Opinions on Maid of Honor

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Did you have one? What was their role if you did? Did your choice cause problems?

Im thinking of asking my best friend over my sister, my sister didn't even get up on time to come and browse dresses so I don't think she's that interested. Im not sure I should ask any of my friends as they have busy lives and I don't want them to think they have loads to do. (I wouldn't expect them to plan a whole hen do etc because I feel that's too much to ask someone who's already doing you a favour by playing a part in your day!) Is it better to just have everyone as bridesmaids?

I just had bridesmaids and then they played to their own strengths when doing the little things that needed doing. They were friends though, and I didn’t have a sister to consider. I wouldn’t have wanted to choose one friend over another as being extra special when like you say, they were all doing me a favour.

If you don’t want to choose your sister as MoH, then just call them all bridesmaids.

I just had one bridesmaid. Problem solved.

I asked my best friend, then had 2 friends and DH sister as bridesmaids.
No real duties on the day but she helped with writing and sending invites, answering peoples questions prior to the day and planning my hen do.

I had 3 bridesmaids but didn't ask any to be a maid of honour. Asked them to do different things, i.e. the one that's naturally mega organised helped with certain things, the one that's not so organised but super fun got involved with other things. They all arranged the hen do together.

I’ve been MOH twice I was only expected to organise the hen do which I happily did. Didn’t have to do anything else. My friends are pretty chill though compared to the horrors you read about on here!

I had 4 bridesmaids. Didn't ask any to be MOH. But one did sit at top table, stand during ceremony, dance with best man etc. It kind of worked best this way in terms of seating plans and matching up couples. Just do whatever feel best for you.

I'm getting married July '23 and I have 3 bridesmaids who are all friends of mine for over 10 years. The MOH is my only sister (19). I'm not really expecting much from her due to her age (even though she's super excited!) and the other bridesmaids are all helping her out with things. I just wanted her to have the "special" title due to her being my sister.

It's kind of outdone now. Because it's not like they have a special role is it? So there's just no need to pick one like that.

So, I had my closest friends and couldn't pick from them, would be crazy. One I've known the longest but see the least. One I spend the most time with but known the shortest.

Doesn't make any sense whatsoever to pick a maid of honour. Had a best man since they give a speech.

I would seriously not bother. I've also been bridesmaid a few times and there was never a maid of honour.