Friday, May 21, 2010

Maid of honor duties, help!?

So i'm 17, and I just dont know what to do about my sister's wedding. She chose me as maid of honor but the problem is that her friends are a lot older then I am, and I feel slightly rediculous trying to gather them up for a bachelorette party and booking things for them. Can someone explain how they think I should handle this, where can I give my input and how can I bee a good maid of honor to my sister?

Maid of honor duties, help!?
I think you need to be honest with your sister and tell her that you really take this seriously and want to help her have the best wedding and bachelorette party possible(unless this is at someones house I don't think in most states your going to get to go -unless you have a fake id which I don't promote!) .But your not sure how to handle some of the duties - she may have a friend that can help you with the party and you can buddy up and work on it together -perhaps some of the other bridesmaids- I'm sure she wouldn't want you to stress over it - I think when she is picking things out for the wedding ,her dress ,your dress, etc. give simple opinions and be honest but gentle if you disagree-I think any big sis would be happy to have a sister like that!
Reply:you throw bridal shower, bachelorette party, speach at reception, hold grooms ring, help with guest list, thank yous, invites, rsvps, anything the bride may need help with
Reply:The girls are there to help too.. I am sure they will be happy to help out in any way..


good luck!
Reply:For bachelorette party ideas, check http://www.adultpartypinatas.com/Bachelo...
Reply:You don't need to feel belittled as one of the youngest members of the bridal party. Your sister chose you as the Maid of Honor because she knew you could handle it!





As for the bachelorette party - every maid of honor gets help from other people in the bridal party as they're planning the party. Call the bridsmaid you feel will be the most respectful of your position as a MOH.





Also - feel free to ask your sister! Even if you're planning it to be a surprise you can still ask for her input. What is she most interested in and what is her idea of the perfect celebration?





Have fun!
Reply:First... so sweet. Since you are underage, I would suggest that you appoint the bachelorette party duties to a bridesmaid, and set your sights on making her a video montage, or something cute for her to watch with her gal pals during her bachelorette party. A thoughtful gift would make any sister thankful that they chose their kid sister to be their maid of honor.
Reply:You could call upon the other bridesmaids to help you organize the bachelorette party. Or perhaps think outside the box. Does your sister have a favorite restaurant, movie or theatre show, or a particular hobby? You may even take the honeymoon location as inspiration. You could theme the party around any of these starter points.





For example book a meal at an Italian restaurant, select invitations that have an Italian theme. Use the colors red white and green for flags, pins, balloons etc. Or you could choose mexican, chinese, thai, etc.





Or what about organzing a spa day, or a dance lesson, salsa, belly dancing, pole dancing... All good fun for women of all ages.





Your main role as Maid of Honor is to support your sister on the run up to the wedding and on the day itself. She will appreciate all that you do for her, and don't worry it is fine to delegate others to carry out some of the work involved.





Hope that helps.


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