Maid of Honor

It has the potential to be the most agonizing three minutes of your bridal party life. But it doesn't have to be that way. Raise your glass in praise of the bride--and yourself--by keeping your...

If you've seen any of the many new reality shows featuring stress-crazed brides, you know that planning a wedding can be difficult. That is why having a maid of honor is so important: She will...

The woman who accepts the role of maid of honor takes on a lot of responsibility. She needs to make sure the wedding goes off without a hitch. She should work closely with the bride to ensure that...

The maid of honor is the bride's go-to person during the wedding planning process. With so many things to do and so much going on, a bride needs someone to assist her in everything from assembling...

A maid of honor was originally someone who attended a queen. She would assist the queen as she went about her daily activities often cleaning her clothing and listening to her cares and concerns....

The title of maid of honor comes with many job duties and responsibilities. A maid of honor needs to be available to the bride both physically and emotionally. Before accepting the obligation,...

Being asked to be a maid or matron of honor can be a great joy and reflect on your close relationship with the bride-to-be. It also means a lot of responsibility from organizing the bachelorette...

The maid of honor speech can be a fun, yet intimidating, honor. There is a lot of pressure to say exactly the right thing in front of the bride and groom and their nearest and dearest. For those...

Being asked to be someone's maid of honor is, well, an honor. Treat it like one. As maid of honor, you'll need to wear multiple hats, including those of the bride's confidant, champion and...

The moment your friend calls and asks you to be her maid of honor (MOH), you have some major responsibilities. By knowing what is expected, you can make sure you do not overstep any boundaries.

When someone close to you is getting married, it should bring you great joy to see how happy she is. If you have been asked to serve as the maid of honor, you should take the position with grace...

Being asked to be the maid of honor for a wedding is an honor, but it is also a responsibility. The bride will rely on you to help make her wedding day a special, once-in-a-lifetime memory. You...

You've been asked by your close friend to serve as the maid of honor in her wedding. With this honor comes several duties - helping her as she plans the wedding, throwing the bachelorette party,...

So you've been asked to be the maid of honor and as if that didn't carry enough responsibility the bride wants you to make a toast at the reception as well. Don't sweat it, take some deep breaths...

The maid of honor is the bride's right-hand woman during the wedding planning, and she is responsible for coordinating activities related to the bridesmaids, such as dress fittings. On the wedding...

It's your big day! The church, the flowers, the dresses, the guests...so many things to take care of to make everything perfect. But wait, it's not even your wedding! That's the job of a good maid...

Do you want to know how to find the perfect gifts to give your special lady friends and family members who have graciously decided to be in attendance at your wedding? Because these women are...

Being the maid of honor for an important woman in your life can be a wonderful and memorable experience. It can also be an awkward and stressful one if your responsibilities are not clearly...

Being a maid of honor is an awesome responsibility. Sometimes referred to as the "chief" attendant, the maid of honor works closely with the bride-to-be as she plans for her impending nuptials....

Your best friend has asked you to be maid of honor at her wedding. You can handle the dress shopping, the endless wedding talk and the bachelorette party---but the matron of honor's speech? Giving...

Learn how to be a maid of honor, and you'll make the bride-to-be's life much easier. You should be there to share the pressures and responsibilities (not to mention a few expenses) with her....

A wedding is a very special time in a young woman's life. With so many details to take care of, the planning process can become quite a whirlwind. If one of your sisters or good friends gets...

Being a Maid of Honor or even just a friend of a bride who is planning their special day can be stressful, too! Use this how-to guide to keep her happy, and in turn, yourself happy.

Being chosen as maid of honor can be a thrill provided the lady in question understands what a maid of honor's responsibilities are. The maid of honor is the bride's "right hand" woman. She is...

I will tell you what every bride really wants from her maid of honor, and how to give that to her.

A lot of work goes into being a maid of honor in a wedding. You have to keep the bride happy, work with the other bridesmaids, and spend some of your hard earned money. Despite the work, being a...

Corsages have more blossoms, leaves and stems, and often ribbons, pearls, etc.; they weigh more and are larger than boutonnieres, and their core “stem” it thicker. For this reason, sometimes...

As you stand to the right of the bride at the wedding ceremony, you can be assured that all of your hard work was worth it when you see how happy she is, and how the events of the day have played...

The wedding is near and you need to pick a maid of honor. This is the most important day of your life and it should be shared with someone very special to you.

One of the first decisions in planning your wedding is to choose your maid of honor--the woman who will be your right-hand person throughout the wedding process. You immediately remember a...

The wedding is one of the most important days in the life of a couple. This is why the bride needs someone that would assist her with every aspect of the pre-wedding arrangements as well as...

Certain traditional responsibilities fall to the maid of honor, such as helping the bride get dressed on her wedding day and planing the bridal shower. While these are big responsibilities, a...

Being the maid of honor to your best girlfriend on her special day is one of the greatest rewards we can accept as women. But in doing so, you are also accepting the responsibility of her...

A wedding is a joyful occasion, but it's also a chaotic one. When unexpected events happen and the bridal party needs to be revised, make sure you can replace the maid of honor at the last minute...

Other than you and your groom, your maid of honor is one of the most important people at your wedding. She should be a close friend and someone that you can depend on to support you on your big...

As the Maid (or Matron) of Honor, you have a responsibility to make a speech prior to one of the wedding toasts. Your speech takes place after the Best Man’s speech, and should reflect the...

Choosing a maid of honor's gift is an exciting part of the wedding preparation. The maid of honor is usually someone who the bride holds dear to her heart. Selecting a gift can be very rewarding...

You recently became engaged, and now it's time to pop the second most important question: "Will you be my maid of honor?" Whether your maid of honor is your cousin, your fiance's sister or your...

When you are getting married, you want to find a way to pay homage to your maid of honor. She has helped you along as you planned your wedding, and you need to thank her for all of her assistance...

Maybe you made a promise to your best friend years ago that she would be the maid of honor in your wedding, but you haven't spoken for a while. Maybe you're best girlfriends don't hold the same...

The good news is you've been asked to be the maid or matron of honor. You are truly honored to be chosen--your friendship has passed the test of time. The bad news is you've been asked to be...

As one of the bride's closest friends or relatives, you'll have a major part in the wedding festivities.