Pre-Wedding Day Duties:

• Help the Maid of Honor with her duties.
• Be there for you to offer you emotional support.
• Assist you with your wedding plans.
• Assist you in choosing Bridesmaid dresses and accessories.
• Be available for dress fittings with the other Bridesmaids.
• Assist the Maid of Honor in organising the bridal shower.
• Assist the Maid of Honor in organising the hens/bachelorette party.
• Attend the wedding rehearsal and dinner.
• Help with the addressing of the wedding invitations.
• Help with wrapping bomboniere.
• Run any errands which may be required.
• Pay for her Bridesmaid dress, shoes and accessories.

Wedding Day Duties:

• Help you dress for the wedding.
• Assist you throughout the day with any requirements.
• Help organise any children in the bridal party.
• Walk down the aisle.

Congratulations. You are getting married! Do you need to start thinking about choosing Bridesmaids?

As you make plans for your wedding day you will experience lots of fun and excitement. It can be a big job and you are going to need some help and support from time to time. That’s where your Bridesmaids come in.Who will you call on to help you with your wedding day?

Are you finding it difficult to choose between all your friends and family?
What should you consider when choosing a bridesmaid?

By choosing Bridesmaids carefully you will make your wedding planning much easier.

You will be spending a lot of time together and sharing many important moments with them. They will also be with you throughout all the festivites and fun.

Maid of Honor

Things to keep in mind when choosing your Maid of Honor:

Your Maid of Honor will be your chief Bridesmaid. She will be doing most of the duties and also organising your other Bridesmaids to help out.

• This is usually a sister or your best friend.
• Choose someone you feel confident will be there for you.
• She will need to have the time and energy to help you.
• She should be patient and a good listener.
• Being a Maid of Honor is a big responsibility.
• Can you trust and rely on her to help with preparations?
• Will she be capable of taking on this role?

Bridesmaids

Things to keep in mind when choosing a Bridesmaid:

• Bridesmaids are usually sisters, relatives, friends and sisters-to-be.
• Choose someone who will be supportive, patient and understanding.
• You should be able to rely on her to perform her duties.

Your Maid of Honor (or Matron of Honor if she is married) will be the first person you turn to for help throughout planning your wedding and on the actual day. She will be your wedding planning best friend.

Maid of Honor duties will require responsibility, patience and time.

What will your Maid of Honor be doing for you?
Following is list of Maid of Honor duties:

Pre-Wedding Day Duties:

• Help you with the preparations for your wedding day.
• Be there for you to offer emotional support.
• Assist you in choosing your wedding dress and accessories.
• Assist you in choosing your Bridesmaids dresses and accessories.
• Supervise your Bridesmaids and advise them of their Bridesmaid duties.
• Organise fittings for your Bridesmaids.
• Plan and organise your Bridal Shower.
• Plan and organise your Hens/Bachelorette party.
• Attend the wedding rehearsal and dinner.
• May offer a toast at the rehearsal dinner.
• Help with the making and/or addressing of your wedding invitations.
• Help with wrapping bomboniere.
• Run any last minute errands for you.
• Pay for her dress, shoes and accessories.

Wedding Day Duties:

• Help you dress for your wedding ceremony.
• Adjust your veil and dress when required.
• Keep an eye on your hair and makeup.
• Walk down the aisle before you.
• Hold your wedding bouquet during the ceremony.
• Hold the grooms ring during the ceremony.
• Witness and sign your marriage certificate signing.
• Assist you throughout the day with any other requirements.
• Help organise any children in your bridal party.
• Assist you with changing into your going away outfit.
• Look after your wedding dress and preservation of your wedding bouquet (if required) while you are on your honeymoon.

The Maid of Honor duty list is a long one. Make sure you choose someone who you can trust and rely on to be there for you.