Plan A Wedding's Wedding Party Roles
The Role of the Maid of Honour or Matron of Honour

  • Pays for her own attire, attends all fittings.
  • Helps with the wedding preparations as needed.
  • May go with the Bride to help her pick out her wedding gown and the Bridesmaids' attire if asked.
  • May host the bachelorette party and/or a bridal shower alone or with the other Bridesmaids. Helps with buck and doe if having one.
  • Attend all events for the Bride. At showers read cards and/or record gifts for Bride to make thank you cards.
  • Attend the rehearsal to get familiarized with the wedding ceremony proceedings and seating arrangements.
  • Attend the rehearsal dinner.
  • Gives gift to wedding couple.
  • Helps the Bride dress for the ceremony if needed.
  • Is ready for photographer at least 2 hours before wedding ceremony. Helps Bride be ready on time.
  • Helps arrange the Bride’s veil and train before and after she walks down the aisle.
  • Carries a bouquet of flowers during wedding ceremony.
  • Holds the Bride's bouquet during the ceremony.
  • May hold the Groom's ring until the ring exchange in the ceremony if needed.
  • Signs the marriage licence as a witness.
  • Is Escorted by the Best Man throughout the ceremony and wedding day as needed. Dances with him at the wedding reception during the song for the wedding party.
  • Makes a toast to the Bride and Groom at the reception.
  • Helps the Bride bustle her gown, remove her veil, and get ready for the reception.
  • May be required to stand in receiving line.
  • Sits at head table at the wedding reception.
  • May do other introductions at the reception if needed.
  • Has pictures taken with wedding party.
  • Help the Bride change into her going away clothes if needed.
  • Help with set-up and decorating if needed.
  • Help with clean up after the wedding reception if needed.
  • Makes sure the Bride's going away clothes and bag for honeymoon are brought to place of reception.
  • Helps Bride and Groom wherever needed before during and after wedding day.
  • Have a great time.

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