Choosing your maid of honor should be one of the easiest decisions of your wedding. If you are told to think of the girl closest to you, who would be there for you in an instant, who has been with you through thick and thin, who would do anything for you, and vice versa, there is typically someone who always springs to mind. But, perhaps due to conflicting schedules, money issues, lack of real girlfriends, or just plain unwillingness on the part of your best girlfriend, you may be stuck having to ask yourself, “Who should be my maid of honor?†If you find yourself in this uncomfortable situation, and are wondering how to choose, here are some great ideas to help get you started.
Keep it in the Family
If you are lucky enough to have a sister, consider asking her. Choosing my maid of honor was simple, as I am a twin, and my sister and I are pretty close. If you have a sister you are close to then it should be a simple choice. Now, if they are too young, like 7 or 8 years old, you may be out of luck, but consider making them a junior bridesmaid or flower girl instead. But be sure to look at other possibilities such as a cousin or even a sister-in-law.
Your Best Friend from School
Another possibility is to turn to the best friend you had in either high school or college. You’ve both got memories of each other that go way back, perhaps of the first time you met your future husband, or just giggling about dreams of getting married. Your best friend from either high school or college is usually a great choice, and the ones that most brides turn to when planning their big day.
Untraditional Choices
You may find yourself with the position of having no sister, and no best girlfriends, but a great guy friend who has been there for you through it all. In this case, it may be advisable to have him stand in that place as your man of honor or some other title you wish to bestow. Some brides also choose their mother, if they are very close. If you have a good friend from work or church that you don’t know from school, but who is very supportive of you and will be there for you, then you may want to consider asking her as well.
When your maid of honor accepts the position, she is taking on a host of responsibilities. The duties of the maid of honor are extensive, and you need to make sure that the lady accepting the title is aware of these duties and ready to take them on. But choosing your maid of honor should be a relatively easy decision. If you need more advise, then please comment back and let me know.
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