Maid of honor!

My best friend recently go engaged and I am the unofficial official maid of honor. Although I love weddings and know somethings from being a bridesmaid in my brothers wedding recently that wasn't a typical wedding that you plan lots for so I did some research and realized how unprepared that I actually was. Maybe you are in the same boat that I am so I will try my hardest to help with what I learn as the planning time goes on. Here is a basic list of some responsibilities that one will go through;

• Coordinate with the bridesmaids. This could include keeping them informed about fittings, pre-wedding parties, or anything else they need to know.
• Host a shower with the help of the bridesmaids. This includes planning, setting up, and splitting the costs.
• Host, plan, and set up the bachelorette party with the help of the bridesmaids.
• Pay for your wedding day attire. This includes your dress, jewelry, and shoes. The bridal party is responsible for purchasing their own attire; occasionally a very generous and thoughtful bride will purchase these items for you, but don’t bet the farm on it.
• Help the bride shop for wedding dresses, or at least offer.
• Keep the groom’s ring during the wedding ceremony.
• Arrange the bride’s train at appropriate point in ceremony, if needed.
• Hold the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony vows. (Be sure to give it back before she trots back up the aisle!)
• Arrange the receiving line after the ceremony, if applicable.
• Sign the marriage license if needed.
• Toast the bride and groom if given an opportunity-this could be at the rehearsal dinner or at the wedding reception.
• Help where needed at reception; make sure bride has a chance to eat and drink something.
• Dance in the wedding party dance if applicable.  

Now there will be much more involved in each topic, but this is just a very broad view of the duties