Have you been a Maid of Honor?

Question

I will be soon. I was reading this blog ... Any ideas?

http://themaidofhonorguide-review.blogspot.com/

Answer 1

Yes, I have.  Once officially and once "unofficially."  I think that article is c**p, but it may be a regional thing.  Around here, the showers are thrown by the mothers or other family members, sisters, aunt, etc. (Yeah, I know against "etiquette", whatever.)  The bachelorette party is then planned and thrown by all of the bridesmaids, ideally.  Unfortunately, there is the occasional "come lately" bridesmaid who does nothing.  

As the Maid of Honor, I helped out the brides as much as I could possibly do.  I asked them what they needed help with and if it was possible I helped (put together the wedding invitations, put together the favors, type the seating cards, etc.)  On wedding day, I just assisted when she needed me.  I didn't hover, just helped.  I also gave a speech at the reception.

Have fun with it!  On the other side, you are the Maid of Honor, not an indentured servant.  Don't let the bride make you feel like one!

Answer 2

YES I AM GONNA BE A MAID OF HONOR IN LESS THAN A WEEK AT A WEDDING AND IT HAS BEEN SO MUCH FUN HELPING PLAN FOR THE WEDDING I HAVE GIVEN MY OPINIONS AND HELP PICKING OUT DRESSES AND THE SET UP FOR EVERYTHING. I PLANNED THE BRIDIAL SHOWER AND WE HAD A BLAST. ALL YOU REALLY HAVE TO DO IS HELP OUT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ITS NOT THAT HARD ITS ACTUALLY ALOT OF FUN

Answer 3

I've only been a bridesmaid  

Answer 4

the best thing is to be there for your friend, give her your honoest opinions but remember its her day.  Help when you can and do the best you can!

Answer 5

Yes, three times and next year it will be four.  Best advice I can give you is talk to the bride and find out what she expects from you.  One friend just needed help with calming her nerves and looking after her family on the day, another needed me to help pick up her dress, arrange transport for some guests and do her and the other bridesmaids' hair.  The article seems American to me (I'm in the UK), we don't have bridal showers and the hen party should be discussed with the bride first!!