Having been asked for being a maid of honor is an exciting and flattering moment in a girl’s life. While it can be intimidating to have a central position in a wedding ceremony, there are a ton of responsibilities which are expected from the maid of honor.
This ultimate maid of honor checklist will help the new maid of honors to go through each and every responsibility they have before till big day.
6 Months before the Wedding
Calling
or sending a card to the new couple for their wedding. This could be done as
soon as the news of engagement breaks out.
Coordinate
with the bride about the upcoming events related to the wedding. Assist her
with coming up with a guest list.
Keep
the bridesmaid updated about all the wedding events and their responsibilities.
Assist
the bride-to-be in her dress shopping and make appointments with the hair
dresser and make-up artist on her behalf.
Coordinate
with the bridesmaids to help pick up bridesmaid dresses. This also includes
choosing their shoes and jewelry.
3 Months before the Wedding
Start
the preparations for the bridal shower. Pre plan the theme, venue, and
decoration.
In
case of a destination wedding, renew our passport, as well as the passports of
the other bridesmaids.
Gather
the friends of the bride and plan a bachelorette party for the bride.
Outsource
some wedding related tasks to the other bridesmaids to avoid being overwhelmed.
1 Month before the Wedding
Assist
the bride with any alterations that are needed by the wedding dress. Support
her through all the process.
Host
the bridal shower by paying upfront for everything. However, the maid of honor
should ask for a chip-in by the other bridesmaids later on.
Assist
the bride and groom with the wedding planning and give them some time off the
stress. Be the best support system for the couple.
Contact
all the vendors and receive updates from them time to time.
Prepare
the maid of honor speech
Wedding Day
Assist
the bride with the getting-ready chores. Try to make this process a fun session
for the bride.
Taking
photos during the getting-ready session is also important. Click some snaps
while the bride’s getting married and handle her social media for a while (if
she permits).
Prepare
an emergency kit consisting of bobby pins, tape, tampons, band aids, and
aspirin. These things often come handy during the weddings.
Be
the much-needed support for the bride and relax her throughout the day.
Help
the bride and groom to communicate things before they meet at the altar.
When
the couple is exchanging rings, hold the bride’s bouquet for her.
Pose
for the pictures with the bride and the other bridesmaids.
Keep
the things in order and check things like catering, food, music, and
photography if they are going well or not.
Deliver
your maid of honor speech.
Keep
an eye for any unforeseen issues in the wedding and try to sort them out as
quickly as possible.
Assist
the guests with directions before and after the ceremony.