What's the difference between a maid of honor and a matron of honor?

Question

Or are they two different names for the same person?

Answer 1

Only difference is the maid of honor isn't married and the matron of honor is. They have the same duties though.

Answer 2

Usually a matron of honour  is married but can also be an older woman that is not married as you could not call an older woman a maid.

A maid of honour is a young unmarried woman, usually over 16 as under that age she is called a bridesmaid.

Typically a maiden is a virgin or an unmarried girl hence maid of honour.

Answer 3

The maid of honor isn't married, she's still a "maid," whereas the matron of honor is married. They both have the same responsibilities, though.

Answer 4

It's the same position, the only difference is that the maid is single and the matron is married.  

Answer 5

Maid = never been married

Matron = married, widowed, or divorced.

And yes, one can have both at one wedding.

Or . . . one can opt for 2 maids. Or 2 matrons. It is up to bride.

They simply divide the duties. One can stand next to bride, holding her bouquet during ceremony. The other can sign the marriage license as a witness. One can plan the bridal shower, while the other plans the bachelorette party.

Answer 6

maid is a non-married lady and matron is a married girl.

Answer 7

Maid of honor is a single woman ...Matron is a married woman