My best friend of 20 years was recently married. She had asked me to be her matron of honor. I overjoyfully agreed. She has another friend whom she went to college with and appointed her the maid of honor. This girl hasn't spent more than 3 days with her over the last 4 years. I threw her an over the top bridal shower by myself because the other maid wanted no part of planning or shelling out expenses. At the rehearsal when I thought I was going to be the one opposite the best man, turns out, she appointed the maid of honor to stand next to her instead. I have always been the one to stay in touch, pay for things, and have always above all been there for her. I felt as though I was kicked in the gut. She avoided me throughout the rehearsal and gave no explanation as to why I was not her main girl on the biggest day of her life. I would just like to know who is supposed to stand next to the bride, the maid or matron of honor? Thank you.
Nancy Tucker
PRESIDENT - WEDDINGS BEAUTIFUL
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Re: [sooconfused] Where does the matron of honor stand?
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Dear Sooconfused,
Since this affair is already done, I didn't do a lot of research to see the priority of standing beside the bride. I have personally had many instances where I've had 2 maids of honor or a maid of honor and matron of honor and quite simply allowed the best man to escort both. At the ceremony the older of the two stood beside the bride.
Unfortunately this is already done and obviously your feelings were hurt. At this point you need to mend the relationship with the bride and let it go. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com and http://www.coordinatorscorner.com
Where does the matron of honor stand?
