What is Wedding Etiquette for the responsibilities of the Maid of Honor?

• Attend all the pre-nuptial parties. If there are gifts involved, help the Bride keep track of who gave them so she can write thank-you notes at a later date.

• Help the Bride address all announcements and invitations.

• If possible, hold an engagement party for the Bride and Groom to celebrate the big announcement.

• Be the leader of the other bridesmaids. Help the Bride make sure that they are at all fittings and events. Let them know what responsibilities they have as the bridesmaids.

• On the day of the wedding, arrive at the home of the Bride at least two hours before the ceremony to help her get ready.

• During the ceremony, assist the Bride with her train as well as hold her bouquet during the ring ceremony. Give it back to her just before the recessional.

• Be a witness and sign the marriage certificate after the ceremony.

• If the Bride wishes, stand in the receiving line. Your proper place is to stand at the Groom’s left side with the rest of the bridesmaids at your left.

• If the Bride is changing before departing from the ceremony, help her get ready. Once she has left, it is your responsibility to ensure that her gown gets home safely.