Can my niece be my maid of honor?

Whether you and your sister aren't that close or you have more than one sister to choose from, here's how to deal if that “sister-as-MOH” suggestion just isn't working for you. There's no rule stating you absolutely must make your sister your maid of honor—or even include her in your bridal party at all.

Can a family member be your maid of honor?

Contenders for your maid of honor can be absolutely anyone you're close to and want to honor on your special day. As far as family, sisters and cousins make excellent candidates, but you are not obligated to give the honor to someone you're related to.

Can my niece be a bridesmaid?

If your nieces are aged 9 to 14, you can simply have them be junior bridesmaids—aka, they don't have to plan a shower or fly out for your bachelorette party (duh), but they can help out with other duties like making favors, seating guests at your ceremony and walking down the aisle together.

Who should your maid of honor be?

They should be best friends, family or some combination of both (your friend that feels like a sibling, or your sibling who feels like a best friend). If someone you're considering doesn't fit that bill, they probably shouldn't be your maid of honor.

Can you have your daughter as your bridesmaid?

There's no rule that says your bridal party has to be all adults, so why not let your kids be bridesmaids or groomsmen? This idea works especially well if your children are older than 10, the typical age cutoff for flower girls and ring bearers. If they're younger, they can serve as junior bridesmaids and groomsmen.

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How do you include an old niece in a wedding?

If want to include older children or teenagers in your ceremony, create a new role for them: junior bridesmaid or groomsman. These mini members dress like the rest of the bridal party, pose for photographs, and walk down the aisle during the processional.

What does the maid of honor pay for?

The maid of honour and the rest of the bridal party are expected to cover all wedding attire costs. This includes the dress (plus any necessary alterations), shoes, and any jewellery you'll be wearing the day of. Occasionally, the bride will gift her bridesmaids with whatever accessories she wants them to wear.

Does my maid of honor have to be my sister?

There's no rule stating you absolutely must make your sister your maid of honor—or even include her in your bridal party at all. Of course, leaving her out does run the risk of causing a rift, so if you and your sister are on good terms (or some semblance thereof), making her a bridesmaid is highly recommended.

Is it OK to have 2 maid of honors?

Can I Have Two Maids of Honor? The answer is yes! Not only is having two maids of honor acceptable per modern wedding etiquette, but it's also a savvy move when it comes to the logistics of preparing for your big day.

Does sister of the groom have to be a bridesmaid?

Are you automatically expected to ask your fiancé's sister to be a bridesmaid? The short answer to whether or not you have to include anyone, even a family member, in your wedding party is no. This is your wedding, and you and your partner should do whatever feels right.

What is a mini bride?

Mini or junior brides are usually, the daughter or a girl, the bride or groom, wants to be in the bridal party but she is just not old enough to be a bridesmaid but too old to be a flower girl.

How old is a typical ring bearer?

Usually, flower girls and ring bearers range from ages three to eight years old. But don't let that stop you from giving those roles to someone younger or older, or even to adults, especially if you're not too keen on the idea of including children in your wedding.

What is a junior maid of honor?

A: A young girl in the role of honor attendant would be called a maiden of honor, and you can absolutely give your daughter that title while your sister remains maid of honor. It's just like having two maids of honor, or a matron and maid of honor.

Does maid of honor walk alone?

The Maid or Matron of Honor: The maid or matron of honor will walk alone after other members of the bridal party. The Flower Girl(s) and/or Ring Bearer(s): The children chosen will walk down the aisle one after the other. They can sit with their parents once they are done.

Who does the maid of honor walk with?

Typically, the maid of honor walks down the aisle with the best man. If you have two MOHs but only one best man, you could either have him escort both MOHs down the aisle or tap another VIP (such as one of your brothers) to serve as a second escort.

What do you call a second maid of honor?

Make One a Matron of Honor

If neither are married, then they'll both share the same “maid of honor” title. And if both happen to be married, then technically you'll have two matrons of honor. Either way works!

How do you choose a maid of honor with two sisters?

There are many ways that you can accommodate two Maids of Honor. If one sister is married and the other is not, you can have a Maid of Honor and a Matron of Honor. Otherwise, you can have two Maids of Honor or a Maid of Honor and an Honor Attendant. Just remember to be clear about the distribution of duties.

Should siblings be in wedding party?

You are not obligated to include your siblings in your wedding party. Keep in mind that if you do not include your siblings, you might very well end up being grilled by your parents or your siblings themselves as to why they are not included. You might want to make sure you have a good, non-inflammatory explanation.

Does the maid of honor hold the bride's bouquet?

The maid of honor should be responsible for holding both her own and the bride's bouquets during the ceremony—particularly during the exchange of the rings. The bridal bouquet can be pretty heavy, so enlist a fellow bridesmaid if you need to take a break from holding the bouquet during the ceremony.

Who pays for the bridesmaids hair and makeup?

The Bride Pays for All the Bridesmaid Hair and Makeup Costs

One of the two most common payment scenarios for bridesmaid hair and makeup is the bride covering all the costs.

Does the maid of honor get the bride a gift?

Does the maid of honor get the bride a gift? Generally speaking, yes. Giving gifts is customary for the wedding party. (That is, unless the couple has expressed that they don't want presents from their VIPs.)

How do you include friends who are not bridesmaids?

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Who do junior bridesmaids walk down the aisle with?

The junior bridesmaid walks next; if there are two junior bridesmaids, they walk together down the aisle. Your maid of honor is next, followed by the ring bearer, followed by the flower girl (the child attendants can walk together). This works particularly well with very young or uncooperative children.