Acordind to Wikipedia the duties of a Maid/Matron-of-honor ar as follows:Pre wedding-Travelling with the bride to help choose a wedding venue. -Helping to choose and address wedding invitations. -Going with the bride to help with the shopping for her wedding dress as well as the bridesmaid dresses. -Going with the bride to register for her wedding gifts. -Helping the bride with the seating arrangements. -Hosting and planning the bridal shower as well as the bachelorette party. -Maintaining communication and organisation with the other bridesmaids. -Attending and assisting during the rehearsal dinner. Wedding day-Assisting the bride with her dress and makeup. -Being the messenger if the bride wants to communicate sight-unseen with the family or groom. -Visiting the reception room to check on the details. -Helping to make sure the bride has privacy before the ceremony if desired. -Signing of the marriage licence after the ceremony. -Helping the bride with her veil and train before, during and after the ceremony. -Holding the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony as required. -Holding the groom's wedding ring to hand to the bride during the ceremony -Making a toast and/or speech during the reception. -Securing any money as might be given to the wedding couple during the reception. -Providing emotional support as needed. As for my Maid-Of-Honor, I expect nothing more then why I asked her to be my MoH... Being my best friend. I ask her to help with any dicessions I have and can't decide on, as well as be there for me emotionally. She is not expected to pay for or buy anything for me. As a bride-to-be, I feel that my MoH's job is what I ask, with in boundries. If you have any doupts of duties, just ask your sister.
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