The Importance of The Bridesmaid and Matron of Honour

The importance of the bridesmaid and matron of honour should never be taken lightly, you have been chosen to stand beside the bride, to support and encourage and help her through all her fears for her special day. Whether you are a family member, sister, best friend or her long lost cousin, she has chosen you to help her on her wedding day and the lead up to. It's important to remember that the bridal party are not just there for photo opportunities, they are an invaluable asset for helping to make your wedding day a memorable one for all the right reasons! So, whether you have simple chosen a single bridesmaid and bestman.

Chief Bridesmaid or Matron of Honour

Choose someone you can rely on to chase quotes, calm you down and be an honest and reliable critic without ever imposing her own tastes or moods upon you - constructive criticism can be helpful for the indecisive or over-thinking bride-to-be, but be sure she is not someone who will cause you more stress simply by being bossy.

Along with helping you to choose your wedding dress, your Chief Bridesmaid or Matron of Honour should also be involved in choosing her own outfit and those of the other bridesmaids if you are having some. In this respect, she should also be considered something akin to the 'head of the clan' - getting all attendants to fittings on time and organising meetings etc. On the wedding day, she should be a calming influence for the bride while ensuring that everyone and everything is in order - dresses, jewellery, snacks etc. During the ceremony, she should be in charge of holding the bride's bouquet and, after the ceremony, to help organise everyone for the photographs.

The Role of a Matron of Honor and Bridesmaid

Matron of Honor is usually a friend, or relative of the bride who is already married

Some brides choose only one maid of honor or matron of honor, but it is perfectly OK to have one of each in the bridal party. These ladies will stand to the left of the bride during the wedding ceremony.

The duties of a maid of honor or matron of honor are the same: keeping a close eye on the bride, helping with the wedding planning and helping the bride to get ready on her wedding day.

Responsibility - It is also the responsibility of the maid of honor or matron of honor to plan a bridal or bridal shower for the bride, and also to organise the hen's party.

It is also your role to be open and honest with communication between you and the other members of the bridal party, to make the bride’s journey much easier. Help her to enjoy her wedding journey.

Being a bridesmaid or matron of honor is very special, enjoy it! Is great being pampered....