As the maid or matron (and yes, there is a difference) of honour, you should remember above all else that listening to the bride and offering emotional and logistical support is as big a part of your duties as being the head bridesmaid. However, there are a few other tasks that anyone accepting of the role must undertake.
1. Lead the Troupe:
As MOH, it is your job (alongside the best man or woman) to lead the rest of both bridal parties into the ceremony as the procession begins with you and will end with the bride.
2. Organise the Bridesmaids:
It also falls under the duties of MOH to direct the rest of the bridal party.
Make sure everyone has their dresses on, fitted and ready for action on the day and see to it that no one is wearing any clashing jewellery or accessories.
3. Lend a Hand:
Offering to help your bride with any pre-wedding tasks like addressing the invites is a sure-fire way to only grow closer to your best friend. You can even make a girls night out of it and settle down with a bottle (or crate) of wine and get stuck in.
4. Troubleshoot Emotional Crises:
This will require a lot of tissues, just as many hugs and even more hair-stroking.
5. Become the Hostess with the Mostess:
Along with the other bridesmaids, at frequent points during the wedding, show guests to their seats, direct them to the bathrooms and collate any gifts or cards.
6. Tend to the Bride:
Now, this isn’t to said to entitle any brides to pandering, but being the first to fetch her a drink or a plate of food will help the bride relax and remain calm in the faith she put in you by asking her to be her maid (or matron – still a difference) of honour.
7. Toast to New Traditions:
Traditionally, the best man is the one to toast the happy couple outside of family but that doesn’t mean that you can’t join in or takeover! Why not show the happy couple how proud you are to really be such a big part of their wedding day?
For any stressed out bride, however, we all know how effective laughter can be as a means of venting frustrations so be sure to keep your bride laughing at all times!
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