Maid of Honor Duties
Tips and Tricks from Evaline's!
Secrets of past maid of honors
~1 Week Before the Wedding~
Exchange contact info with vendors in case you or the vendor need to reach out for any questions.
Who will be on duty at the wedding
Yours and their cellphone number
Service they are providing
The morning of the wedding, confirm time of arrival for...
Hair
Makeup
Photos
Florist
Make and share timeline and details of the wedding day with the bridal party.
~3-4 Days Before the Wedding~
Prepare your speech
Write on paper
Rehearse
Organize the Bridal Party
Be sure they have their outfits, accessories
Communicate any last minute plans
Confirm who is bringing snacks and beverages for the morning of the wedding
Final Rehearsal
Make sure all decorations are set up
Help bride deliver gifts bags to the hotel for the out of town guests
~1-2 Days Before the Wedding~
Encourage the bride to relax
Plan a calming activity with the bride and the bridal party (mani-pedi, spa day)
Make sure the bride has everything she needs
Outfits: rehearsal, morning of the wedding, wedding day ensemble, day after the wedding, and honeymoon
Emergency bride kit (See next page)
Confirm snacks and champagne for the limo
Prepare Touch Up Kit for photos after ceremony
Mirror, tissue, lip gloss, make-up, mints, water
Get plenty of rest!
~Emergency Bridal Kit~
Saftey pins
Fashion tape
Stain remover pen
Double sided tape
Scissors
Blotting papers
Tissues
Hair ties and bobby pins
Hair spray
Band-aids
Extra makeup
Mints
~The Day Of~
Make sure the bride eats and drinks
Keep bride calm, handle any details
Capture candid moments
Be the time keeper
Help the bride get dressed
Distribute bouquets and boutonniere
Make sure bride is ready for photos
Make sure snacks and champagne are ready in the limo
Help bride get into the limo
Pop champagne in the limo and do a toast to the most beautiful bride
~It's Time~
Take bride to secret location and make sure she is ready to say “I do”
Line bridal party up for ceremony
Hold brides bouquet during the vowels
Fix brides gown during the ceremony
Sign marraige license
Help with photos after the ceremony
Bustle brides dress before reception
Give the best maid of honor speech ever
Keep the party going
End of night support
Help bride and groom exit the reception
Pack up and clean up
Help transport gifts and cards from the reception area