proper etiquette for maid of honor?
365279
dont let the groom hump u.
978449
Hun - Dress very nicely, but not too sexy.  Speak to everyone and do not drink too much.  Go home with whoever brought you.  Just be nice and professional.  Have fun.  GBU
383068
Make your way of life(your daily agenda) clear to your maid so there is no confusion on what needs to be done around your household. Make sure there is a certain code of respect between you and your maid, and your children and maid. Just be sure to be strict but fair in all situations.
992735
Well, it kind of depends on what your bride wants you to do, but some basics, that is normal for most MofH is the bachlorette party, (you can use the other bridesmaids to help you with that) making sure the bride has everything on her day.  Make your self a little kit...like a sewing kit, just in case something falls off the dress, I am sure someone can sew if you can't, every lipgloss, or lipstick, anything you think she might forget, um safety pins, stuff like that....Also ask her, if she wants you to be in charge of keeping certain people away from her on her day, or if she wants you to make sure everything goes as planned, like pictures, and cake cutting, and such....make sure they are on the time...that sort of thing....you are there to make sure everything seems to go perfect for her on her day.  I would make sure you bring all of the something old, new, blue, borrowed and such, just in case.  Also a penny for her shoe....if she knows about that one.
329822
http://www.bridesmaid101.com/maid_of_honor_duties.html
1063967
So, just a perspective from the other side...My mother has always been very liberal, and insistent that she is an independent person from my father...To the point that my wedding invitations couldn't say "Mr. & Mrs. invite you", they had to say "Jim & Carrie invite you".  \n\nI remember, as a kid, my friends trying to call her "Mrs. Smith", and she almost yelled at them to call her by her first name.  I think she likes to be identified by her first name, because that's how she has idenitified herself for her whole life.\n\nI was raised to address all people by their first names.  When I didn't know what this was, I asked my friends what their moms wanted to be called...For the most part, these were first names, although there was the occasional Mrs. Someone.  I think that it may be somewhat regional...Are you from the South by any chance?  And perhaps moved away from there?  From what I read in Dear Abby (the obvious all-knowing resource) and such, addressing adults using their last names (or with a title in front of their first name) is a tradition that has been very popular in the South (although I certainly apologize if this generalization doesn't fit your reality).\n\nHonesly, I don't care what people call me, as long as there are no swear words involved.  I have a first name, and it's how I identify myself to everyone.  I also have a last name, but as a woman, it's not the same one I grew up with, so I'm not quite as connected to it as my first.\n\nI think that the only way you can stop it is in your own home, and within your own family.  When your houseguests instructed their children to address you by your first name, it would have been entirely appropriate to say, "Actually, in this house, children address adults more properly.  Please call me Miss Elizabeth" (or Mrs. Jones, depending on what's most appropriate for the manners you were taught).  Also, raise your kids with this expectation, and encourage them to do so with their kids.\n\nGood luck - and thanks for having manners...It's a rare thing these days!
849577
I think it was not very courteous of the maid of honor to go ahead with the invites before checking with you. \n\nYes, I think the mother of the bride will normally give a gift at the shower if you are there. If you are not able to attend then it does not matter when you give it to her.
300139
YES Boot her A$$. This is your once in a lifetime day , why let her ruin it ? Your brides maids are helpful, let one of them be your maid of honor.
1005685
Explain your situation to Erin.  If you are close enough friends that she picked you to be her maid of honor then she will understand.  You can't spend the money if you do not have it.  When I got married, my maid of honor did not come to my bachelorette party.  We went to St Louis to party downtown.  She is already married and has a son and is in her 30's.  Partying is just not her thing.  I completely respected that and did not expect her to come.  She did not come and we are still best friends to this day, 5 years later.  It did not hurt my feelings or bother me one bit that she did not want to come.  Your friend will understand too.  Good Luck:)
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etiquette\natlanta\ngeorgia
48590
It is sooo much fun and you dont have as many responsibilities as the maid of honor . However it can be very espensive . The bride will pick the dress shoes and jewelry hairstyle and everything else you will pay for it so that kind of sucks but either way you are going to have a blast . You will need to help the maid of honor a lot with her responsibilities so that can be fun and you are of course expected to be at everything from the beginning to the end . Have a great time and congrats for being picked !!!
694459
Your just like a doormat to your sister. She can just walk all over you and your letting her. Well girl its time to take charge. Tell her if shes going to be in your wedding then shes going to be a guest. You can find someone who is decent enough and worthy enough to be your maid of honor. Your sister is treating you like that because you LET her. Take charge and show her whos boss. And she also needs to apologize to you for making up lies about you and using you.
929225
He should have just said "thank you" and let it go.  It isn't a big deal.  \n\nAs far as I know, modern etiquette would have it ok for a woman to hold the door for a man.  The way I see it, its a nice way to let men know they are equally valued/cared for.  Why should they have a life of nobody ever doing anything nice for them just because they're men.\n\nMaybe at a formal event it would be nicer to stay with traditional etiquette, but if people are just walking into the drug store I don't see why formal etiquette needs to be followed.
683951
Traditional etiquette requires the woman to offer her hand first in this scenario.  However, the times are changing.  I still like etiquette, and you asked.
309541
Absolutely. People will sometimes call them "men of honor" or some other clever name. Talk to a wedding planner even if you don't use them. Just tell them you need help with an etiquette question and you don't know what to call your best friend who is standing up for you at your wedding. \n\nAs far as if it's ok or not..yup. It's your day and you can do what you want. I've seen wedding that have had men be the "maid of honor" so to speak.
350801
BAD idea. Invite her. If you two do not get along, chances are she would not come anyway. If you don't invite JUST her, word WILL get around. If not before the party, then after. Someone will slip. It's not fair to other co-workers to ask them to keep quiet about the party. Invite her. Be cordial to her at the party if she shows up. Don't let her ruin your party by being miserable all day.
1159436
You're British right?  There's no tradition regarding this.  I suggest you send a simple bouquet of flowers on the morning of the wedding with a heart-felt note from yourself.\n\nIt'll make her make-up run but she'll remember it forever!\n\nOh ... and her chief bridesmaid could dry the flowers so that they're preserved for when you return from honeymoon.\n\nGood luck x