Fulfilling the Role of Maid of Honor

The role of the maid of honor is to support the bride both before and during her wedding day. The bride's attendant is known as "maid of honor" if she is unmarried or "matron of honor" if she is or has been married. Or, if the bride selects a male, he's called the "Best Person" or "Man of Honor".

BEFORE THE WEDDING DAY:

• Helps Bride select her wedding dress and reception attire
• Helps select the outfits for the Bridal Party
• Coordinates the bridesmaids, i.e. fittings for dresses
• Helps address invitations and announcements
• Often plans and hosts a shower or party for the Bride or couple
• Normally pays for all wedding day attire with the exception of floral accessories
• Helps with planning and arranging decorations
• Attends rehearsal and rehearsal party
• Assists Bride with travel clothing and luggage
• Helps keep track of gifts received and thank you notes to be written

ON THE WEDDING DAY:

• Coordinates with the best man regarding details
• Helps Bride dress
• Reminds Bride to transfer her engagement ring to right hand
• Ensures that bridesmaids are carrying their bouquets properly
• Arranges Bride's train before processional
• Holds Groom's ring during the ceremony
• Holds Bride's bouquet during the ceremony
• Turns back bride's veil for 'the kiss'
• Acts as a legal witness to the ceremony and signs documents
• Arranges Bride's train for recessional
• Returns bridal bouquet before recessional
• Participates in the receiving line
• Assists at the reception
• Makes sure luggage gets moved to getaway car
• Makes a toast at the reception
• Helps Bride change into going away outfit