Maid of Honor Responsibilities

ATTENDANT’S RESPONSIBILITY

the maid/matron of honor

• Assists the bride with pre-wedding tasks including smiling while making tiny favors out of birdseed, because that’s what she really wanted. • Assists bride in setting a date to have bridesmaid’s dresses fitted and coordinates other bridesmaids to ensure they get to the proper location on time. • Attends all pre-wedding parties and hosts a bridal shower with other bridesmaids. • Arranges the bride’s veil and train before the grand walk down the aisle • Holds the bride’s bouquet during the ring exchange. • Holds the groom’s ring during the ceremony. • Stands next to the groom in the receiving line and sits to his left at the head table. • Signs the marriage certificate as a witness. • May dance with the best man during the first dance. • Helps the bride bustle her train, remove her headpiece and change into going-away outfit. • Attends to the bride throughout the day such as running errands and tying up loose ends, calming nerves and otherwise ensuring the success of the wedding celebration. • May assume responsibility for transporting the bride’s gown home or to the cleaners. • May assist the best man with transporting gifts to the bride and groom’s home. B

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