We know what you’re thinking – what could possibly be so hard about being a maid-of-honor. Well ladies, contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t only require you to approve of anything the bride says and does. But before we go into the gory details, let’s take a step back for a second.
Roughly translated, “Maid-of-honor” is an honored role for both parties. Granted, you’ll be the first one to know about the juicy wedding-related details, but we must warn you, you’ll also be the first to face the wrath of bridezilla herself should anything go wrong. Also – and we don’t mean to freak you out – with great power come big responsibilities. And so before we congratulate you on landing this amazing role, allow us first to share with you some essential maid-of-honor etiquette rules that you’ll have to stick to.
- A maid-of-honor should always be both physically and emotionally there for the bride. That means putting up with great pressure and always being the first one to feed her with good energy and positive thoughts. Also, a constant smile goes a long way.
- A maid-of-honor should always be the right-hand to the bride. In other words, should she need you at 4 am in the morning with crazy eyes, be there always and forever – well until the wedding is over. Odds are she’s going to be needing your advice on various issues, from the cake to the decoration and the latest fight she had with the wedding planner.
- A maid-of-honor should always make sure the bridal party is not having any internal problems. Be the leader of the bridesmaid troop and be the one to lead the way should any problem occur. The last thing the bride needs is to put up with another problem she won’t have time to solve.
- A maid-of-honor should always be present during fittings and important meetings. Be constantly there even if the bride is screaming bloody murder at the third party.
- A maid-of-honor should always respect the bride’s boundaries. Always remember, it’s her wedding and not yours. So keep it calm and simple.
Oh, and congratulations!
Article Written by Cindy Menassa
