their way and fill the dance floor.
Two you can hand off
Guest questions and photos. Gone from your list.
Textual texts guests the details before they ask, then gathers every photo into one album by morning. The couple sets it up; you get to enjoy the party.
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Sat 3:15 PM · To shuttle riders
Quick heads-up: the shuttle leaves the hotel lobby at 3:45.
Dancing shoes: packed
Maid of honor questions, answered.
What does a maid of honor have to do?
Help the bride before the wedding (dress shopping, the shower, the bachelorette) and run point on the day: keep her calm and on schedule, hold the bouquet during the vows, bustle the dress and give a toast.
What are the best man’s duties on the wedding day?
Look after the rings, get the groomsmen where they need to be, give a toast, hand out the vendor tips and see the couple off at the end of the night.
Who becomes the maid of honor?
Usually the bride’s sister or closest friend. Some couples choose two, or a man of honor, and split the duties between them.
Does the maid of honor give the bride a gift?
Often, yes: something small and personal, or a gift from all the bridesmaids together. A note the morning of the wedding goes a long way.
Who walks down the aisle with the maid of honor?
Traditionally the best man, both in the processional and on the way out after the ceremony.
