{"id":21133,"date":"2016-08-17T16:31:23","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T15:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21133"},"modified":"2016-08-31T08:34:05","modified_gmt":"2016-08-31T07:34:05","slug":"maid-of-honor-duties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/maid-of-honor-duties\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! Your Ultimate List Of Maid Of Honor Duties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First time Maid of Honor and FREAKING out? Chill, cos we got you totally covered. Get ready to take some notes, here&#8217;s your detailed job spec&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21135\" title=\"Maid of Honor Duties\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2016\/03\/d804715cb8f555603bd8c756b75f8d4e.jpg\" alt=\"Maid of Honor Duties\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/d804715cb8f555603bd8c756b75f8d4e.jpg 550w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/d804715cb8f555603bd8c756b75f8d4e-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/d804715cb8f555603bd8c756b75f8d4e-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/d804715cb8f555603bd8c756b75f8d4e-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be There. Pretty much a given right? But, these days we are all so wrapped up in our own lives! It&#8217;s quite simple really, making yourself available should be your top priority. Whether it&#8217;s lending your ear to a major bridal rant, offering support or giving a second opinion, it&#8217;s all ahead of you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn the names of the bridal party &amp; set up a group chat to introduce yourselves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Offer to go dress shopping with her<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have the who pays for what talk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Help with all things wedding related including DIY invitations, going to wedding events, sorting through RSVPs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how the wedding gown is fastened &#8211; especially of the back detail includes a corset. This could waste lots of valuable time the morning of<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the bride tribe. Get all bridesmaids involved in creating a buzz of excitement and keep them updated with important info which the bride might forget to mention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Find out what she likes. This way you can spoil her with thoughtful details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Organise the hen party\/Help her mum with planning the honeymoon party<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Pack a bag of essentials or an emergency kit which she may need to use at the reception. Items such as blotting paper, tissues, mini sewing kit should be included. Double-check everything<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Help her get ready the morning of and offer some words of wisdom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure all bridesmaids are on track with the hair and make up schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Help her into the wedding car, hold her dress if it&#8217;s raining, fix her veil and help calm her nerves ahead of the ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Mind the groom&#8217;s wedding ring ahead of the vows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold her bouquet during the vows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign the registrar as a witness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Walk down the aisle with the Best Man<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Smile for EVERY picture and act like you&#8217;re enjoying it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Assume the role of security. Mind her bag, organise a safe place for gifts and cards at the venue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Help with all bathroom duties &#8211; peeing can be tricky business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Dance with the Best Man<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as her back-up during the reception if any guests need help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep her drink topped up and make sure she eats!!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Image Credit:<\/strong> via Wedding Party App.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"First time Maid of Honor and FREAKING out? Chill, cos we got you totally covered. Get ready to take some notes, here&#8217;s your detailed job spec&#8230; Be There. Pretty much a given right? But, these days we are all so wrapped up in our own lives! It&#8217;s quite simple really, making yourself available should be your top priority. 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