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A maid of honor is different from a bridesmaid; a maid of honor has more responsibility. A bridesmaid is generally only expected to attend the attend the celebrations--the bachelorette party, bridal shower and wedding--but the maid of honor is intimately involved in planning the events.
During the planning stages of a wedding, the maid of honor is typically expected to help pick out wedding invitations, and she might be recruited to help label, seal and send out those invitations.
The maid of honor is saddled with organizing and hosting a bridal shower. She is also taxed with throwing a bachelorette party. Often the Maid of Honor will absorb the costs of these events, and the bride will repay her with a gift after the wedding.
The maid of honor helps the bride select the wedding dress and how to wear her hair. She might also help the bride pick what colors to use for flowers and bridal dresses. On the wedding day, the maid of honor will be found near the bride, helping dab on make-up or placing last minute touches to hair. The maid of honor's primary role on wedding day is to give the bride emotional support.
During the wedding, the maid of honor might be tasked with holding the bride's train as she ambles down the isle. When vows are spoken, the maid of honor will be positioned up front, near the bride. The maid of honor is in charge of holding the bride's bouquet during the ceremony.
During the wedding reception, the maid of honor is usually encouraged to give a toast. Often, she will have written a speech beforehand and deliver it after dinner. This privilege is typically reserved for the best man, maid of honor, groom and father of the bride.
"The Quintessential Wedding Guide: Maid of Honor;" Heidi Holmes; 2008
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