Thankfully, I do not yet own 27 Dresses a la bridesmaid extraordinaire Katharine Heigl, but by this time next year, I will have been a bridesmaid three times and a Maid of Honor for my lovely sister. Phew, that’s a lot of walks down the aisle.
That being said, the most important person next to the Bride and Groom is the Maid of Honor. Ok fine, the parents of the Bride and Groom, but you get the point.
It is the responsibility of the Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids to be on hand to take care of the jitters and to ensure the wedding unfolds the way the Bride dreams it to be! Of course, with emotions high, it might be easier said than done, but here are a few general tips to keep the wedding train on a roll:
- Be supportive:
Be there for the Bride. Remember, you are the maid of honor because she loves you and she knows that you are super cool! Smile, breath and share in the happy memories with her.
- Ask questions:
Being the Maid of Honour doesn’t mean that you have to read minds! If you have a bridezilla on your hands, make sure you ask questions and find out what she expects from you. Talk things through during the planning process and find out what she thinks you should do and what you can handle. It’s best to make sure you’re on the same page before you dive in.
- Get to know the Bridesmaids:
The Maid Of Honour is the contact person for all the Bridesmaids and is usually expected to organize the bachelorette party, the bridal showers and anything else as needed! Of course the Bride’s mom is also on hand, but these are some key duties you will take part in. Again, not every Bride will have the same expectations of what your role will entail, so keep an open conversation with the Bride, Bridesmaids, and Mother of the Bride.
- Get to know the Bride’s Mom:
As the Maid of Honour, you should try to keep the Bride’s mom in the loop. The Bride’s mom will likely be involved in dress shopping, engagement parties, and the wedding shower. Also try to be diplomatic between the Bride and the Bride’s mom should there be disagreements in the planning stage, and trust me, it’s bound to happen. Weddings can be an emotional rollercoaster.
- Be on your A-Game on the Wedding Day:
Even if the Bachelorette party goes all night, make sure you take your wedding day duties seriously. Help watch the schedule and ensure the Bridesmaids are on time, dressed, ad beautiful. Help the Bride get into her gorgeous dress, tell her you love her, and make a heartfelt speech. Oh, and try not to cry too much.
