You can google “wedding party duties” and discover the long list of official responsibilities assigned to each member of the wedding party.  Check out www.theknot.com – there are some great articles on Best Man, Groomsmen, Maid of Honor and Bridesmaid duties.  I would highly recommend reading these articles if you are a member of a bridal party in an upcoming wedding.

But, before you do that- I have two words and corresponding definitions that I want you to ponder….

Support:

1. to bear or hold up; serve as a foundation for.

2. to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.) without giving way; serve as a prop for.

3. to undergo or endure, esp. with patience or submission; tolerate.

4. to sustain (a person, the mind, spirits, courage, etc.) under trial or affliction: They supported him throughout his ordeal.

5. to maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution, etc.) by supplying with things necessary to existence; provide for: to support a family.

Friend:

1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.

2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter.

3. a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile.

If you did not have the title of Maid of Honor, but rather Supportive Friend… what would you do to help your Bride plan for her wedding?  How would you help her to prepare  emotionally for the big day? What would you offer to cross off her growing “To Do List”  ?

When I was a bride, I had the two most wonderful Matrons of Honor.  They went above and beyond the call of duty. They were supportive best friends, who were by my side before, during and after the last thank you note was written.

Thank you Jennifer and Kari!