What are my responsibilities as maid of honor?

Question

My sister is getting married soon and just asked me to be her maid of honor. What are my responsibilities? It's tricky because she is currently living in Chicago and I'm in Utah, and she's getting married in London. What can I do beign so far away? She will be visitng me for a few weeks before the wedding.

Answer 1

Well there are several items I could list, but I think it's best to ask your sister what she expects from you. I mean she might need you to help her choose dresses or she may need you to focus your attention on arranging her bridal shower. If you ask her what she needs help with, that way you can guarantee you're a great maid of honor. And the maid of honor's real duty to the bride is to be her friend and support system when she's stressing about the little things. You're her source of emotional support. It also wouldn't hurt to make her laugh upon occasion.  

Answer 2

I printed this out for my Maid Of Honor.

As for the distance this might change some of the obligations listed, but some of like that refer to the day of the wedding would apply.

Ask her what she needs/wants you to do!

*Attending all prenuptial parties.

*Help address invitations and announcements.

*Entertain a party for the Bride and Groom, if possible

*Assist bride with going away clothes and luggage.

*Be sure the bridesmaids are kept aware of their fittings,

Appointments, rehearsal obligations and any special duties

*Arrange with a florist for a supply of rose petals for the Flower Girl

*Assure Flower Girl knows her role of scattering flowers

*Arrive at the church or home early enough to help with bride and

Bridesmaids with dressing (at least two hours before arrival time)

*Remind the best man to which ladies will be wearing their flowers

(Mother, Grandmothers, Organist, Soloist, Readers, Hostesses)

*Assist bride with her train before and during the ceremony

*Carry the Grooms Ring

*Hold the brides wedding bouquet for the exchange of the rings and

Hand is back to her just before the recessional.

*Assist the photographer with identification of the bridal party members

And assuring the whole bridal party gets to reception early for photos.

*Witness and sign the marriage certificate after the ceremony.

*Stand in the receiving line. The traditional place to stand is

      At the grooms left side with her bridesmaids to her left.

*Assist bride with her changing into Going Away Clothes

*With the best man, help the couple depart

*See that the brides gown is taken care of according to her wishes.

*Assure Vendors are paid before and Assure clean up is done

*Assure Gifts are packed and taken to Bride and Grooms home.

Answer 3

Take the groom out for a little sendoff