Confessions of a Bride's Maid - Maid of Honor Duties

My sister recently got married, and I was lucky enough to be chosen as her maid of honor. Often, we recognize the amount of stress the bride has to deal with, in regards to planning and organizing the event. I think it's wise, too, to recognize the stress put on the bride's maids and the maid of honor. For my sister's wedding, it was my job to make sure everything went according to plan, from the planning to the reception.

Cake-Testing:

Do men really care about flowers and cake? When the bride in question here asked her fiance about the cake, he replied, "I don't like cake." His only advice whatsoever regarding the cake was that he didn't like flowers all over it. So, I went to the cake-testing with my sister and helped her pick out a flavor. The baker wasn't so helpful, either, to be honest, and it was up to me to get the details of each flavor from the baker. Overall, the cake-testing went well and the bride made her choice.

Invitations:

In this case, the bride and groom chose their wedding invitations on their own, but my sister and I constantly went over and over the list, making sure no one was left out. Weeks after the wedding, you don't want to hear, "Why wasn't I invited?" from anyone!

Bridal Shower:

Traditionally, it's the maid of honor that plans the bridal shower. Generally, the women who are invited to the wedding are also invited to the shower. You have to chose a place that is capable of housing the number of invitees, and be sure to send out detailed invitations. You must be able to think ahead - bridal showers often involved simple games for prizes. If there are any that involve guests bringing information or items with them, instructions should be included with the invites. Also, make sure you have enough prizes, favors decorations, and centerpieces for the event. A bridal shower may seem like something simple, but it's actually pretty complicated.

Wedding Ceremony: