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Step 1
Choose someone responsible to take over. If you're making the change at the last minute, the new maid of honor will have a lot to handle in a very short time, so the person you choose needs to be able to handle the stress and responsibility fast. Make sure your replacement maid of honor works well under pressure and manages time well.
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Step 2
Find a maid of honor that gets along with the rest of the bridal party. The transition will be smoother and the rest of the bridal party will be more willing to help out the new member if they all like each other.
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Step 3
Skip the blame game. Whatever the current maid of honor's reason for backing out at the last minute, dwelling on the situation won't do any good. Instead of getting angry or telling all your bridesmaids how much your feelings are hurt, focus on finding a capable replacement.
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Step 4
Share responsibilities among members of the bridal party. Divide some of the maid of honor duties among some of the bridesmaids so the replacement maid of honor won't be quite so busy and stressed. With everyone helping out, the day will run a lot smoother.
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Step 5
Match your previous maid of honor's dress size and body type. This will help ensure that the dresses you've chosen for your bridal party will look flattering on the new maid of honor. It will also keep any necessary alterations to the gown to a minimum, which is important given the limited amount of time you have.
