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The Maid of Honor is, after the bride, the primary member of the bride's wedding party in a wedding. Specifically, she is the primary attendant with the most honors and duties of the bridal party, and is considered the equilvant of the groom's best man. more...
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United States
In the United States, the bride might have several bridesmaids, but the Maid of Honor is the title and position held by the bride's chief attendant, typically her closest friend or sister. If married, the title Matron of Honor is used.
Her duties may be as many or as varied as the bride may wish to impose upon her, but typically, she is responsible for:
Pre wedding
Traveling with the bride to help choose a wedding venue.;
Helping to choose and address wedding invitations.;
Going with the bride to help with the shopping for her wedding dress as well as the bridesmaid dresses.;
Going with the bride to register for her wedding gifts.;
Helping the bride with the seating arrangements.;
Hosting and planning the bridal shower as well as the bachelorette party.;
Maintaining communication and organization with the other bridesmaids.;
Attending and assisting during the rehearsal dinner.;
Wedding day
Assisting the bride with her dress and makeup.;
Being the messenger if the bride wants to communicate sight-unseen with the family or groom.;
Visiting the reception room to check on the details.;
Helping to make sure the bride has privacy before the ceremony if desired.;
Signing of the marriage license after the ceremony.;
Helping the bride with her veil and train before, during and after the ceremony.;
Holding the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony as required.;
Holding the groom's wedding ring to hand to the bride during the ceremony;
Making a toast and/or speech during the reception.;
Securing any money as might be given to the wedding couple during the reception.;
Providing emotional support as needed.;
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, the term "maid of honour" originally referred to the female attendant of a queen. The term "bridesmaid" is normally used for a bridal attendant. However, when the attendant is married, or is a mature woman, the term "matron of honour" is more commonly used. The influence of American English has led to the Chief Bridesmaid sometimes being called the Maid of Honour.
In the UK, a "maid of honour" is also a type of small cake.
Read more at Wikipedia.org
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