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“Will you be my Maid-of-Honor?”
If you are asked this question, then you know what a privilege it is to say “yes” and to be able to stand side-by-side to your best friend on her wedding day. However, being a Maid-of-Honor is not only standing side-by-side to your friend, but oh, so much more! So the next question you have to ask yourself is:
“How can I be the Ultimate Maid-of-Honor for her?”
- What does that tangibly look like?
- What are some ways that can actually help ease any pressure or burdens for the bride?
- How can you, the trusted Maid-of-Honor, give her the confidence to walk lightly and float on air on her wedding day?
Well, you are in good hands. Here are five different tips that apply for anyone who desires to be the Ultimate Maid-of-Honor. They will ensure that the bride will receive all the tender love and care she needs to be at her best on the big day.
5 Tips on How to be the Ultimate Maid-of-Honor:
1) Be the Bride’s go-to-person for all vendors, bridal party and family.
- Before the big day, it is very helpful to communicate with the bride to know what her vision is for her day.
- When it is time for the group to take photos, gently corral and remind the bridal party members when and where they need to go.
- As you begin to prep for the grand entrance of the ceremony and reception, remind all bridal party members to smile when they walk down the aisle.
- Discuss and envision about any potential issues that might arise. For example, if people get behind schedule, know which photos matter most to her, so that they will be captured.
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2) Go over all the details necessary for the bride to get ready and have them together already in the box.
- For more information about the “getting ready” details, click on the Bridal Getting Ready post here.
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3) Keep a close eye out to monitor the precious wedding rings.
- Communicate and remember where the rings are and where they last were. By telling a trusted bridesmaid or friend where you have put them, you will be more aware of their location.
4) Assist the bride
- Whatever it may be, ensure to make it a priority to help her needs, so she knows she is not alone in getting ready process. Some examples of help could be:
- getting water, going to the bathroom, if she gets hungry, holding her train as she walks, or carrying her bouquet.
5) Shower her with love and prayer.
- There is encouragement in being the Ultimate Maid-of-Honor because of the great supportive work this name calls for.
- By showering and giving the gift of prayer over the bride, there is something so much deeper going on, that actually blesses you as her Ultimate Maid-of-Honor, in return.
May these tips honor and bless any wedding you may be in as a Maid-of-Honor. You will be giving her the gift of your service, time, and energy to make sure her day was the best one for her. And for her, that is a gift that will never ever fade away.
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Photography: APRIL MAURA PHOTOGRAPHY | Wedding Planner/Stylist: HYTCHED WEDDINGS & EVENTS | Venue: THE SAGUARO SCOTTSDALE |
Ceremony & Reception Location:EAGLE MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB
Venue Royal Palms | Photographer: April Maura Photography | Second Shot with Rachel Solomon Photography
Venue: Villa Siena | Photographer: April Maura Photography | Second Shot with Monique Hessler Photography
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