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
engraved jewelry box. 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.
