Maid of Honor's responsibilities and duties across coasts
I was hoping people on the board could give me some pointers on helping to plan my sister’s wedding. She lives on the opposite coast and has asked me to be her maid of honor. I’m very excited about this and of course want to make it wonderful for her. But at this stage, it’s so hard to contact the necessary parties – florists, seamstresses, etc. – because they’re all located where my sister is and not all of them have websites. What are the best ways of contacting all these important people without completely wiping out the minutes on my cell plan? And who am I supposed to contact exactly? What are the MOH’s main responsibilities other than keeping the bride from freaking out?
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expertplanner
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Jul 18, 2005, 4:34 PM
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If you are going to help your sister plan her wedding, you should invest in a wedding organizer. It will help you to organize tasks by providing an outline that you and your sister can tweak to suit her wedding needs.
Wedding professionals generally work a normal day (8-5, 9-6, etc.). Given your time difference, you will have to make at least one initial call to the individuals you are interested in who don't have a website. The ones who do, use their email addresses to introduce yourself. Explain your situation and indicate that email is the best form for you because of the time difference between coasts. Most of them will probably be very understanding and work with you. Whenever we work with a long distance bride, this is how we do it.
The type of duties a maid of honor may fulfill:
Help the bride select her bridemaids' attire
Help address invitations and place cards
Attend as many pre-wedding events as possible
Organize bridesmaids' gifts to the bride
Make sure the bridesmaids, flower girl and ring bearer are at their fittings, the rehearsal and ceremony on time
Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Walk in the processional
Hold the groom's wedding ring
Help with the bride's gown during the ceremony
Continue to help the bride throughout the day
Hold the bouquet during the ceremony
Witness the signing of the marriage certificate
Keep the bride on schedule
Pay for own wedding attire
Of course, this is not an exhaustive list nor necessarily reflective of what you might have to do.
I hope this helps you with your new responsibilities. Rhonda Allen, Bridal Consultant New Beginnings Weddings
Maid of Honor's responsibilities and duties across coasts
