Duties of a maid of honor - The 10 most important to-dos for your big engagement 💐
Congratulations! You have been chosen as maid of honor - one of the most beautiful and responsible tasks of all. To help you master this role with ease and joy, here are the 10 most important tasks of a modern maid of honor - from planning to after the ceremony. Short, clear and with real highlights (including a helicopter wedding over New York ✈️💍).
1. clarify wishes & boundaries
First things first: talk openly about expectations. Ask your bride what she really wants - and what stresses her out. Honest communication saves misunderstandings and makes you a real dream team.
2. accompany the wedding dress search
Be an advisor, but not a decision-maker. The bride has the final say. Take photos, bring snacks and help her stay calm if emotions boil over.
3. plan the JGA
Whether it's a city trip, garden party or spa day - plan the hen party so that it fits her personality perfectly. Your goal: a day full of fun, without kitsch and without stress.
4. contact person for guests & service providers
Guests have questions, service providers are looking for contacts - that's you! Coordinate surprises, program points or MyMillionSnaps QR codes for uploading the wedding photos.
5. organize an emotional surprise
Prepare a highlight that gets under the skin - for example, a sand painting show that tells the couple's love story. Or surprise them with a personal video that you collect with all the guests and share via MyMillionSnaps.
6. support the bride on the wedding day
From adjusting the dress to handkerchiefs at the right moment: be her right hand. Prepare a small emergency kit with plasters, deodorant, hairpins and snacks.
7. take over wedding day coordination
Keep an eye on the schedule, instruct speakers and musicians, check that everything is running smoothly. If something goes wrong: stay calm, solve it - and keep the bride out of the stress.
8. prepare a speech or video
A short, heartfelt speech is unforgettable. If you don't like to speak, produce a loving video with memories and guest voices - perfectly recorded with MyMillionSnaps.
9. the extraordinary wedding surprise: helicopter wedding in New York 🗽🚁
Want to give something truly unforgettable? Plan a helicopter wedding ceremony over New York City together with the groom or friends. A picture of this moment will fit perfectly into your MyMillionSnaps album - pure magic over the rooftops of the city.
10. after the ceremony: collect & share memories
Use MyMillionSnaps to create a shared online album in which all guests can upload photos and videos. This way, you can collect the best moments digitally - without an app and in their original quality.
💡 Conclusion: The maid of honor - heart, hand & haven of peace
As the maid of honour, you are the bride's most important support - emotionally, organizationally and personally. With empathy, structure and the right tools (e.g. MyMillionSnaps for digitally collecting memories), your journey together will not only be stress-free, but wonderful.
Frequently asked questions about the role of maid of honor & MyMillionSnaps
What does a maid of honor really do?
You are the heart & organization in one person: clarifying wishes, planning the JGA, coordinating on the wedding day, relieving the bride - and capturing memories.
How much time should I plan for as a maid of honor?
Depending on the size of the wedding, 10-40 hours over several weeks: 1-2 meetings for planning, JGA organization, coordination with service providers and support on the wedding day.
Who pays for the JGA and how do I set the budget?
Usually the group pays together. Agree on wishes and no-gos with the bride, set a budget early on and distribute costs transparently.
Do I have to give a speech - and how long should it be?
Only if it feels good for you. Ideal: 2-4 minutes, personal, respectful, without insiders that might seem embarrassing.
What belongs in the emergency kit on the wedding day?
Hairpins, mini hairspray, plaster, stain stick, handkerchiefs, safety pins, deodorant, power bank, small snack & water.
How do I integrate MyMillionSnaps as maid of honor?
Place the QR code in a visible location (entrance/tables/DJ). Guests upload photos & videos in original quality directly to the online album - without an app. Perfect for live slideshows & aftermovies.
Is this GDPR-compliant for DACH?
Yes, MyMillionSnaps is designed for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Briefly inform guests about uploads and internal approval rules.
How does the helicopter wedding in New York work as a surprise?
Book early with reputable providers, note times & weather, hand over voucher with meeting point/transfer/instructions - and save photo/video in the MyMillionSnaps album.
Sand painting - live or as a video?
Both are possible: live show (particularly emotional) or pre-produced video (plannable & often cheaper). Artist receives photos/info from the couple for the story.
Can we moderate or hide content?
Yes, images/videos can be viewed, sorted, hidden or deleted - so that only suitable highlights are visible.
