How to Choose Your Maid of Honor

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 place in your life that your sister always has. How do you choose your maid of honor? Here are some suggestions.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Consider the role of the maid of honor. She is someone who will be by your side throughout the wedding and who will help you with planning and anything else that you might need.

2. Consider the popular choices for maid of honor: your sister, your fiance's sister or a close friend.

3. Think about what you want in your maid of honor and talk it over with your fiance.

4. Keep in mind that it is your wedding and, though a friend might be hurt at first by not being chosen to be your maid of honor, your friends and family will understand and respect your choices.

5. Narrow down your options based on the characteristics that you are looking for in your maid of honor.

6. Choose the person who you believe will best be there for you--both at your wedding, the reception and while you are planning the wedding.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep in mind that your choice really is up to you.
• Don't choose someone who isn't the person who you want to be your maid of honor because of other people's opinions; choose the person that's right for you.