Maid of Honor Duties

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By, Rev. Annie Benjamin of Life InLIGHTened Ceremonies & Celebrations

Being a Maid of Honor is a great honor. It means the bride trusts and loves you to help them on their big day. Here are 7 duties of a maid of honor. 

1. PLAN THE SHOWER.

And if the bride wants one, the bachelorette party.

2. SPREAD THE WORD.

Let people know (especially before the bridal shower) where the bride and groom are registered.

3. KEEP A RECORD OF GIFTS.

The MOH should jot down what presents the bride receives at her shower and who gave them to her.

4. DO SOME DRESS SHOPPING.

Go with the bride to look for her gown, if she asks, and help shop for bridesmaids’ dresses.

5. COORDINATE BRIDESMAIDS’ DUTIES.

As the “chief” bridesmaid, the MOH should schedule dress fittings and carry out any other tasks assigned by the bride.

6. BE THE BRIDE’S RIGHT-HAND WOMAN.

Give her help where needed: Address the invitations, write out the place cards, weigh in on the cake, assemble playlist…

7. SAY A FEW WORDS.

Prepare a toast to the bride and groom to be given at the rehearsal dinner.


• Life InLIGHTened Ceremonies & Celebrations •

 Rev. Annie Benjamin 801-828-5784 email-revanniebenjamin@gmail.com wedding officiant

10 Replies to “Maid of Honor Duties”

    1. allthingsweddingutah@gmail.com says:

      Thank you! They give a lot of great advice!

      Reply
  1. Fromunderapalmtree@gmail.com says:

    These are so precise and to the point! I would be such a great MOH if I ever have the chance again. I was one for my sister but I was so young, I was 19 and just starting college. I had no idea about anything. I would totally do it over again.

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    1. allthingsweddingutah@gmail.com says:

      We all learn as we go. Being young makes it harder to do a great job mainly because you don’t fully know what is expected. I hope you get the chance again to be a MOH.

      Reply
    1. allthingsweddingutah@gmail.com says:

      Thank you! Fingers crossed one of them asks you!

      Reply
  2. contact@lifewithlarissa.com says:

    Short, simple, and straight to the point! My sister, best friend, and I were actually talking about the main responsibilities of a MOH. I’ll have to share this with them, so they know what duties are expected!

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    1. allthingsweddingutah@gmail.com says:

      I hope they enjoy it! If you all think of anything to add let us know!

      Reply

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