💍 Before the Wedding: Your Planning Partner

Your Maid of Honor is there to help make your engagement season easier and more fun. Here’s what she typically handles:

• Dress Shopping Wingwoman: She joins you for bridal gown appointments, gives honest opinions, and helps wrangle bridesmaids for their fittings too.
• Bridal Shower Host: She usually takes the lead or coordinates with your family and bridesmaids to throw a shower that fits your vibe.
• Bachelorette Planner: She organizes the party — whether it’s a weekend trip or a simple night out. She should keep it fun, on-budget, and drama-free.
• Emotional Support: She’s the one you vent to about budgets, timelines, or guest list drama. Sometimes just being “on call” means everything.

💡 Etiquette Tip: While it’s traditional for the Maid of Honor to plan the shower and bachelorette, it’s totally OK to let her know your preferences or ask for help dividing tasks with other bridesmaids.

👗 The Week of the Wedding: The Calm in the Chaos

As the big day approaches, the Maid of Honor steps up as your go-to person for coordination and calm.

• Checklist Helper: She helps with last-minute errands, confirms vendors, and keeps you hydrated and grounded.
• Packing Pro: She makes sure you have everything for the wedding day — gown, shoes, veil, jewelry, and honeymoon luggage if you’re leaving right after.

💒 On the Wedding Day: Your MVP

The wedding day is where your Maid of Honor truly shines.

• Getting Ready Assistant: She helps with hair/makeup timing, steamers, dress zipping, and making sure everyone’s where they need to be.
• Dress & Veil Fluffer: She fluffs your dress before you walk down the aisle and holds your bouquet during the ceremony.
• Ring Holder & Witness: If there’s no ring bearer, she may hold the groom’s ring. She’s also typically one of the legal witnesses who signs the marriage license.
• Speech Giver: She usually gives a heartfelt (and hopefully not embarrassing) toast at the reception. We included a quick script below to help!

🗣 Sample Toast Opening

“I’ve known [Bride’s Name] since we were [age/grade/year], and from the very beginning, she has been someone who brings joy, laughter, and a little bit of sparkle wherever she goes…”

💡 Etiquette Tip: A good Maid of Honor speech is 2–3 minutes max — warm, funny, and focused on the bride’s love story (not inside jokes).

💡 Bonus: PUP Can Help Her Help You

Planning with your Maid of Honor doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Pop Up Pretty Event Rentals offers design consulting, day-of coordination, and full event planning support — perfect for brides who want extra help but still want to keep it personal.

Whether you want us to guide your Maid of Honor through the process or pop in to handle logistics ourselves, we’ve got your back (and your backdrop).

📞 Need help with planning, setup, or styling?

We pop up and make it pretty. Contact us today for consulting, day-of coordination, or full-service event planning.

📝 Free Printable: Maid of Honor Checklist

Download this quick-reference checklist and share it with your MOH so she can stay on track and stress-free. 

The Maid of Honor isn’t just a fancy title — she’s your ultimate support system, hype girl, organizer, and sometimes even therapist. Whether you’ve chosen your sister, cousin, or best friend, this guide will help you understand what her role includes, what to expect, and how to make the most of her help throughout the planning process.

💍 Before the Wedding: Your Planning Partner

Your Maid of Honor is there to help make your engagement season easier and more fun. Here’s what she typically handles:

• Dress Shopping Wingwoman: She joins you for bridal gown appointments, gives honest opinions, and helps wrangle bridesmaids for their fittings too.
• Bridal Shower Host: She usually takes the lead or coordinates with your family and bridesmaids to throw a shower that fits your vibe.
• Bachelorette Planner: She organizes the party — whether it’s a weekend trip or a simple night out. She should keep it fun, on-budget, and drama-free.
• Emotional Support: She’s the one you vent to about budgets, timelines, or guest list drama. Sometimes just being “on call” means everything.

💡 Etiquette Tip: While it’s traditional for the Maid of Honor to plan the shower and bachelorette, it’s totally OK to let her know your preferences or ask for help dividing tasks with other bridesmaids.

👗 The Week of the Wedding: The Calm in the Chaos

As the big day approaches, the Maid of Honor steps up as your go-to person for coordination and calm.

• Checklist Helper: She helps with last-minute errands, confirms vendors, and keeps you hydrated and grounded.
• Packing Pro: She makes sure you have everything for the wedding day — gown, shoes, veil, jewelry, and honeymoon luggage if you’re leaving right after.

💒 On the Wedding Day: Your MVP

The wedding day is where your Maid of Honor truly shines.

• Getting Ready Assistant: She helps with hair/makeup timing, steamers, dress zipping, and making sure everyone’s where they need to be.
• Dress & Veil Fluffer: She fluffs your dress before you walk down the aisle and holds your bouquet during the ceremony.
• Ring Holder & Witness: If there’s no ring bearer, she may hold the groom’s ring. She’s also typically one of the legal witnesses who signs the marriage license.
• Speech Giver: She usually gives a heartfelt (and hopefully not embarrassing) toast at the reception. We included a quick script below to help!

🗣 Sample Toast Opening

“I’ve known [Bride’s Name] since we were [age/grade/year], and from the very beginning, she has been someone who brings joy, laughter, and a little bit of sparkle wherever she goes…”

💡 Etiquette Tip: A good Maid of Honor speech is 2–3 minutes max — warm, funny, and focused on the bride’s love story (not inside jokes).

💡 Bonus: PUP Can Help Her Help You

Planning with your Maid of Honor doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Pop Up Pretty Event Rentals offers design consulting, day-of coordination, and full event planning support — perfect for brides who want extra help but still want to keep it personal.

Whether you want us to guide your Maid of Honor through the process or pop in to handle logistics ourselves, we’ve got your back (and your backdrop).

📞 Need help with planning, setup, or styling?

We pop up and make it pretty. Contact us today for consulting, day-of coordination, or full-service event planning.