Every maid of honour has numerous responsibilities that come along with that title.

It’s no easy feat to go through hundreds of things and recheck every single element so that your best friend has the wedding of her dreams.

Since there’s already a lot of pressure on the bride to plan her wedding down to the details, supporting her on her journey is exactly what she needs to calm down just a little and recentre her thoughts.

Moreover, from wedding planning and taking care of the received elegant cards and gifts to taking care of the guests, every maid of honour has important duties she needs to pay attention to ensure the day progresses without a hitch. She often coordinates with the other bridesmaids, ensuring everyone is organized and on the same page, from dress fittings to pre-wedding events. Understanding the bridesmaid responsibilities you need to know is crucial, as the role goes far beyond just standing at the altar. Whether it’s helping the bride stay calm or managing last-minute details, being prepared and proactive will help everything run smoothly on the big day.

That said, if you’re a maid of honour looking for a few tips and tricks for your best friend’s big day, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve put together a list of maid of honour duties and ways to fulfil them efficiently so that you can ensure that the day is smooth.

So without further ado, let’s take a look!

1. Ensure Everything On The List Is Ready

Every maid of honour has a list of things that fall under her responsibilities that she needs to take care of. From ensuring the centrepieces are ready on track to the music being ready with the Bridal March, there’s a long, long list of never-ending tasks and responsibilities that need to be done.

While you may face problems with the flower vendor or some other element may go wrong, as the maid of honour, you could make sure that at least 3/4th of the tasks on the list are taken care of. This ensures that the bride and groom have a stress-free day that they’ll always remember down the line.

2. Have The Brides Essentials And Backup Products Ready

Lipgloss, makeup, tissues, blotting paper, hair accessories, sewing thread – there are an endless number of things every bride might need through the course of the day. Carrying these in an emergency kit can help the bride stay beautiful as ever and deal with any unexpected developments of honour, it falls under your responsibility to ensure that the bride has all that she needs for her big day.  Moreover, after the bride is ready and fitted into her stunning wedding dress, adjusting her veil, being prepared for any wardrobe malfunctions etc. also need to be taken care of by you.

While the list of duties may seem long and never-ending, your best friend’s day becomes a lot easier; she’ll definitely feel supported and cared for on this important day of her life.

3. Make Sure All The Wedding Party Members Know Their Roles

From page boys and flower girls to the other bridesmaids and members of the wedding party, you could check with all the people involved in the ceremony to make sure everyone knows what they’re doing.

Since the ceremony requires the involvement of all, ensure everybody knows where to stand, when to arrive and what to do. Moreover, for those who need to give speeches, make sure they don’t get drunk before or during the ceremony to avoid any awkward situations.

Additionally, if you sense any drama between members of the party or the guests involved, try your best to do whatever you can so that the day progresses smoothly.

4. Don’t Forget To Take Care Of Yourself Too

Yes, you need to take care of a number of things and be there to support the bride. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you should not focus on yourself as well.

Since weddings are expensive, make sure all your wedding gifts for the bride are taken care of beforehand. Similarly, also ensure to save up and cut costs wherever possible to make things financially easier for yourself.

Additionally, also take care of your makeup and dress; you should be standing radiant and happy next to the bride too!

To Sum Up…

As a maid of honour, your responsibilities may be a lot, however, since this is a big day for your best friend, don’t forget to make the most of the day yourself too!

While tasks may keep coming up one after the other, with the help of those around you and a little preplanning, you can ensure that the day progresses without a hitch. With this, everyone will remember this memorable wedding for their lifetime.