The maid of honor has a big role, as well as well as a lot of responsibilities. Whether you’ve already accepted the role or know an invitation is coming, there are a few things you need to know before heading down the aisle as the bride’s right-hand woman.
Maid of honor etiquette involve respecting the budgets of all aspects, like when planning a bridal shower, or any other pre-wedding event. During photos, help arrange her dress and veil, and do the same during the ceremony. Once the ceremony is over, you’re more or less off the hook.
Maid of honor etiquette include
Budget
If you are planning a bridal shower, or any other pre-wedding event, make sure you respect the budgets of all parties involved. Don’t plan a week-long trip if most of the bridesmaids are already concerned about the cost of their dress. And keep your budget in mind, too. It’s easy to get caught up in helping the bride and realize you have paid more in the process.
Be attentive
The biggest role of the maid of honor is to attend to the bride. Be by her side as she’s getting ready, in case she needs a glass of water while she’s having her hair done or needs your help zipping her dress. During photos, help arrange her dress and veil, and do the same during the ceremony. Once the ceremony is over, you’re more or less off the hook.
Be a role model to bridesmaids
You are the maid of honor, but you are not the boss. Do your best to keep the bridesmaids organized, especially when it comes to things like ordering their dresses, but avoid telling them what to do. Make sure you are on top of all the details, and they should follow your lead
Keep the bride’s vision and ideas in mind
As you are helping with planning and details, offer your opinion, but keep the bride’s vision and ideas in mind. You might love a lace-topped ballgown, but if she’s the sleek silk type, help her find the dress that she will love.
Your speech
Keep those embarrassing stories to a minimum. Focus on your friendship, why you love your friend, and why you adore her new spouse. Don’t forget to thank her parents for hosting such a fantastic event.