What to Expect of Your Maid of Honor

The maid of honor is the bride's number-one confidante and helper. She's also the head bridesmaid, in charge of delegating jobs and keeping everyone informed and organized. There are many duties a maid of honor has, such as:

helping the bride shop for the wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses

letting guests know where the couple is registered for gifts

hosting the wedding shower

There of course is quite more but the above are the basics. On the wedding day, the maid of honor sticks close to the bride, tending to her veil, train, and bustle. She walks in the procession and stands by the bride at the altar.

During the ceremony, the maid of honor holds the bride's bouquet and sometimes the groom's ring; afterward she signs the marriage certificate as a witness.

At the reception, the maid of honor and best man sometimes join the newlyweds and their parents for the first formal dance sequence. She may also offer a toast if she wants to.