How to Make a Distinction Between Your Bridesmaids And Your Maid Of Honor

So, you’re getting married and your girlfriends are excited about the engagement. They are also ready and willing to support you as you plan your wedding day. During the planning phase of your wedding your closest girlfriends take on a new title…”bridesmaids”. As your bridesmaids, they will help to make your wedding the most special day of your life. Your maid of honor will be your right-hand “woman” and is expected to plan your bridal shower, bachelorette party, and to keep all of the other bridesmaids informed. With all of these responsibilities, there must be a way to make your maid of honor stand out from the others. This can be achieved through her dress, bridal jewelry, and her bridesmaids gift.

When choosing varying attire for a maid of honor, there are a few options. Many brides choose a different color and sometimes the same color and a different style. Another alternative is to allow the maid of honor to wear a more extravagant set of bridal jewelry than the other bridesmaids. This option will serve two purposes: to be worn in the wedding and to be given as your maid of honor’s bridesmaids gift.

If you choose to give all of your bridesmaids the same set of bridal jewelry, one way to acknowledge the maid of honor is to add another special gift along with it, such as an engraved compact, a small handbag, or a personalized tote bag. It is important to acknowledge your maid of honor’s hard work and dedication without minimizing the work that your other bridesmaids have done. It may be a good idea to give your maid of honor her special gift in private in order to spare other’s feelings.

It is also important to make all of your bridesmaids aware of the fact that they all are special. When distinguishing your maid of honor from the others, you must be careful not to over do it. Varying the color or style of her dress, upgrading her bridal jewelry, or making her bridesmaids gift extra special are tasteful ways to make her shine without making the others jealous. To further emphasize your bridesmaids’ importance, you may consider personalizing each of their gifts. Personalized gifts are a great way to make the recipient feel more significant—in this case, everyone wins!

The average wedding consists of 4 bridesmaids. Of the four, the maid of honor is well known for her added responsibilities. This is why she is entitled to a fancier dress or more extravagant bridal jewelry. After all, she will work very hard for it.