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Maid of Honour Duties

Don’t know your maid of honour responsibilities? Get in touch with all your duties. By Roseanne Dela Rosa

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The good news: your best friend just asked you to become her maid of honour, and you gladly accepted. Bad news: you’re not entirely certain what all your duties entail. But don’t worry, there’s absolutely nothing to fret about. Here is a broken-down list of all the responsibilities that come hand in hand when it comes to being the perfect maid of honour.

Prewedding Duties

• Help host and organize the bridal shower
• Plan the bachelorette party
• Go gown hunting with the bride-to-be
• Scout for some good locations for the ceremony or reception with the bride
• Some brides, especially ones who don’t have a wedding planner, also like assistance with sending out the invitations, assembling the favours, planning the seating arrangements, helping out with the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
• Ensure that all the other bridesmaids have done their tasks (i.e  gone for their fittings)
• Tell all the guests where the happy couple is registered 
• Organize that special gift from all the bridesmaids

Wedding Day: The Ceremony

• Help the bride get into her dress and make sure that last minute touchups to hair and makeup are done
• Act as a messenger between the bride and other guests
• Assist bride with the veil and train down the aisle
• Hold onto the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony
• Be a witness to the marriage by signing the marriage certificate
• If there is no ring bearer and the best man isn’t carrying the rings then it’s your responsibility to hold onto them before they exchange rings

Wedding Day: The Reception

• Make a speech
• Dance with the best man
• Ensure that the schedule is intact and that everything is going according to plan
• Be the bride's right-hand gal, keeping her relaxed and stress-free on her W-day
• Help bring home the gifts
• Assist in the cleanup and make sure that nothing gets left behind

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