I was asked to be my Cousins Maid of Honor. What are my duties? HELP?

First thing first : This job means a lot of expense and time. If you dont have any/both of these two you need to back out right now. Ofcourse I believe the expense depends on the wedding budget and the profile of the bride etc etc etc.

I did some research for you and got some information!!

It seems the concept of MOH and best man was evolved to make the "next-in-line" ready-for-marriage boy and girl in respective family to meet, and who knows they might tie the knot together!!

You also get to give a speech after the Best Man!! Start preparing!!

Oh BTW there is a dance by the Best Man and MOH!! Mags watch out for that dude!!

Here are the links that should help you summarise things.

http://www.frugalbride.com/mohduties.html

http://www.weddingchaos.co.uk/otherparticipants/ma...

telluwat has this question pretty much covered. It is a lot of planning and organization to be the maid of honor...but it isn't as bad as it sounds. It is an honor actually. Go to the link I posted...there are a ton of links. All basically the same.

There is a list of responsibilities that go along with accepting the position of maid of honor which can vary depending on the needs of the bride. Some brides expect the maid of honor to throw the bachelorette party, host the bridal shower, help with addressing invitations, help with the wedding favors, help shop for dresses, flowers, and the cake.

However, there are six basic responsibilities of the maid or matron of honor; the biggest one is hosting the bridal shower. The other five are not time consuming, but are helpful for the bride. If your friend has expectations of you that you cannot fulfill, then let her know now so that she can find others to help, or perhaps choose someone else to be her maid of honor if you prefer to bow out.

SIX BASIC DUTIES OF THE MAID OF HONOR

1. Bridal Shower: plan and host the bridal shower.

2. Wedding Day: on her wedding day, assist the bride in getting ready.

3. The Walk Down the Aisle: before the walk down the aisle, tend to the bride by adjusting her veil, dress, and train. Also, adjust the train when the bride reaches the alter.

4. Hold the Ring: if there is no ringbearer, hold the groom's ring until the exchange of vows.

5. Hold the Bride's Bouquet: During the exchange of vows, hold the bride's bouquet.

6. Witness: sign the marriage license as a witness.

In addition, be prepared to offer a toast at the reception after the best man's toast. The maid of honor will also dance with the best man during the first official dance.

Attending all prenuptial parties.

Help address invitations and announcements.

Entertain a party for the bride and groom…if possible. This could be a couple's shower.

Assist bride with going away clothes and luggage.

Be sure that bridesmaids are kept aware of their fitting appointments, rehearsal obligations and any special duties that the bride may wish for them to do.

Arrange with a florist for a supply of rose petals to shower on the bride and groom as they leave. If a flower girl is in the party, she is responsible to see that the child knows when and how to do this.

Arrive at the church or home of the bride early enough to help with bride and bridesmaids with dressing (at least 2 hours early).

Remind the best man which ladies will be wearing their flowers (Mother, grandmothers, organist, soloist, hostesses, etc.).

Assist bride with her train during ceremony and in the receiving line.

Hold the bride's wedding bouquet for the exchange of rings during the ceremony and hand it back just before the recessional.

In a double ring ceremony, carry the groom's ring until it is time to hand it to the minister.

Assist the photographer with identification of the members of the bridal party and later for pictures, which are taken at the church and reception. Be sure to find the kind of candid shots the bride may want of the out-of-town guests. Be certain the photographer has taken an appropriate number of these candid shots.

Witness and sign the marriage certificate after the ceremony.

Stand in the receiving line. The traditional place to stand is at the groom's left side with her bridesmaids to her left.

Assist the bride when she is ready to change into her going away ensemble.

With the best man, help the couple depart.

See that the bride's gown is taken care of according to her wishes. Usually taken to the bride's home or to a cleaner.

Remember, this is the bride's day. Your job is to assist the bride and help her day be as carefree and special as possible. As a maid of honor, you should set the tone among the women in the bridal party. Stay cool and never out shine the bride. It truly is an honor to serve.

Well then it depends on how much money you are willing to spend also.

The typical duties include: (but are not limited too)

*help pick dresses for other bridesmaids

*helping with any wedding planning detail

*throwing the shower/bachelorette party

*saying a toast at the wedding

If you are that concerned I am sure you will be an excellent Maid of Honor :)

First of all -- quit targeting the maid of honor and begin targeting making your cousin's marriage ceremony a completely satisfied day. There's an historic pronouncing: "It's plenty simpler to get matters performed if you do not fear approximately who will get the credit score for it." Yes, the invitation will have to have recounted all people who used to be web hosting the get together, however you can not get it "corrected" at this factor. Who do you wish acknowlegement FROM? The bride? I'm certain she is aware of how so much you are doing. The different visitors? What do you care what they feel? And why do you feel they care who's throwing the bathe? MOH sounds lovely clueless, so you should not allow her cluelessness get in the way in which of a quality bathe on your cousin. To ask the moms of the bride and groom to give a contribution to the bathe is cheesy. Family should not be throwing a bath. Good grief, how so much will have to a sensible bathe fee, besides? A cake, a mild lunch or snacks, a couple of corny video games -- how rough is it? As a bride, I could now not count on a reward from a MOH, due to the fact she is already having the pay money for her get dressed, maybe transportation, and so forth. If I have been a MOH, I could supply a small reward on the bathe and do not forget myself performed. RE: Your further main points: Dear, who died and made you Miss Manners? You can not be in charge for different men and women's habits, or "cause them to behave" -- the first-rate you'll be able to do is be the epitome of sophistication and kindness your self and wish the relaxation of the sector takes a trace.

Of all the maid of honor's duties the most important is to offer moral support to the bride. That and lend a sympathetic ear, a helping hand and a shoulder to lean on. The maid of honor has many responsibilities to ensure the wedding planning and the wedding day is worry-free for the bride. She is to relieve the bride of the more stressful burdens, so the bride may enjoy her wedding to its fullest.

You are responsible for being the lead planner for her bridal shower and bachelorette party(if she has one) along with the bridesmaids helping you with planning and finances. Anything the bride needs your help with such as shopping for wedding dresses and helping to choose bridesmaid's dresses, addressing wedding invitations and just being a help to her if she needs advice. At the wedding you will hold her bouquet for her and at the reception you should make a short speech. The most important thing is just being there to help her with suggestions so she doesnt have too much stress.

Basically your her shoulder to lean on...support her, advise her and on the day make sure she is absolutly beautiful!

But usually with maid of honour throws the bride her wedding shower with the help of both parents and other bridesmaids. And on some occasions have a bacholerette party for her too.

Support your cousin, go where she needs you to go, do what she asks you to do. If you see her getting overwhelmed take on the responsibility that is overwhelming her or take her out for a drink.

You need to plan and throw a bridal shower and you are in charge of the bachelorette party. On the wedding day make sure she eats and stays calm!!!!

You can actually find a duties list on the internet. Google bridesmaid duties and go from there. There are a lot of helpful websites to visit. Good luck!